Total Gym Workout Video

About Total Gym Systems

The Total Gym is an exercise system that uses body weight as resistance while it tones and firms your body. The exercise machine, which looks like an angular body bench, works well for home, as it can be folded when not in use. Four different models are available:

1. Total Gym 14000: This system comes with a pulley system, wing, squat stand, exercise guide and starter DVD. It can include between 7 and 29 degrees and use resistance levels from 7 to 61 percent of total body weight. The 14000 was developed for home use.
2. Total Gym 26000: Ten levels with body weight resistance from 6 to 70 percent and inclines up to 34 degrees make this an upgrade from the 14000. It also includes a three bars—the pull-up, press and retractable dip.
3. GTS: The GTS model, endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association, has eight resistance levels that can use up to 59 percent of body weight. This system includes LAT bars, folding foot holders and telescoping squat stand.
4. PowerTower: Created for athletic training, rehab centers, and fitness clubs, this is the ultimate home gym. Twelve calibrated resistance levels can use up to 72 percent of your total body weight. It comes with a motor and rocker switch, two wireless remotes, remote control handles, LAT bars, and more. This model can also be folded and stored when not in use.

All four of the total gyms come with warranties and a 30-day money back guarantee. Total Gym workout videos and DVDs are meant to be used in conjunction with the various models to help introduce new moves and vary a routine for best results.

Total Gym Workout Videos and DVDs

The Total Gym systems offers a number of workout videos and DVDs that are meant to supplement different types of training using the system. Resistance training, Pilates and total body workouts are all available for use with the machines.

The VHS tapes are available in limited quantities, but at a discounted price compared to the DVDs.

Resistance Workouts

Several workouts that focus on resistance training are available in DVD format. They include:

• Total Gym Blast Vol. 1&2 DVD Set: Five 15-minute workouts target specific areas—abs, back/chest, shoulders, biceps/triceps, buns and legs.
• Progression Series DVD Set: Total Gym Fundamentals, Total Gym Plus, and Total Gym Amplified Resistance are all included. They progress from a basic workout to advanced moves using the system. Workout times vary from 30 minutes to 45 minutes.

The Progression Series can be purchased separately, or the second and third grouped together.

Pilates Workout

The Total Gym machine can be used for Pilates workouts. The Pilates Workout 1&2 offers two different workouts. The first workout is a mat workalong repertoire and the second is a reformer workalong repertoire. Both are done using the machine.

Total Body Workouts

Get a total body workout by purchasing the Total Gym Exercise System DVD Set. Four DVDs are included in the set:

• For the Body You’ve Always Wanted is a beginner’s guide to using the machine safely and instructions on beginning moves.
• John Carleo’s 6-8 Minute Workout for Total Gym offers short workouts that target specific body parts, making the workout a total body one by the end of the week.
• Dan Isaacson’s Body Makeover for Total Gym has 18 core-specific exercises that will work the entire body.
• Pilates for Total Gym is a one hour workout that leads to safe Pilates training with Simon and Martine Scott.

Both the John Carleo and Dan Isaacson DVDs can be purchased separately.

VHS Workouts

A beginning, intermediate, and advanced workout for the Total Gym system is available on VHS. Each is 10 dollars purchased separately or 25 dollars for the entire set.

Total Gym Accessories

Buy accessories to fit your Total Gym machine. From an adjustable curl bench to a weight bar to a thigh cuff to a wall mounting bracket, just about any type of accessory imaginable can be found to use with the machines. Search by the model in order to find accessories appropriate for your home gym.

Total Gym workout videos and DVDs are designed to help give you the optimal workout. When used in conjunction with your home workout machine and additional accessories, you can help make your body the shape it was meant to be. As with any workout system, speak with your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough for exercise.