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Does any body use the Total Gym, and what do you think about it.
Thanks,
Fred
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Anybody Use The Total Gym?
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Posted 05 September 2005 - 10:40 AM
Yes ... I love it!
It takes a bit of time to become accustomed to it and to figure out how to use it efficiently, but it gives me a thourough workout in 30 minutes a day with low/no impact and minimal risk of damage to joints and tendons. At 51, that's an issue for me!
My son is 20 and simply sets it higher and/or adds additional weight to allow him to exercise at a more insane level.
It takes a bit of time to become accustomed to it and to figure out how to use it efficiently, but it gives me a thourough workout in 30 minutes a day with low/no impact and minimal risk of damage to joints and tendons. At 51, that's an issue for me!
My son is 20 and simply sets it higher and/or adds additional weight to allow him to exercise at a more insane level.
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Posted 05 September 2005 - 11:49 AM
Schutzenmeister, on Sep 5 2005, 12:40 PM, said:
Yes ... I love it!
It takes a bit of time to become accustomed to it and to figure out how to use it efficiently, but it gives me a thourough workout in 30 minutes a day with low/no impact and minimal risk of damage to joints and tendons. At 51, that's an issue for me!
My son is 20 and simply sets it higher and/or adds additional weight to allow him to exercise at a more insane level.
It takes a bit of time to become accustomed to it and to figure out how to use it efficiently, but it gives me a thourough workout in 30 minutes a day with low/no impact and minimal risk of damage to joints and tendons. At 51, that's an issue for me!
My son is 20 and simply sets it higher and/or adds additional weight to allow him to exercise at a more insane level.
Schutzenmeister,
Thanks for the reply.
How many times a week do you work out, and is there a users guide on the web so that I can get an idea if I would like it?
Regards,
Fred
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Posted 28 February 2007 - 10:59 AM
I use a knock off of the total gym. I am really happy with my decision. I do a circuit training workout 3x/wk. Like Schutzenmeister said, it takes a little while to get used to, because you have to keep your balance while you are moving yourself up and down the rails
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Posted 28 February 2007 - 11:03 AM
I bought one several years ago before having a job that has it's own gym. By far, it is the best "All-In-One" machine for the money. After a quick search, I found this link...
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Posted 28 February 2007 - 12:41 PM
cracker, on Feb 28 2007, 11:59 AM, said:
I use a knock off of the total gym. I am really happy with my decision. I do a circuit training workout 3x/wk. Like Schutzenmeister said, it takes a little while to get used to, because you have to keep your balance while you are moving yourself up and down the rails
I bought a heavy duty (my nickname will never be "slim") knock-off by Bayou Fitness after I had knee surgery. Mine seems pretty stable and have not seen any balance issues. Set up a routine of about 8 exercises. I really like it.
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Posted 28 February 2007 - 12:46 PM
my wife bought one..and I get to jump on it about once or twice a week..seems pretty good..we have had no problems with it..easy to set up too.
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Posted 28 February 2007 - 07:36 PM
zhunter, on Feb 28 2007, 04:36 PM, said:
Home Gym = BAD IDEA 
Gold's Gym = LOTS of eye candy!!!
Gold's Gym = LOTS of eye candy!!!
+1 with Zhunter
When it comes down to it, it doesn't matter what machine or gym as long as you use it!
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Posted 28 February 2007 - 08:11 PM
The Total Gym works. I brough one with me to Afghani-land, to keep in the hangar next to the treadmill and elliptical. Great workout when you're on shift and can't leave the hangar.
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