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(More customer reviews)A 44-year-old woman that doesn't enjoy exercise writes this review. I spent many years as an overworked hospital administrator that did not take the time to keep myself in top physical condition. I purchased this product after realizing that that it was used in the rehabilitation gyms in the hospital where I worked. The Physical Therapists not only used this equipment for their patients, but also worked out on the equipment themselves at lunchtime and after work. You can get a great workout on this piece of equipment. Both my husband and myself use this piece of equipment.
Pros:
1.Well made piece of equipment, smooth movement during exercise
2.Can be used by both males and females
3.Weight limit of 350 pounds
4.Ability to add 75 pounds of additional weight to the bar for added resistance
5.Challenges muscles, young and old (you will know that you have exercised the next day)
6.Allows you to move quickly and easily through different exercises
7.Excellent Pilates reformer stand in
8.Easy to collapse to storage
9.Folds into a reasonably small size for storage (will slide under a bed or into a closet)
Cons:
1.It is a little heavy if you plan to move it very far. Mine is now permanently set up to encourage exercise.
2.Purchase an additional Pilates reformer exercise routine (check Amazon for options) if that is your primary reason for this purchase.
If you are seriously considering this piece of equipment I would recommend finding a friend with one and working out on it a few times before making the decision to buy this. My husband and I have discussed upgrading to the next model up (about twice the price) when this one bites the bullet. Overall we are very happy with this purchase and would recommend this product, or the more expensive models.
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Total Gym 1700 ClubWant to tone your entire body without buying a complete home gym? Check out the Total Gym 1700 Club, which helps you strengthen and sculpt every major muscle group in your body using a single glide board and a few handy attachments. The Total Gym 1700 Club works by making you lift a percentage of your body weight against gravity, making the resistance smooth and fluid. As your strength and conditioning improves, you increase the total resistance by boosting the incline, thus increasing the body weight lifted in the exercise. The Total Gym 1700 Club thus not only works your upper body, but also your lower body, abdominals, and even your cardiovascular system. And by reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle mass in your body, the strength training effectively turns up the thermostat so that your body burns calories constantly.
The Total Gym 1700 Club also offers several handy attachments that add a new dimension to your workout: a Pilates bar that helps you improve your range of motion and balance; a weight bar that lets you add up to 75 pounds of additional free weights to intensify your workouts (weights sold separately); dip bars and press-up bars; and an exercise mat to help protect your floor. All it takes to get in great shape is 15 to 20 minutes per day, three to four times a week.
Key Features:
Pilates Bar to add a new dimension to your workout by helping you improve your range of motion and balance
Dip Bars and Press Up Bars add exercise versatility
Exercise mat protects your floor
A larger glideboard for workout comfort
Wider tower for added stability
Auto-lock height adjustment
Exercise flip chart for easy reference while exercising
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