Total Gym XL Review

Exercise equipment expert's Total Gym XL rating and complete review.

Similar models to the Total Gym XL Gym include the Total Gym 1000, Total Gym 1700 Club, Total Gym Pro, Total Gym Elite, Total Gym Supra, and the Total Gym XL.

Total Gym XL Home Gym	Recommended: NO
	Reason: Total Trainer is a better value
	Gym Size: 84"d x 40"w x 83"h
	# of Exercises: 50
	Weight Stack: 210 pounds
	Warranty: 5 years
	Special Features: Versatile power rod technology
	Compare To: Total Gym 1700 Club Total Gym Pro Total Gym Elite Total Gym Supra Total Gym XL

Total Gym XL Home Gym

The Total Gym Xl is the new Totalgym model that's being pushed on TV by Chuck Norris and Christy Brinkley.

So what sets the Total Gym Xl apart from its' predecessors and the similar Total Gym's now on the market? Let's take a look and find out if the new Xl is worth the money...

The main differences between the new XL and the lower end Total Gym's are, the Total Gym Xl has:

a longer glide board that's a bit wider with some extra padding
an additional workout video
one additional ankle cuff
more height adjustment than lesser models
a larger squat platform
extra chrome
a user weight limit of 400 pounds (300 pounds on cheaper models

The Total Gym XL is a viable option to a machine like the Bowflex Revolution and will be a little easier on the wallet, but it's a completely different kind of workout than most exercise machines.

I'd compare the workout on the Total Gym XL to be a good toning and Pilates workout and is NOT suited to users who want to add a bunch of muscle.

If you're looking for a Total Gym model for your home, you should take a strong look at the Bayou Total Trainer DLX instead. It's the glide board gym we use in our training studio daily ourselves and with clients.

read my review of the Total Trainer DLX Gym

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