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Weider X-factor Plus Home Gym Review | With Fold Away Vertical Knee Raise (VKR) & Fold Away Dip Stations

Steve — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:26:39 +0000

Weider understands that an effective home workout should engage the core, build muscle tone and definition, as well as attack the biceps, forearms and lats. To accomplish these goals, Weider has designed the X-factor Plus Home Gym.

This machine is perfect for getting a proper upper and lower body workout and a good combination cardio/weight workout, without taking too much floor space.

The X-factor Plus Home Gym provides 210 lbs. of dynamic resistance, with every move increasing the resistance through exponential stretch, so vital to a good strength building workout.

The included cables come in 25 lb, 35 lb, and 45 lb strengths, work smoothly and can be mixed and matched to suit the desired workout resistance level.

The machine includes a fold-away vertical knee raise (VKR) station that allows body builders and casual fitness enthusiasts to build more muscle. The 2 high pulleys and 2 low pulleys allow for a more intense, well-rounded workout.

The multi-grip pull-up bar is another beneficial feature as it assists with building biceps, forearms and lats. You can develop lean leg muscles using the ankle strap.

Expect to enjoy your workout in comfort thanks to the padded arm supports and the ergonomic design that gives a more natural movement as well as additional support.

The gym comes with an exercise chart to help users achieve maximum results and an easy-to-understand instruction manual that allows for a quick setup of the machine (average 2 hours). The manual clearly illustrates and numbers the parts in each instruction making it easy to assemble. It also comes with all the necessary tools.

One minor criticism, if you are of average height, is that the arms for the dips are quite far apart. On the other hand, if you are tall with wide shoulders, the dip stations in commercial gyms are probably too close and the arms for dips on the X Factor Plus may be just right for you.

Designed to specifically target abs with the Vertical Knee Raise (VKR) Station, and strengthen arms and core with the dip station, the Weider X-factor Plus Home Gym is recommended for anyone serious about building strength and increasing overall muscle definition, with an efficient full body workout.

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Inflight Fitness Dual Multi Press | Durable, Compact, Adjustable Home Gym

Steve — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 01:22:46 +0000

This is our first look at Inflight Fitness, a California based manufacturer of high quality multi-gyms, circuit training and free weight equipment.

With a focus on heavy duty construction and space saving design, the Dual Multi Press unit
accommodates a range of press exercises, including shoulder, chest, incline and decline.

Key features include adjustable seat height and a pivoting back pad to better support each exercise variety.

A 200 pound weight stack is included but the stack cover shown in the photo is not. The optional shroud is available for an additional $150.

Inflight Fitness produces a comprehensive array of home gym equipment and is building a reputation for low maintenance machines and superior customer support. This unit comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and weight plates and one year on cables and moving parts.

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BodyCraft Fitness Galena Pro Home Gym | Full Body Space-Saving Exercise Machine

Steve — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:46:27 +0000

The Galena model from BodyCraft has been around for a few years but remains a highly recommended, comprehensive and versatile home gym. If you have the space, this is a good alternative to a monthly commercial gym membership.

The unique design with angled work stations accommodates fitting the gym into a corner of a room better than traditional lay0uts with seats positioned at reverse or perpendicular angles.

Although marketed by BodyCraft as requiring less space than most home gyms, the Galana is still a large and heavy piece of equipment. The assembled gym measures 72 x 58 x 81 inches and weighs 500 pounds.

The heavy frame is durable and stable and the fiberglass reinforced nylon pulleys and sealed bearings make for very smooth cable operation. The seat and seat back are fully adjustable.

Every muscle group can be addressed with a wide range of exercises requiring minimal adjustments on 300 pounds of resistance. The Galana features a Chest Press, Dual-Function Pec Deck, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Lat Pull, Low Pulley Station, Abdominal Crunch, and optional Leg Press (shown in the photo). The “Pec Deck” is truly unique as it accommodates both traditional flys and dumbbell style flys.

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Best Fitness BFMG10 Sportsman Gym 10 | Affordable Home Starter Gym

Steve — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:53:30 +0000

The BFMG10 Sportsman is a compact, no frills unit with impressive versatility for a home gym in the under $300 price range. It gets a marginal recommendation for those on a budget who don’t need more than a 145 lb. weight stack.

Key features include a wide grip lat bar on upper the pulley, narrow grip low row bar on the lower pulley, press arms, lat pulldown and leg developer that accommodates both leg curls and extensions.

The padded pressing arms are built to match the natural arc of a free weight bench press and pectoral dumbbell fly.

This gym features a no cable change design. The cables are made of 2200 lb. test nylon coated aircraft quality material working with fiberglass pulleys with ball bearing movement on a solid axle rotation.

The complete unit measures 50″ x 77″ x 65″ and weighs 255 lbs.

Home gyms with weight stacks don’t come much cheaper than the BFMG10 Sportsman. For higher end models with more features, see all of our home gym reviews.

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Powerline PHG1000X Single Stack Home Gym | Compact Design for Plate Load or Selectorized Weights

Steve — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:04:31 +0000

The Powerline PHG1000X packs a lot of versatility into a compact footprint with a single weight stack design. It’s small enough to fit in any room.

This gym does NOT come with weights. Standard weight plates can be used or an optional 150 Lb. selectorized weight stack can be purchased separately. The easy to adjust selector pin saves time and makes it easy to increase resistance using both the weight stack and/or standard weight plates.

The patented press arm can be used both as a chest press station and to replicate the pectoral dumbbell fly. Other features let you perform numerous high pulley, low pulley and leg extension leg curl exercises.

Assembly for this gym is complicated and time consuming, and the sub-par directions are not much help. Once assembled this is a dependable and affordable home gym but we recommend considering the highly superior Powerline BSG10X that comes 90% assembled and offers more features.

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Dosho Gym 5000 | DG5009 Compact, Adjustable Full Body Weight Training

Steve — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:46:06 +0000

The Dosho Gym 5000 uses a remarkably space-efficient and innovative design to provide a true full body workout — using real steel, not cables. The gym is creatively engineered for easy, efficient and safe transitions between exercises.

Two unique, patented features caught our attention. The Lift-Assist System and adjustable Depth-Limiter Bar act as a personal spotter and facilitate perfect form for squats and a full range of ab exercises.

See how the technology works in the video demonstration below (featuring former Workout With Jackie Warner cast member Greg Plitt).

The patented adjustable 45 pound clam-shell Dosho Bells allow for a complete upper body workout but also attach to the leg-extension system for lower body work. Weight adjustment is easy using the Dosho Bell locking mechanism.

The system includes a 78-page training program with descriptions of over 40 gym-quality free weight exercises suitable for beginners to advanced users

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Fitness Quest Bio Force 1.7 Home Gym | Continuous Resistance with 170 Pound Weight Stack

Steve — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:26:06 +0000

This home gym uses a resistance system similar to the Power Rod technology used by Bowflex but aims for more consistency throughout the entire range of motion. With Bowlex, resistance begins low and increases as the band is bent, creating a spring-like effect. The Bio Force Total NitroCell Technology provides even resistance throughout each rep.

While the motion is impressively smooth and continuous, this technology should NOT be compared with the benefits of free weights.

The Bio Force 1.7 includes 170 pounds of total weight resistance and features multiple arm articulations, a leg developer, a lat tower, and a two-position seat. Up to 100 exercises are possible on this versatile machine.

The gym is sturdy and built with heavy gauge steel and stainless hardware. The “slide-n-Lock” weight-changing system makes it simple to switch weights to increase or decrease resistance.

The printed instructions are very easy to understand and well-labeled parts make assembly relatively painless. The package includes plastic coated quick-glance exercise sheets, a how-to setup video for different exercises, a nutrition guide and a 3-ring binder of workout photos.

The Bio Force models numbers are based on the size of the weight stack — 1.7 is equivalent to 170 pounds of resistance, 2.2 equals 220 pounds etc.

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Body-Solid G4I Home Gym | Full Body Fitness with 160 Pound Weight Stack

Steve — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:20:18 +0000

This mid-range home gym from Body-Solid is an all-purpose, versatile machine that includes a number of features typically found on more expensive home gyms. The traditional selectorized weight stack design eliminates the clutter of barbells and the relative inefficiency of bows and bands.

The well-engineered G4I features 2” x 3”, 11-gauge mainframe construction that’s built to last — the gym comes with an in-home lifetime warranty. The exercise motions feel solid and stable, not flimsy, approaching commercial gym quality.

