Poor Mans Bowflex Sport: Bodylastic Home Gym

The bowflex sport is an effective and compact home gym, however just like all models of bowflex for sale, it’s pretty expensive. You can hunt around for sales to find a deal on the Sport version of the bowflex, or you can look into a poor man’s alternative to the Bowflex: The Bodylastic home gym.

The bowflex derives its resistance from power rods. As you use the bowflex rods, the tension increases. Bodylastic utilizes elastic tubing as a source of resistance. They work very much like the bowflex power rods by generating resistance as the tubing is stretched. Unlike bowflex, the elastics do not need to be attached to any heavy machinery. They connect to a door, which is a very space efficient design compared to the bowflex. Also, since the bodylastic doesn’t require a metal frame like the Bowflex, the price is very low (you can find it for sale under $50-a good deal).

The drawback is the level of resistance of the bodylastic compared to the bowflex. The maximum resistance is about 70lbs, compared to bowflex which can go up to 410lbs. Most bowflex home gyms, including the “Sport” comes with a maximum resistance of 210lbs. If you’re looking to develop strength and muscle size, the bodylastic will not do.

Overall, for a cheap alternative to a bowflex, a bodylastic home gym offers similar exercises and an incredible deal. However, if you’re looking to build your muscles, then a Bowflex home gym like the Sport, Elite, or Xtreme models will suit you better.

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