From Publishers Weekly
Who hasn’t seen the infomercial on BowFlex, an ultra muscle-tightening, weight-reducing, cable-bending workout machine that looks like it takes a rocket scientist to assemble? Well, here’s that infomercial in book form-with a number of additional features. Darden, who has a doctorate in exercise science and is the former director of research for Nautilus, extols BowFlex’s benefits and describes exercise routines designed to improve weak arms, flabby stomachs a (more…)
August 4th, 2009 at 11:25 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
I love this book.
I know that some people have stated that this book is just like the manual that comes with the Bowflex.
August 4th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Severely Outdated
This book contains much useful information but is severely outdated. Bowflex no longer makes the equipment featured in this book.
August 4th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Almost like the user manual
This pretty much has what is in the user manual you get with the machine. There are a few other exercises in it and more backgroung info.
August 4th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Motivating and Easy Read
I am almost finished with this book and I must say that I expected to drift away page after page. I was suprised that it kept me motivated and it makes me a believer that it…
August 5th, 2009 at 4:53 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thanks Bowflex Body Plan
We bought a Bowflex used and didn’t know where to start. This book gave us a plan to use. Starts off with only a few exercises to master the form and get used to.
August 5th, 2009 at 6:07 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great guide for the new Bowflex owner
Really gets down to what exercises are significant for what you want to do with your machine. Clesrly shows exercises and most importantly WHAT exercises to do in what sequence…
August 5th, 2009 at 7:34 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good book, a bad book
First the good: If you’re an exercise novice who recently acquired a Bowflex and got brain-lock while looking at the huge list of potential exercises that came with it, this book…
August 5th, 2009 at 8:30 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boflex Body Plan
This book was excellent. The book explains the theory behind the exercise and diet programs so you know WHY you are doing certain things.
August 5th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasantly impressed
Being someone who is NOT an exercise fanatic, I approached this book with some trepidation, but am considering investing in a Bowflex machine, hence the willingness to venture…
August 5th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good review of Boflex workouts and workout science
This book does a good job explaining the science behind diet and exercise in a easy to understand format. It also gives some good workouts for all levels of weightlifters.