Issues to keep us all awake Oct 24, 2007
I want a real Bowflex body, but Nick At Nite won't allow it. 7. (Albany Times Union)
Bedford soldier coordinates local relief effort Sep 20, 2007
Serving Bedford County, Virginia. By John Barnhart Wednesday, September 19, 2007 9:44 AM EDT. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)
Voters to decide Cabela's land question Tuesday Sep 20, 2007
Brian, you're crazy wrote on Sep 18, 2007 11:27 AM:" Scheel's has one of the best product catalogs I have ever seen! They carry Bowflex, Burton, The North Face, Merrell, Nike, Oakley, Columbia, Fossil, Remington, and countless other high-quality brands. This is what you consider garbage? Not that their product line is at all pertinent to this conversation, but your subjective (and totally inaccurate) comment must be rebutted. And to claim that The Rooster and First stop won't lose a dime? Are... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nautilus taps two NFL legends to help ailing company Sep 13, 2007
-- Nautilus Inc. announced Wednesday that it is tapping Brett Favre and Dick Butkus to help promote its Bowflex products. It remains to be seen if they will help the Vancouver-based fitness equipment maker's bottom line. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
The gym is so not the place to make a move Sep 10, 2007
We so do not need you dropping your get-in-the-best-shape-of-your-life Bowflex science on us right now. Yes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
More of this story Aug 18, 2007
For those with limited space or who would prefer one machine that allows for many exercises, Westcott is a big fan of Bowflex ... Bowflex is a universal machine that uses graphite rods for resistance. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Join the CLUB Jul 4, 2007
"We've seen an impact with a slowing economy on players like Nautilus (), where you're selling a $1,200 Bowflex," Colbert says. "But if you're going to the gym, paying $70 to $75 a month, it tends to be one thing that you hold on to unless things get really tough. Town Sports also has a good strategy.". (SmartMoney)
Rap sheet for 'roids continues to grow Jun 29, 2007
You don't get that big with a Bowflex. It's the one thing pro wrestling doesn't even bother pretending about any more. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Creating A Gym At Home Jun 20, 2007
Colin Cowie Shows How; It's Less Costly Than You Might Think. Colin Cowie, event designer and producer, author and TV host, offers entertaining ideas for every occasion. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Shopping For a Treadmill? Jun 12, 2007
The Vision Fitness T9200 Simple, Horizon Fitness Performance Series PST8, NordicTrack S1900 and the Bowflex 7-Series were rate as some of the best treadmills available. All are in the mid-range category. (Suite101.com)
40 just a number around the majors Jun 5, 2007
In the age of Bowflex, MET-Rx, personal trainers and personal nutritionists, athletes are better- equipped to play into their 40s and beyond. Take a break, though, and retirement beckons. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
To bow or to flex May 12, 2007
We were watching TV and one of those Bowflex commercials came on ... The lady is a personal trainer, but would be unable to fit her Bowflex machine in her new apartment ... I could have a Bowflex XLT in good condition for $200 if I wanted it. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Eye-opening energy drinks help people stay awake on the job, on the town Apr 18, 2007
t kind of perks you up, Johndrow said, noting that while he prefers Monster on the job, he likes to drink Power Shots prior to exercise workouts on his girlfriend's Bowflex machine. Thomas Zygjaj, the front desk agent at The Wood River Inn said he used to drink up to three Monster energy drinks a night. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Nautilus Inc. hopes to pump up business with new gym line Mar 29, 2007
Nautilus Inc. encompasses Bowflex, StairMaster, Schwinn Fitness and Pearl iZUMi, but for many years the vast majority of its sales were from the Bowflex home gym. The Bowflex was the fastest selling home gym in America ... But Bowflex knockoffs and expensive litigation sent the company into a tailspin. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
25 trends that changed the way we live Mar 29, 2007
25 Trends That Changed America - USATODAY.com. A QUARTER-CENTURY OF CHANGES. (USA Today)
