Stephen Covey (and many others) say "begin with the end in mind." As I glide (pun fully intended) into A stress free and happier stage of my life I made a list of things I really didn't like doing. Changing weight plates was on that list. What an odd thing, right?! But so be it. Anyway, I value visual and physical space, i.e. no clutter, and my time.The Total Gym, in its many variations, checked many of my boxes.Life story aside, this thing shipped and arrived very quickly. Thanks Amazon and FedEx! It comes fully assembled, save for attaching the attachments. Setup took me about 5 minutes. I did cheat by watching a video while waiting for this unit to arrive--who doesn't these days?I was eager to experience the Total Gym version of compound exercises. The pull up, shoulder press, push up, dip, and squat attachments performed flawlessly!!!. My squat and deadlift form and weight are great for my age and physical limitations. But I have disabilities that require adjustments and progressions for all of the other "big" compound exercises. NOT WITH THE TOTAL GYM! I was blown away. The machine has my needs factored in so to speak. I lowered the bench and turned the "wings" around and I was doing pull ups that I could feel (heck, I still feel them!). Adjust the bench and I was doing shoulder presses without pain for the first time in years! I performed dips that I felt in my pecs. OMGosh!I used a high end Total Gym in physical therapy before for other exercises. I wasn't sure the Apex G3 would do what I needed.I am sure now.PS. It feels robust, safe, and well built. It did not come with a poster of Chuck Norris though-dang!

You won’t see this Total Gym on their website, but it’s made by the same company and seems to be very high quality. I’ve only had it five days now, but I will update this review if anything changes.Quality: Very high. Stated weight limit is 375 and I believe it. I’m 225, and this feels very sturdy to me while using. Tubular steel and attachments all feel very sturdy and high quality. Cables do too. Heavy duty pulleys as well. The pad on the glide board is not super-thick, but I don’t think it is on any of the Total Gyms. It’s not Trying to be a bed or couch.Experience: So far a big thumbs up. Glides very smoothly and the included exercise book and cards show you some creative and challenging ways to use the machine - a wide variety of exercises. The attachments fit perfectly, and I have total confidence they will support the weight as needed. It is pretty easy to switch the machine’s configuration to perform various exercises, and I like that it’s so quick, as it does not introduce an unintended cool-down time. I haven’t come across any configuration changes yet that take more than 15-20 seconds. The exercises are all super-smooth and non-jarring if you do them correctly. Great full range of motion.Setup: comes fully assembled. Several boxes to open that contain the attachments. Read the directions for how to “unfold” it if it’s not clear to you.Storage: no wheels, so if you plan to store it away a lot, you might not like that, but I just leave mine out unless I have company over. Opening and closing takes a minute to sort out, but it’s easy once you understand it.In the box: I went with this model over some others like the XLS mainly due to cost and the fact that it includes the leg rope, the wing attachments, the squat stand and the dip bars.Other stuff: Although it’s not included, this model does have the holes if you want to add the weight bar, so that was a nice plus to discover.That said, this is a tone machine more than a hulk-out machine. At the highest setting, you’re using 60% of your own body weight and I think if you add the weight bar it supports up to another 180 pounds (not positive on that though). So if you need more weight than that for your workout, this won’t really work for you.It’s also a long machine when open. Plan on having a good 10 feet available length-wise and, depending on the types of exercises you do, and how long your arms are, at least 5or 6 feet of width clearance.Overall, I am very happy and even impressed with this machine so far.Update 6 months in: Still love it. No complaints.Update one year: I added the optional weight bar. It is great for tweaking the “feel” of the resistance to get it just right. It’s still a great machine. I use it four times a week for about 30 minutes and over the year have dropped 30 pounds and greatly increased my strength. I’m surprising myself how easy it is to lift things I used to struggle with. The absolute best thing about this machine is how easy it is to change the difficulty. At one point, I had hurt my back working in the yard. I was able to set the resistance way back - all the way back to #2 - and still do some really light work while my back healed. No idea how I would have done that with most other equipment. And, if I had completely taken off the four weeks it took for my back to get right, I might have stopped exercising entirely. Instead, over those four weeks, I slowly moved from 2 back up to 8 as I could handle it. That’s a really great thing about this equipment that isn’t obvious at first.

