Total Gym GTS Review: Is this the BEST Total Gym and Worth it?

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Reviewing the most asked about Total Gym / sliding bench trainer, the Total Gym GTS (very similar to the Encompass). I finally was able to get one locally and excited to share with you what is most likely the best sliding bench trainer you can buy. Granted this is a "commercial" level model found in gyms and rehabilitation facilities. With that said, it's not without it's limitations (aside from the high price tag). I'll you an honest review of the pros and cons along with how it compares with lower level models.
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0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Background on GTS / Encompass
2:43 - First Impressions
5:21 - Attachments
7:59 - Horizontal Action Glideboard
10:25 - Thoughts using it
12:38 - Legs / Weight Bar
14:13 - Cons / Price
15:49 - Machine Quality matter for results?
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@DavidsTotalFitness Год назад

Congrats, Mike on picking one up at a discount! A few things I would add, in the instructions for the shoulder press bar (curved bar), it says not to use it as a pull-up bar because it can cause damage to the Total Gym. They recently changed the total weight rating on the GTS & Encompass - it used to be 650, but they lowered it to 500. Not sure why. Also, I think the user weight capacity of 350 is lower due to the adjustable glide board. When the glide board is in the raised position, the supports are thinner metal, so it may not be able to support as much weight in the raised position. Just my theory but makes sense in my head.

@JLawL Год назад

The day I got my GTS and got on the board I was hooked. Had mine 4 years now and I use it every single day! Something it took me a while to figure out with the movable pulley anchors (the squishy things), there are little nubs on the back of the lat bars, and those anchors go over them. Gives you multiple positions but also prevents them from sliding around, which they will do if you just put them anywhere.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you for sharing all of this I have to definitely look into those little nubs you’re talking about.

@reillykurl Год назад

The web page for the GTS says that it has a max load of 650 lbs, so you can probably stress test it even further, if you're willing to risk it. Long time fan of the channel, so I wanted to thank you for the consistent, high quality content.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much my friend!

@roybarnett275 Год назад

Just watched this at 7pm Detroit time, and since I have years of experience with the Total Gym, both using, and selling them, from back in the late 70's to the present, I will try to keep this comment short. I am happy you now actually have one of these. My Mother use to tell me as a child, that you really don't know anything, about anything, until you are "in it", or in this case, you actually have one to use, and can see the benefits. I know some people have had problems with the equipment, but in my years of experience, it often boils down to how you as an individual take care of your equipment. And yes, sometimes, there are manufacturers defects, and my experience with Total Gym as a company, originally known as "EFI Sportsmedicine", is they have great customer service, standing behind the products. Now, at one point the retail store models were made by Fitness Quest under license from EFI, but I believe that is no longer the case because of quality issues. Each Total Gym has a weight rating, pertaining to the weight of the person on the unit, and obviously the commercial models, used in fitness facilities and rehab facilities, are designed to handle people who may be overweight, and there are going to be tons of people using it. Again, any version of the "TG" can be beneficial, and as I said in my last comment, there IS a reason why there are so many different models/price points, so everyone can have access to the benefits of the Total Gym, without worrying about costs. As a professional certified trainer, the GTS works for me, and is part of the costs for running a business, not needed for regular home use, which I have an XLS in my home.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Great comment! Thank you for sharing all of that with your experience.

@KarinL. Год назад

Thank you very much for your insight, Roy! Coming from Germany, having done PT on a classic GTS years ago and then exercised more than three years in my PT‘s clinic I adored the „Efi sports machines“ he used in his clinic. At that time I had no clue that was a „Total Gym“. When I realized that years later, that was my starting point to find a consumer model over here. First a 1800club, barely used and imported by an American living here. I then later upgraded to a FIT, and imported it from the U.S. as our local distributor, who I then found here, had told me I could buy an Encompass from them for more than 5.000 €. For sure an outstanding piece of equipment, but out of my price range and to bulky for my home. It‘s really sad we don‘t have the same variety of models over here, for different needs and money available, but I think that has to do with the fact Total Gym is not as well known as in the U.S., and the local distributors are independent re-sellers, having to pay for licences and probably shipping as well. And as far as I know, every sport equipment sold in Europe, does need a CE certification to make sure it is safe, what probably is expensive to get and has to be paid by the seller. So normally you only find the XLS and sometime the achiever sold by european local distributors. As you sold TGs, may I ask you, about your opinion of the 14000 model or the „Sport“? Very rarely I saw some of them on our secondary market but too far away just to test them and am quite curious about them compared to a FIT.