USA TODAY's Top 25 Mar 26, 2007
25 Trends That Changed America - USATODAY.com. 25 Trends That Changed America. (USA Today)
Mailbag: Will Choo make Indians? Mar 6, 2007
Was it really Sizemore in an infomercial for some imitation Bowflex. -- Nic W., Highland, Ohio. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
How Do We Stop Genocide When We Begin To Lose Interest After The First Victim? Feb 20, 2007
ScienceDaily: How Do We Stop Genocide When We Begin To Lose Interest After The First Victim. How Do We Stop Genocide When We Begin To Lose Interest After The First Victim. (Science Daily)
Bowflex inventor stretches for next big success Feb 15, 2007
Bowflex inventor stretches creativity for next big success - East Bay Business Times ... Bowflex inventor stretches creativity for next big success ... After discovering that the resistance of the rod created a smooth, muscle-building workout, Shifferaw created the "Bowflex," one of the nation's best-known infomercial products. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Thursday: The top 20 classes; Talking juniors | Football recruiting Feb 9, 2007
Why don t you quit bothering real college football fans and go back to your dorm room on North Avenue to watch Bowflex infomercials. By War Eagle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Creatine Supplement May Help People With Muscular Dystrophies Feb 1, 2007
Creatine, a popular nutritional supplement used by weightlifters and sprinters to improve athletic performance, could lend muscle strength to people with muscular dystrophies. Muscle strength increased by an average of 8. (Science Daily)
Company bills new recumbent bike as world's first Jan 29, 2007
"For now our biggest competition is companies that sell exercise equipment like the Bowflex or the Chuck Norris-type exercise equipment.". Cruzbikes, which are aerodynamically better than conventional bicycles, are designed in Australia, assembled in China and sold out of the Lumberton warehouse. (Herald Sun)
Rodent Sperm Work Together For Better Results Jan 25, 2007
Individual sperm in promiscuous rodents have learned to work together in order to compete against sperm of rival males, according to new research carried out at the University of Sheffield. Although, sperm are inseminated in millions each sperm goes it alone. (Science Daily)
Rapid Flu Tests May Reduce Threat Of Antibiotic Resistance Jan 24, 2007
New tests to rapidly detect the flu are allowing doctors to cut down on the number of hospital patients who receive antibiotics, helping soften the rapidly worsening threat of antibiotic resistance, according to a study to appear in the Feb. 26 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study was posted online by the journal Jan. 22 because of the importance of the findings to public health. (Science Daily)
Want six-pack abs? It'll take some work ... and time (1/18) Jan 19, 2007
ey, Sylvia, isn't that the man from the ad on TV for Bowflex. hy yes, I do believe it is. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Stealth Technology Maintains Fitness After Sex: How 'DNA Parasites' Can Increase Spread Of Antibiotic Resistance Jan 16, 2007
Pathogens can become superbugs without their even knowing it, research published today in Science shows. Stealth' plasmids - circular 'DNA parasites' of bacteria that can carry antibiotic-resistance genes - produce a protein that increases the chances of survival and spread of the antibiotic-resistant strain. (Science Daily)
Forget no pain, no gain Jan 3, 2007
Nowadays its all about convenience," says Brett Paul, owner and operator of Play-It-Again Sports in Melbourne, which sees its biggest business during January and February.The big thing now is Bowflex Select Dumbbells. Rather than exchange plates, you use a dialing mechanism to set your desired weight. Average cost is $349 a pair."But consider how much cheaper that is than buying all the dumbbells you would need -- not to mention all the space they would take up. "Contact Hickman at 242-3789 or .... (Florida Today)
Pet owners more unhealthy than others Jan 2, 2007
Health of working aged Finns pet owners tend to be more unhealthy and overweight (with more body mass index BMI) than others, revealed in a research from the University of Turku, Finland. Perceived health of pet owners was weak more often than that of those not having a pet. (SpiritIndia)
Fitness gift ideas Dec 7, 2006