I used to have a knockoff of the Total Gym called Weider's Ultimate Bodyworks, and it served me well for about five years, but then one of the cables got frayed and it no longer seemed safe to use.  Since Weider apparently no longer makes the Ultimate Bodyworks, I had to switch to the much more expensive Total Gym.  In case anyone else is in a similar situation, I figured it might be helpful to do a review that compares the Apex G5 to the Ultimate Bodyworks:Assembly:  One really nice thing about the Apex G5 is that it comes fully assembled. Just take it out of the box, and you're pretty much good to go.  You'll just need to attach whatever particular attachments you want to use, but that's simply a matter of using some metal pins.  Compared to the Bodyworks, this is a nice start, since the Bodyworks did require some assembly.  Noise:  Another really nice thing about the Apex G5 is how much quieter it is than the Bodyworks machine.  I usually have the tv on while I exercise, and now I can keep it at a normal volume and hear everything just fine.  This has the added benefit of making me more tempted to use the Apex G5.  It feels like less of a hassle when it's so quiet.  There's just a very low rumble as the glide board moves.  Stability:  The Apex G5 also feels a lot more stable than the Bodyworks ever did.  I'd gotten used to the Bodyworks, so its rickety nature never bothered me, but this is definitely nicer, especially when doing certain exercises where you're kneeling on the board.    Resistance:  This category goes to the Ultimate Bodyworks.  That machine had bungee cords that you could attach from the glide board to the frame, increasing the resistance, but the Apex G5 does not have the cords.  So even when I have the Apex G5 at its maximum incline, some exercises are still a bit too easy.  The good news is that there is a weight bar you can add to the Apex G5, which allows you to use free weights to increase the resistance, but it's an additional purchase.  Considering how expensive the Apex G5 is compared to what I'd paid for the Ultimate Bodyworks, this is a bit disappointing (and when I say "free weights," I do not mean "weights that don't cost anything," I mean removable weights.  So you need to purchase the weight bar AND the weights just to add more resistance.)Attachments:  The attachments on the Apex G5 are mostly comparable to those that came with the Ultimate Bodyworks.  There's the "wing attachment" for doing chin ups, pull ups, shoulder presses, etc, and a pretty feeble squat board.  But the Apex G5 also comes with dip bars, which are really nice to have.  Putting on the attachments (and taking them off) is very simple, so it's easy to switch between exercises.  The Apex G5 also comes with a leg pulley attachment, which I have to confess, I have not used enough to really comment on it.  It's slightly more complex to attach than the other attachments (but not at all difficult.) One other point about attachments-- on the Bodyworks, the pulley cable was not detachable.  This meant it was always clanking around even when you were doing exercises that didn't need it (chin ups, squats, etc.)  The pulley cable on the Apex G5 is easily detachable when you don't need it.Comfort:  As mentioned above, the Apex G5 is more stable than the Bodyworks, which adds to its comfort.  It also has really nice padding.  I never found the Bodyworks uncomfortable, but the padding on the Apex G5 is a bit thicker.  I also find that I don't slide around as much on the Apex G5.  On the Bodyworks, I tended to slip down the board when doing some exercises.  So far, that never happened to me on the Apex.Folding:  Both the Ultimate Bodyworks and the Apex G5 are simple to fold up and move out of the way when you're not using them.  I think I slightly prefer the Bodyworks' folding mechanism (maybe I'm just more used to it), but the Apex G5 has the advantage of being smaller when it's folded.  So, all in all, I'm quite happy with the Apex G5.  I'm not sure if it's SO MUCH better than the Bodyworks to justify the huge price difference (I spent about $150 on the Bodyworks, and about $500 on the ApexG5), but I guess that will depend partly on how long it lasts.  I'd gotten five years out of the Bodyworks (using it about 4 times per week.)  I'm hoping the G5 lasts longer than that considering the much higher price.

This exercise machine is beyond my expectations. It arrived fully assembled and ready to use. It’s simple to use and suitable for any fitness level. Start low and slow and eventually you’ll improve in your fitness level. I’ve already noticed my waistline slimmed down 1 inch after just one week on Total Gym. The machine is so well designed it makes exercising fun. The Total Gym is worth every penny.

First big purchase on Amazon. It came and cannot fault it. It is really well made. Love it and protective of it as I want it to last for 20 years. The couriers do well to distribute as it is extremely heavy. Prefer to leave it permanently set up at home as it is awkward and heavy to fold up, but doable if space is needed and can do by myself. Just not my favourite thing to do.

Received a few days ago and very easy to set up, just fold open and add the attachments. I love they updated this machine with extra attachments to increase the types of workout one machine can do for you.Highly recommended!!!!

