Customer reviews from Johnson Brands
Bowflex - BXE216 Elliptical - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(82 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 82 reviews
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Star
4
94%of customers recommend this product.
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76 out of
81)
Customer Reviews for Bowflex - BXE216 Elliptical - Black
Posted by: Grim46
from Elk Grove, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use this three or four times a week. It's a great stress reliever. I combined this with my Bowflex PR1000 for a great workout.
Pros: Easy To Use, Operates Smoothly, Quiet, Sturdy Base
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: J.J.
from Beresford SD
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a Nordictrack elliptical for many years. I really liked it. At the time I bought it, it was top of the line for home use. The Bowflex 216 is better! It is much harder (which is a good thing)! Because it is harder, I can cut my workouts down to 20-25 minutes. I would definitely recommend if you are in the market for a new elliptical!
Pros: Operates Smoothly, Quiet, Sturdy Base
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
That is great to hear, J.J! We are so happy you are able to get a challenging workout on the BXE216. Keep rocking those workouts! We wish you all the luck as you continue working towards your fitness goals! -- Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Drea
from Hubbardsville NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have always wanted to own Bowflex equipment. Its one of the best brands out on the market. Pricey though... so it took some saving, but I am so happy and proud to have Bowflex in my home gym now! You get what you pay for and with Bowflex you get quality craftsmanship and bells and whistles too! Love the huge display screen, and the pre-set workouts too! I often use the CUSTOM button each time I create a new workout in manual mode that I really want to do again. Awesome feature - love it! No negative comments at this time... still very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend to others. Thank you Bowflex! I have been a huge fan for many many years and now I finally have you!
Pros: Easy To Use, Operates Smoothly, Quiet, Sturdy Base
Cons: Hard To Store
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
We are so happy you are loving the BXE216, Drea! This is certainly a great machine that gives you multiple programs to switch up your routine. Keep rocking those workouts! We wish you all the luck as you work towards reaching your fitness goals. -- Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Customer Rating
4
The machine makes you work - no doubt
on April 21, 2020
Posted by: INnowTX
from Plano, TX
Verified Purchase:No
Now that all the gyms are closed due to the pandemic, we are fortunate that we purchased this when a major store was going out of business a year ago. This machine is so much harder than the one at the gym, and I workout five times a week (cardio/weights) for the past 15 years. Not only is it tough with stamina, but also it really works your quads/hams due to the way the pedals are designed. It's a love/hate relationship. The flaws of the machine are how the arms are designed - it makes it difficult to maneuver your water bottle, towel, or buttons on the machine. You will almost always get "hit" by the arms, and I am not a large person.
Pros: Easy To Use, Operates Smoothly
Cons: Design is flawed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Cutieree219
from Douglassville, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I honestly just started using it two days ago. My husband had to put I together when he had time being that he is a firefighter of the Philadelphia Fire Department and his schedule is very busy. But now that its together I will use it maybe three times a week to start with my goal being to use it every other day.
Pros: Operates Smoothly, Quiet, Sturdy Base
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Customer Rating
5
Lost 60 lbs with the help,of Bowflex equipment
on September 14, 2018
Posted by: Kiki
from Emmetsburg, IA
Verified Purchase:Yes
The BXE216 is a new pice of fitness equipment to me. Just got it maybe a month ago and am hooked. It really gives me a great workout and seems much more difficult, for lack of a better word, the my local fitness gym. I have lost 60lbs using my Bowflex BXT216 Teadmill and am excited to see what the elleptical will do to help me maintain a healthy lifestyle
Pros: Easy To Use, Operates Smoothly, Quiet, Sturdy Base
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: AmyB
from Enon Valley, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
My daughter and I use it every day. A great, low-impact cardio workout.
Pros: Easy To Use, Operates Smoothly, Quiet, Sturdy Base
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
Hey there - happy to hear you're enjoying your BXE216 so far and the features within! Keep up the great work! --Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Customer Rating
5
I enjoy working out on my 216. Now! Feel like a tiger.
on December 1, 2018
Posted by: Gingi
from McDonough Ga
Verified Purchase:Yes
No more excessive joint fatigue
Pros: Easy To Use, Operates Smoothly, Quiet, Sturdy Base
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands