Hi,
I'm new to this site. I've never used a Forum and I'm not used to Threads, etc. so forgive me if I make some mistakes.
I'm female, 60, lifted free weights and used a Universal Gym in the past, but I've gotten sedentary and lost a lot of muscle tone.
I've been doing research online regarding exercise options. I started with the Universal gym and other brands with multiple stations in one unit, but the cost, weight and space taken up by them discouraged me so I started looking at Pilates Performer machines and Total Gyms (1000, 1500 all the way up to 1700, 2000).
I know most of the women in this Forum are probably more into free weights and possibly competitive body-building, but I figured you would have a lot of knowledge about equipment because some of you may have started with Pilates, Total Gym and similar setups, then went to more intensive bodybuilding.
QUESTION: Comparing a Pilates machine vs Total Gym of comparable/same quality (frame, workmanship, warranty) and same price---- which one would you buy? Which is the best option for me to get toned and a cardiovascular workout? Or are both about even?
Please give me your input, and Thanks in advance.