Bowflex/exercise And Cold Weather Posted: 10-26-05 16:44pm
I've used a bowflex for about four years.
I've run into an interesting (read:
frustrating) phenomenon the last two
winters. I don't heat my home during the
day, so when I return home after work to
exercise the house is cold. I've noticed
during these times that my weight lifting
ability declines dramatically.
I can understand that one who is chilled
(which I am during these sessions) might
not possess the same muscular strength
that one has when warm and comfortable,
but the difference is so great that I have
to think that something else is going
on.
I'm wondering if the bowflex power rods
demonstrate varying stiffness depending on
ambient temperature. That is, they
stiffen when cold and offer more
resistance to bending. Thus a 50 lb power
rod might provide 50 lbs of resistance at
80 degrees and, say, 60 lbs at 60 degrees.
Has anyone experienced the same situation
and, if so, can you offer an
explanation?
