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Im interested in the Bowflex Maxtrainer M3. I need something that is very low impact and also takes up very littoe space. The Max Trainer seems like the best option for me. However I did read a review that said that it may not be right for:  
 
1. People who are just starting out and in poor shape.  
 
2. People who are short.  
 
I however am both of those things. Before I write it off altogether I would like to try one out to see.  
 
My question, is there any place in town that i can try one out?

I have no information on this particular piece of equipment but I am pretty sure gyms don't carry it here.  
But I do have opinions on home equipment in general.  
Much of it ends up as clothes hangers. Take a look at the Ebrandon classifieds.  
 
I don't want to discourage you from getting fit. I wish you the best of luck. But perhaps get a free trial to one of the gyms to see if workout equipment of this type is for you. Many people have told me they much prefer free weights to equipment. I surprisingly discovered I like the group classes. So what you want and what you like may be 2 different things. I would hate to see you throw away a lot of money on what may become a coat hanger.  
 
Goodlife has an online free 3 day trial and I think they still have a '14 bucks for 14 days' membership.

Not sure what your goals are but I'd say stay away from the Bowflex. Overpriced, won't help you build much (if any) muscle and just awkward in general. You'd be better off finding a proper body-weight routine or getting a power rack and weights. Again, don't know what your goals are.  
 
But if you're set on it, be sure to check the classifieds here. They come up quite often as 'barely used' or 'like new condition'.

And I love it. I am 5'4" and have no issues. They key for success with any of these things is consistence & dedication

I have back and hip issues, also short and not in great shape. I really like it. Its easy on my joints