Since making this video, I’ve developed a complete upgrade kit for the PR1000 and Blaze. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/3fuW6REm2mo/видео.html This kit is a more cost-effective way to add resistance, and it also addresses several other design flaws in Bowflex machines.
this guy is excellent....check his videos for hacks and excellent "think outside the box" ideas...really improved the resisitance of my old bowflex conquest(particularly in hot summer months when the bands tend to go a bit wobbly)..... i don`t normally throw praise around willy nilly but this guy puts the work in and his ideas are very beneficial..feel like i have a new machine...
angle grinder with thin cut off blade makes quick work of it. I would spray some paint/primer over that though, it will rust just from humidity if nothing else.
Too bad the rod box wasn't made just a little bit longer so that piece wouldn't need to be removed. An electric saw-zaw would work really well too. Job well done nonetheless!
Hello I just bought a saw from Amazon to saw off that metal piece. I would like to confirm that if i buy the 50lb rods from amazon they will fit into the machine? I have a PR1000 like yours.
Yep, it'll work. You can double check that your rod box has the extra slots for them. Please use the product links in the description. They are no cost to you and I get a small commission.
@@BowflexWorkouts It has two holes at the front where I have to saw off the metal piece thats blocking them. I was more worried about the bottom part of it not having a way to screw them in or whatever. I'll unscrew the piece off underneath it later today and check it out and when I Buy the rods I will use your amazon link, thanks.
They are available on the Bowflex website. I'm not sure when they'll go back up on Amazon. I just released a new product that I think is a better option for adding resistance. Check it out here: bowflexworkouts.com/products/flat-bench-upgrade-kit-with-lat-bar
I purchased them on Amazon, but they've been sold out lately. The Bowflex website may have them in stock. I just released what I think is a far better value and upgrade that you should check out. Details here: ruclips.net/video/3fuW6REm2mo/видео.html Kit can be purchased here: bowflexworkouts.com/products/flat-bench-upgrade-kit-with-lat-bar
No issues at all, but I want to let you know that I'll be launching a product that I think is a much better way to add resistance and costs less. It'll be released in mid-June and if you want to be notified about it on launch date, please sign up here: form.jotform.com/241244520216141
@@BowflexWorkouts Awesome! I just got the PR1000 and saw this and your other video about adding resistance bands. Was considering the resistance bands, but then saw this comment. I'm hoping you ship to Canada!
@APerson001 Might not be available in Canada until later in the month. More to follow, you'll have to the channel or the Facebook group if you're on there.
I looked at mine and I think it'd work if you didn't use the piece on the back of the box. If you just flip it around it'd partially cover the holes for the 50's. BTW, if you are interested in adding more weight to this machine, I have an upgrade kit coming out in 2 weeks that's a much better way to do it. Costs a lot less too!
They are still operating, I think it's a debt restructure things. Replacement rods can be purchased here: Amazon Power Rods - amzn.to/3PtCmJL Bowflex.com Power Rods - nautilus.atkw.net/OR36DN
Great video. I was actually looking at this model but the max tension turned me off. Can I show how to install a second set of 50s on this model. I see the box has the slots for it but will it need more support. I noticed normally a bottom panel is added for that second set of 50s and wasn’t sure if that possible on this model
@@chez6109 0:44 - I talk about that briefly here. You have to pull out the hacksaw again and cut the bottom lip of metal where the screws go in. You'd then just slot the box in as shown in this video: ruclips.net/video/oxtRPRVTWvE/видео.html I have seen other people have done this upgrade to 410 on the PR1000, but I get my extra resistance through this: ruclips.net/video/bVD7mLLnHFQ/видео.html
Thanks for the response. So you don’t need that extra bracket placed below the 410 add on shown in the video you linked? It will stable enough without?
Do not do this. That bracket is there to prevent you from installing more power rods because the hardware and the frame itself are not rated for the added resistance/stress. While you might be fine I wouldn't take the chance especially when you can easily find a used Xtreme 2se or Blaze for under or around $300. They both have much beefier frames.
@@BowflexWorkouts No, because I wanted to be able to safely upgrade to 410 so I picked up a Xtreme 2se. You are probably right, but my info comes straight from Bowflex. If someone got hurt modifying their equipment from watching your video, you could be liable. You should probably add a disclaimer.
I used a pair of vice grips and bent that piece down and a hammer to help flatten it out
Since making this video, I’ve developed a complete upgrade kit for the PR1000 and Blaze. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/3fuW6REm2mo/видео.html
This kit is a more cost-effective way to add resistance, and it also addresses several other design flaws in Bowflex machines.
i used a 4 pound mini sledge and just flattened that piece of metal blocking the power rod holes. clean and no mess.
Glad I had mine when covid hit. Stayed toned and healthy!
this guy is excellent....check his videos for hacks and excellent "think outside the box" ideas...really improved the resisitance of my old bowflex conquest(particularly in hot summer months when the bands tend to go a bit wobbly).....
i don`t normally throw praise around willy nilly but this guy puts the work in and his ideas are very beneficial..feel like i have a new machine...
I just used this hack & it works perfect! Glad you uploaded this!
You rock Eric! I’m so thankful you do all these videos!
angle grinder with thin cut off blade makes quick work of it. I would spray some paint/primer over that though, it will rust just from humidity if nothing else.
Too bad the rod box wasn't made just a little bit longer so that piece wouldn't need to be removed. An electric saw-zaw would work really well too. Job well done nonetheless!
Hello I just bought a saw from Amazon to saw off that metal piece. I would like to confirm that if i buy the 50lb rods from amazon they will fit into the machine?
I have a PR1000 like yours.
Yep, it'll work. You can double check that your rod box has the extra slots for them. Please use the product links in the description. They are no cost to you and I get a small commission.
@@BowflexWorkouts It has two holes at the front where I have to saw off the metal piece thats blocking them. I was more worried about the bottom part of it not having a way to screw them in or whatever. I'll unscrew the piece off underneath it later today and check it out and when I Buy the rods I will use your amazon link, thanks.
Is there a place to get new power rods and additional power rods?
They are available on the Bowflex website. I'm not sure when they'll go back up on Amazon.
I just released a new product that I think is a better option for adding resistance. Check it out here: bowflexworkouts.com/products/flat-bench-upgrade-kit-with-lat-bar
@@BowflexWorkouts have you tried the power rod blocks that are for 510 or 610?
No, purchasing additional power rods is expensive and I think the bands do just as good or even better of a job at a fraction of the price.
Where did you get the power rods from?
I purchased them on Amazon, but they've been sold out lately. The Bowflex website may have them in stock. I just released what I think is a far better value and upgrade that you should check out.
Details here: ruclips.net/video/3fuW6REm2mo/видео.html
Kit can be purchased here: bowflexworkouts.com/products/flat-bench-upgrade-kit-with-lat-bar
Any issues since the upgrade?
No issues at all, but I want to let you know that I'll be launching a product that I think is a much better way to add resistance and costs less. It'll be released in mid-June and if you want to be notified about it on launch date, please sign up here: form.jotform.com/241244520216141
@@BowflexWorkouts Any updates on this product? (Without signing up for a mailing list?) Thank you.
Comes out next week!
@@BowflexWorkouts Awesome! I just got the PR1000 and saw this and your other video about adding resistance bands. Was considering the resistance bands, but then saw this comment. I'm hoping you ship to Canada!
@APerson001 Might not be available in Canada until later in the month. More to follow, you'll have to the channel or the Facebook group if you're on there.
Cool. There are rods holes. Just sucks the rod 50 pair is like 120
Yeah, wish they were cheaper...
Is it possible jist to turn it around and take out the 5s?
I looked at mine and I think it'd work if you didn't use the piece on the back of the box. If you just flip it around it'd partially cover the holes for the 50's.
BTW, if you are interested in adding more weight to this machine, I have an upgrade kit coming out in 2 weeks that's a much better way to do it. Costs a lot less too!
Where is it possible to get the 50lb rods? I’ve heard Bowflex have declared Chapter 11 insolvency.
They are still operating, I think it's a debt restructure things. Replacement rods can be purchased here:
Amazon Power Rods - amzn.to/3PtCmJL
Bowflex.com Power Rods - nautilus.atkw.net/OR36DN
Great video. I was actually looking at this model but the max tension turned me off. Can I show how to install a second set of 50s on this model. I see the box has the slots for it but will it need more support. I noticed normally a bottom panel is added for that second set of 50s and wasn’t sure if that possible on this model
Can You show I mean in another video or messsge me please cause I am super interested in seeing how the second set of 50s is added
@@chez6109 0:44 - I talk about that briefly here. You have to pull out the hacksaw again and cut the bottom lip of metal where the screws go in. You'd then just slot the box in as shown in this video: ruclips.net/video/oxtRPRVTWvE/видео.html
I have seen other people have done this upgrade to 410 on the PR1000, but I get my extra resistance through this: ruclips.net/video/bVD7mLLnHFQ/видео.html
Thanks for the response. So you don’t need that extra bracket placed below the 410 add on shown in the video you linked? It will stable enough without?
I haven't tried it, but other users have said it is.
Been there Done that
Haha... appreciate your help with this one!
Do not do this. That bracket is there to prevent you from installing more power rods because the hardware and the frame itself are not rated for the added resistance/stress. While you might be fine I wouldn't take the chance especially when you can easily find a used Xtreme 2se or Blaze for under or around $300. They both have much beefier frames.
Do you have a PR1000? It can easily handle another set of power rods
@@BowflexWorkouts No, because I wanted to be able to safely upgrade to 410 so I picked up a Xtreme 2se. You are probably right, but my info comes straight from Bowflex. If someone got hurt modifying their equipment from watching your video, you could be liable. You should probably add a disclaimer.
@@beardedbatman9174Of course Bowflex are going to say that lol .
just weakened the metal with that big hole
Yes, but the frame is way stronger than you might think. It's not going anywhere. I'm sure someone more skilled could have done it without hole.