@tactech4114 Год назад

If anyone should have a Total Gym GTS it should be you enjoy it !

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you brother!

@ConstantinoOfficial Месяц назад

Hey, I love your channel and I was wondering if you had ever come across the total gym that says EFI medical on it , it looks like a commercial unit possibly but I was thinking of getting one local used..thanks!

@danfitzpatrick2806 Год назад

Congratulations Mike GTS seems taylor made for you. I stumbled into one myself 2 weeks ago from a local rehab clinic, got a great price so I feel very lucky, I’d love to see more videos on the GTS as you learn more about it and when you change the wheels & cable. Congrats again and a big thanks to the effort you put into your videos.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Awesome to hear that and thank you for the positive comments

@instone22 Год назад

We knew this day would come! There’s no going back after you have tried a GTS it’s just so much sturdier and heavy duty. I have the older GTS I have 2 actually got them very cheap and love them, only problem you can’t get the missing attachments as they are old and not popular in the Uk but still prefer it none the less. Congrats on a great purchase and channel

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much! Awesome that you were able to score 2 of these.

@StevieRichardsFitness Год назад

I’ve been waiting for this. Thank for uploading.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thanks Stevie!

@MaNu03847 Год назад

I'm so excited you have this model now. Is the onw I've been using. And with the intro you just showed me one more function I hand't discovered yet!

@hybridresistance Год назад

Awesome to hear! Thank you for watching.

@JayB-JayB Год назад

Amazing machine! I like how the bench levels out on the incline.

@RobertCombs70 Год назад

I am happy for you my friend. Thanks for another great video. This video has helped me decide that i don't really need this...at least for my fitness needs anyway.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you Robert. I definitely think it's not something people need to get benefits from sliding bench training.

@ELDogStar Год назад

Another great review. I'll be really interested in a follow up review after a lot of use. Congrats on the purchase!

@hybridresistance Год назад

Will do!

@scottmurphree6751 Год назад

I had a previous commercial TG14000 and “upgraded” after about 10 years to the GTS. I absolutely love it! I hope you do some reviews and training videos with for the GTS. Congrats on getting a great deal on your new TG!

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thanks Scott. Yes, the more I play with this thing (even since this video), the more I realize it's hard to go back. I will feature this on upcoming videos for sure.

@4kats Год назад

I really wanted one and almost bought an encompass but i have very little space for it. The FIT is light enough to move around for me. Im glad you were able to get a GTS 🎉

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much and it’s great to see so many of you who have been around all these years leaving comments on this video. The fit definitely is a solid machine.

@johnj7097 Год назад

Thanks for producing this channel, great content. I am a below the knee amputee. I have had 3 different total gyms, got lucky and got an older GTS very cheap. The overall stability of the GTS and the much larger and heavier foot stand make all the difference to me using it.

@hybridresistance Год назад

That’s great to know and hear from someone in your situation. Thank you for sharing that

@johnj7097 Год назад

@@hybridresistance I should probably clarify what I meant. Before I lost my foot I was pretty active. But with the limited mobility of my prosthetic I cant do a squat, I have compromised balance and movement as your ankle provides most of your "balance" - quick muscle adjustments. So, being able lay down and be able to do a modify squat and being able sit and lay down on a board to do other exercises is a game changer. The total gym is great for people that have balance and mobility issues and the GTS is much beefier and stable then the home versions.

@hybridresistance Год назад

@@johnj7097 Great points thanks for clarifying

@MC7791 Год назад

Great vid. Thank you for doing this. Good info about this vs the Encompass. May get this in the future. What you talk about someone not getting the results comes down to effort and mindset. Its just like life. Its all about what you put into something. I will get better results through better diet. Its all about mindset. The right mindset is everything.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much Mike I really appreciate all that

@edwardgomez3633 Год назад

I have had several in 20 years. Finally got an Elite during Covid. Great equipment I couldn’t imagine my gym without it.

