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Total Gym - XLS Unisex Universal Home Gym Workout Equipment - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(5,783 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,783 reviews
5 Stars
4,216
4 Stars
1,327
3 Stars
146
2 Stars
56
1 Star
38
97%of customers recommend this product.
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5,404 out of
5,547)
Customer Reviews for Total Gym - XLS Unisex Universal Home Gym Workout Equipment - Black
Posted by: Calliegirl01
from Henderson, NV, United States
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this in January and so far love this machine. I am impressed with the quality of this product-it is very sturdy and made too last. I love the color exercise cards and have made my own routine to fit my needs; the options are endless. This machine will make you break a sweat and you feel that you got a good workout even at the beginner level. I have seen this product on TV for many years and am so glad I finally took the leap of faith and just did it. Best part-no driving to the gym.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Gabi
from Florida, United States
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Was relatively easy to set up right out the box. I haven't gotten a chance to use all the features but upon trying this out I am pleased with how easy it is to manuver.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: John60
from Houston, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
We had one of the original Total Gym 100. Decided to upgrade to the XLS a few weeks ago. Really great features such as the abcrunch and the padded foot panel to do squats. Very sturdy and a wider and longer glide pad to lay on. Lots of exercises for the value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
I Love My XLS Total Gym
on March 8, 2016
Posted by: Paulette
from New Jersey, United States
Gender:Female
I have to say I'm quite happy. I'm female and like working out with weights. I had been working out pretty regular with a Pilates reformer and weight lifting free weights. However, I was out of commission for a year and a month after surgery and other health issues and knew I needed to get back and wanted motivation. I was pleasantly surprised to see I was almost at the same level that left off with my reformer and that I can do a pretty good job on the XLS.
All parts were there and everything is working fine. I'm doing the 18 minute beginner workout and do anywhere from 5 reps with 3 sets or one set of 15. I'm able to work inner/outer/upper/back thighs, chest, glutes, upper/lower abs, shoulders, biceps/triceps, and upper back - a full body workout.
Best of all, I've started reversing the lower back pain that was creeping up on me. I noticed that my lower spine was starting ache. I feared that it was probably collapsing vertebrae - the curse of getting older. With the Wing Attachment and the board slanted at a higher level, I'm able to hook my feet in the attachment and lay back with my head lower. I lay that way for about 20 seconds, raise my arms above my head and enjoy the stretch. Can also sit facing the bar, holding the two cables and lean forward in a touching the toes move and stretch that way.
My routine is Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday on the Pilates for 20-30 minutes of stretching and then 18 minutes Beginner Workout. On Mondays and Wednesdays, its the bike (later will be aerobics DVD) and a quick workout on the Pilates to keep up my heart rate. The XLS also causes you to workup a good stretch. After only two workouts using both my reformer and the XLS, I found myself walking more erect, shoulders back, and abs in.
I actually feel powerful. I'm walking differently with longer, stronger strides after only two weeks. I can't tell you how great that feels at my age (no I won't tell you). I have quite a gym at home (we have the room) with a stationery bike, multiple weight-lifting and aerobic DVDs, Xbox dance DVDs, kettle bells, free weights, etc.
I plan on investing in the Pilates accessory to increase my workout. When it becomes easier, the Total Gym allows for adding weights to increase the level of your workout. They sell a weight bar accessory, but I don't see why you use your own. Assuming theirs is standard, I would think your own would fit.
I can truly say, I love my machine and will not be returning it.
Pros
- can provide a decent workout, especially if you are a woman and not a power lifter
-accessories are very easy to remove/add (see below)
-can increase weight resistance with a weight bar and free weights
-very well made equipment, feels like it's built to last
-there's a little bit of a learning curve (please watch the videos - they are a must!)
-resistance is created by the slant of the board and a card is provided giving the level of slant and your weight to give you an idea of how much you are lifting.
-the board is wide enough to accommodate those of us who are not on the "thinner" side
- can provide a decent workout, especially if you are a woman and not a power lifter
-accessories are very easy to remove/add (see below)
-can increase weight resistance with a weight bar and free weights
-very well made equipment, feels like it's built to last
-there's a little bit of a learning curve (please watch the videos - they are a must!)
-resistance is created by the slant of the board and a card is provided giving the level of slant and your weight to give you an idea of how much you are lifting.
-the board is wide enough to accommodate those of us who are not on the "thinner" side
Cons
- you have to remove and add attachments - to get around this, I pulled my workout cards based on the beginner workout DVD (easy to memorize after 2-3 viewings) and organized them in groups around the accessory used, which way I'm facing on the board, and the level of the slant to the board, thereby reducing the number of times, I'm interrupted to add or remove an accessory.
-there is a learning curve to getting off and on the board and you can feel awkward on the machine (watch the videos and keep at it and you will be moving from exercise to exercise like on TV in no time)
- you have to remove and add attachments - to get around this, I pulled my workout cards based on the beginner workout DVD (easy to memorize after 2-3 viewings) and organized them in groups around the accessory used, which way I'm facing on the board, and the level of the slant to the board, thereby reducing the number of times, I'm interrupted to add or remove an accessory.
-there is a learning curve to getting off and on the board and you can feel awkward on the machine (watch the videos and keep at it and you will be moving from exercise to exercise like on TV in no time)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Desert_joker
from Riverside County, CA, United States
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've had the Total Gym XLS for a month now and it's been great!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: bubba3488
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Yeah I bought it about a month ago and it's been the best thing ever
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Happy
from MN, United States
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought the Total Gym two and a half weeks ago. It has exceeded my expectations and I enjoy it 4 times a week
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Garay
from New York, NY, United States
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought the Total Gym about a month ago and I'm so happy with my product. It was the best investment I have ever made. I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to purchase this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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