Customer reviews from Johnson Brands
Bowflex - Max Trainer M8 Elliptical - Gray
Average customer rating
4.8
(109 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 109 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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99 out of
102)
Customer Reviews for Bowflex - Max Trainer M8 Elliptical - Gray
Posted by: Big Dave
from Columbus, OH
Verified Purchase:Yes
Needed a lower impact trainer for the family. Treadmill is great, but we needed an alternative to banging the knees around for every workout. This is a GREAT alternative, and the HIT is awesome. The workouts are intense, so I recommend easing into if you are a beginner, but they are much easier on my back and knees. I can FEEL it in my legs and buttocks. Even the kids use it. Good stuff!
Pros: Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Chriss
from Kettering Ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this machine as a replacement for my first love which is running. I had knee surgery for a compound torn meniscus and had not been able to run for 7 months. This machine is the bomb! I'm now basically running and I the best cardio ever, 5 weeks post surgery, with zero issues to my knee as it strengthens. I'm stoked about my purchase. I also love the Facebook group I'm in for the Bowflex Max, very supportive and motivational.
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Volcano300
from Brooklyn
Verified Purchase:Yes
The things that are great about the product is that it's easy to start.
Pros: Durable, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Earthygirl
from NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
You will not go wrong!
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Texmar
from Dallas Tx
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased The Bowflex Trainer since I am unable to go to the gym due to Covid 19. I needed something that was small enough to fit in my house. This machine is smaller than most exercise equipment and gives you a great workout. I was previously working out 4-5 days a week (mostly for heath purposes and to stay in shape) and I am able to continue that with my Bowflex. It is a tough workout for me (I am 62), but I can do more as each week goes by. I am very happy with my purchase.
Pros: Durable, Easy To Use, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Mac
from St. Louis/Chicago
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been looking at this machine for years. I am a smaller woman in my 30s and an avid gym user twice a day 5 days a week, one long session either Saturday or Sunday, no excuses. Finally after COVID-19 closed all the gyms and I found myself at a panicked loss, I decided now is the time. It took me awhile ro assemble by myself and some strength but it was doable and worth it. Generally at the gym I will use a treadmill, elliptical, and 2 different types of stair machines everyday. This definitely combines the elliptical and stairs that I love most. There's a lot of different levels and programs ro make it difficult for me and usable for my boyfriend who normally just does the treadmill and light cardio. I am very happy with this purchase and should have made it way before a country wide quarantine!
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Nikijam
from Chicago
Verified Purchase:Yes
I barely work out, but once we got this machine. It gets me going. Feel great after using it for only 15 mins
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Chels
from Milwaukee, WI
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased the max trainer at the beginning of the COVID pandemic as the gyms were closed and I wanted to stay in shape. The trainer is a cross between a stepper and an elliptical. I absolutely love it. It definitely utilizes my leg muscles to build strength while I always finish drenched in sweat from the cardio aspect. The various programs are perfect to adjust to my varying daily schedule. Even though the gyms are back open I'm definitely staying with my trainer at home for the cardio. So happy with this purchase! #sweepstakes
Pros: Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
Hi Chels, we are so happy to hear that you love the Max Trainer as much as we do! We appreciate your review and feedback, we love hearing back from our customers about their experience.
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