@skin28420 Год назад

That is really nice. I just picked up a 1600 at a garage sale. Will be upgrading the wheel soon. Thanks for the amazing videos you post. Have a wonderful day

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thanks brother and you’re right on track with upgrading the wheels. I address it in this video that I’m also going to be upgrading the wheels of this thing as well

@andrewk473 Год назад

Great review. Probably the best I've seen on this particular model. I'll admit I was a bit envious when I saw that you got one. How far you've come from the Weirder Ultimate, Lol! Watching the review and everything it has and can do I also see that this machine would be total overkill and overwhelming for me (not that I ever considered it). I'm more than happy with the TG Fit. For someone like you I can see it being totally worth it. Hope you still continue to focus on the average models but hope you enjoy this one. Would like to see a follow up assessment sharing your thoughts after 6 months.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thanks again andrew. I for sure will be doing follow ups and updates on this model the more I discover and mess with it. But definitely the fit model is the all-around solid machine. The only minor drive that I’ve been having recently is noticing the wheel/cable build and how some of the attachments are performing over time.

@altonm9371 Год назад

Luv your vids. got the fit but was interested to hear your thoughts on the GTS

@GuitaristJohnChapman 3 дня назад

Excellent info, thanks! I was awarded my NASM CPT certificate in 2021. I had a Total Gym about 10 years ago in NY and CA, a better-quality medium-level machine than the cheapest one. I loved it but sold it due to space and apt. living in CA. This commercial-grade machine looks great, and well built, especially with the added attachments, extra height, resistance with weight capacity, and the ability to more thoroughly train legs than the cheaper models. If you're serious about being fit, staying healthy, and having the $4k it's totally worth it. Thanks again.

@hybridresistance 3 дня назад

Thanks John for the comment.

@TomOhle1 Год назад

Congratulations Mike on your new sliding bench trainer. I’m excited to see what creative exercises that you discover with the GTS. I also worried when i brought it that it was financially excessive for me and definitely it was way more than i could reasonably afford at the time. What i would say though Mike is that people spend a fortune on cars, expensive coffees, etc… this piece of exercise equipment will last a lifetime and the 600lbs of weight that you can load it up with is going to replace multiple commercial grade pieces of exercise equipment. I wouldn’t feel guilty at all. You work hard, you put out great content and it’s an investment in your health.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thanks so much Tom and great to hear from you again hope all is well. I totally agree what people choose to spend money on is really ultimately up to them for what something is “worth”. I was definitely thinking of you as well because I know you were a big proponent of these commercial grade machines. And I know it serve you well!

@johnabitabile5035 Год назад

You finally got it! Haven’t watched the video yet, but just seen the title of the video and had to say something! I hope this gym is awesome, please don’t let me down total gym!

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thanks John that means a lot that you commented before even watching the full video.

@kriswempa5171 Год назад

Awesome job getting your hands on one of these. I think you hit the nail on the head with your review. As with any item, there tends to be a "sweet spot" on price vs. features/quality. At 2X to 3X the cost of the Fit, it just seems to be way outside of that spot. However, if you are passionate about these sliding bench trainers and either (1) have the money to spend or (2) can find a great deal on a used one, it can definitely be worth it to pick one up. I see how the adjustable arms and glide board could be useful if you don't like certain exercises due to the angle of the resistance. I'd love it if the non-commercial models had something like that.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thanks brother, happy you enjoyed the video. I could see them making these adjustable benches on future models.

@xdmc005 Год назад

Excited to finally see a review on the high-end total gym - congrats on the purchase! I would be happy to see it featured a little more, if only to get one of those “after ‘x’ amount of time” videos that are supposed to show it impressions change with further use. I am definitely interested in the adjustable height clamps for pressing. I still have a hard time engaging my muscles on chest presses, unless I am really focused in and holding just the right angle. I feel like if my concentration breaks for a second, I can’t recover it and the rest of the set all shoulders. My hope it that the higher pulley position, coupled with the more horizontal bench angle, will make the chest press a little easier to engage. Have you found that to be the case? Additionally, sturdier attachments would be a welcome change (why they won’t make the base ones a little better, I can’t understand…) and that bar to help you keep from sliding off the bench during leg presses seems like a win! I’m a ways off from committing to a purchase like this; but, if it performs well for you and holds up, maybe it will be a purchase for me next spring!

