Question:
Has anyone used a bowflex machine to assist in reducing saggy skin?

   — Deb and Jason P. (posted on July 31, 2003)

July 31, 2003
Contrary to what you may hear or think, there is no data that exercise will help at ALL with sagging skin. Sagging skin is caused by damage to the elastic "bands" in your skin and once they are stretched out or torn, no amount of exercise will assist them. They don't regenerate :>( However exercise is great for your heart and muscles and even in keeping your skin (largest organ) healthy - so go for it!
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 31, 2003
As Ruth said, once the elasticity is gone from your skin, it's gone. I am at the gym 3x a week using the citcuit machines that work the body as the bowflex does. I've got muscles and I an as toned as I am going to get as long as I maintain the exercise, but, my skin has not "shrunk" so you can not always see the fruits of my effort.
   — Fixnmyself