Bowflex Weights For Her or Him. One pair of Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells replaces 30 individual free weights. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Earth to Shatner: Are you for real? Aug 26, 2006
He is seated at his newly installed Bowflex exercise machine, hamming it up just like he did in those self-deprecating All-Bran cereal ads. Related to this article. (Globe and Mail)
Consumer Reports Looks At Best Treadmills Aug 1, 2006
tested 24 treadmills from major brands including Nordic Track, Horizon Fitness, and Bowflex ... If you prefer a folding treadmill, a Bowflex 7-Series rated excellent. (WRAL.com, NC)
Casselberry gears up to end parking debate Jul 25, 2006
"I'm sorry -- you mean to tell me my son can't bring his baseball glove home from Little League practice? I can't keep the Bowflex under my bed in the bedroom, let alone bring my Jet Ski home and put it in the garage?" Goff said. Certain multifamily districts restrict personal watercraft-parking, but Henson laughed at Goff's criticism that baseball gloves could be targeted. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Ford Hurt by Home Turf Woes Jul 22, 2006
Declines in North American sales and revenues drive the carmaker's surprising report of a $123 million overall loss in the second quarter. Just as General Motors () shows some signs of recovery, crosstown rival Ford Motor () is heading fast in the opposite direction. (BusinessWeek)
Coping versus curing Jul 15, 2006
Now, he focuses on keeping in shape by playing golf, walking and exercising on a Bowflex fitness machine. As the face of younger Parkinson's patients in the region, he says he doesn't really like the publicity, "but my goal is to make people more aware of Parkinson's and help those who have it lead a better life," he said. (Toronto Star -- Life)
Researchers Build Sharpest Tip Jul 12, 2006
Posted: July 11, 2006. Forget the phrase, "sharp as a tack." Now, thanks to new University of Alberta research the popular expression might become, "sharp as a single atom tip formed by chemically assisted spatially controlled field evaporation." Maybe it doesn't roll off the tongue as easily, but considering the researchers have created the sharpest object ever made, it would be accurate. (Science Daily)
Yellowstone Ecosystem May Lose Key Migrant -- The Pronghorn Antelope Jul 12, 2006
Posted: July 11, 2006. A mammal that embarks on the longest remaining overland migration in the continental United States could vanish from the ecosystem that includes Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, according to a study by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and National Park Service. (Science Daily)
World's Fastest Cars Jul 7, 2006
Think going from 0 to 60 is impressive. The cars that can go from 0 to 100 are the bad boys to beat. (BusinessWeek)
Store carves deep market niche Jul 1, 2006
"Ezell said exercise gear like Bowflex, tread mill and elliptical training devices are the hottest sellers.On-site equipment repair and home delivery of certain items also has been a plus for customer service, Ezell said.Mayor Frank Melton said he plans to have more investors doubling their commitment to Jackson in coming months.The success of Play It Again Sports will be mirrored across the city, he said.Some new businesses will locate downtown, others near the Jackson State University Parkway,... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Off time means fun time Jun 24, 2006
Sarosi also trains at home on her family's Bowflex. USF sent her a workout schedule to follow, but Sarosi said she does not have access to all the required equipment. (Florida Today)
Mike Patton's Agenda: Touring With Peeping Tom, Humiliating Mark Hoppus And Danny DeVito Jun 17, 2006
" Patton et al. recently shot a video for first single, "Mojo," with director Matt McDermitt (Backstreet Boys, Motion City Soundtrack) that features cameos by model Rachel Hunter, Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, Blink-182's Mark Hoppus and Patton buddy Danny DeVito. DeVito plays "a guy watching late-night TV in a wife-beater and boxers" who flips through the channels and gets bombarded by "each commercial and infomercial and Bowflex ad you'd see at 2:30 in the morning," with most of the album's... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Coral Death Results From Bacteria Fed By Algae Jun 14, 2006
Posted: June 13, 2006. Bacteria and algae are combining to kill coral and human activities are compounding the problem. (Science Daily)