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you for the comments. I'm still fairly new with the machine, but yes one of the perks is that you can adjust that cable tension line of action. With regards to chest I'm not noticing anything huge yet, but I also had no problem on the base model. I'd still even say if the chest is hard to hit with a TG, have you tried supplementing with any other fitness related device? Let me know if you'd like to see future videos with this in the future.

@xdmc005 Год назад

Thanks. I think that first I’ll go back and review some of your previous videos with chest exercises to see if I can pick-up on anything I missed. I’m hesitant to do too much with supplemental devices, because time and space are a premium for me, which is why I love my TG Fit. I just roll it out from behind my desk, open it up, exercise and then put it away. I saw the x3 videos and my interest was piqued for sure, but $500 just to do chest presses standing up with a band seems a bit much. I’ve been watching the isometric stuff you’ve put out there recently, but I’m not quite sold on those just yet… Anyway, my preference would just be to continue practicing on the TG, messing with the tower height / where I’m sitting on the glide board / torso angle, etc. Sometimes I feel it, other times it bothers my shoulders, so I just stop and reset when that happens.

@gad3iii532 Год назад

Had a Bayou Fitness Total Trainer for 4 years, like you figured out all kinds of DIY ways to add to it, but in the end, even with 220 pounds on the board and it jacked up on a stand to increase angle, it just wasn't enough to progress. Just get a power rack, a bar and dumbbells, you can do so much more and the biomechanics are much better. I got the trainer because I had a bad back and weightlifting worried me, but now I lift heavy and my back is better then the last 25 years.

@loulopez554 Год назад

If anyone had to have one of these you are it! Love it and enjoy.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Appreciate that Lou, thank you

@Toronto.real.estate Год назад

I've been hoping you'd do a video on this machine... I have the Fit and was curious whether it was worth the upgrade. Based on your review I think I'm still good to roll with the Fit. Thanks.

@JoseSuarez-bk3qg Год назад

Congratulations on your purchase. This will be one unit that will be able to withstand the abuse the Fit model was subjected to. I, for one will not be buying that but I’m glad to see that you now own the Cadillac version of the Total Gym. I did notice a con with the GTS and from what I observed is that you can’t add weights when using their pull up bar. But other than that the unit covers ALL the Boxes. When you get a chance please let us all know if the leg press option is similar to a commercial leg press machine.👍

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you Jose for the comment and the continued support. I can give you an update in the future, but as of now the leg press even on this machine is not typical "leg press machine" equivalent. It's really a type of exercise, mostly it lacks the negative or eccentric load you'd get from a typical leg press.

@JoseSuarez-bk3qg Год назад

@@hybridresistance Thanks for the reply.

@fredvos4015 Год назад

We considered one a few years ago and passed. I'll show your review to my wife and assess it again. I'd like to see some videos with you using it.

@mrqualityreviewer4752 Год назад

Gotta admit I’m kinda jealous 😂. Been looking for that or the total gym power tower. If anyone deserves to have the GTS it’s you I’m happy you got it for a good price

@hybridresistance Год назад

I’m jealous of that twister thing you have! Thanks for the positive comments brother

@robfitz7639 Год назад

Mike. Thank you for all your knowledge. I have the Chuck Norris one, but got it from an Estate sale for $100. Can’t beat it. I am going to try blocks. Yes at my own risk. If someone ever wants to say you don’t get a intense workout, take it from a skeptic, you do.

@hybridresistance Год назад

That's a great deal right there! Thanks Rob.

@ScreamingEagleFTW Месяц назад

You are the undisputed You Tube KING of the Total Gym bar none.

@hybridresistance Месяц назад

I'll take whatever you guys gives me. Let me know what other TG content you want to see .Thanks brother.

@ScreamingEagleFTW Месяц назад

@@hybridresistance by the way the machine I picked up for free is the Total Gym 1000. Probably a really old one maybe even the first one i dont know.

@markWatson-ff9yl 11 дней назад

Great video! i got one on Ebay in the UK for £750! looking forward to it.

@markWatson-ff9yl 8 дней назад

Anyway I can add weights to it without paying £240 for a weight bar lol

@terrywarchief5647 Год назад

Thanks Mike. I'll be interested to see how your feelings change or not change over time using this machine. I don't think I would spend 4K because I'm just a common man also but it's not out of the question.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thanks Terry. Check that used market!

