Product Spotlight: The BowFlex Max Trainer

Looking for an efficient and effective way to squeeze a workout into your busy day? The BowFlex Max Trainer is a unique piece of cardio equipment for your home gym that will get your heart pumping in minutes. With hundreds of five-star reviews, the Max Trainer is the quickest (and arguably the most fun) way to get in a full-body workout at home.

Take a closer look at our lineup of Max Trainers and find the perfect model to fuel your fitness journey.

What is the Max Trainer?

An elliptical machine offers low-impact cardio, engaging the upper and lower body through a gliding motion that simulates walking or running. A stair stepper provides a high-intensity, lower-body workout that mimics climbing stairs. The Max Trainer offers the best of both cardio machines.

Combining the smooth motion of an elliptical with the vertical movement of a stepper, the Max Trainer delivers a high-intensity, full-body workout while minimizing the impact on your joints. Designed to provide an intense workout while minimizing space and time requirements, it's the ideal cardio machine — whether you're just building out your home gym this year or looking to refresh your fitness routine.

Built for full-body engagement, the Max Trainer works your upper and lower body simultaneously, which can improve your cardiovascular endurance and build strength in less time. Plus, its unique motion pattern and high-intensity interval training focus make it a standout in the fitness industry.

What Makes the Max Trainer Unique?

The Max Trainer is different from traditional cardio machines for several reasons:

• Elliptical + stair stepper motion: Movement on the Max Trainer combines the smooth, low-impact glide of an elliptical with the vertical stepping motion of a stair stepper. This combo reduces strain on your joints while maximizing muscle engagement.
• Compact design: One of the biggest advantages of the Max Trainer is its space-saving design. Unlike traditional treadmills and ellipticals, which can take up significant room, the Max Trainer has a small footprint, using less than half the space of the average treadmill. Need to switch locations? The built-in transport wheels make it easy to move the Max Trainer from room to room.
• HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts: The Max Trainer is built specifically for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which is known for its effectiveness in improving cardiovascular health in a short amount of time. Our Max Trainer lineup includes built-in HIIT programs, allowing you to alternate between short bursts of intense effort and recovery while maximizing calorie burn in as little as 4 minutes.
• Full body engagement: The handlebars ensure your arms, shoulders, and core are engaged, along with your legs, creating a challenging workout that targets multiple muscle groups simultaneously.
• Connected experience: Many of our Max Trainer models come equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, heart rate monitoring, and access to the JRNY digital fitness platform, which provides adaptive coaching and Max Trainer-specific workouts to keep you engaged and energized.

Who is the Max Trainer Made For?

Whether you're just starting out on your fitness journey, or you're a seasoned athlete, the BowFlex Max Trainer is designed to meet your needs. Its versatility and efficiency are geared toward:

• People on the move: If you struggle to find the time for longer workouts, the Max Trainer offers short but effective programs to get your heart pumping and muscles burning in just a few minutes each day.
• People with limited space: No dedicated home gym? No problem. With its compact size, the Max Trainer can fit in the corner of your living room, taking up significantly less space than traditional cardio equipment.
• HIIT enthusiasts: If you love the pace and benefits of high-intensity interval training, you can add more HIIT-style workouts into your routine at home with the Max Trainer, made easy with built-in training programs and trainer-led JRNY classes.

Meet the Max Trainer Lineup

Now that you know more about the BowFlex Max Trainer and what makes it unique, explore the full lineup:

Max Total 16
A breakthrough for your brain and body in a total, premium package. Features a 16" adjustable HD touchscreen, 6-grip handlebar, and 20 resistance levels. Plus, it comes with Bluetooth-enabled speakers and a built-in JRNY experience to keep you motivated during every workout.

→ Watch: Max Total 16: A Closer Look

Max Trainer M9
Features a 10" touchscreen, 4-grip handlebars, and 20 resistance levels. Plus, it comes with Bluetooth-enabled speakers and a built-in JRNY experience to keep you motivated during every workout.

→ Watch: Max Trainer M9: A Closer Look

Max Trainer SE
Whisper quiet technology keeps you from waking the whole house. The Max SE offers a 7" color LCD display, and 16 resistance levels — plus, you can stay motivated with Bluetooth-enabled speakers and the option to connect to JRNY through your phone/tablet.

→ Watch: Max Trainer SE: A Closer Look

Max Trainer M6
A Max Trainer with all the essentials. Offers a backlit LDC display, 4-grip handlebars, and 16 resistance levels. Plus, you can connect to JRNY through your phone or tablet to access trainer-led Max Trainer workouts.

→ Watch: Max Trainer M6: A Closer Look

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