I was hesitant to buy this product as I wasn’t sure if the quality would be any good. It is Amazing. What an amazing piece of exercise equipment. Strength & cardio in one. So good. I live in a very remote area of Australia & got the item in about 10 days which is super quick. Would recommend 100%.

Excellent value, takes up very little space and offers numerous exercise and strength training opportunities.

Stephen Covey (and many others) say "begin with the end in mind." As I glide (pun fully intended) into A stress free and happier stage of my life I made a list of things I really didn't like doing. Changing weight plates was on that list. What an odd thing, right?! But so be it. Anyway, I value visual and physical space, i.e. no clutter, and my time.The Total Gym, in its many variations, checked many of my boxes.Life story aside, this thing shipped and arrived very quickly. Thanks Amazon and FedEx! It comes fully assembled, save for attaching the attachments. Setup took me about 5 minutes. I did cheat by watching a video while waiting for this unit to arrive--who doesn't these days?I was eager to experience the Total Gym version of compound exercises. The pull up, shoulder press, push up, dip, and squat attachments performed flawlessly!!!. My squat and deadlift form and weight are great for my age and physical limitations. But I have disabilities that require adjustments and progressions for all of the other "big" compound exercises. NOT WITH THE TOTAL GYM! I was blown away. The machine has my needs factored in so to speak. I lowered the bench and turned the "wings" around and I was doing pull ups that I could feel (heck, I still feel them!). Adjust the bench and I was doing shoulder presses without pain for the first time in years! I performed dips that I felt in my pecs. OMGosh!I used a high end Total Gym in physical therapy before for other exercises. I wasn't sure the Apex G3 would do what I needed.I am sure now.PS. It feels robust, safe, and well built. It did not come with a poster of Chuck Norris though-dang!

You won’t see this Total Gym on their website, but it’s made by the same company and seems to be very high quality. I’ve only had it five days now, but I will update this review if anything changes.Quality: Very high. Stated weight limit is 375 and I believe it. I’m 225, and this feels very sturdy to me while using. Tubular steel and attachments all feel very sturdy and high quality. Cables do too. Heavy duty pulleys as well. The pad on the glide board is not super-thick, but I don’t think it is on any of the Total Gyms. It’s not Trying to be a bed or couch.Experience: So far a big thumbs up. Glides very smoothly and the included exercise book and cards show you some creative and challenging ways to use the machine - a wide variety of exercises. The attachments fit perfectly, and I have total confidence they will support the weight as needed. It is pretty easy to switch the machine’s configuration to perform various exercises, and I like that it’s so quick, as it does not introduce an unintended cool-down time. I haven’t come across any configuration changes yet that take more than 15-20 seconds. The exercises are all super-smooth and non-jarring if you do them correctly. Great full range of motion.Setup: comes fully assembled. Several boxes to open that contain the attachments. Read the directions for how to “unfold” it if it’s not clear to you.Storage: no wheels, so if you plan to store it away a lot, you might not like that, but I just leave mine out unless I have company over. Opening and closing takes a minute to sort out, but it’s easy once you understand it.In the box: I went with this model over some others like the XLS mainly due to cost and the fact that it includes the leg rope, the wing attachments, the squat stand and the dip bars.Other stuff: Although it’s not included, this model does have the holes if you want to add the weight bar, so that was a nice plus to discover.That said, this is a tone machine more than a hulk-out machine. At the highest setting, you’re using 60% of your own body weight and I think if you add the weight bar it supports up to another 180 pounds (not positive on that though). So if you need more weight than that for your workout, this won’t really work for you.It’s also a long machine when open. Plan on having a good 10 feet available length-wise and, depending on the types of exercises you do, and how long your arms are, at least 5or 6 feet of width clearance.Overall, I am very happy and even impressed with this machine so far.Update 6 months in: Still love it. No complaints.Update one year: I added the optional weight bar. It is great for tweaking the “feel” of the resistance to get it just right. It’s still a great machine. I use it four times a week for about 30 minutes and over the year have dropped 30 pounds and greatly increased my strength. I’m surprising myself how easy it is to lift things I used to struggle with. The absolute best thing about this machine is how easy it is to change the difficulty. At one point, I had hurt my back working in the yard. I was able to set the resistance way back - all the way back to #2 - and still do some really light work while my back healed. No idea how I would have done that with most other equipment. And, if I had completely taken off the four weeks it took for my back to get right, I might have stopped exercising entirely. Instead, over those four weeks, I slowly moved from 2 back up to 8 as I could handle it. That’s a really great thing about this equipment that isn’t obvious at first.