@808xcountry5 Год назад

YESSAH! Stoked for you Mike. Can't wait to see you abuse this thing 😂

@hybridresistance Год назад

haha, you are right I will be trying to break this thing as well.

@its_just_tom 10 месяцев назад

Great video as usual, Mike. I've got a Fit and also recently picked up a GTS. I think your assessment is spot-on. The GTS is unquestionably better than the Fit but in more of those "luxury" aspects you mentioned. The Total Gym concept works well regardless of model. I picked up your Skeleton Program recently--it's a great tool and am noticing benefits from following it. Thanks for putting that together and at such an affordable price! Question on the GTS: I see you're securing rubber bands on the weight bar attachment. Are you using 32" long bands for it like you are on the Fit?

@hybridresistance 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment and great to hear from a fellow GTS user. On this one where I'm running it under the machine, I'm using 41in. I honestly haven't been using bands on it though or even weights for that matter lately for whatever it's worth. Thank you for the purchase of the Skeleton Program!

@brettcollins3354 Месяц назад

My wife and I have both the Encompass and a Total Gym Fit and use them both religiously. Bought both used on Facebook for a total combined price of $1250 in like new condition. There are not many Encompass models available for sale used. It was just a freak event that someone within 25 miles of our home listed a like new model for $1500 and took my $1000 offer for the unit. I like the fit and it certainly has a better price point. But the Encompass is awesome.

@garywinterscoachablemoment7029 Час назад

I don't think I commented yet, but if so, please forgive me. I bought an older GTS off Marketplace recently for $300 (which included the strength package), to upgrade from a Total Gym Extreme. I had to upgrade to Hulk rollers, and I'm missing a couple of small bits, but it's one helluva machine! Big old beast! Mine is older than the one you got, so I've only got 8 levels of resistance, and no adjustable bench. Nonetheless, I can do almost anything with it. I was going to get the Fit Anniversary Edition from QVC when it goes on sale, but I don't think there's any need to do that now. Great review, Mike; you explained all the features, pros and cons very well.

@robbakewell2908 Год назад

Thanks! I’d love to see more of this machine. I’m curious how the adjustable pulleys will help taller people improve getting a more effective chest press, and other exercises, by changing the angles. Besides vertically it seems the pulleys can move horizontally as well? From the outside of the big oval handles to the very centre of the tower - is this correct? Being over 6’4 I can see how these adjustments could help focus on various muscle groups easier. I’m also curious about the adjustable bench. I’ve often thought it would be good if the bench could incline at the top of the machine. Look forward to seeing you use this machine again!

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much for the "super thanks", extremely appreciated. I will for sure will be featuring more of this machine and you can look forward to my next video comparing this to home model total gyms. Yes, you can move the pulleys horizontally as well, basically all around "big oval handles" and center tower. This greatly increases the customization, but it's hard for me to obviously guarantee for you personally how much of this will suit your preference. I've had 6'4 individuals say the FIT model works fine (maybe with some chain extension), but this model would be the ideal best option for people of your size. I'd still say some extension in the cables may be necessary on some exercises. I'm also right with you on the "incline bench" as I've thought about that too. I will say, I'm using the adjustable bench way more than I thought I would be since this recording. Thank you again!

@nintendoplanet6643 Год назад

Just in time, I'm looking to pick one up. My TG doesn't have the weight bar attachment, to me just the fact that it has 22 levels of resistance is amazing, pair that with your mac blocks, and your set. Also the total Weight Capacity is 650lbs on it. You could load a lot more than 275lbs on it. Thanks for your review. I would be interested if you can do new exercises on it that we can't on the older models. I would love to see variations of the Nordic Curls on these new machines. As in, would it be more stable? Or could we do Nordic Curls with the flat bench setting and hook our feet in an attachment? Would love to see if its possible. Great video and enjoy your new TG

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much. I’m sure I’m definitely going to be discovering a variety of new exercises and ways to maximize this machine. It’s definitely more stable and I can see the potential for Nordic curls. Those would make for an ideal attachment that as well

@Agent_G_33 Год назад

Congrats man! Been hoping you would get to review one. I agree, would never pay 4 grand, but it does look pretty cool. So, now that you have tried them all, if you could have only one machine, would this be it?

