My Total Gym 1100
by Ann
(Trenton, NJ, USA)
I first encountered the Total Gym when staying over my aunt's house. She suggested I try it out and I ended up spending a few hours trying all the different exercises outlined in the book. I soon bought my own Total Gym 1100 and have been using it regularly for about 3 years now. I'm still not tired of it! The Total Gym is indeed as versatile as it's advertised to be. It allows me to perform all the exercises I would at the gym, without the drive and the membership fees. It has probably paid for itself several times over in terms of gym fees. And I don't know if it's just me, but I find the prospect of commuting to the gym really reduces my motivation. I can do cardio as well as toning and strength building on my Total Gym, though I mostly use it for cardio. The great thing about this home gym is that it lets me really switch up my cardio routine with its assortment of exercises. Otherwise, I would get bored pretty quickly and have to just force myself through the 30 minutes I might spend on a treadmill. Like I said, for me my Total Gym is invaluable in keeping up my motivation to work out regularly. I'd recommend it to anyone who needs a dynamic routine to keep them motivated.