Natalie Shelby asked:


I obtained the best results myself by doing my workout 3 times a week and sometimes I’d jump on it while watching television on my days off just because I liked it so much. I sold my Total Gym on Ebay after getting a pilates machine, but I have to admit this full body fitness machine is easier and more fun to use. That was one time I shouldn’t have opted for the next trendy fitness machine that showed up on television because I really regret selling mine.

It’s user friendly and believe me even doing squats is great because it is easy on the joints and you can feel it toning your legs and **** which to me is very motivating knowing that these stubborn areas are being lifted. The bench is put in an incline position, so your back is supported. Your feet are kept sturdy by a nice platform and all you do is bounce up and down, pushing up with the resistance of your own body weight. There are so many ways to do squats, with your feet turned outward or inward, one leg at a time, fast or slow, the options are endless! It amazes me how many repetitions I can do on the Total Gym. You’ll have a toned body in no time! I also love how I can use it like a pilates machine – great for stretching to get that long lean look.

Total Gym takes care of your aerobics routine too, all in one machine. You will work up a sweat and build that much needed cardio strength. There is an awesome exercise for every part of the body. This home fitness gym works many body parts at the same time, which makes it a very cool piece of equipment. Abs, arms, chest, you name it the Total Gym works you from head to toe.

Many people are looking to build muscle. The Total Gym has you covered in this area too, as you set your body resistance by how high you incline the bench. Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley certainly have maintained a great looking body by using this total fitness gym as their main source of exercise. He has very nice muscles and Christie is well toned for a woman in her fifties.

This home gym doesn’t take up a lot of room, folds away easily, but you’ll most likely leave it out all the time like I did. I used to put on some of my favorite music and sometimes I’d workout longer than intended. It’s worth the money and is made of great quality. If I ever buy another one, I will buy from Ebay because there is a huge selection of great deals much less than buying direct. You can get a brand new Total Gym XLS for less than I paid for mine 10 years ago! I highly recommend this fitness home gym and I hope you’ll check out the deals I’ve found from trusted sellers on Ebay before you make a purchase so you can save money.

Fit Yummy Mummy!

JP Davis asked:


There is a lot of home fitness exercise equipment available to choose from when developing your home gym. Unfortunately, cost and size of exercise equipment can restrict your fitness needs. Dumbbells are the most versatile piece of equipment for home gyms.

With a good set of dumbbells, there really is no need for additional home fitness exercise equipment. Almost any exercise you can do on a bench or weight machine can be done with dumbbells. Unlike bulky machines, dumbbells have no restrictions in movement so you have a larger variety of workouts available.

Another benefit of dumbbells are they cost much less than most gym equipment. Even if you’re buying a used full body gym, you may spend $600 or more. With dumbbells, you only buy how many you need. The price will vary depending on the amount of weight you want, but it’s significantly less than a gym.

Another benefit is that basic workouts can have their intensity increased by adding dumbbells to a routine. Shadow boxing while holding dumbbells will increase the intensity in your arms and shoulders. If you hold dumbbells to your chest while doing crunches, you will give your abs a more difficult workout. You can even hold dumbbells above your head while doing supermans to really feel the burn in the core areas of your body.

Even if you have a wall full of dumbbells, with the right organizational skills, they do not take up a lot of room. Dumbbells are advancing, so instead of having a wall full, companies like PowerBlock allow you to adjust the weight settings. These allow you to have 5 to 100 pounds of weight, but are the size of two large dumbbells, so they barely take up any space.

Using dumbbells as your home fitness exercise equipment of choice will give you the body you desire. There’s no workout you can’t do with a set of dumbbells, so the possibilities are endless.

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Charlie McDaniel asked:


Lately a number of questions that have been loading my email has been asking me where you can find used exercise equipment.

I understand given our economy right now every dollar counts so in this article I am going to share some little know places to find used exercise equipment for cheap.

Now there are really two types of exercise equipment that you need to be aware of and that is commercial fitness equipment and home gym equipment.

The difference is significant because home gym’s are built with a nominal shelf life because the manufacturers realize that most of their customers won’t use the equipment.

The reverse is true with commercial grade equipment because the fitness equipment needs to work twenty four hours a day seven days a week, every day of the year.

The reason is many professional health clubs are open every day of the year.

You will find that commercial equipment will run significantly higher in price given the quality of the gym equipment.

Here are some places to find used exercise equipment.

Go online and you can check out craigslist where you can find some quality used exercise equipment. Just be careful of what you purchase and that pictures are provided.

Another website is called backpage.com and kijiji.com which are similar to craigslist and be another option for you when looking online.

Don’t forget your local newspaper where you might find some ads in the penny pincher type of newspapers in addition to your local newspaper.

One final suggestion would be to find a quality used gym equipment reseller that specializes in buying and selling commercial exercise equipment.

