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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
Customer Rating
5
Love this machine!
on April 22, 2013
Posted by: Anonymous
from Pleasant Grove, UT
My husband and I knew that our muscles were getting weaker as we got older, but didn't know what to do. For a whole week, I woke up at 4 am and couldn't sleep, so I turned on the TV. The total gym was always on so I watched it. At the end of the week, I was convinced to try it out. We have been using it daily for a month and love it! We feel our muscles are getting stronger and we feel better. We know that we will have to do this for the rest of our lives to get and then keep our muscles in shape, but it is fun and although not exactly easy, doable. Since I ordered this, I have not woken up at 4 am, so an added benefit is that I can now sleep.
Pros: Strengthens, Easy To Set Up, Muscle Building, Quiet, Easy To Use, Sturdy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: fruitie64
from Ponca City, OK, United States
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I ordered this a month ago, and now I'm wondering what have I gotten myself into. I'm almost 65 year old female with heart problems and changing the levers and positions on the machine I received has been difficult. I hope it get better or I'm not going to be able to keep it. Raising it up and trying to place it in the proper position heavy and awkward, and the little safety bar never goes in easily.
I can only hope it gets better.
I can only hope it gets better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Great way to stay in shape and tone your body
on September 11, 2020
Posted by: steveb
from Pleasanton, CA
Gender:Male
I bought this at the end of July because after months of being locked out of the gym as I needed something to help me get some additional exercise. I used to lift free weights in the gym 5 days a week, and while this setup is not a replacement for free weights, it's a great system that offers a nice balance between resistance training and cardio. Think about this machine as a great circuit trainer because you can quickly swap around exercises and keep your heart rate up.
Let me caution you however, this is not a replacement for free weights - for that I bought a bowflex revolution gym and put that together last night. What this is however, is a machine that will let you strengthen and tone your muscles using high reps. Today I used my bowflex for a chest workout and then I hopped on my total gym to finish my routine by getting a great stretch and high rep burn - they complement each other perfectly.
If you're not into free weights (or never have been), then I would say this is the only gym equipment you need as its very easy to use and quite versatile. I'm not sure whey some people think that it's difficult to know how to use this machine, there are plenty of you tube videos out there, and the cards that come with this machine are incredibly helpful. It takes minutes to setup, in fact, you'll spend more time breaking down the boxes and Styrofoam.
The last thing I want to say is that the primary benefits for this machine, in my opinion, are to focus on your upper body and core. I have been able to get a decent leg workout, however I have to do a lot of reps to get a good burn in my legs. To be fair, I mountain bike a lot and my legs are pretty strong from squats at the gym (back when we could still go to gyms). That said, I have managed to get my legs pretty sore by doing one leg squats.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Bruce W
from Maryland
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very good quality. Easy to switch from one exercise to another. I bought this because
I have back problems and need to exercise and strengthen my back, core, and legs and many of the exercises are similar to what I did in physical therapy. My problem with PT was that I wasn’t good about doing the exercises at home, I also knew that I would not be good about going to a gym several times a week. I wanted something that I could easily do at home, that would be enjoyable, and easy to use. I also needed to have a workout routine to follow. Total Gym fit all my criteria. The workout videos are excellent and they instruct you on the proper way to do the exercises. It is easy to switch from one exercise to another, and you can combine strength, stretching and cardio all in one session. I find it easy and fun to use, and I actually look forward to the workouts. An added plus for me was that when I talked to my neurosurgeon and told him that I bought a Total Gym, he said that was the best exercise equipment and routines for my back issues. I am very happy with Total Gym.
I have back problems and need to exercise and strengthen my back, core, and legs and many of the exercises are similar to what I did in physical therapy. My problem with PT was that I wasn’t good about doing the exercises at home, I also knew that I would not be good about going to a gym several times a week. I wanted something that I could easily do at home, that would be enjoyable, and easy to use. I also needed to have a workout routine to follow. Total Gym fit all my criteria. The workout videos are excellent and they instruct you on the proper way to do the exercises. It is easy to switch from one exercise to another, and you can combine strength, stretching and cardio all in one session. I find it easy and fun to use, and I actually look forward to the workouts. An added plus for me was that when I talked to my neurosurgeon and told him that I bought a Total Gym, he said that was the best exercise equipment and routines for my back issues. I am very happy with Total Gym.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Dr Fred
from McLean, VA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Over two years ago I decided to resume a healthy lifestyle after looking in the mirror and seeing how much weight I had gained. I had used a Total Gym for years, but the excuses of insufficient time to add it into my day lead to filling that time with excessive snacking and no exercise. I resolved to make a change to my eating habits with more healthy meals, watching my weight drop on the scale, and starting my morning as soon as I woke up with 10 rigorous minutes on the Total Gym. Since I began this healthy quest I’ve gone from 206 lbs to 162 lbs and I’m ripped.
I have two homes so I have a Total Gym in both. Can’t start the day without it.
Thanks “T G”.
I have two homes so I have a Total Gym in both. Can’t start the day without it.
Thanks “T G”.
Sincerely,
Fred Goldberg
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Lizzz
from Virginia
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am extremely happy and satisfied with my purchase. I have trouble doing regular exercises and this makes exercising very easy and fun to do. I look forward to my workouts. All the added features and videos that came with my package were awesome. It was so easy to setup right out of the box. Definitely would recommend to someone who has trouble doing regular weightlifting exercises and other exercises like walking or aerobics.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Ceni
from Denver, CO
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love it! So easy yo use. I have not yet used every possible exercise but I'm using ones i specifically wanted when i purchased it. It's awesome!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Tracie H
from Va
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Absolutely love this piece of equipment ‼️ I'm 60 and just getting started working out and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! Wish I could have gotten one sooner!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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