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BowFlex Max Trainer Series

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Style: M8 Max Trainer


Features

  • MAGNETIC RESISTANCE: 16 levels of magnetic resistance.
  • DISPLAY: Interactive full color backlit display and magnetic media rack for tablet or smartphone.
  • HEART RATE: Bluetooth heart rate compatible and integrated contact grips.
  • 2-MONTH FREE TRIAL: Try our JRNY Mobile-Only Membership for 2 months, free.*
  • JRNY MOBILE-ONLY MEMBERSHIP: Workout at home or on the go with inspiring trainers, and just-for-you adaptive workouts, from your phone or tablet.*
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Specs & Other Info

SpecificationDetails
ModelBowflex M8 Max Trainer
Manufactured byNautilus, Inc.
ColorBlack
Dimensions47.83"L x 30.79"W x 65.2"H
Construction MaterialMetal
Resistance TypeMagnetic
Max User Weight Capacity136 kg (300 lbs)
Product Weight67 kg (148 lbs)
Resistance Levels20
Package Dimensions46.25"L x 29"W x 22"H
Shipping Weight74.84 kg (165 lbs)
Warranty90 days labor, 3 years on frame and parts
Target AudienceUnisex
Included in BoxElliptical Machine, Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap, Assembly Tools/Instruction Manual, Power Adapter
Item Size CategoryLarge
Initial Release DateOctober 1, 2019

Frequently asked questions

The BowFlex Max Trainer Series consists of several models with varying features and price points. Key differences typically include the level of resistance, display type (LCD vs. backlit or touch screen displays), Bluetooth connectivity, access to workout programs, and inclusion of heart rate monitors. Higher-end models offer more workout programs, better displays, and additional connectivity options for tracking and managing fitness goals.

Yes, the BowFlex Max Trainer is designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which can be very effective for burning calories and fat, promoting weight loss, and improving cardiovascular health. Consistent workouts combined with a balanced diet can help achieve desired weight loss results. Its low-impact design also makes it suitable for people of various fitness levels.

Absolutely, the BowFlex Max Trainer is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels, including beginners. It allows users to start with lower resistance levels and shorter workout durations, gradually increasing intensity as their fitness improves. The machine also has built-in programs that guide users through workouts tailored to different fitness goals.

The BowFlex Max Trainer is designed to be more compact than traditional ellipticals and treadmills, but you'll still need enough space to use it comfortably. A safe recommendation is to have an area approximately 8 feet by 6 feet. This provides enough room for the machine itself and additional space for safe mounting and dismounting.

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🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The reviews showcase a generally positive consensus on the exercise machine, highlighting its ease of assembly, effectiveness in providing a solid workout encompassing both cardio and strength aspects, and its suitable design for home use despite some noted limitations. Users appreciated the mix of stair stepper and elliptical functionalities, offering a comprehensive workout. Despite a few minor complaints related to the machine's physical design and assembly components, overall satisfaction is high among users, indicating a product that meets or exceeds expectations for a mid to high-tier home workout equipment.

Pros

  • đź›  Easy assembly with provided tools, making setup manageable for a single individual.
  • 🏋️‍♂️ Effective for cardio and strength training, offering a decent workout with adjustable resistance levels.
  • 🔄 Smooth movement and sturdy construction, suitable for users of different weights without wobbling.
  • 🏡 Compact design well-suited for home use, even in smaller spaces, with portability features like rollers.

Cons

  • 🔧 Some components, like the resistance level knob, may feel cheap or break easily during assembly.
  • ⚖️ Machine may lean forward slightly; a wider base might enhance stability for some users, especially those with mobility issues.
  • đź“Ź Limited range of motion for arm components, affecting the extent of workout intensity.
  • 🔍 LCD screen lacks backlight, making it hard to read in dim conditions.

Should I Buy It?

If you're searching for a versatile piece of home exercise equipment that offers both cardio and strength training benefits without consuming too much space, this machine is a strong contender. Its steady build, effective workout settings, and overall value for the price make it a worthwhile investment for those looking to maintain or improve their fitness levels at home. While it's not without its drawbacks, such as minor component issues and ergonomic considerations, the pros decisively outweigh the cons for most users. If your priorities align with what this exercise machine offers, it comes highly recommended.

