Bowflex Revolution FT Home Gym

by Bowflex

Product Features

• Smooth, versatile home gym that employs Bowflex's SpiraFlex resistance technology
• 200 pounds of standard resistance for upper body workouts (upgradeable to 2800 pounds)
• Freedom Arms adjust 170 degrees to work muscles from various angles; preacher curl attachment
• Offers more than 90 exercises with 400 variations
• 300-pound weight capacity; measures 63 x 71 x 108 inches (W x H x D); 10-year warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Bowflex Revolution FT home gym is a smooth, versatile, and compact piece of equipment in the Bowflex arsenal. The Revolution is distinguished by the company's SpiraFlex resistance technology, which provides a polished, consistent resistance through the entire range of motion--a principal ingredient in developing lean, strong muscles. The versatility of these lightweight interlocking plates lets you quickly and easily adjust the resistance on the Revolution from 10 to 200 pounds for upper body workouts (which can be upgraded to 280 pounds). The machine duplicates virtually every exercise from your local gym, with Freedom Arms that adjust 170 degrees to work muscles from various angles.

The machine also includes a leg press plate for your lower body, along with a five-position foot harness. All told, the Revolution supports more than 90 exercises, including a comprehensive core and abs workout. Other details include comfortable hand grips and a DVD workout video. The Revolution measures 65 by 38 by 73 inches (L x W x H) and offers a weight capacity of 300 pounds.

Key Features:

SpiraFlex resistance technology provides a polished, consistent resistance through the entire range of motion.

• Features Spiraflex resistance technology
• Includes 200 pounds of resistance, can be upgraded to 280 pounds
• Resistance curve provides a smooth and even feel
• Independent moving arms provide multiple angles
• Five-position foot harness
• Easy to move from one exercise to the next
• Each side works independently so two users can use the Revolution at the same time
• The resistance will follow the user's path of motion with its cable pulley system
• Will accommodate any fitness level; can be used in five-pound increments up to 300 pounds
• Synthetic cables offer a 46-inch cable travel
• Workout Area: 84 x 64 inches
• Assembled Weight: 235 pounds
• Assembled Dimensions: 65 by 38 by 73 inches (L x W x H)

What's in the Box?
Revolution FT home gym, squat harness, multi-point foot harness, instructional DVD

Manufacturer's Warranty
Ten-year warranty on all parts

The Revolution FT offers a resistance range of 10 to 200 pounds.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 56 x 62 x 48 inches ; 337 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 337 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000X8QRAG
• Item model number: 100080
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #28,537 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just a FYI, February 20, 2008

By	TxFarmer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bowflex Revolution FT Home Gym (Sports)

*I am writing this 'review' not from the standpoint of purchaser, but rather from the standpoint of informer. I hope this can save someone from maybe buying the wrong Revolution.*
There are 3 different Bowflex Revolutions. There is the 'regular' model (the Revolution) (footprint of app. 3'X 8'), then the [space-saving] Rev. XP, and also the [space-saving] Rev. FT (footprint(s) of app. 4'X5').
It seems as though the FT does NOT come with a seat/chair/bench (unless "added on"). Some [other] places offer the 3.1 bench included in the price of the FT. Purchaser should be aware that unless added, no bench will come with FT (again, this is from my research..please correct me if I am wrong).
I am needing a bench that is able to be 'attached' to the unit, so the bench is stable...not wobble-like, or shaky ; therefore, I am opting for the XP. The "FT" is the retail version of the Revolution. Also, I personally see no provision(s) for a [true] preacher curl.
I love the design and footprint of the [space-saving] Revolution(s), just wanted to clear up a potentially confusing situation.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars BOWFLEX FT (product and customer service review), July 21, 2008

By	popgodazipa - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bowflex Revolution FT Home Gym (Sports)

I have been working out on my new FT for just a few days. So far I am incredibly impressed with the workouts and the level of flexibility of the FT. I opted for the FT because I think that not having the bench attached to the actually unit gives me a little bit more flexibility in my work outs..the bench in my opinion would get in the way. I bought an after market bench from Target. It works perfectly and is an added plus when I move to my selecttech dumbbells. First lets talk about the setup.
Setup was pretty simple. The directions are straight forward and well put together. I ran into a snag at the end when I noticed that one of the chords was off track inside the actual housing of the FT. Customer service was closed for the weekend so I had to wait until Monday. Bowflex should either place these instructions online or include them in a troubleshooting guide. All in all there wasn't much to it. Customer service is great. On to the workouts.
To get the most out of the FT or any Bowflex with the spiralflex tech remember these words.."Form Is EVERYTHING" 4 seconds out and 4 seconds in, is the rhythm needed to get the max out of your workout. You will have to experiment with the spiraflex plates to figure out what works for you but once you find that sweet spot you will be rewarded. The workouts are intense and give you a great amount of "burn" and feedback. I group my exercises so that I can work a couple of different muscles in a given arm and grip position.
Here is my only negative...The chords loose their tension after a few sessions. Bowflex has a knob that you turn that is suppose to tighten the slack when this happens. Every time I touch that knob to adjust the tension the chord becomes tangled and I have to open the whole thing up to straighten it out again. I hope it's something I'm doing wrong, and very well maybe..but it is annoying.
Conclusion...Buy it! The FT is a couple of hundred bucks cheaper than the XP and works just as well as the others. It really doesn't take up that much space I think it would fit perfect in an apartment or loft. My motivation for buying it was to spend more time at home with the family and less time on the road to and from the gym. To that end the Bowflex is just right for me!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent smooth motion but........., April 4, 2009

By	Richard J. Scales "DJBoogie" (montevallo, alabama United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Bowflex Revolution FT Home Gym (Sports)

I bought this item as a combination with the 1090 dumbells and the 3.1 bench. Ok back to the FT itself. Putting it together was fairly easy, the nuts and bolts are all seperately marked (an excellent touch I thought). When it was just about done and ready today....comes the bombshell.....There IS NOTHING in the assembly or user manual to explain what happens if the inner cable on the pully wheels inside, and the straps for the weight "wheels" go out of sync, ir the inner cables get all tangled. 3 HOURS it took and lots of internet research to discover how to rectify this problem. Which included me taking off the sides (note also, you will need a VERY long thin philips head screwdriver to get one of the screws out as its a really deep hole in the side) and top. Having to remove the 5lb plates for the spiraflex weights, pull out the tension knob, move the inner wheel clockwise and also make sure the "bands" were straight down (not angled) and tight. AND making sure the "counter weights" were rested on the springs inside (not the red plastic) Then replacing the plates and sides.....FINALLY got it all working.
BUT CMON over 1,400 for a fitness machine that is OBVIOUSLY great once working, but has no information AT ALL on this problem????? which is a VERY common issue. Which could have been explained both on the video, or a few sentances in the assembly/user manual

Having said that, now its all working, the system is INCREDIBLY smooth (albiet a little bit of flappy noise from the plastic that protects the bands on the wheel, but doesnt deter from the workout)
It is important to follow the 4 second in 4 second out to get the most out of the system, but it really is incredibly space concious and versatile.
Would have been a definate 5 but for the problem I had during assembly and setup