Customer reviews from Johnson Brands
Bowflex - Max Trainer M8 Elliptical - Gray
Average customer rating
4.8
(109 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 109 reviews
5 Stars
94
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Star
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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: David
from Riverbank CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Awesome workout!
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: MJewelmac
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am 72 years old and use it for cardio exercise and strength training.
Pros: Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
I am happy to hear that you are enjoying your Max Trainer M8 and love it as much as we do! - Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Customer Rating
3
Functional but not exactly what I was expecting
on March 20, 2020
Posted by: Lots of workouts
from OR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Just for use it for low impact cross training. Have a treadmill but only like to run every other day. The max trainer was a replacement for my elliptical that broke. I liked the old elliptical better. The max trainer makes a lot of noise. The manual program does not let you set a timer. The moving handles positions are not comfortable for me. I am 5'4", maybe they work better for someone taller. Positive side it seems to be sturdy and we put it together without any difficulties. It is also a nice size to fit in our workout space.
Pros: Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up
Cons: Can not set timer for manual mode, Moving handle positions doesn't work well for me, Noisy, Uncomfortable
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Buck
from Martinez, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great workout done quickly, I think with the tie commitments needed to make a daily impact, this is the tool for me to help me with my weight loss goals and hopefully something i can commit to permanently
Pros: Comfortable, 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: Kevin & Anndrea
from Indian Trail, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
This product is a hoss. It challenges me every time I step on it. Providing me with an unmatched cardio workout. I have had multiple knee surgeries and this is the first piece of equipment I've used that gives me the cardio I need.
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Strengthens
Cons: Noisy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Rachelle
from Princeton, IA
Verified Purchase:Yes
A great cardio workout! Easy to use and very sturdy! Love the varying workouts!
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: JJ
from El Paso, Tx
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use the max trainer 4 to 5 times a week. I mainly got it to do cardio at my house but it's a great leg workout as well. It's a quick efficient workout that lets me burn 400 calories in the 21 min workout. My only complaint would be that it makes a constant clunking noise when in use form the internal components. I have had no problems other than that annoying noise. I play music when working out so it drowns everything out though.
Pros: Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Strengthens
Cons: Noisy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: city
from 716
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice alternative for an elliptical or step mill. Def does the job, this machine will get you in shape. Only negative is no fan on display
Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Use
Cons: No fan on display
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands