NEW Total Gym Evolve First Impressions
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
- My honest thoughts about the NEW Total Gym Evolve. Is it worth the $2599?
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I paid $100 for my Total Gym, which I bought from Craigslist.
The Total Gym is o.k., but anyone considering paying $2,599 for a Total Gym should reconsider their options.
For instance, I bought a Total Gym, a Marcy PM 4400 Leverage Home Gym, 300 pounds of Olympic weights, a Soloflex, and a Gravity Edge Home Gym from Craigslist for a total cost of $420.
Can't beat that. Since these do so many volume sales, odds are you can find a TG very cheap or free if you're patience.
I remember buying the xls years ago for 699 and I thought that was too high. It's been a great machine but almost 3000 grand? Never. I would like to get a leverage gym one day but space only allows for a total gym at the moment.
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Better off buying a functional cable machine.
For the price it should come with all the attachments! 🤔
No band attachment feature is missing an opportunity. Having a glide board that levels should be an option offered for FIT models.
Total Gym is a great workout machine! I've had various upgraded models for the last 25 years, and they've all been great. Like Mike said, Total Gym is a great tool in the toolbox.
100% agree with that Jay. Also can't beat that they can fold up and be out of the way if you're not using it for a period of time.
I was really excited when I saw the thumbnail, but this is disappointing to be honest.
So many other fitness companies are trying new things and offering more features as of the past few years but Total Gym is just BARELY improving their products and slapping a massive price tag on it that it definitely is not worth at retail value.
My used XLS has been fantastic and short of 100lbs weight capacity and the adjustable glide board, its essentially the same with just more increments (but not more resistance over all).
For that retail price you could get a much nicer functional trainer or a great rack and bar and plates, etc.
Well on one hand, my XLS is still great and I don't feel like I'm missing out on much here. But I am disappointed that they haven't developed better attatchements or better arms (I guess they saved all that for the commercial models like the GTS).
But either way, thanks for covering this Mike. And ofcourse if you get a chance to review it, I'd love to see it but definitely will understand passing on it when you've already covered all the other models including the top ones. I don't see it making a big difference but maybe there are differences not present on the site and pictures?
I think you hit that nail on the head when you consider some of these home fitness brands are literally revamping "2.0" products when the first model has barely been in production to further innovate and improve their products. I'm sure the machine will work great, but I think some of us were expecting just a few more new features.
Thanks for the quick preview Mike. The pros and cons for me are:
Pros:
- [ ] Glideboard can be horizontal/parallel to the floor, which is a big deal for people with back problems who want to do the torso twists.
- [ ] The machine is sturdier than other home models.
Cons:
- [ ] Lack of innovation, for example, few built-in attachments; lack of electronics for measuring and recording exercises; lack of features to make it easily portable.
- [ ] Lack of swivels which, as you’ve often pointed out, help extend cable life.
- [ ] Lack of accessories included in the price, such as a Pilates bar, a weight bar, a curl bar.
- [ ] Lack of a local place where people can try it and other TotalGym products before buying.
- [ ] A very hefty price tag, which apparently isn’t related to the cost of making the product, as evidenced by the real discounts available a few times a year on QVC.
Very detailed William, thanks for sharing all of that.
Doesn't look like it would make much difference for anyone athletic. For those with history of lower back and mobility issues, seems like a good improvement.
Thanks for the heads-up! It looks very sturdy, and the unit weight is 80 lbs lighter than the GTS.
Definitely taking a lot of design cues from the gts. But it’s is very pricey for a home gym. At that price might as well aim for a GTS. If the rail height is not that much higher that means resistance isn’t as intense as commercial models
Interesting. But If I want something more I would look for a used GTS.
Nice review. I think I got an unbeatable price for our Total Gym XLS. My wife paid $25 for it a garage sale. When she called me about it, I thought she meant $250, but when she said $25 I said go for it!
Excellent. You can definetly find these dirt cheap if not given away. I've heard of FIT models just laying on the side of the road for free
Pretty cool. But with out the adjustable pulleys I don’t think it is worth it. I’ve been using the Pilates attachment that is used to hook the pulley to the tower, to attach chains to it, to be able to change the angle of resistance, and it like triples the resistance. It’s a insane work out, pressing, rows, even shrugs are real intense
can you upload a vid on that setup? how long the chains? angle of resistance? sounds great.
Awesome, my friend. Definitely upload a video of that set up.
@@hybridresistance just finished your upper body Total gym session again - it's fantastic how smooth this workout is - every time I'm just a little bit stronger. The pull ups are definitely better with the strap handles instead of that press bar - that tweaks the grip at a strange angle. I just modified - put the strap handles around the press bars.
@@hybridresistance ok I’ll do that on Monday.
I was waiting for your response.
Sometimes I feel as if These Companies Omit features just so they can make more money with accesories, Or add one or 2 more features paint it a different color then call it an "Upgraded model"
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Definitely probably true, but I’m sure it’s margins at the end of the day. I’m sure a great deal of money goes into marketing no question
Very cool to see a new model, but worth the price? I don't think so but great review as always.
Always appreciate it Lou. If you guys want to see it, I’ll pick one of these up and do a full review.
