Total Gym Reviews

Find out why Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley recommend the Total Gym


 

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Compared To:	Bandflex Gyms, Bowflex Gyms
Pricing:	Prices starting at $199

If you have ever watched any infomercials for exercise equipment then you are most likely are already familiar with the Total Gym.  The Total Gym, which is sponsored by movie stars Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley, has been on the market for some time.  Unlike traditional home gyms, the Total Gym does not use weights for resistance.  Instead, the Total Gym exercise equipment is designed to use your own body weight against gravity as resistance.  When you workout on the Total Gym you sit, kneel or lay down on a bench called the glideboard.  The glideboard sits on an inclined plane and rolls up and down the plane as you push and pull your own body weight.  The real key to the glideboard is that it supports your body weight throughout the movement.  Your own body weight becomes the weight that you lift which in turn minimizes the compression on your joints and spine.
 

How does the Total Gym work?
Now I am sure you are wondering how you adjust the weight for your workout.  The Total Gym allows you to calibrate the resistance by simply lowering or raising the incline which the glideboard sits at.  In turn, this increases or decreases resistance of the weight that you use in your workout.  Another key benefit is that the Total Gym allow a full range of motion as you workout.  You can perform exercises while sitting, kneeling or laying down on the glideboard.  Plus depending on which model is purchased, the Total Gym allows around 80 different workouts to be performed.  Another plus for the Total Gym is that as you workout you also stretch the muscles.

Can I track how much weight I am lifting with the Total Gym?
Now the big question is how much weight are you lifting.  There is no reason to be in the dark on how much weight you are lifting since the Total Gym comes with a chart that helps you determine how much resistance you are using.  The chart takes into consideration your body weight, the machines incline level and whether or not you ,the exerciser, is using the pulley system.
 

Our recommendation for those considering the Total Gym
Overall the Total Gym is a good piece of exercise equipment for toning and developing some muscle.  However, if your interest swing more towards bodybuilding or serious muscle building then you we recommend that you pass on the Total Gym for some of the other home gyms on the market.  We personally feel that the Total Gym is really geared towards those whose  goals are more fitness related with overall health and toning.  If these goals reflect your interest then the Total Gym is something you may want to consider.
 

What is available
Listed below are some of the current Total Gym models that are available.  If you would like to purchase or learn more about any of the models listed below, click on the Buy button for more information.

 Total Gym 1100 - Strengthen and tone every major muscle group in your body with over 60 different exercises. This compact, efficient trainer replaces an entire gym of equipment and provides both resistance training and a cardiovascular workout that’s efficient, low-impact and fun. Features an ergonomic glideboard, wing and leg attachments and an adjustable incline for increased resistance. Folds easily to slide under a bed or place in closet. Sturdy steel construction. 94inW x 24inD x 44-1/2inH. Assembly is required. Imported.

 Total Gym 1700 Club - Replaces an entire room of equipment! Firm your stomach, tighten hips, thighs and buttocks, build defined shoulders and arms while increasing flexibility. Total Gym offers over 60 proven exercises and effortless changeovers. With Total Gym you lift a percentage of your body weight against gravity, so resistance is smooth and fluid. To increase resistance, simply raise the incline. Constructed of solid steel with chrome handles, side rails plus a comfortable box stitched seat. Includes 2-in-1 exercise video, leg pull accessory, multi-function attachment, instruction manual and exercise booklet. 8-1/2inH x 16-1/2inW x 50-1/2inL. Comes fully assembled right out of the box and sets up in seconds. Imported.

 Total Gym 1500 - This machine will give you the workout of your life! Strengthen and tone every muscle in your body. Get resistance training and a cardiovascular workout at the same time. The Pilates bar adds a new dimension to your workout and has foam hand grips to give you exercise comfort. The weight bar supports up to 75 pounds of additional free weight to increase your workout (weights sold separately). Folds easily to slide under a bed or to be placed in a closet. The exercise mat protects your floor and keeps the machine secured. The dip bars and press up bars add exercise versatility. Includes a larger glideboard for workout comfort and wider tower for added stability. Auto-lock height adjustment. Includes an exercise flip book for easy reference while exercising. 9-1/4inW x 55-1/2inL x 18-1/4inH. Assembly required. Imported.