Total Gym XLS Review - Is It Worth the Money?

Home gyms can often be bulky, ineffective, and overly complicated. They often aim to high and the end result is a mish mash of crazy designs. But one multifunctional piece of equipment is definitely an exception. Innovative, well designed, and above all extremely effective, the Total Gym XLS is a novelty that can redesign the way you work out.

This multi tasking home gym is full to the brim with some very smart designing, and will help you tone your body in every way possible – and all that from the comforts of your home.

Let’s delve deeper into the nuts and bolts of this revolutionary piece of fitness equipment!

Contents

1 Features
2 Video Review
3 Design
4 Pros
5 Cons
6 Summary

Features

Total Gym XLS is a top of the range home gym – in every possible way. Designed by the leading figures in the industry, this piece of equipment contains so many varieties, easily replacing many time consuming exercises that you have been struggling with until now.

Designed so as to utilize your body weight and gravity, Total Gym XLS is based on the principles of incline and rails as a means of workout. The padded glide board is the centerpiece of the machine, combined with two cable pulleys. Beginners can start almost horizontally. As you get more and more skilled, you can increase the incline of the board and thus create a bigger challenge by lifting more of your body weight.

This machine is designed for several unique exercises, which are presented in a handy workout guide that comes supplied with it. These exercises are aimed to develop your core muscles, back and upper body, as well as your legs and glutes – creating an all-encompassing workout regime that can tone up your body in no time.

The cables and the pulleys can help you workout your chest, your lats, and pretty much everything else – depending on the exercise. The leg pull accessory is aimed to develop your hamstrings, quads and glutes.

Compared to the total gym 1900 we previously reviewed the XLS has an extra 20 exercises you can complete and includes an additional 2 attachments. It also has a lighter frame at 68lbs but can accommodate user weight of up to 400Ibs.

If your budget can stretch its worth paying the extra for the xls model.

Video Review

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Design

Total Gym XLS is a seemingly simple machine – a contrast to the enormous variety of exercises it offers. It comes pre-assembled and consists of several beams that make up the frame, and the added padded boards for the user. The frame itself is made of steel and is sufficiently sturdy – the weight capacity of this machine is an admirable 400 lbs (181 kg) and will support most users.

Another nifty detail, and certainly the most useful one – is the fact that Total Gym XLS can be completely folded down and tucked away out of place. Yes! – a machine that qualifies as a home gym, offering so many exercises – can be folded and stored. This is a very awesome feature that almost no home gyms have. It certainly comes as a bonus for users with small apartments.

But there are other bonuses that make this a well worth it purchase: the Total Gym XLS comes with several additions, some of which are several exercise and workout program books, including Dan Isaacson’s nutritional program and meal plan, a wall chart with exercises, Total Gym training deck, and several others.

In summary, the Total Gym XLS makes a great purchase for people living busy lives, amongst others. Those that have children, busy schedules, or chores, will benefit greatly from this home gym – it can provide you with the chance to get a short, high powered and quick workout in just six to eight minutes!

Pros

Variety is always a highly sought after benefit, and luckily, the Total Gym XLS comes full of it. With this single piece of equipment, you target every large muscle group, which makes it a veritable replacement for a gym routine. Numerous exercises will ensure enough variety to keep you well invested in your routine and give you freedom to develop your body according to your needs. In fact, this home gym boasts up to 80 unique exercises!
Space is always a big question with home gyms, and many users that live in small spaces cannot get one. But this home gym is different – it is foldable. This is a great bonus, extending the XLS to every user, no matter the size of their home. Simply tuck it away when you’re done, and save the all important space.
Credibility plays a big factor when you purchase a new home gym. You want tried and tested and credible products. Luckily, the Total Gym XLS is fully approved. Besides countless positive reviews, this home gym was endorsed by the greats such as Chuck Norris, vouching for the effectiveness of the product. But either way, its effectiveness speaks enough.

Cons

Price is always proportional to the quality of the item. Even though the Total Gym XLS fully deserves a hefty price tag thanks to its effectiveness, it can still scare off beginner customers. But nonetheless, it is worth every penny.
Bodybuilding is the major desire for most serious enthusiasts, and the Total Gym simply can’t compete with a serious, rigorous bodybuilding routine. While it WILL tone your body and make you strong and lean, it just won’t have the same muscle and mass building effects of the free weights routine.

Summary

Designed by greats and aimed at greats, the Total Gym XLS is so effective that it can completely change the way you experienced fitness so far. With tons of variety – all of it packed into a single, sleek piece of equipment – you will quickly get used to your Total Gym XLS, and you won’t want to go back. Besides, if Chuck Norris says it’s good – you know it’s good.

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James Andrews

Hi I’m James and I’m a self confessed fitness fanatic. When I’m not personal training I enjoy multi discipline endurance events, mma and hitting the gym. I also love to write about my passion and I’m a firm believer in healthy body healthy mind.

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