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
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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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: LN
from Charlotte, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
I like the small footprint of this piece of equipment - takes up much less room than a standard elliptical.
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: John
from San Francisco
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great gym alternative. Not sure yet if 14min a day really does anything but will try.
Pros: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet
Cons: Uncomfortable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Maria
from Oldsmar, Fl
Verified Purchase:Yes
#sweepstakes This is a great product and I highly recommend it! I am one that doesn't do much cardio. I love the weight machines at the gym..especially the leg machines, but with the gym being closed due to Covid-19, I needed something else and I needed a challenge...I didn't want to gain weight with no gym. Even though I don't like cardio, I really like this machine. It's low impact, so it is really light on the joints- which was another concern of mine...it is definitely challenging and it really works your legs! I love the stairs option. I added a resistance band while doing the work out and was pretty sore the next day! Love that feeling! #sweepstakes
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: aprilnroberts
from Tehachapi, Ca
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you want a quick sweat drenched workout this is the machine for you! Within a 15 minute workout I am a sweaty mess and panting for air, standing in front of a box fan asking myself why. Then the next day I do it all over again. I'm not entirely convinced the handle grips for the heart fate are too accurate while I'm on it, I can by DYING and it says I'm only at 120 bpm. So I would recommend getting a Bluetooth monitor. Otherwise a wonderful killer machine. If your not ok with being uncomfortable during your exercise this is NOT the machine for you. This machine will WORK YOU OUT! #sweepstakes
Pros: Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: beaumont522
from Ottawa, On
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good low impact workout
Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use
Cons: Noisy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
Hey there - stoked to hear you're loving your Max Trainer M8 so far and the low impact workouts within. Keep up the great work! --Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Customer Rating
5
SO FAR LOVE IT
on April 16, 2020
Posted by: Spin
from Peterborough, Ontario Canada
Verified Purchase:No
My wife and I use it Daily we both love it and very satisfied simple to use
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: John
from Valley Forge. PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
M8 has given me the ability to get a great workout while staying at home during 'stay at home' quarantine. Entire family really happy with the purchase.
Pros: Comfortable, 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: CaroleP
from New York
Verified Purchase:Yes
it is a relatively small footprint for so powerful a machine....works as well, and is in many ways more challenging than regular elliptical machine.
Pros: Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands