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Total
Gym Exercise Equipment Models Compared
Comparing Total Gym 1000, 1500, 1700
Club, 2000, and Total Gym 3000
Okay, so you want to get a Total Gym, but it's
got so many models like Total Gym 1000, 1500, all the way up to
Total Gym 24000 - what should you get? If you read our Total
Gym review, you'll see that I don't think you're getting your
money's worth if you go over the Total Gym 2000 series. Simply
because the extra perks you get with the high end models aren't
worth all the extra big bucks! You can get just as good a work
out with the more basic Total Gym models. So save your hard earned
cash. :-) |
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So with all these Total Gym models, what are
the differences? What's better for your particular situation?
Well, I did some digging, and I'll make a quick comparison of
the more basic Total Gym models 1000, 1500, 2000, and 3000.
Total Gym 1000, Total Gym 1500, 1700
Club 2000, and Total Gym 3000
Total Gym 1000 is first in line of the Total
Gym exercise equipment family. It's the most basic model, but
it can pretty much do everything higher models can do. With each
step up in the Total Gym models, you get a little bit extra. Such
as a thicker pad, slightly bigger board, or ability to accommodate
more weight and height.
Below is a table giving a quick overview of
the major differences between the different models of Total Gym.
I'm not even gonna compare the super high end models like Total
Gym 11000 and 24000 - I just don't think they're worth the money. |
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Total
Gym 1000 |
Total
Gym 1500 |
Total
Gym 1700 Club |
Total
Gym 2000 |
Total
Gym 3000 |
| Price |
$219 |
$289 |
$429 |
$900 |
$1099 |
| Frame |
Lighter Gauge Steel
3/4" x 1-1/4" Tubing |
Lighter Gauge Steel
1-1/4" x 2" Tubing |
Lighter gauge painted
steel
.75” x 1.25” tubing. |
Lighter Gauge Steel
1-1/4" x 2" Tubing |
Chrome-Plated Upper
Rails, Black Powder-Coated Lower Rails
1-1/4" X 2" Tubing |
| Max
Weight Allowed |
250 lb |
250lb |
325 lbs. combination
total body weight and plate weights. |
300lb |
300lb |
| Glide
Board Size |
13" x 40" |
13" X 40"
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13” x 40”
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15" x 45" |
15" x 45" |
| User
Height Limit |
6' |
6' |
6'2" |
6'2" |
6'2" |
| Foam
Density |
1/2" Low Density |
1/2" Low Density |
1/2” low-density |
3/4" Mid-Density |
1" High-Density
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| Squat
Stand |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A (comes with leg
curl wing, dips bars, press up bars, and weight bar
that supports up to 75lbs) |
Lightweight Plastic
Platform |
Plastic Platform |
| Resistance
Levels |
6 Levels
6% to 50% of Body Weight (250 lbs. max) |
6 Levels
6% to 50% of Body Weight (250 lbs. max) |
Six Levels
6% to 50% of body weight (325 lbs. max) |
6 Levels
6% to 60% of Body Weight (300 lbs. max) |
6 Levels
6% to 60% of Body Weight (300 lbs. max) |
| Size |
18"W x 7'6"L
x 4'H |
20"W X 7'6"L
X 4' H |
18” W x 90”
L x 48” H |
20"W X 7'6"L
X 4' H |
20"W X 7'6"L
X 4' H |
| Warranty |
One Year, Parts and
Frame |
One Year, Parts and
Frame
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One Year, Parts and
Frame |
Frame: Lifetime Parts:
Two Years (home use only) |
Frame: Lifetime Parts:
Two Years (home use only) |
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Okay,
so with all the major difference between these 5 models
of Total Gym right in front of you, your decision making
should be a lot simpler. ;-)
Here's a quick over view of the
major differences between the Total Gym models:
- Total Gym 1000, 1500 has max weight
of 250lb. Total Gym 2000, 3000 has max weight of 300lbs,
while the 1700 club model goes up to 325lbs
- Total Gym 1000, 1500, 1700 uses 1/2
inch foam. Total Gym 2000, 3000 models use 3/4 inch and
1 inch respectively
- Total Gym 1000, 1500 allow up to 50% use
of body weight as resistance. Total Gym 2000, 3000 allows up
to 60% (Note, the Total Gym 24000 model allows up to 70% with
10 levels, but for the amount it costs, its not worth it)
- Total Gym 1000, 1500, 1700 has 1 year
warranty. Total Gym 2000, 3000 has lift time for frame
and 2 years for parts.
You'll notice that the biggest
features step up is between Total Gym 1500 and Total Gym
1700. So depending on your budget, I think you get the most
out of your money with the Total Gym 1700 Club. Total Gym
1000 is by far the cheapest, but it's also the skeleton
model, and the next level up 1500 isn't that much better
but costs you $140 more. So, that's something to consider.
If you're planning on buying
a Total Gym, I recommend you consider buying one online.
You can save yourself a few bucks. Follow the link below:
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Click here to order Total Gym 1500 online
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Click here for the Total Gym 1700 Club (it's
a slightly more 'advanced' model compared to the 1500, and
also cost a bit more.)
One major advantage of Total Gym
exercise equipment is it's ease of assembly. Unlike most weight
machines, I'd say you can probably put one together in just a
few minutes.
If you're shopping around for a
home gym, read our four part home gym guide.
Part
1: Personal Home Gym Guide
Part 2: Choosing A
Home Exercise Equipment
Part 3: Choosing The
Right Workout Equipment For Your Home Gym
Part 4: Choosing The
Right Home Exercise Equipment
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Bowflex Home Gym |
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Bowflex Ultimate Home Gym
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Bowflex Revolution Home Gym
The Bowflex Revolution home gym comes with over 100 exercises with a built-in cardio rowing workout. It includes preacher curl attachment, 5 position foot harness, hand grips, leg press plate, instructional manual, and much more
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