    • Work for my needs and expectations - (on going review check back)
Style: M3 Max Trainer
I will try to make this an on going review and check in every few weeks to give updates. Week (1) Assembly - Assembly was easy, and took an even 40 minutes for me by myself using only the tools BowFlex provided with the machine. I did not want to use any power tools to give a realistic assembly time and difficulty level. The main portion of the machine is assembled, you will be putting on the rear frame brace (6 bolts), the pedal "arms" 2 bolts, pedals 4 bolts, pop in the rubber pedal pads, the upper arms 6 bolts, and the computer input/middle handles 4 bolts. Most of the assembly time as getting the machine out of the box and set out in the area I was going to assemble it. The rest was very straight forward, there is always available videos to speed you along as well as recommend an impact driver with a set of Allen head bits to make it go even faster. Use and Ergonomics – (Keep in mind I am 6’ 235lbs) It is as promised a mix of a stair stepper and elliptical as you are able to use your arms (Biceps - upper bar, or Triceps - lower bar) to help pull/push you through the stepper action. The step action does have a reciprocating action that is similar to a standard elliptical. With that being said my initial feelings on these items are that 1. I wish there was a little more range of movement on the arms. The step stride seems good to me however I feel that regardless of where I place my hands my throw length is short. I would like to have it with a bit more extensions for a fuller range of motion. Perhaps this is was the middle ground for use with all users. The steps stride seems decent, pretty close to that of a “to code” set of stairs so that part definitely feels comfortable/natural. The elliptical action of the pedals is not all that much really. As state it does a slight reciprocal action but do not expect this to feel like and standard elliptical at an incline. It is a stepper at heart, with the added arm movement. On last part regarding ergonomics, as mentioned I am 6’, I feel as though I am leaning forward while using it. It doesn’t cause any issues that I can tell/feel yet, just takes a bit of getting used to. My girlfriend is 5’5” 110lbs and she says the same thing, so it would seem it is just the design. Machine – I have used it 6 days in the first week, and unsure of the full additional use from my girlfriend though everything is working well. Not weird squeaks or noises. Everything seems to be running smoothly as intended. One thing is I do wish it had a slightly wider base. This would of course increase the smaller footprint, which is/was a selling point for at least me though I favor my left leg heavily as my right leg knee down was destroyed in a motorcycle accident. Because of my favoring (not a machine flaw) I can start to wobble the machine at its base. So would be good to have it wider for me personally, but my girlfriend says it’s plenty stable for her so I think it would be for the average users so I wouldn’t hold this against the machine. Computer / Training – The machine has 2 uses profiles which is nice. My girlfriend has a much lower burn zone that makes me a bit jealous because mine is way up there on the dial. I do not see any sort of logging directly on this model’s computer but I basically just use it for time and cadence with I write down on my work out sheet and I also use wahoo or mapmyfitness apps to get the heartrate data etc. This did come with its own heart rate strap which will display on the screen, but again not work out logging so you must document it, if you care, during the complete working screen or I think it is gone after that. Perhaps all the higher/mewer models (m5, 6, 7, 8) keep this all or use their Bowflex app for that. One thing I do wish this had from the higher model is a back lit LCD portion of the screen. The dial/burn rate is light fine, the LCD with the cadence, HR etc. is not. Where I have the machine, and that I am working out first thing in the morning, it is very difficult to read. Can’t think of anything else to write other than the effects. Well it exercise, so it will work. I have not setup the “max trainer” interval program yet, I just am warming up to the machine this last week with just going timed so I am sure that will hurt (not sure how manually changing the resistance while using the machine will go though). I cannot attest to their calorie burn claims on this either of course but either way its smallish, works about everything, good work out. More to come later. Week 2 - Week 2 complete. I still haven't messed with the Max Interval work out program nor settings as of yet. I have kept up with using it 6 days a week and I did hear a noise at one point. I found that the arms that go from the foot pedal to the rotating assembly are able to move side to side a bit. When putting it together it seemed as those the bolt/washer you put over that portion butts up against the side of the bearing and locks it in place but as I said it does allow some side to side movement. This is where the noise came from and I am wondering if I bumped the "arm" with my leg or something to knock it sideways a bit because I don't see how else it could have happened since that entire section self-rights itself as you use it (roller bearings lower and the horizontal bearings upper. I don't think its a problem at all, just for other's information to look if they here a clunk type noise at some point. Everything else is going as in the first week so far. Started week 3 today and will again try to follow up with an update. Week 3- More of the same. This last week I did not have any new sounds. I upped the resistance and of course it worked just fine. Up to 30 minutes at a time now, still in the early morning and I am still wishing the screen had the back lighting so I can see the cadence etc. but still not worth stepping up the next model of this machine for just that, just need better lighting or work out later to document my stats better. My plan, and due to time constraints, is the stay at 40 minute workouts before work so I will keep upping the resistance until I top out with it at 30 minutes.. then worry about either finding more time to work out or drop the money on one of the newest machines with more resistance levels at that time. One thing I have noticed now is that the lower arms, for working triceps, doesn't do all that much for me. Not