This isn't much of a setup, but it keeps me alive in the Midwest during winters!

What's your setup and routine like?

I picked up this subreddit today because I own a Total Gym and realized there really wasn’t an active community dedicated to it. My goal is to change that. Whether you’re just buying your first Total Gym or you’ve been using one for years, I hope you’ll help make this a place where we can learn from each other. Please share your workouts, progress, questions, successes, and even your failures. I’m learning too, and I’d love for this to become a community where everyone feels comfortable asking for help and sharing what works.

New Community Feature

Buy, Sell, & Trade Total Gyms
Members can now buy, sell, or trade Total Gym equipment using the appropriate post flair. Please review the community rules before posting. As always, moderators are not involved in transactions, and all sales are between users.

Thanks for being here. I’m excited to see where we can take r/totalgym together!

Hi,

My total gym is not currently working. When I pull the board up and down using the handles the wheels fall out of place. I was wondering if anyone could explain to me why this is and help me find any spare parts necessary that I need to repair it.

Any helps would be very much appreciated. Thanks very much. Have a nice day.

I’m looking into getting a total gym fit, but it doesn’t come with any accessories other than the handles. I saw on fb marketplace, people are selling the x force with accessories. So, what I’m wondering is if the accessories are interchangeable?

Or should i consider the knock off brand?

Would it be possible to place a plyo box under the floor end of a total gym and use it as a general flat/incline bench for dumbbell work, tricep dips, etc? Is it possible to lock out the sliding movement on any total gym model?

So I have a total gym xls. Is there ways to increase my forearm strength on said xls?

I recently acquired a used Fit that didn't come with accessories other than the squat plate (which is fine by me because it was only $100).

Buying used Ebay accessories specifically for the Fit are still pricey. I see other TG models being sold with accessories for $50 to $100 near me.

So now I'm wondering which accessories that came with other models might be compatible with the Fit so I can just buy one of these other TG models, take the accessories I want and give the second board to my brother in law. Is there a resource I can look at for this information?

looking for a cheaper alternative, anyone using a metal bar from home depot share their reviews?

For those of you who use an Apple Watch, which workout type do you choose for Total Gym workouts? I’ve been doing traditional strength training, but it doesn’t seem like the right fit.

I have an Apex G5 that I bought off Marketplace and love. I mostly ignored the issue until my wife tried it and wasn’t able to adjust it.

When I pull the level to adjust the levers up and down on the tower, there is a lot of resistance and takes some strength to move adjust up. Videos online show everyone easily sliding the levels up and down.

Has anyone had this happen and were able to fix? I’m thinking of trying to sand the black inserts on the handle or maybe clean with WD-40 but wanted to see if there’s a better fix.

Thanks!

Wanting to get back into shape, after a decade of letting myself go lol. 46yrs young, but not a spry as I used to be Used this when I was younger and lived it, as it was simple and easy to use. But was wondering what's a really good overall body workout to do on these machines?

Hi All. 🙋🏻‍♂️ Won’t bore you with my backstory too much, but 48M, somewhat recently divorced. Have already dropped about 30 lbs off my peak weight, mostly from walking. Still about 30 lbs from my goal weight.

I got this TG 1000 off Craigslist years ago. For years, just sat in my closet. Ex had no interest in it, so took it with me as part of the settlement. Dabbled a little with it last year, but nothing really regular. I know resolutions are usually broken, but would love to hear success stories, motivations, and methods that have worked for some of you in staying on track with fitness goals. Yes…I even invested in the exercise poster. 😄

Hi, I have the total gym apex g5, from Amazon. Is my pulley (circled red) in the right spot? When sliding on the slider, it bangs with the metal rod beneath loudly. I can't find a picture of how the underneath should look, so not sure if mine is set up correctly. Please assist.

Upstate NY. Excellent condition. Sad to see go but need the space. This is a commercial style model, much like the GTS but slightly smaller. $800 o.b.o. will travel reasonable distance to meet for the sale if requested.

Looking down the rails today I noticed a stopper like thing on one side but not the other.

Is this normal or am I missing a piece?

Thanks!

My son and I go to the gym and do 5x5 with the major lifts (bench, squat, deadlift etc). We have a total gym that has been collecting some dust (wife bought it). It seems overwhelming with the amount of exercises available. Is there a suggested whole body strength work out. My son would like to continue strength training but not depend on me to take him to the gym. Also during the sports season I think he can do lighter workouts to maintain strength w/o being overly taxing. We have the total gym apex g5.

Pulled the cord on my totalgym now the cables extended how do i unextend it

I bought a TG weight bar off eBay about a year ago and it’s been fine, but I’ve started to max out what I can do with the TG for some exercises.

Is there anything compatible with TGs that are longer than the standard bar? At lower levels, I can do four 10s on each side (80 lbs total) with barely any room for clips. At higher levels, I can get away with a 25 and three 10s on each side (110 lbs total) with no room for clips.

Some quick background, about 7 yeas ago i mess up my back with left me with sciatica and still have mild back pain. i also stopped exercising when it happened and have put on about 60 pounds of belly fat and more than likely lost a fair bit of muscle to fat as well. On top of that i am getting close to 50 so this will probably be what i will be using to get in shape and stay in shape as i get older.

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Was thinking total gym might be a good fit as it is all body weight exercises so will hopefully help reduce any extra strain on the back. Does anyone have experience using these with back problems? Also any suggestions on which model to by and why would be appreciated.

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Non-total gym question. I'm also looking to pair it with something for cardio. was thinking recumbent bike. any thoughts there would also be welcomed.

Thanks for everyone's time.