I used to have a knockoff of the Total Gym called Weider's Ultimate Bodyworks, and it served me well for about five years, but then one of the cables got frayed and it no longer seemed safe to use.  Since Weider apparently no longer makes the Ultimate Bodyworks, I had to switch to the much more expensive Total Gym.  In case anyone else is in a similar situation, I figured it might be helpful to do a review that compares the Apex G5 to the Ultimate Bodyworks:Assembly:  One really nice thing about the Apex G5 is that it comes fully assembled. Just take it out of the box, and you're pretty much good to go.  You'll just need to attach whatever particular attachments you want to use, but that's simply a matter of using some metal pins.  Compared to the Bodyworks, this is a nice start, since the Bodyworks did require some assembly.  Noise:  Another really nice thing about the Apex G5 is how much quieter it is than the Bodyworks machine.  I usually have the tv on while I exercise, and now I can keep it at a normal volume and hear everything just fine.  This has the added benefit of making me more tempted to use the Apex G5.  It feels like less of a hassle when it's so quiet.  There's just a very low rumble as the glide board moves.  Stability:  The Apex G5 also feels a lot more stable than the Bodyworks ever did.  I'd gotten used to the Bodyworks, so its rickety nature never bothered me, but this is definitely nicer, especially when doing certain exercises where you're kneeling on the board.    Resistance:  This category goes to the Ultimate Bodyworks.  That machine had bungee cords that you could attach from the glide board to the frame, increasing the resistance, but the Apex G5 does not have the cords.  So even when I have the Apex G5 at its maximum incline, some exercises are still a bit too easy.  The good news is that there is a weight bar you can add to the Apex G5, which allows you to use free weights to increase the resistance, but it's an additional purchase.  Considering how expensive the Apex G5 is compared to what I'd paid for the Ultimate Bodyworks, this is a bit disappointing (and when I say "free weights," I do not mean "weights that don't cost anything," I mean removable weights.  So you need to purchase the weight bar AND the weights just to add more resistance.)Attachments:  The attachments on the Apex G5 are mostly comparable to those that came with the Ultimate Bodyworks.  There's the "wing attachment" for doing chin ups, pull ups, shoulder presses, etc, and a pretty feeble squat board.  But the Apex G5 also comes with dip bars, which are really nice to have.  Putting on the attachments (and taking them off) is very simple, so it's easy to switch between exercises.  The Apex G5 also comes with a leg pulley attachment, which I have to confess, I have not used enough to really comment on it.  It's slightly more complex to attach than the other attachments (but not at all difficult.) One other point about attachments-- on the Bodyworks, the pulley cable was not detachable.  This meant it was always clanking around even when you were doing exercises that didn't need it (chin ups, squats, etc.)  The pulley cable on the Apex G5 is easily detachable when you don't need it.Comfort:  As mentioned above, the Apex G5 is more stable than the Bodyworks, which adds to its comfort.  It also has really nice padding.  I never found the Bodyworks uncomfortable, but the padding on the Apex G5 is a bit thicker.  I also find that I don't slide around as much on the Apex G5.  On the Bodyworks, I tended to slip down the board when doing some exercises.  So far, that never happened to me on the Apex.Folding:  Both the Ultimate Bodyworks and the Apex G5 are simple to fold up and move out of the way when you're not using them.  I think I slightly prefer the Bodyworks' folding mechanism (maybe I'm just more used to it), but the Apex G5 has the advantage of being smaller when it's folded.  So, all in all, I'm quite happy with the Apex G5.  I'm not sure if it's SO MUCH better than the Bodyworks to justify the huge price difference (I spent about $150 on the Bodyworks, and about $500 on the ApexG5), but I guess that will depend partly on how long it lasts.  I'd gotten five years out of the Bodyworks (using it about 4 times per week.)  I'm hoping the G5 lasts longer than that considering the much higher price.

This exercise machine is beyond my expectations. It arrived fully assembled and ready to use. It’s simple to use and suitable for any fitness level. Start low and slow and eventually you’ll improve in your fitness level. I’ve already noticed my waistline slimmed down 1 inch after just one week on Total Gym. The machine is so well designed it makes exercising fun. The Total Gym is worth every penny.

