The manufacturer touts this system as providing “all the advantages of a health club right in your home.” We don’t pay much attention to such claims because they’re obviously not true. But this home gym has a lot to offer at a mid-range price. The 9 different workout …
The XPress Pro Strength Training System from BodyCraft offers a wide array of features that may seem a bit overwhelming at first. The price is higher than some competing home gyms but this system packs in all the options you’ll appreciate in the long run.
The BodyCraft X-Press …
If you’ve shied away from Bowflex home gyms because of the high priced club-quality models, the Bowflex Blaze may be worth a look. The Blaze is essentially the same as the discontinued Sport model with a few cosmetic upgrades. This stripped down base model is …
The Bowflex Motivator II Home Gym offers over 50 gym-quality exercises using up to 210 pounds of smooth Power Rod resistance. This streamlined, lower end Bowflex home gym is sturdy, versatile and slides away into a corner when folded up. It’s an ideal option if you’re keeping an eye …
Tone virtually any muscle group with this one powerful and surprisingly inexpensive machine. The Weider Pro 3750 home gym gives you two full-body workout stations and 212 lbs. of resistance from the dual DuraStack weights system.
Chisel your chest with the butterfly arms and chest press. Exercise your lats, back …
At about half the price of the Total Gym 1700 Club, this body weight resistance system effectively delivers what it promises. Online customer reviews are almost unanimously favorable. It doesn’t have Chuck Norris or Christie Brinkley behind it — or the Total Gym name — but it essentially …
This system very effectively combines a multitude of exercises into one efficient and easy to use single unit. It provides a great upper and lower body workout that feels as good as using free weights but without the inertia and risk of injury or joint pain. We also enjoyed …
Weider touts this system as better than free weights. This may not be true for bodybuilders or pro athletes, but for the casual home user this is one of the most effective and versatile home systems we’ve seen.
The Weider Max adjustable pulley system gives you free range …
The Total Gym 1700 Club can be considered among the best systems of its type under $500. It’s ideal for those newly motivated to begin working out or have been using a gym and are now ready for a piece of quality home equipment.
Total Gym 1700 …