Fitness Quest Total Gym 1500

Pros: Easy to use; no assembly; works all body parts fairly effectively.
Cons: Lots of manipulation of attachments and moving around; not effective for building much strength.

I hesitated reviewing the Total Gym 1500 because at this point it is an older model and there are better ones that have come out. However several consumers have e-mailed me requesting a review. The fact is that it is hard to pass up what seems to be a ...

Pros: lots of results with minimum time, folds up small, easy-to-use, fun
Cons: not as many features as other models, not as sturdy.

Pros: Low-Cost, Effective
Cons: The Infomercial

It’s no secret how Chuck Norris stays in shape. Since that TV series “Walker: Texas Ranger” was on Chuck has promoted the Fitness Quest Total Gym. It works for him, but will it work for you? Total Gym 1500 Designed to be the ...

Pros: Easy to use for beginners, store away nice.
Cons: You do have to use it you know!

I purchased the Total Gym 1500 1 month ago. Not being much of a dedicated workout kind of person and beginning to gain more weight each year I heard through the grape vine that this really works. I saw the infomercial and was dying to try it. I saw it ...

Pros: Number of exercises that can be done. Low impact. No spotter needed. Smoothness.
Cons: Padding not thick. Not as stable as I would like. Some exercises are too easy.

If you're looking for a safe, effective, low impact total body workout then the Total Gym is your answer. This is one piece of equipment that actually has lived up to the infomercial hype.

It's assembled right out of the box so no need to...

Pros: Easy set-up and break-down, multiple exercises, multiple levels, inexpensive
Cons: Does need to be broken down when not used if you don't have much room

For someone who has been sedentary for several years and is bouncing back after a baby, the prospect of fitness equipment was daunting and I was starting with very low motivation from the get-go. We reviewed many fitness clubs and home equipment,...

Pros: Exercise Variety, Adjustable Levels
Cons: Size, Cost

I bought the Total Gym 1500 around 6 months ago now. I saw it advertised late one night on home shopping tv. I guess it was an impulse buy. But the fact of the matter was that I had a piece of exercise equipment all set up in my bedroom, and I may as...

Pros: Compact, lightweight, easy to change exercises, gives the whole body a workout
Cons: Glideboard upholstery is substandard. More levels would be nice.

As a cop who worked nights for 7 years, I became almost INTIMATELY acquainted with the overnight menu of infomercials...let's just say that I feel like me and old Ron Popeil are on a first-name basis. Fortunately, I have the good sense and willpower to...

Pros: Relatively Cheap, Large Number of Exercises.
Cons: Easy to max out on the weight: Fast

Like everyone else, I have seen the Total Gym informercial with Chuck and Christie at least 150 times, and was always tempted. One time, I even called and it turned out that the Total Gym from TV costs like a thousand dollars! So, I looked around till...

Pros: Compact size. Resistance training. Adjustability.
Cons: No good headrest when you are laying down.

I first bought the original Total Gym 1000 about 5 years ago at The Sharper Image. My wife and I both use it regularly to keep in shape. Before we bought it, we were skeptical and thought it was another one of those infomercial gimmick. But being me...

Pros: easy to use, folds up, and really works!
Cons: a little expensive, is not very sturdy, an does not come with any attachments

Get a total body workout in minutes a day. See total body results in just two weeks.
Total Gym’s unique ability to bring all the components of fitness together in a single machine is the reason for its efficiency and effectiveness bringing about...

Pros: affordable, versatile, good range of exercises
Cons: i had problems with some of the leg exercises because of problems with the cuffs

I've owned a number of home gyms over the years. The Total Gym is a good blend of versatility and affordability. The informercial is a bit over the top - I don't think Chuck and Christie are exactly like the average user, but they do do a good job of ...

Pros: gives you a good workout
Cons: can't add extra weight resistance to this model

About two years ago my wife and I were looking around for a piece of exercise equipment that we ...

Pros: Number of exercises you can do, minimal space, easy storage
Cons: Price

I got this piece of equipment to help me get in shape throughout my pregnancy and to help me lose after the baby. So far I'm in my 8th month and am still enjoying using this equipment. My husband is amazed that I actually use it every day. The workouts...

Pros: Price, workout, value, ease of use
Cons: None

I have been using my Total Gym now for a bit and I really love it. It is the only piece of exercise equipment that I actually want to use and look forward to working out on it. I'm 5'10" 170 pounds and bought it just to tone up a bit and keep in shape. ...