What To Know about the Bowflex Max Trainer

Is it worth it? Will it improve my fitness? Will it be just an expensive clothes hanger? Is assembly easy? Here is everything I wish I had known before I purchased my M7. This is a real customer review.
Here is what to know before you buy. An insanely detailed walkthrough of all it’s features. It’s a beginners guide to the Bowflex max trainer m7. You will get to hear the noises it makes. You will get to see all 11 programs. Whether you choose the M3, M5, M6, M7 or M8 the exercise motion is essentially the same.
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[@miqotelover]

Great review, thanks for putting time into this and giving such a clear view of the machine.

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikegreen5502]

​@The What To Know Show does one always have to do HIIT training with that countdown or can one do a freestyle workout with one's own speed and resistance level ?

[@CHRIS_CREATIONS]

Nice Review Thankyou, I've Been Researching Buying a Bowflex M8 Thankyou

[@matobesman]

I’m researching and debating this machine, your video was super helpful. 👍🏻

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MrSlowestD16]

Thanks for [thoroughly] going over the UX, that was one thing I was wondering about but didn't see any reviews on.

[@CiaoGibson]

Wonderful review. Thank you for your time!

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Caritasaveritas]

Thank you - considering buying this.

[@LM-cs5ri]

Amazing review, this helped a lot thank you.

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

Glad to hear it!

[@bullishbear2686]

What a fantastic candid real world review. I love this guy and I don’t even know him. Hope you are doing well good sir

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

Thank you kindly. That's encouraging and made my day.

[@antoinep6503]

Awesome review!

[@coffeendonut]

Hi from a fellow Canadian programmer! Thanks for your thorough and helpful review!

[@Jimmy-pg7ms]

Great review! I think they recentky released a new Max Trainer 9, im very interested in purchasing it!

[@annaleekruger5234]

Exactly what I needed to know....it squeaks...looking for a unit that isn't noisy...thanks for the video. Looking for reviews for their M9 model and see if the new models are quiet.

[@mayrareyes8135]

I think people are missing the whole point here. Want to burn and lose fat, then weight training is a must. After weights then finish with cardio. Cardio is good for your heart, so I do not discourage anyone to stop doing it, but weight lifting is must. I bought the M6, saw lots of good reviews, and the reason why I got it its for intense cardio. I can't wait for it to get it. Also, I bought it because I barely have time to go to a gym, so I made my own little gym at home and it's convenient for me. I'm a mom of 2 and work from home.

[@mehmetdtx]

best max trainer review

[@lov2playtn]

Wow...excellent review! Any opinion on M6? Are the machines M3 to M9 basically the same? I am thinking of getting one. Thanks!

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

From an exercise point of view, M3 to M9 seem to be basically the same, just different interfaces and program options.

[@isa-bv4ms]

Thanks for the video, it was very informative. I just purchased the M7i and I was wondering what app i need to connect to this trainer? I didn't recieve a HR monitor, so i just ordered one, but I'd like to sync an app so that I can track my progress. From what I have found, it doesn't look like the M7i has an app? Thanks so much!

[@raybelanger7337]

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[@roberts.1400]

I know this video is 3 years old but nonetheless I found it useful. I purchased an M3 (used) which was pretty much like new. It is much less sophisticated electronically but essentially it's the same machine, except no squeaks 😹 Either way, it was a coat hanger for a couple of years, never even plugged it in after I bought it. But, after a little caution from my doctor about blood pressure and a few extra pounds I've now started using it every day. I started off with the 7 minute interval (picked randomly) and I've been doing that 3 times per day. I'm hoping to stick with it regularly working up to the 14 minutes. We'll see how it goes, my goal is 20 pounds off and a normalization of blood pressure. I won't be using the glycerine soap hack though (eh)... 😹

[@tabbykathy8119]

Nice review thank you! Update? Have you or did you have any technical issues with the machine

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

No issues so far, but due to knee injury I wasn't using it for 6 months. According to the stats I've burned 80,000 calories so far.

[@lov2playtn]

Do you know of any discounts for the M6? Thanks!

[@Spudd02]

Hi, what program are you using to sync your phone with the trainer?

[@DVelez-wz3fe]

Do you know if the build quality of the M7 is better than the M5?

[@kferg]

"...10 out of 100". LOLLOLOLOL. Mine's probably lower. great vid. after all the vidz I've watched, I think this on gave me the info I needed to pull the trigger on buying one. thanks

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

ha ha glad you found it useful

[@talon1976]

I'm on the fence on buying a Bowflex Max Trainer or a Bowflex Velocore exercise bike. Decisions, Decisions..... lol.

[@Caritasaveritas]

What does the fitness score mean?

[@GlynisSherwood-jg8nc]

Thank you. How do you switch from reverse to forward pedaling?

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

There isn't a setting for it, I reverse the direction of motion with my legs as if I was "walking" backwards

[@iconikreviews5377]

Did you fix the squeak?

[@monicad4061]

I’m trying look for the m7 but all I find is the m6. Is the m7 an older version??

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

They've upgraded the M7 to to be the Max Total. Exercise wise, all 3 models provide the same exercise. The differences are in the pre-programmed routines and user interface.