sure if it is the posture using them puts me in, their starting location or whatever, but it just doesn't seem to do much. They are more moving arm rests, however when using the upper arms, more back and biceps, like a traditional elliptical I get a better workout and feel it. Week 4, 5 & 6 / Final - I think I have given this a fair amount of time and consistent usage 5-6 days a week now. I am up to level 3 for minutes in the morning before work which fits my schedule well. I have been increasing the resistance level up 1, for the last 5 minutes of my work out every week to keep advancing. This level seem to work out well with the 1 or 2 days of rest at the end of the week. I am technically now on week 6 so it has been some time. At the start of week 4 the left "arm" developed a squeak at the roller. I put a little water on it to test it out which sure enough silenced it for a bit before evaporating. I contacted Bowflex support who advised I should get some treadmill lubricant (look for 100% silicone brands) which has worked. Though I have to say that I am a little disappointed for the price of these over competitors they didn't include a tiny bit if this is a known issue/maintenance item. Since this squeak started I have of course been looking more at the roller and noticed that the left side that is squeaking seems to ride more on the right side of the roller, toward the inside of the rail bar instead of right in the middle. This is the case even moving it without being on it, as I wanted to make sure my left leg wasn't pushing the pedal outward over compensating for my bad leg. Seems as though mine is just a bit off on alignment or the roller itself is miss formed. Other than the squeak this doesn't seem to be an issue, especially with the added silicone which I apply a tiny bit once a week. The roller slides, without rolling, over the silicone for quiet sometime before it wears of a bit and the roller starts to roller as intended again. Suppose this is a testament to the silicone but just hoping even with the seeming miss alignment this will prolong the time before I need to get new rollers, which I am contemplating ordering now before they are not available any longer in a couple years since they are consumable items. I can't think of much more and hope there isn't any more surprises in the coming weeks but will end my review here unless something big happens. Over all recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020 by DoubleDownT
    • Excellent machine and amazing workout!
Style: M3 Max Trainer
Review Image by Annie Annie
Review Image by Annie Annie
So I've waited a month to write this review. I'm in my 30's, female, and about 220lbs. when I started working out on the Max Trainer, I have since lost 12.3lbs. I have worked out 23 out of the 30 days I have had it.. my 1st work out I burnt 350 calories with 3 sets of 14 mins HIIT work outs throughout the day, a total of 42 mins, my 23rd workout that I just finished I burnt 652 in that same amount of time! It is an AMAZING workout, absolutely the best imaginable and that I've ever had for sure. I quietly tell it I love it like every day lol. So this was pricey for me but I'm glad I took the chance. I did A LOT of research and landed on this machine. Even if money wasn't an object I still would go with the M3 as opposed to the other, more expensive models. They only add a backlit display, a more convenient cup holder, and heart rate sensors on the machine, which I don't find neccessary, you know you're getting an amazing workout on this machine w/o the HR monitor, although the M3 comes with a strap on one but I found that uncomfortable. Putting it together was rather easy. I am a woman and I'm not a weakling but I'm not super strong either and I found this to be a rather enjoyable experience ( I like putting things together). I did have a friend help with the mounting of the body, I would imagine that would be super hard with only one person handling it. Once that was set I did the rest myself (the arms where a bit trick but still duable with just me). The delivery was tricky though. The delivery date kept changing on me and I had to reschedule work for it..it was really frustrating. When it arrived the delivery guys were very nice and asked if the could bring it upstairs ( I have an apartment on the 2nd floor), which was amazing because of the weight I was planning on taking it apart downstairs and bringing it up piece by piece. There was a hole on the box that some parts fell out of inside of my apartment building. that I didn't notice till I was putting it together, luckily my landlord had picked it up for safe keeping and gave it to me a few days later. I did purchase the insurance on this as Bowflex only provides a 1 year warranty on this machine, (but fingers crossed) so far so good. The machine is smooth and durable, that said, you should 100% tighten bolts regularly and keep and eye or ear out for any squeaks or abnormal noises, it should be maintained as you use it. This is literally the most expensive thing I've ever purchased and I absolutely love it. It has given me control over my body that I was desperately needing without access to a gym since Covid hit. If you feel like maybe you can't handle the work out..you can! You can set your own pace and work up to where ever you want to get to.It is pretty small I have it in my "storage room" with the Christmas decorations, doesn't take up too much room like a treadmill would. 110% would reccomend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020 by Annie Annie
    • Great Machine, Buy Treadmill Lubricant
Style: M3 Max Trainer
I replaced my treadmill with this machine after two hip replacements. It is a fantastic option to minimize impact, but get great cardio. It has no frills, but offers a variety of workout options. I’m 5’1”, so I’m not getting the arm workout that some might, but my goal is comfortable cardio to elevate my heart rate - which is where this excels. Around 5-10 hours of use, there was a squeaking noise that got progressively worse. After looking at review feedback, I used some treadmill lubricant and the machine still works like new 100+ hours later. As my fitness improves, I no longer use levels 1/2, but there is still PLENTY of resistance in levels 3-8 that provide a great workout, especially when you vary your speed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024 by K. Planck

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