Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Firstly, It's a lot bigger than I expected it to be (or the space I had for it was smaller than I realized, but make no mistake, it has a long footprint). It folds and unfolds easily for me, but I could see how it might be more challenging for someone with poor mobility/arthritis/etc. The movement is a little awkward at first. The manual says not to store upright, and I've googled extensively as to why that might be, but have not found an answer. As far as I can tell, there are no points under stress when it stands vertically. I would assume that this warning is because it could be prone to fall over. As for the use of the machine: It's extremely versatile and easy to switch between workouts for different muscle groups. The resistance levels are easily adjusted too. The "weight" you're pulling or pushing is always your own, and it's modified by adjusting the incline and using the pulleys (Pic included for explanation). My only real complaint is the included ankle harness. It's uncomfortable and doesn't stay tightened all the time. I happen to have other ankle cuffs with O-rings that are much more comfortable and tighten with a belt-like buckle, so I just use those. Any cuffs with secure closures and attached rings will do nicely. I got this machine because I was feeling the effects of being unemployed and more or less sedentary during the pandemic, I started to lose muscle and gain weight. Now I use the Total Gym every morning for 20-40 minutes with light resistance to get the blood moving and catapult me into an energetic and productive day (which can be difficult when stuck at home all day). later in the day, I get back on with higher resistance and do some muscle training - and I look forward to both routines every day. I was hoping for a little more in terms of cardio options, which is achievable with the total gym, but I feel that it's designed more for muscle training and toning. I'm looking into the Total Gym rowing machine options for cardio, but they are quite a bit more expensive and less versatile. I was looking for a budget-friendly, all-in-one fitness solution, and the Total Gym didn't disappoint. I'd recommend it to anyone.