Total Gym Reviews
By now you probably have heard of the Total Gym, that is endorsed by Chuck Norris. It is a home gym system that relies on the bodies own weight, and you do the exercises with the help of resistance.
I love my Total Gym, but I realize that it is not good for everybody. When you work with your bodyweight there are some things that happen.
The Good
First you train the smaller muscles in your body, and since the weight is not that heavy, you can focus on doing the exercise just right.
This machine is very well thought out, as you can expect if Chuck endorses it, and it is a great tool that you can age with. You can use it if you 40, 50, 60 , 70 and that is more than you can say than most machines. It can get you into very good shape.
The Bad
Since your are not working with heavy weight, you will not gain big muscle, the machine was not intended for that. And even if you can work up a sweat, and get exhausted, it isnt really a cardio machine. If you are a professional athlete, you want to look at something else.
Price
It is not a cheap machine, I will give you that, but it is not that super expensive either. And it will last a long time. IF you think you will use it often I think it is a great investment in your health. If you are looking to build big muscles, look elsewhere.
Conclusion
It is great for older people looking to stay in shape without injury, it is also great for younger people looking to stay in good shape. It is not ideal for professional athletes or body builders. But pro athletes can use it as part of their fitness arsenal.
I love my Total Gym, but I realize that it is not good for everybody. When you work with your bodyweight there are some things that happen.
The Good
First you train the smaller muscles in your body, and since the weight is not that heavy, you can focus on doing the exercise just right.
This machine is very well thought out, as you can expect if Chuck endorses it, and it is a great tool that you can age with. You can use it if you 40, 50, 60 , 70 and that is more than you can say than most machines. It can get you into very good shape.
The Bad
Since your are not working with heavy weight, you will not gain big muscle, the machine was not intended for that. And even if you can work up a sweat, and get exhausted, it isnt really a cardio machine. If you are a professional athlete, you want to look at something else.
Price
It is not a cheap machine, I will give you that, but it is not that super expensive either. And it will last a long time. IF you think you will use it often I think it is a great investment in your health. If you are looking to build big muscles, look elsewhere.
Conclusion
It is great for older people looking to stay in shape without injury, it is also great for younger people looking to stay in good shape. It is not ideal for professional athletes or body builders. But pro athletes can use it as part of their fitness arsenal.