[@jackslater8688]

Are you still using it? 2022

[@michellekelly2937]

I had an elliptical, and I loved it, but it eventually broke, and now I need a replacement. I saw the Bowflex Max Trainer on the shopping network and was intrigued. I'm just worried it will be so "intense" that I won't want to use it. The elliptical got me sweating, but was also fun. I want an exercise machine that I will enjoy using. I don't want to start sweating 2 minutes after I start!! That's not fun! Do you have any thoughts that might help me decide? Thanks!

[@tfcotton3524]

This is elliptical-like, but also similar to a stair stepper. It's like a cross between the two. I love the interval training that includes intense sprints, but also a slow down with the recovery times. But there are several different workouts you can choose. I've had mine (used) a month and I love it.

[@Mantis_Toboggan_TrashMan]

It's as intense as you want it. That goes for all equipment like this. If you start with the high intensity you'll probably just give up. I would start as slowly as you need. Keep building up those muscles until you can do the high intensity without it being so horrible you don't use it ever again.

[@sandorfarkas2100]

Is 20 minutes of elliptical enough?

[@Ina-hx2zw]

Max trainer app??

[@cloutgangster]

How tall are you?

[@nataliaselaruwinslow1055]

What are your results 6mnths after?

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

A disappointment from a fat loss point of view. Fat loss seems to be 99% diet related. I can't out exercise my appetite. I do find it useful for lung and heart health and conditioning. I still use it and see improvements there.

[@DVelez-wz3fe]

@@TheWhatToKnowShow I have the M5 which I use 4x a week, 2 14 min workouts each time. I’ve used it for 3 years and only lost 5 permanent pounds, but I still love it for cardio

[@Blaze-nk1rw]

How do you connect to bluetooth

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j37NoJ2BqJJ6idU for Android and kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHereYdnfaaYgs0 for iOS

[@lukegeorgetown5545]

How different is the result if I don't pay for the 20$ Bowflex JRNY Membership?

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

I didn't pay for any ongoing membership. They offered a free trial of online videos that were nicely produced but I'm not into those.

[@lukegeorgetown5545]

@@TheWhatToKnowShow Thank you for your answer. It is nice to know that if I decided not to use the app, still get mostly of capabilities! I really like your M7 review.

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

@@lukegeorgetown5545 Thank you, it was a fun project for me. The biggest thing I've learned is that for fat loss, for me, it's all about what I eat. The exercise is good for lots of other reasons, but for fat loss it is minimal. I wanted to believe that I could exercise the fat off, but I found I had to cut out junk food and eat more vegetables.

[@lukegeorgetown5545]

@@TheWhatToKnowShow I perfect understand you. I would tell you that in my case, I already worked to eat healthy a few year ago. However, working for long hours and a long ride to work didn't give me time for gym as i want to. yes I want to have more energy, sleep better and burn calorie but overall, feel well. (Stress management).

[@Chemnut220]

I watched this after ordering the M8. Awesomely helpful video - the wife and I can’t wait to start using it. As to diet/exercise - I have tried counting calories and it works well. I’ve also tried intense exercise and it also works for weight loss - but not nearly as well as counting calories. Coupling moderate exercise (2-3 400-600 calorie cycling sessions per week) with calorie counting was extremely effective. You hit the nail on the head with your joke about overcooking the pizza. A 5 minute lapse of self control can cost me the equivalent of hours of exercise! Are you still enjoying the bowflex?

[@chriscab8333]

How is the reliability

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

I've had it for 3 years, burned over 70,000 calories, so far so good. I'm still using it, but for fat loss I believe it's 99% healthy eating habits.

[@simonbourne3185]

Is this the M31 model?

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

It's the M7 which has been replaced by the almost identical M8.

[@cobravenomX1]

all the machines are the same except the training computer, m5 has a analog gage and the m6, m7 have a combination of a analog and computer combined the m8 has a tablet with all the workout programs..

[@MrSlowestD16]

Their model line-up is so confusing. So it looks like they replaced the M5 with the M6, and they replaced the M7 with the M8. But then they replaced the M8 again with the "Total", so now it seems only options are M6 or Total. All that app reviews on play store are terrible (2.2 stars). Really kinda depressing & confusing. I'm thinking maybe go M6 and then don't use the app at all. Seems like they ruined a very good piece of equipment (the M7) by over-tech'ing it and and adding subscription shit to try and take more money.

[@pugs333]

I just ordered the M6

[@MrSlowestD16]

@@pugs333 Enjoy!

[@JonathanDaniels]

Good pizza joke!

[@peterwhelanCISSP]

Glad you got that one!

[@cloutgangster]

Was this a paid Sponsorship?

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

Nope, I'm not that influential. I enjoyed "Show and tell" in school.

[@Debo952]

Spray some silicon spray on the rails. Squeak will go away.

[@TheWhatToKnowShow]

yes, that worked, thank you.

[@lupiss1000]

Is silicon spray the same as the silicon lubrications for treadmills

[@cloutgangster]

This is like a paid testimony

[@MadPamperz]

the good customer service wont send u broken peace again, that is the truth. And nothing personal, but how can u get a review on somthing if u didnt use it by urself enought? and lookig @ you u didnt, prepayed i guess?