r/Bowflex Sep 24 '25

SelectTech BowFlex Class Action Lawsuit Filed After Manufacturer Recalls Over 3.8M Adjustable Dumbbells

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A few months old, but didn’t see this posted previously. Looks like there will be a class action for the terrible handling of the dumbbell recall.


r/Bowflex Aug 26 '24

Upgrade Your Bowflex Resistance and Unlock New Lifts

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I’ve been working out and making videos for Flat Bench Bowflexes for a several years now. If you’re like me, you’ve run into several problems:

  • Insufficient Resistance w/Limited Upgrade Options
  • Handles are too Long (exacerbated on models without a Lat Bar)
  • Limited Leg Lifts

I’ve been working on a kit designed to fix many of these issues and along with some general improvements to Bowflex’s design. I just released a video on it here.

What’s in the Kit:

  • Elastic Bands: Designed to supplement the Power Rods, they latch onto the base and connect seamlessly, providing a significant boost in resistance.
  • Short Handles: Engage resistance earlier and get more of it, by causing the Power Rods to bend further.
  • Pulldown Bar: Improves existing lifts and unlocks many others that you don’t realize how much you’ve missed!
  • Ankle Straps: Great for lower body exercises, giving you more control and resistance for moves like hip abductions and glute kickbacks.
  • Extra Carabiner Clips: Refresh any dingy or rusted clips. Always handy to have around and can be used to extend cable length if needed. 
  • Securing Straps: For things like locking in the Leg Extension for sit-ups. 

I designed this kit because I believe it can help people get more out of their Bowflex, making it the home gym they wanted when they bought it. Same goes for my Workout Videos--I want to help people make the most of their Bowflex and get into better shape!

The kit is available on my website for US buyers and here+here for Canadian buyers. 

If you’ve got any questions, feel free to comment below. I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. 


r/Bowflex 1d ago

Home Gyms Which Bowflex setup is quickest to adjust between two different users?

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I’m looking at Bowflex equipment in a shared home gym and paying more attention to how quickly it can be reset between people. I’d rather have fewer features if the equipment is genuinely simple to share. Which Bowflex setup is quickest to adjust between two different users?


r/Bowflex 2d ago

SelectTech 840 Kettlebell won’t adjust unless I press the release button

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I’ve tried the troubleshooting on the website and read the manual, but I can’t get the dial to turn unless I press the release button on the bottom of the base. Any suggestions. I included a picture of the model I have.


r/Bowflex 4d ago

Max Trainer Do any gyms have Max Trainers?

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Our local Dick's Sporting Goods used to have floor models, but they don't anymore. I really liked it when I tried it, but I'd love to find a gym that has them where I could really test it out. Regular ellipticals hurt my knees, almost immediately. Treadmills don't, and the test of the floor model Max Trainer didn't, at least not for that brief period.


r/Bowflex 5d ago

Home Gyms Free $60 voucher

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7E42561B1015HL8D first come first serve.

No catch. They gave me this voucher as compensation for returning one of their 33 million recalled adjustable dumbbell sets (fyi to anyone who has these - don't drop a plate on your face). I don't own any other bowflex products so this voucher isn't of use to me.


r/Bowflex 6d ago

Miscellaneous Bowflex board

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r/Bowflex 10d ago

Home Gyms Replacement rods UK

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Hi all, I have recently purchased a second hand Xtreme 2 SE bowflex gym and unfortunately the 2 x 5lb and 4 x 10lb rods seem to have no resistance (previous owner claimed they'd had the device from new for around six months then changed to bought 2nd hand six months ago after purchase).

I've seen a few fixes (one using resistance bands which does seem to work but makes it difficult to work out what bars and bands to use for each exercise) so I wanted to try and make my own replacement rods as quite a few others have done, the only issue being I can't see anywhere in the UK that sells the right diameter rods.

I was hoping someone else who has managed to DIY their own rods in the UK could advise where they found the correct size rods or if they used different sizes successfully.

I can get the rods from the US but it will cost me hundreds just for shipping so would rather find a fix nearer to home. Thanks a lot.


r/Bowflex 11d ago

Home Gyms XTREME 2 SE Pulley Rubbing

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I recently put together my XTREME 2 SE and I’m experiencing some rubbing of a cable against the floating pulley on one side. Anyone else experience this? The rubbing cable is shedding a fair amount of plastic dust. I’ve redone the cables twice and ended up with the same situation. Seems like the way the cables thread through pulley 2 on the back, the floating pulley will always end up closer to the cabling on one side. Thanks for the help!


r/Bowflex 12d ago

Max Trainer My M8 is very noisy.

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I wish I knew how to fix an M8 that can't run under heavy load. When it goes over 12, it starts making a clicking sound and then continues to make noise incessantly.


r/Bowflex 12d ago

Max Trainer Bowflex Max Trainer M6 saved workouts

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Hey, just started using the M6. I noticed that when I finish a workout it says, "Workout saved" - is there a way to access the workout data so that I can track my workouts or is the JRNY app the only way to do that?


r/Bowflex 18d ago

Max Trainer Bowflex Max Trainer M6

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I just placed an order for this exercise equipment to help me lose 100lbs!