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much for the continued support. I suppose all things considered and if money wasn’t an issue, that one of these machines would be the best bet. However like I mentioned in the video, it may be too big for someone’s own good and it’s also not as portable if for instance like I do sometimes, bring my machine outside / travel.

@KarinL. Год назад

I was wondering how long it would take you until you got a GTS or Encompass… and was interested about your opinion about it - here you are 👍🏻. Thank you and am looking forward to more videos using it 👍🏻

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much!

@KarinL. Год назад

@@hybridresistance Mike, what also might be interesting for someone who does put a lot of weight on the commercial units - as a member of the TGA group, and as far as I remember, there was a member who had bought it and then really was disappointed that he could not do pull ups (with two hands) with a lot of weight on it, because you have to put on the weight on the top of the glide board that seemed to interfere with that excercise. I can‘t remember excactly what the problem was, nor that it ever will be a problem for me. But for someone, wanting to load a lot of weight on it and considering buying it new, that might be an interesting point to know. On the classic GTS you could load the weight plates also on the bottom of the glide board, but with this newer board that can be lifted up, that‘s not more possible. The „tip“ of the company, at that time was, to do single arm pull ups, and there even was a bet if someone was able to do so and so repetitions he would get a specific price. So I really am interested about your opinion concerning this matter.

@hybridresistance Год назад

@@KarinL. thank you for the question and I can see now what you guys are talking about. I actually did try that and called an audible as I realized I couldn’t do that either. I do think there are some workarounds most notably using resistance bands and a couple other possible solutions using straps. Personally for me it’s not a big deal I find doing pull ups with my iso bow at a high incline to be challenging enough. What I forgot to add in this video is that given the machine is so heavy, the baseline resistance on the glide does feel more substantial to the lower grade models. For whatever it’s worth, I’ve honestly not loaded up my weight bar on any of my total gym models in recent months. But this may be because I’ve been using my X3 alongside my sbt.

@staciejackson7497 7 месяцев назад

I would love to see a combo with this machine and your other sliding bench. Fit or other. Thanks Mike.

@hybridresistance 7 месяцев назад

I do have a GTS vs FIT video if that's what you mean.

@robertbandusky9565 Год назад

I love my old Total Gym. Great workout as you age. I’m 77 any definitely in better condition than anyone else my age😎

@hybridresistance Год назад

Great to hear!

@terrywarchief5647 Год назад

That's awesome! I'm 63 and working on being you someday!

@ericawilder8531 3 месяца назад

To try to remember where to set the adjustment with the clamps would be frustrating. I wish they offered a pilates & strength package. Couldn’t you utilize the flat-ish bench for a weight bench if you wanted to use dumbbells?

@stevencbradley Год назад

I actually bought one of these when they first came out, but I found the glide path too short for me. At the time, I had an ORIGINAL physical therapist's style, 9 feet long and no folding. I do regret taking it back, because it was a really outstanding piece of equipment. At the time I was living in San Diego, so I put it in my truck and returned it. Kinda wish I had it now...

@survjitgill7480 Год назад

Can you do a video if and when you replace the wheels/cables with the Huck products?

@hybridresistance Год назад

Yes, I can do that!

@deidreking4472 11 месяцев назад

Looks great. How do you work.quads

@fragranthills 5 месяцев назад

What are the exercises associated with an adjustable platform? What exercises precluded from FIT because it does not have a horizontal platform?

@hybridresistance 5 месяцев назад

It would be long list, but I it's just really an alternative to some exercises and offers more variety for various angles. It's not a game breaker feature, but certainly opens up more doors

@matthewwysocki5019 Год назад

Mike, can you do a video how to utilize resistance bands with the GTS. I have the encompass and can seem to figure out a reasonably safe and efficient way to make use of them. Thanks! Matt

@matthewwysocki5019 Год назад

Mike please overlook the fat finger typos. “Can’t seem to”

@hybridresistance Год назад

Yes, I can do. I'm still experimenting a bit with it. The best method (again try at your own risk) is going from the bottom base under the glide board and clipping under on the carabiner clip. I use a lighter band because it can get hard to stretch it to fit. I actually show a clip of this in my latest video where I'm talking about the bands.

@matthewwysocki5019 Год назад

@@hybridresistance great thanks!

