It can be daunting for the average Joe to choose his first home gym. What do you look for?
The CrossBar or CrossBow by Weider Home Gym Equipment (now upgraded to the Max Ultra) may be a good place to start your strength training quest. It comes at a more affordable price than the comparable Bowflex home gym. The Joe Weider CrossBow Home Gym is a power rod system that comes with the backing of Icon, one of the industry giants.
The fact that it makes use of power steel rods in the resistance department, rather than free weights or expensive weight stacks, gives you savings on both the money and space sides. According to consumer reviews, the Max CrossBow by Weider Gym Equipment allows you to get cracking on more than 65 exercises at home. The weight system offers 240 pounds of resistance, which can be upped to 440 pounds (optional extra). Some users complain that a feature such as the rowing seat isn't quite up to scratch.
A leg developer is part of the standard package. This is a valuable extra that isn't available on most of the other comparable machines. This particular design allows you a full range of movement, which is an advantage not offered by free weight machines.
Resistance adjustments can be made with ease. You don't have the hassle of constant plate changes and you don't need a spotter. The dimensions of the CrossBow by Weider Home Gyms is 60" (H) x 76" (L) x 66" (W). You get a full five year warranty on the machine.
The main benefit of owning a Max or Crossbow by Weider Home Gyms, is that you save both time and gym membership costs, while still taking care of your health and figure. Once you know how to use the machine, you will never look back. You can exercise whenever you feel like it, without having to get into special clothing or battling rush-hour traffic.
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