The G4I utilizes 3D Iso Flex Press Arms for a unique and comprehensive variety of upper body exercises. The independent arm motion helps target both primary and stabilizer muscles to simulate the natural results usually associated with free weights.

The swiveling Dual Pulley Lat Station allows you to perform conventional lat pulls or use the independent cable handles to vary your back workout with both diverging and crossover movements.

Even without the optional Leg Press the G4I will occupy a good deal of space in your home gym. The dimensions are 83″ x 55″ x 83.52″ with a live live Working area of 104″ x 73″ x 83.5.”

The delivered packages are heavy and assembly is time consuming. Check the shipping options and consider purchasing professional assembly.

Body-Solid G4I Home Gym Product Details

Complete home gym with 160 lb selectorized weight stack
Optional 210 lb weight stack available
Easy to use no-cable-change design
3-Dimensional Independent Iso-Flex Press Arms
High-density DuraFirm pads with lumbar support
Chest supported mid row station
self-aligning cuffed leg developer
Optional leg press station available
2 Stirrup Handles
Revolving Straight Bar and Lat Bar
Ab/Triceps Strap
Total Body Workout DVD and Full Size Exercise Chart
Water Bottle/Towel Holder
Measures 83″L x 55″W x 83.5″H
In Home Lifetime Warranty

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Chuck Norris Total Gym 1100 | Full Body Home Fitness Trainer

Steve — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:54:47 +0000

Using only the body’s weight as resistance, the Total Gym 1100 delivers a thorough, full body workout on one simple machine.

Designed to tone and strengthen rather than build bulk, this is a good option for beginners or occasional users not wanting to invest in an expensive, cumbersome home gym.

The Total Gym 1100 is an uncomplicated but very diverse piece of equipment that facilitates over 60 exercises, working all parts of the upper and lower body, the abs and cardio system. It’s also commonly used for injury rehabilitation.

The sliding motion of the ergonomic glide board is fluid, although somewhat noisy, and resistance is increased by adjusting the incline.

The Total Gym 1100 is compact and includes a folding feature. It can be stored in a closet but is best suited in a permanent workout space as folding and moving it can be awkward and inconvenient.

The 1100 is the lower end Total Gym model. For a more durable and versatile version (at nearly twice the price) see the Total Gym 1700 Club.

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Powerline BSG10X Home Fitness Gym | Space Saving, Easy Assembly with 160lb Weight Stack

Steve — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:58:57 +0000

Two common deterrents to purchasing a comprehensive home gym are space requirements and potential assembly headaches. The Powerline BSG10X effectively addresses both of these issues with efficient design and well-engineered construction. ShapeYou.com gave it their ” Top Gear Of The Year” award.

The gym ships 90% assembled with all cables and pulleys already in place. Within an hour it can be completely set up and ready for use.

The fully assembled gym fits in a 4′ x 6′ space, but still provides a large variety of workouts, addressing every body part. All 30+ exercises are “front access” to the single adjustable seat, allowing the back of the gym to be positioned against a wall to further conserve space. This gym can fit in any room in nearly any type of dwelling.

The Powerline BSG10X operates on a single 160 lb weight stack with easy adjustments and no complicated cable changes. It features smoothly operating high, mid and low pulleys, an 8-position adjustable press arm and a standard leg developer station. You also get a 48″ lat bar, a low row bar and an abdominal harness.

With a home gym this compact you don’t fully get the robust, solid feel of a commerical gym quality machine. But at this price the Powerline BSG10X is a solid choice.

Powerline BSG10X Home Gym Product Details

160 pound (73kg) selectorized weight stack
Easy to use, space saving, no-cable-change design
Bio-mechanically designed press bar for maximum chest isolation and upper body development
Lat pulldown station allows unlimited, full range of motion
48″ lat bar, low row bar, ab crunch harness
11-gauge mainframe construction for maximum strength and durability
Telescoping, chrome plated, adjustable seat post with easy, smooth adjustment and proper body positioning
Sleek, durable, electrostatically applied powder coat finish
Floor space requirements: 70”L x 42”W x 80”H
Live Working Area: 76”L x 42”W x 80”H
Powerline Exclusive 10 Year Warranty