@zangetsuengetsu2005 Год назад

Wow it's awesome

@janerobbins-laurent9898 7 месяцев назад

Hi Mike. Any chance you can help me with the assembly of my GTS lat bar? The instructions from Total Gym are not helping. Their video shows an old set up so that's no help either. Thanks!

@hybridresistance 7 месяцев назад

Can you give any info on what the problem is? Are you talking about the long arms that fold down or the black bar that you take on and off?

@janerobbins-laurent9898 7 месяцев назад

@@hybridresistance I figured out the problem shortly after asking you. All is good now. Thanks!

@GGhostStudios Год назад

Is the line of direction on the chest press better with the ability to adjust the pulleys?

@hybridresistance Год назад

I’d say yes, mostly because you essentially can adjust it all sorts of directions to suit your preference. only downside of this is that there’s almost too many options. I’m sure the more I use it I will find the setting that works for particular exercises

@miguelchavarria8182 Год назад

Can you add the free weights when you're doing pullups as you can on the total gym fit or xls?

@hybridresistance Год назад

Yes, there is a weight bar attachment that I cover in the video if that’s what you’re asking.

@miguelchavarria8182 Год назад

@@hybridresistance Hi. Thank you for responding but what I was asking can you do pull ups on the GTS and at the same time have the extra free weights on the total gym to give you more resistance. I guess trying to get to the point of getting close to pulling close to your own body weight on the GTS by adding free weights since on the GTS you can have only up to 62% of your body weight. You can do something like that on the XLS and fit since the free weights go on the bottom. Thanks

@bloodfiyah1689 6 месяцев назад

When I've seen this machine in the past, I was curious that with the adjustable glide board how exercises like kneeling squats, bridges, and stiff leg deadlifts feel compared to standard models

@hybridresistance 6 месяцев назад

The adjustable glideboard is great for its versatility. I'm not sure what you mean though on those exercises with the board though. Feel free to respond and I'll try to help you out on that.

@bloodfiyah1689 6 месяцев назад

@@hybridresistance Thanks for the response. I was referring to the feature that allows you to pop up the glide board to different positions. I feel like the exercises I mentioned would feel less awkward with the glide board being parallel with the floor compared to the standard decline position. I hope that makes more sense.

@ericawilder8531 3 месяца назад

I’m wondering with the glide board up more horizontal would increase or decrease the options for someone with osteoarthritis or not full range of motion due to injury, inflammation or knee replacement?

@bobbybernard5977 Год назад

This total gym is way over priced I can buy 2 home gyms with that kind of price. No thanks but good review i appreciate your honesty.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you Bobby and appreciate the comments. I’m definitely not necessarily defending the price, but when you discover what the cost is of a majority of fitness products I actually think this thing doesn’t have nearly as much of a markup compared to other pieces. I’m also with you like I said in the video, that this is way above normal fitness equipment price ranges. However I’m discovering that a lot of people have multiple pieces of commercial grade equipment in their home gyms

@phortunate1 Год назад

Congratulations! You should be able to expense that too! That is nice, but perhaps more than I want to invest in, price tag aside. Use it in good health!

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you for the comment and for watching.

@theozwalter3009 Год назад

It looks awesome…. In its folded position do you still think you needed a truck to transport it? I’m gonna keep an eye out for a used one if it fits in the backseat.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Actually probably not, the big problem you faced putting it into say a car or a van is how heavy and bulky it is. So you’d want to make sure it’s a open and flat surface to make it easier putting it in and taking it out.

@theozwalter3009 Год назад

@@hybridresistance Yes Sir. Thank you!

@lazur1 6 месяцев назад

1/ Weight traveling less than vertically divides resistance c1/2, (more or less, depending on the angle). 2/Resistance moving toward the end-point as the subject pulls toward that same point means the resistance traveled only 1/2 the distance as the full ROM, dividing it another 1/2. Thus a 100 lb female might be working with 25 lbs. I believe she'd be better off doing rows & presses with an empty barbell, & bodyweight squats.

@liljoe7171 Год назад

I hate you! Ha! Good for u to find one in secondary market. It's hard to justify the price on those premium models but, in fairness, have nevr used one but now that I kno how much I luv my XL....maybe I'd pull the trigger n get one. Either way look forward to future vids...👍

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you Joe. Let me know if you'd prefer me to not feature these on future vids.

