answer:I haven’t owned a Bowflex. However, I did own a Soloflex, which is the precursor to the Bowflex. The frame was well designed. However, the weak link in the Soloflex design was the resistance bands. I believe the Bowflex is the answer to that shortcoming. However, I suspect that you have to be concerned about clearance issues with the bowflex to ensure that you have enough room for the flex arms to have enough space for the full range of motion.