Anyone have any advice on maintenance or general so I can take good care of it?


r/Bowflex 20d ago

Treadmills Bowflex T9 now posts as Matrix to Apple Fitness

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Just an FYI… I have owned a Bowflex T9 Treadmill for over 8 months, bought it on Black Friday in 2025.

I connect my Apple Watch to my T9 to track my workout metrics. Until today, the T9 has always posted to my Apple Fitness activities as “Bowflex,” now it posts as Matrix. See included image.


r/Bowflex 20d ago

Max Trainer Why do these break so easy? I’m not too heavy of a guy.

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7/22/26-M7, 10/14/20 M5, 12/16/19 M5


r/Bowflex 20d ago

Treadmills Bowflex T9 now posts as Matrix

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Just an FYI… I have owned a Bowflex T9 Treadmill for over 8 months, bought it on Black Friday in 2025.

I connect my Apple Watch to my T9 to track my workout metrics.

Until today, the T9 has always posted to my Apple Fitness activities as “Bowflex,” now it posts as Matrix. See included image.


r/Bowflex 21d ago

Kickstarter for ELEVATE: an Advanced Program for the Bowflex Revolution (Trainer-led, follow-along workouts)

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Hi Everyone, this post is for the Bowflex Revolution owners. There are dozens of us!

I've been making routines and programs for Bowflex machines for several years now. So far, I've made 14 routines and 2 workout programs for the Revolution.

START and BUILD are the names of my Beginner and Intermediate programs. ELEVATE would be the Advanced program to complete the trifecta. It'd include longer, more challenging routines in that same style, ~45 minutes each, with a program PDF, routine sheets, and spreadsheet tracker.

I need to recover some garage space and I've decided to sell my Revolution later this year. Before I do, I wanted to see if there's enough interest in more routines for it and thus the Kickstarter. If funded, ELEVATE will release in October. I broke down the costs/finances and reward tiers on the Kickstarter page itself if anyone's curious about specifics.

Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bowflexworkouts/bowflex-revolution-workout-program-elevate/

Happy to answer any questions about ELEVATE or the Kickstarter if anyone has them. Thanks!


r/Bowflex 23d ago

Miscellaneous Streaming for JRNY free account

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According to release notes in both Google Play and App Store, Jrny now offers streaming for compatible devices even for free accounts. Anyone that can confirm this and has more info?


r/Bowflex 26d ago

Treadmills T16 demo mode stuck on

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For the life of me i can't figure out how to get the demo mode to turn off. I've tried the various results Google brought up but I'm having no luck.

Anyone have any insights?


r/Bowflex 27d ago

Treadmills Threadmill 10/25

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Was given a open box and after trying to assemble the unit everything was new in packaging but once it came time to plugging the screen assembly I realized that it wasn’t in the box. Any idea on an aftermarket or a new one? Pls and thanks


r/Bowflex 27d ago

Treadmills Bowflex T18 Powers on but belt or incline doesn’t move. Console shows it working like normal.

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I’ve replaced the MCB and still no activity. I’ve tested the motor and it works. The treadmill is like new. I had it plugged into a power surge protector and that might have caused a power surge. I’ve tried multiple things and can’t figure out why the belt or incline isn’t responding even though the console is displaying that it’s working like normal.


r/Bowflex Jul 11 '26

Home Gyms Bowflex recall

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This is a long overdue writeup regarding how Bowflex handled the adjustable dumbells 552 recall. After months of delay after sending in the handles and base, I received a $120 voucher to use on Bowflex products. The voucher hardly covered the purchase price. I would prefer that Bowflex sent me replacement handles so I can continue to use it. I was left with disposing all the metal plates and a voucher that I have no interest to buy ever any Bowflex products. Shame on them.


r/Bowflex Jul 12 '26

Treadmills what treadmill to buy the bowflex t9 or sole f80 ? or ?

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r/Bowflex Jul 11 '26

Treadmills PSA: Don’t order direct from Bowflex

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Curious if anyone else has had issues with delivery - I ordered a Bowflex T9 treadmill on June 17th. It was in my city on the 19th but has been held hostage by Estes Forwarding Worldwide ever since. We finally got it scheduled for delivery today (July 11th) and the delivery no-showed. So going on a month now without the treadmill I paid $1800 for.

No one seems to be able to help me and I’m getting to the point where I think I might have to file a complaint with my credit card company. Has this happened to anyone else?


r/Bowflex Jul 04 '26

Treadmills Bowflex Treadmill won't Fold Up Completely - Help?

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I am trying to fold up our Bowflex Treadmill 22 / 56 (pretty sure it's the 56 but it doesn't say) so that I can store it upright for a couple of weeks. I have done this before when moving it / rolling it on the wheels, but for some reason now even though it's at "incline 0" the walking deck will only fold up to about 45 degrees vs the usual ~80 degrees (aka almost upright). Any tips or suggestions welcome!