First big purchase on Amazon. It came and cannot fault it. It is really well made. Love it and protective of it as I want it to last for 20 years. The couriers do well to distribute as it is extremely heavy. Prefer to leave it permanently set up at home as it is awkward and heavy to fold up, but doable if space is needed and can do by myself. Just not my favourite thing to do.

Received a few days ago and very easy to set up, just fold open and add the attachments. I love they updated this machine with extra attachments to increase the types of workout one machine can do for you.Highly recommended!!!!

I was hesitant to buy this product as I wasn’t sure if the quality would be any good. It is Amazing. What an amazing piece of exercise equipment. Strength & cardio in one. So good. I live in a very remote area of Australia & got the item in about 10 days which is super quick. Would recommend 100%.

Excellent value, takes up very little space and offers numerous exercise and strength training opportunities.

I had seen the infomercial on TV a time or two before but a couple of weeks ago, I was watching it in earnest. Not sure why that day was different but I was a little mesmerized. I noticed that it seemed to work parts of the body that I wanted to work. As I watched, I had that feeling..."what's not to like?" Well the price was steep so that was one thing not to like. Even with the payment plan and offer to return if not satisfied, I could envision disappointment and expense to return if it was not as exciting as it seemed on TV.I started researching on the web and found reviews stacked toward the positive side. I watched videos about the Total Gym XLS on YouTube and got more excited about it.Yes, I did read the couple reviews about disappointment in quality. I also read that the vast majority of people were quite happy with the quality. The ratio of positive to negative reviews led me to believe that a few had done something wrong or in fact got one of the small percentage of slightly defective units, but most seemed very happy with the unit.The price was still making me think twice but one day when I checked here on Amazon, the price was down quite a bit! I pulled the trigger. (The price seems to vary quite a bit, so shop carefully and pull the trigger when you like the price!)Delivery is by truck and the shipping company was fantastic. They allowed me to schedule an appointment by phone or via the web. The driver arrived minutes into the delivery window I had requested, and even called ahead to tell me he was on the way. In fact, he even helped me lug it into the living room. I probably could have got him to help me with it upstairs but I didn't want to push my luck.It's a heavy thing but was packed just right. Unpacking was easy, and I was able to lug it upstairs on my own. Some people will definitely need help moving it though. Like I said, it's heavy.Assembly was very easy, and even taking my time, I had it operational within 10 minutes. I popped in the DVD and skipped to some of the exercises right away. I kind of over did it that first day, but who wouldn't? The Total Gym XLS is smooth and seems to be very well built. I was (and still am) pretty excited about it. One reviewer had trouble with the pulleys after about six months. I'll let you know if I do (I'm about the same height and weight as he is) but in the early going, I can't imagine that I will have trouble. This thing seems to be built really well. Do heed the safety warnings. It's built to be safe but if you ignore the warnings, you could really hurt yourself. I suppose this is true of just about any gym equipment. Just think and be safe, and you will be plenty fine.It came with several accessories, but I've only tried one so far. I'll get to the others eventually. For now, I'm concentrating on the 6-8 minute work out program that comes with it. That doesn't sound like much but a week or so into it, I am already feeling results. Muscles are tightening and shaping just a little bit. The program exercises different parts of the body every day, and calls for only about 8 reps per exercise. That's a good starting point no doubt. I am doing 15 reps and will build from there. Each person is different. I also walk about 1.5 to 2 miles a day for aerobics. Hey, if you are in better shape than I am, you can start at a more advanced level and be quite happy.One thing I did not count on with this product is the extensive work out suggestions. The 6-8 minute work out is great for me, but the Gym comes with many dozens of cards with different work outs. Each card tells how to do the exercise, what part of the body it works out, some coaching tips, and many cards tell how to amp up the work out a bit. The cards are even grouped by body part that they work. There is also a chart with many exercises and of course, the DVD. So you are not on your own with this thing. There is lots of help provided.Setting the glide bar at different heights definitely allows you to fine tune your work out from beginner to advanced. I am looking forward to raising my height setting over time!As you can tell, I am pretty happy with my purchase! If you are contemplating buying one, watch the infomercial and know that it's not baloney. It works as they say. It's nicely built and seems like it will last a long time. You won't be overwhelmed or underwhelmed. I am pretty sure of that. I will check back in a few months from now and let you know if I am still as happy with it as I am today. I bet that I will be.