@liljoe7171 Год назад

@@hybridresistance u hav RU-vid content gold rite ther....most of us havent been on or hav access to a premium TG....would b cool to see sum content w/ that beast! Enjoy, I kno I would....👍

@smithshaven8584 Год назад

Great video and review Mike! This machine was the "overdone" model created for EFI to go global and into gyms. It's a completely other experience... that's kind of a cancel out for me. Too many unnecessary step ways from what actually is needed for the sake of business growth. I think, if you found yourself a used 14000 model, even a 11000 DLX model you would have the one you would go-to most the time. Believe me. It's why they kept the 14000 and 26000 well after the GTS' came out in 2003. If I had an extra 14000 I'd send it to you because I'm so sure it's the model you're missing out on most. Thanks for making all the efforts getting this machine and sharing the great review. No one does these like you do.

@robertcook2680 Год назад

I got a TG 1100 in 1999. This is the model later was renamed, with minor cosmetic changes, to the 11000 and finally 14000. (There was a later, cheaper TG that came out and assumed the 1100 name at a later point.) My 1100 was a great machine. I moved in 2021and we weren't sure we'd have room for it, so I sadly didn't keep it. I was hankering for a TG again, so I recently bought the TG Fit Ultimate last month when QVC had it for only $699.00 (cheaper than what I paid for the 1100 in 1999). It's a very nice piece of equipment, and more suitable for most homes, but, if I could, I'd trade it for my original TG 1100 (11000/14000). I did lust for the 24000/26000 model, but I definitely didn't have space (or funds) for it. However, whichever of these machines one has, it's one's own efforts that bring about the results. ALL the TG models are worthwhile to someone willing to work at their fitness regimen.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Thank you so much. I’d love to see and I’ll get a hold of one of those. I heard nothing but great things about them

@hybridresistance Год назад

@@robertcook2680 amen to all of that

@KarinL. Год назад

@@robertcook2680 Hi Robert, could you please tell me what you think the advantages a 14000 has compared to a FIT? I really would appreciate that - coming from Germany where barely any consumer models are sold 😩, I imported a FIT and am happy with it. But am very curious about the 14000, as sometimes, rarely, there does one appear on our secondary market, still for a lot of money as they really are rare (about 800 €). Normally too far away to be able to just try it and find out about it. I do know that no attachments are available for it any more, so I also would be interested what attachments in your eyes are necessary to have for it, if I found one.

@robertcook2680 Год назад

@@KarinL. Karin, I'd say the TG FIT provides the same experience and utility as the TG 14000, based on my experience with the FIT after one month. I just have a personal preference for the build of the 14000...it's a bit bigger, with a slightly wider and longer slide board, slightly wider width between the rails, and made of a heavier steel. While the FIT offers 12, 14, or 15 levels of height, (depending on which model one has), the top level of each is the same. The 14000 has only six height increments, but the top level is a little higher than the top level on the FIT. The slope of the top level of my FIT is 25.5%, while the slope of the top level on the 14000 is 30.0%. So, it's close. My preference is just based on that having been my first experience with Total Gym, and using it (on and off) for 20 years. If you can obtain a 14000 at a price that seems low enough for you to comfortably justify it, you might find it to your liking. However, I would not say the experience of using the 14000 is different enough from the FIT to warrant your spending any substantial amount of money for it. The FIT is a fine piece of equipment, and is not as bulky as the 14000. Have you seen any videos of it? Here is one of several videos of it available on RU-vid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-l4ukz6ipPg8.html. Here's another: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KuDQ9YjGD1o.html. There are several of these you can find on RU-vid.

@PaulHo 2 месяца назад

Is this model not even available anymore?

@hybridresistance 2 месяца назад

You can get it at totalgym.com still but not their direct website.

@livestock9722 9 месяцев назад

I see one coming up on auction. I suspect $100 is what I pay.

@patrickmckowen2999 10 месяцев назад

👍

@JobyJoseph-yo6it 8 месяцев назад

Jesvin

@williamnunez9609 Год назад

Let it be known, you started with low and medium-end total gyms. Congrats on getting even the one I would prefer but will always stay out of my reach.

@hybridresistance Год назад

Appreciate that William. Let me known, you can still get results on low-medium grade sliding bench trainers.