Bowflex Blaze Home Gym | Rated Best Entry Level Home Exercise System
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
If you’ve shied away from Bowflex home gyms because of the high priced club-quality models, the Bowflex Blaze may be worth a look. The Blaze is essentially the same as the discontinued Sport model with a few cosmetic upgrades. This stripped down base model is the most economical home gym Bowlex has to offer.
At under $900 we consider this a good value as it includes all the basics needed for an effective full body workout. While featuring less bells and whistles than top-of-the-line models it utilizes the standard 210lbs of Power Rod resistance and allows you to do over 60 exercises. The Bowflex Blaze includes a lat tower, squat station, leg extension attachment, and aerobic rowing station.
Bowflex Blaze Product Details
- Most affordable Bowflex Home Gym available
- 210 lbs of Power Rod Resistance upgradeable up to 310 lbs or 410 lbs
- Lat Tower with Angled Lat Bar for back and shoulder exercises
- Lower Pulley/Squat Station to build glutes, hamstrings and quads
- Leg Extension/Leg Curl attachment to develop strong, muscular legs
- Sliding Seat Rail for Rowing and Aerobic, calorie burning cario workouts
- 5-Way Hand-Grip/Ankle Cuffs
- Workout Placard displays exercise descriptions for easy reference
- Folds and rolls on wheels for easy storage
- Owner’s Manual/Fitness Guide with detailed instructions for each exercise
If you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford one of the high end Bowflex gyms, the Bowflex Blaze may be for you. For a step up in features (and price) consider the Xtreme XTLU and Ultimate 2.

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