I just wanted to clear this up, this is the same exact package that is sold by Total Gym Direct! The only difference is that TG Direct offers the AbCrunch as a bonus, but their package is more expensive and you can purchase the Abcrunch on Amazon and still be way below the cost of purchasing the package from TG! I ordered the Abcrunch, which comes with a DVD, and the Weight Bar and still paid way below the 60% off price of TG Direct. I would say to wait until you get your TG before purchasing any attachments because I received a promo code with my TG for $20 and $30 off for accessories to use on the TotalGymCatalog dot com. This Total Gym came with 5 DVDs (workouts at every level and includes a pilates dvd), the Pilates package, wall chart, training deck and holder, wing attachment. Everything you need to workout!There is no assembly, it comes fully assembled. I do recommend watching the set up dvd so you do not hurt yourself setting this up and you fully understand how it folds and unfolds. I did my first workout yesterday and I really feel it today. This machine is as smooth as butter! It is very quiet and appears to be of good solid quality. I bought a lesser quality type machine similar to this years ago and the difference is like night and day. My boyfriend is 6'4 and has no problems working out on this machine. The bench is almost 47" long x 16" wide and most of the exercises are done with your legs either bent up and crossed or sitting on your legs or with them hanging to the sides of the bench. This machine is 90" long and even doing squats there is still plenty of room.The workouts are fun to do and don't take that much time. I was shocked how fast time went by as I was working out. That is what keeps people motivated. The workout never felt redundant. I feel fortunate to have a room dedicated to working out because it is not a small machine and I will leave it unfolded. In a small apartment this might feel like an elephant sitting in the room, but if you are willing to fold it up after each workout, it folds up very compactly.Another bonus, if you have amazon prime you receive this machine in 2 days of ordering it!!! Whereas, the TG Direct site may take 10days! I am very happy with my purchase and will update if I notice any changes with this machine.If you are looking for a less expensive Total Gym you might want to check out the Total Gym 1800 Club package. It is 399. and comes with many of the same equipment as this package. I just happen to come across it on youtube. In fact, watching the video, it looked as if it came with the AbCrunch. It is worth checking out if this package is not in your budget. Now that I have the XLS, I do not see much of a difference between the two machines except for the price and change in the bench style. There may be other differences, but it looks to be very similar and at a much lower price!Update 7/27/2012 - I have been using the TG every other day with the beginning DVD and LOVING it!! I get really excited about working out now. Using the DVD is truly like having a personal trainer and I really sweat with the workout. I am so happy that I made this purchase and would recommend to anyone at any level wanting to get in shape. It gives a great cardio and toning/strengthening workout! At first I was a little worried I wasn't going to be able to keep up, but I just kept doing the best I could and now I love it and can't wait to work out. On days that I am not on the TG, I work out on my recumbent bike and am amazed how I feel now just in this short time. Sometimes I use the TG and the Bike on the same day and am working on doing that more.

This is perfect for what I Need gives me a great workout easy to set up aswell

Amazing product! it's a bit pricey but considering the amount of money we spend joining workout clubs this is justifiable. This product is truly made for people with really busy lives or for people that just wants to get fit and lead a healthier life. If you live a busy life and you don't have much time going to the gym then this is the product to get. This product claims it can work all muscle groups of the body and I have to agree with them it works like a charm. I would totally recommend this product to anyone that wants to just live a healthier life.

Un aparato que balancea y promueve de forma practica tus articulaciones, musculos y energia.Lo llevo usando 4 semanas y mi estado de animo y vitalidad ha contribuido a un mejor estado de animo.

At this time of self-isolation and social distancing this is the perfect machine to exercise at home. It pretty much covers most of your needs. Lots of exercises being proposed. An exercise machine and Pilates reformer in one. Whoever came up with the concept many years ago was a genius.

I didn't want to pay the ridiculous US price on their website and then pay their ridiculous shipping fee. Thank you Amazon for making this half the price and free shipping!!!After making my husband & my son carry it downstairs (because it's heavy), we put it together. I had to YouTube it to set it up because I didn't feel like reading the 1000 page manual (ok, it's really not 1000 pages, I just didn't feel like reading).It comes with a huge stack of workout cards & 5 DVDs. I'm sure when my kids have all grown & have moved out, & I have nothing better to do with my time, I will get to reading those cards. I haven't watched the DVDs yet either. YouTube actually had a few great videos I follow instead. I should buy stock in YouTube.Hopefully in a few months I will look like Christie Brinkley and be able to round kick someone like Chuck Norris (the total gym really doesn't teach you to round kick, it's just an expression).