This is my personal choice for buying used exercise equipment cheap.

Just make sure that the company has been in the market for at least five years and that they have a website.

Check their website for contact information as well as viewing their current selection of fitness equipment.

I would also suggest giving them a call to make sure they answer their phone and a friendly voice is there to answer your questions.

Following a few of these tips will save you hours and maybe thousands of dollars, so there’s no more excuses go below to find my personal favorite company and why I chose them. 

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Toni Grundstrom asked:


You may have tried all kinds of strategies to get into shape, from crash diets, marathon training, hypnosis, various stretching exercise, but in recent years, many people have elected to start using home exercise equipment. You purchase physical fitness equipment in hopes that, without the hassle of going to the gym, you will have the discipline to develop and stay in a decent workout routine. However, few people have the budget to put together a total training room that can rival that of even the smallest gyms. With this limitation, what kind of home exercise equipment should a you purchase?

Before you buy you need to identify your fitness goals, determine your budget, and know how much space is available. A ‘home gym’ can be a place where you exercise and lift weights, and a home gym is also a compact unit of equipment designed to allow you to perform many exercises at the one station.

These are also called ‘multi-gyms’ — workstations designed to fit into a spare room, basement or garage so that you can do weight training at home.

The most-popular, mid-range multi-gyms usually include the following:

adjustable bench for sitting or reclining

stacked metal weights with pin selection for load

pulldown bars mainly for the lat pulldown back exercise

press bars for pushing and pulling, for shoulders, arms and back

leg extension system for quadricep muscles of the thigh

leg curl system for exercising the hamstrings at back of the thigh

seated cable row system for back and arms exercise.

(About.com – Paul Rogers)

Maintaining good cardiovascular health is important, too. Although exercise bikes, treadmills and stair climbers are some of the most popular choices for a home gym, the options don’t end there. There are several other types of fitness equipment suitable for a home gym including elliptical trainers, rowing machines and trampolines. Many people decide to buy a bicycle for their home exercise equipment as a way of getting out of the house and doing something.

You have your personal reason to workout; here are some factual incentives to stay in shape. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. Physically inactive people are twice as likely to develop coronary heart disease as regularly active people.
37% of adults report they are not physically active. Only 3 in 10 adults get the recommended amount of physical activity.


Regardless of what kind of exercise habits you currently have, you should select home exercise equipment that will motivate you to create a realistic exercise routine. Your first piece of home exercise equipment should provide a workout that concentrates on your first fitness goal. If you can make working out in your home a rewarding experience, and not simply work that you guilt yourself into doing, then you are much more likely to get years of use out of your home exercise equipment.

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Ernest R Peterson asked:


Are you in perfect shape for summer yet? Those sunny days are just around the corner and everyone is out shopping for their revealing, **** bathing suits. How will your new swimwear fit on you? Let’s run a quick check. Are those legs toned and those arms fit? Have you been keeping up with your daily crunches and sit-ups?

Uh-oh, that one always gets people, I know it . Those darn abs workouts. Let me tell you the truth. Although they can be a little annoying at times, they’re necessary to say the least. I can’t overemphasize them. Come on, we all want to display a great set of abs and walk around showing them to everyone. Why else do you think we have so much abs exercise equipment reigning the fitness market at all times? Regardless of your gender, the abs are absolutely critical. Are you testing out some of the new-age abs exercise equipment?

When it comes to abs exercise equipment, I don’t have any. I prefer to do all my exercises without machine interference. You know, all those traditional exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, leg-raises, dips, etc. Now, this is not the chosen route for every individual who is striving to stay fit. Many people prefer some of the latest benches, treadmills, stairmasters, and abs exercise equipment on the market. This stuff is great if you can afford it. Why not take advantage of any contemporary aids if available? If you have the money and think it fits you, I say go for it.

Let’s take my wife as an example. My wife has one of those big rubber balls you see pretty girls swear by on television ads. While I’m pretty certain that they have a more politically correct name, I don’t know what it is. She uses this abs exercise equipment for a wide array of stomach and back workouts. I have to admit that I was rather surprised the first time I saw it. I could certainly see how it would provide you with a strenuous workout and build your muscles. She continues to use it daily for a variety of exercises.

What abs exercise equipment do you prefer? Maybe you get your frequent dose of abs exercise equipment at the local gym or fitness club. They typically have a variety of abs exercise equipment ready at your service. Regardless of what regimes you prefer, you know that your daily dose of abs workouts are compulsory for keeping that bare, tight, flat tummy. If you are in need of advice concerning abs exercise equipment or just simple routines, you can hop online and acquire anything your heart desires. From diet plans, to fitness regimes galore, you will find it all on the World-Wide-Web. They are abundant and free! Get started today and get those abs you’ve always wanted!

Fit Yummy Mummy!