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BowFlex is known for its high quality home exercise equipment and late night infomercials. But despite the brand’s popularity among fitness enthusiasts, the company recently was announced the need to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to what the CEO calls “persistent macroeconomic headwinds.” While the news is disappointing, the popular fitness gear is now available at a deep discount across Amazon, with deals up to 40% off.
When BowFlex started in 1986, the company’s value proposition was that people could skip expensive gym memberships by building a home gym using its space-saving designs. So for those looking to create a home gym or update an existing gym, consider this sale the push you need to make your gym design dreams come true. Men’s magazine has done the hard work for you and scoured Amazon to find the absolute best deals from the brand running now. And remember, this could be your last chance to buy anything Bowflex before these products are gone for good.
BowFlex Weight Bench Series, $284 (was $499) at Amazon
For any fitness enthusiast looking to build their own home gym, a solid bench is an essential and this one from BowFlex checks all the boxes. For those who live in a small apartment or use a shared space as a gym, the 70-pound bench has a one-click design that folds upright to save space when not in use. It can even handle weights up to 600 kg. Critics love it, too, with over 3,600 five-star ratings.
What buyers are saying: “I bought this bench as part of starting a home gym. We don’t have a lot of space, so it was important to have a small footprint. Assembly was relatively simple, and if you can build a small Lego set then this will be a breeze for you.”
BowFlex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell, $149 (was $199) at Amazon
Consider this the ultimate kettlebell package. The weight range here starts at just 8 pounds and you can go all the way up to 40. No wonder it has earned over 6,000 five-star ratings and over 1,000 of these kettlebells have been sold in the last 30 days. The brand (and many reviews) point out how this is really all about saving space, as it replaces six individual kettlebells with a single product.
What buyers are saying: “Over the years, I’ve bought a lot of kettlebell sets. They took up tons of space and cost an arm and a leg to buy a well-rounded set. These BowFlex kettlebells are the solution! I bought two and they take up a tiny space and give me access to countless kettlebell setups with just one click, I’ve had them for a few months now with zero problems with the correct weight.
BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells, $404 (was $549) at Amazon
Winning a Men’s magazine A 2024 Fitness Award, these weights can be adjusted from 5 lbs to a hefty 52.5 lbs. It’s the ultimate weight that does it all and is perfect for smaller apartments and spaces since you don’t have to leave room for an entire shelf. They even come with their own handy stands.
What buyers are saying: “The weight range is amazing. I mean, come on. To be able to have the equivalent of 30 dumbbells ranging from 5 to 52.5 pounds and be able to clip them nicely in the corner somewhere?? Yeah. That’s a HUGE advantage of those dumbbells.”
BowFlex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbells with Stackable Bench, $688 (was $1,048) at Amazon
You want those weights plus your own bench? This 34% off deal gets you these adjustable overhead dumbbells plus a handy storable bench that packs down and can be easily stored (and rolled up).
What buyers are saying: “These are very nice and really well made pieces of exercise equipment. The bench is easy to use and easy to adjust, and folds easily into a very small vertical footprint that can be rolled up when not in use. The dumbbells are fantastic! They adjust with a twist of wrist, they go together firmly and couldn’t be more convenient to use.”
Also check:
- BowFlex SelectTech 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair) and Base Bundle, $837 (was $1,027)
BowFlex Max Trainer, $999 (was $1,299) at Amazon
With nearly 1,400 five-star ratings, the BowFlex Max Trainer is a complete exercise machine that will complement any home gym. The device provides a variety of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts with an interactive LCD display that shows workout progress. It even has eight different resistance levels to support a variety of fitness types, plus a small footprint and transport wheels so you can roll it wherever you want.
What buyers are saying: “I love this machine. It’s super challenging with a great total body workout. Twenty minutes is harder than running 6 miles. I love this workout.”
Also check:
- BowFlex Home Gym Workout Systems, $699 (was $799)
Editor’s Note: When Men’s Journal contacted BowFlex about its Chapter 11 bankruptcy status, a representative directed us to section of the press releasewhich shares the latest updates.
