5/18: Edited to clarify that this post is about a piece of weight training exercise equipment rather than a piece of hunting equipment! Eek! I'm a New Yorker, what do I know about crossbows??? 
I'm so excited! I just ordered a Cross Bow and I'm sooooo looking forward to doing resistance training 3 times a week! We have a treadmill and exercise bike, so the in-home cardio thing is pretty much covered, but I just couldn't get into changing the plates on the barbells we bought used (like the other equipment.) It might sound lame, but I just couldn't muster the motivation to work out with the barbells, having to change the plates every time I needed to change the weight.
So, after much research, I decided on the Cross Bow; it's 1/3 the price of the Bow Flex, equally as effective, and, while not quite as well-made, at about a $1,000 less than the Bow Flex, a great deal overall. And it's only $35.00 per month, with no interest and a mere $35 finance charge! Too good to pass up. I've spoken (online) to a number of people who swear by it, and I'm just so happy that it's on the way! I have known that I wanted to incorporate weight training into my way of life, but I know I need to have the equipment in my home to make it feasible.
It has the lat bar and the leg extension, as well as an adjustable bench (and rowing machine capacity,) so I should be able to get a decent workout. 65 standard exercises are possible, but I know I'll need to pull out the barbells for lunges and squats. Hey, at least this machine will help me get headed down the right road to building muscle, losing fat and raising my metabolism. Once I get into a routine, the plate-changing issue of the barbells won't present such an obstacle. *rolling eyes at myself*
Thanks for listening.....and I'll keep you posted on my progress! Yayy!!
I ordered a Cross Bow (Exercise Machine) -- I'm so excited!
