I'm 50 y/o 290 lbs I was thinking of the bow flex machine for the house , but diet is very important this is where I'm way off .So i need a good machine and a good diet to follow ? looking for any input thanks Bobby
Bowflex makes great a clothes hanger and dust catcher. Go with free weights and a bench. You can pick these up CHEAP at garage sales and craigslist.
Might I suggest this : http://www.fitnessanywhere.com/ We've been using this training some of the athletes at school. I've also done the routine, and it is great. There's nothing like using your own body for its own resistance.
Forget the Bowflex - for your goals caloric expenditure (and reduction via diet) is the name of the game. You can drop plenty of weight with calisthenics such as mountain climbers, stairs, lunges, step ups, jumping jacks (done vigorously), squat-thrusts, pushups, and a thousand other movements. Just go one to the next at a pace that doesn't have you puking, for 30-45'.
"Home Gym Guide" http://www.exerciseequipmentexpert.com/home-gym-guide.html The type and amount of resistance type you need will vary according to your goals and budget. The plate loaded machines like Smith Machines and Power racks are good for power lifting and Body Building. The advantage of plate loading is you can add or subtract weight easily, and the resistance amount isn't fixed. Fixed stack machines like the Body Solid Home Gyms are a good option for users who prefer a smaller gym that's similar in function to the health club machines. Leverage plate loaded gyms like the Powertec are a newer option and are similar to traditional plate loaded machines, but are much safer. Good for hard core training where a spotter is not needed. Resistance bands like the Bodylastics gym are a good option for people with limited space, people who travel and as an add on to traditional home gyms. They have the advantage of free range of motion and compact size. Power Rods like those found on the Bowflex Gyms are a good option for 90% of the population who need a compact gym with multiple exercises and don't need to lift over 400 pounds.