Backward Progress Jun 2, 2006
AutoWeek, The Inside Track. Michael Schumacher hands Monaco GP victory to Fernando Alonso. (BusinessWeek)
Body By Dam offers new fitness workout Jun 1, 2006
Body By Dam has plans to expand by adding exercise mats, a Bowflex and stationary bikes within the next year. The Star of Grand Coulee 2006. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
Purdue Researchers Find 'Switch' For Skeletal-muscle Atrophy May 26, 2006
Posted: May 24, 2006. Researchers in Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine have discovered genetic and drug-treatment methods to arrest the type of muscle atrophy often caused by muscle disuse, as well as aging and diseases such as cancer. (Science Daily)
You Can Get in Shape as You Garden May 26, 2006
Who needs gym memberships and Bowflex machines when you have a yard to take care of. Lawn and garden work -- activities such a digging, planting and mowing -- can work the heart and other muscles just as effectively as more traditional forms of aerobic exercise, say members of the University of Akron's sport science and wellness education department. (The Ledger)
Searching For The Soul In The Machine May 21, 2006
Posted: May 19, 2006. If computers could create a society, what kind of world would they make. (Science Daily)
A Tale of Two Tires May 4, 2006
A case for radial tires on your classic car. Search for business contacts. (BusinessWeek)
Ridgeline's Uphill Climb Apr 26, 2006
Honda's mid-size truck scores well but may not be rugged or come with enough extras for some. Search for business contacts. (BusinessWeek)
Schumacher Wins One But Needs More Apr 26, 2006
The most innovative breakthrough in home fitness - Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells. Get fit fast with just a turn of the dial. (BusinessWeek)
A Broken Stress Response System Can Contribute To Gleevec Resistance Apr 24, 2006
Posted: April 22, 2006. New clues to why some kinds of leukemia are more aggressive and deadly than others are coming from research examining the types of genetic damage that allow some blood cells to grow out of control, scientists report. (Science Daily)
Growing Body Of Research Links Lead To Osteoporosis Mar 28, 2006
Posted: March 27, 2006. Bolstered by recent laboratory findings, researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center are embarking on a National Institutes of Health-funded clinical study to better understand the deceptive role environmental lead exposure plays in bone maturation and loss. (Science Daily)
New Light On Muscle Efficiency: It Is Not The Power-plant Mar 23, 2006
Posted: March 22, 2006. A recent study from Scandinavia shows that the well-known differences between individuals in the efficiency of converting energy stored in food to work done by muscles are related to muscle fibre type composition and to the content of specific molecules in muscle. (Science Daily)
Butterflies Lose Body Fat During Metamorphosis Mar 22, 2006
THE BOWFLEX BODY PLAN Discover the super secrets for getting the most out of the hottest home workout machine ever. We've all seen those attractive Bowflex bodies on television. (Science Daily)
This water workout is no picnic Feb 9, 2006
Foam water weights are feather light outside of the pool, but in the water their resistance rivals a freaking Bowflex. Now I certainly don't expect the YMCA's shallow water aerobics class to turn me into a creatine-eating, protein shake-drinking, Abs of Steel bodybuilder type. (The Indianapolis Star)
Hazardous duty? Jan 19, 2006
Translation: The Bowflex, as a driver of growth, is history. Nautilus is now just another manufacturer of exercise equipment and fitness apparel that is finding out just how hard the business can be. (CBS MarketWatch - Front Page)
Plan home gym like good workout Jan 13, 2006
Dumbbells such as the Bowflex SelectTech (starting at $299) and the PowerBlock (starting at $119) are alternatives to traditional dumbbells that allow you to change the weight by turning a dial or moving pins. Their cost is comparable with a set of traditional weights, but they might not hold up to repeated dropping (although you shouldn't be dropping weights, anyway). (Burlington Free Press)
Machines hold ghosts of resolutions Jan 10, 2006
Divorce ultimately spelled the ruin of Audrey Head's relationship with her Bowflex, which she first met in February 2005 ... The Bowflex is in storage. (Albany Times Union)