Thanks for the quick response. I totally agree with you that it looks like a bit of a disappointment. It doesn't look like it's worth spending basically twice the price of the FIT for the adjustable bench. It doesn't really offer much else. You get a few more level increments, a built-in leg pulley connector and slightly higher weight limit. My "wish list" items include adjustable cable lengths and more connection options to be able to change the angle of the pulleys. On a side note, on the website, they also replaced the Total Gym Supreme with the Apex G5. That's a great swap in my opinion. Also, I wouldn't bother dropping $2500 to review this thing. Now, if they were to send you one for free ...... :)
Thanks Kris. Very big thanks again for initially bringing this to my attention.
This appears to be exactly what you said: a blend of the TG Fit with the TG GTS. I have the TG FIT and it is a crackerjack machine. (I had an old Total Gym from 1999 for 20 years, which I let go when we moved across states. I wish now I had kept it.) I would get the GTS or the even higher level TG Encompass if I had the space and, more important, the money, but I can't justify spending that kind of money, (especially since the FIT will challenge me beyond my ever being able to outgrow it). Even the "discounted" price of $2,599.00 is more than I would probably spend. However, if I DIDN"T have any Total Gym, and if I could get the TG EVOLVE for even just a little less than $2,599.00, say about $2,000.00, I would certainly consider it. (I got the FIT on QVC last year for $699.00, with tons of accessories, a dream package). I think they are setting up three tiers of machines: the Total Gyms lower than the TG XLS for the bargain buyers, the XLS, FIT, and EVOLVE for those willing to pay more for heavier duty more premium machines, and the GTS and ENCOMPASS for people with plenty of money who want a maxed-out TG machine and are willing and easily able to pay for it. It makes sense to me. We'll see if the EVOLVE sells enough to be considered a success.
Thanks Robert. I love the passion in the comments about the product. I could see this price possible coming down as years pass. I personally thing they need to finally retire a bunch of models which might make a machine like this standout a little more.
Hi david, i just started my fitness journey i have a total gyn elite and total gyn GRT i follow your vids for my workouts, what i want to know if the attachments from the GRT can work on the elite ?
Thank you, I actually don't know the grt
Very cool feature but, still gonna rock Chuck Norris's edition lol
If you were the CEO or Chief Designer for Total Gym, what features would you add to create a top of the line non-commercial model?
That’s definitely a video on the back burner for sometime, but on the other hand, I don’t wanna give away my secrets. You never know… There could be another sliding bench in the works.
Hey Mike, this looks more like a Fit & GTS hybrid. The only thing new about it is the bench can be made to lie horizontally. Oh, I almost forgot the high price tag as well. I’ll stick to my ProForm Ultimate Bodywork and avoid the madness of shelling out top dollar on a product that works the same as the cheaper version.
No doubt the Proform will ultimately outlive all of us ! My wife wanted me to get rid of mine, but that thing has too many memories
@@hybridresistance Agreed!
I am looking to get one just for variety but I don't want to stagnate my current progress. I never tried it before so how good is the total gym in general, is what I want to know. What is the challenge level since its only using your bodyweight. You probably answered it in the video but I am just engaging with this informative video in some way because I love your content.
I am a female in my 60's. I had trained with weights in a gym before, now nearly 5 years at home with TG. For the back and legs I have had to add multiple bands underneath to continue to challenge me. I use weighted vests also. I found the weight bar awkward as it seems to be in the way. I still love my TG, in fact I have 2. I will not return to the gym. I have the Pinnacle a bare bones model. The machine is very sturdy, it will not wear out. But some creativity and ingenuity is needed to continue to challenge yourself, and that is where our friend Mike comes in. Love the channel.
Buy a used one off of ebay or craigslist. Don't invest in a brand new model until you are convinced that the Total Gym is the way to go for you. The Gr8Flex is also an option
@@mrsh2167 I already do BW exercises, Band Training and Gym Training. I am looking to do something different by getting something like this. Is it worth it? I don't know.
@@DavidZMHit could possibly at move variety in your workout. It’s like adding a cable machine into your routine
Definitely great question. I always say overall the total gym for the money is great for the variety of upper body exercises and ways you can really stress those movements. It’s definitely not weak in the arms, back, shoulders, abs, and I’d say it’s pretty decent at chest, but not everyone feels the same way. Biggest lagging area is going to be in the legs. Even though you’re using bodyweight, the various ways you can manipulate leverage, and not only add external resistance, can easily ramp up the resistance.
The GTS wasn’t much more than that and came with every attachment they made. I used a $129 Weider for almost a decade, so when it finally quit I went all out. 2 years with the GTS so far and I don’t ever see this thing quitting. 😂
Can't really beat a GTS
I have had 2 Total Gyms I liked both of them. I think the new ones are way over priced! My first Total Gym 100 was only $149.00 from Walmart.
I just got an Elite Pro (refurbished) on ebay - it shipped out of their Pennsylvania warehouse and it was completely new! Price $215. I immediately put on the Huck new wheels before even using it - and then added 2&1/4" resistance bands, swivels/carbiners. So another $100. I don't know if I just got lucky on the "refurbished" claim...
Definitely. And like the commentary said below, you throw on Randy’s wheels/cables, it’s probably better than new
I wonder if the glideboard fits the Fit, and if it could be purchased separately. That way, Fit users could upgrade without having to buy a whole new gym
That would be nice.
If I were to buy this, I would be spending about $1500 more than what I paid for my TG Fit with almost all the attachments, just for the ability to adjust the glide board. I doubt it would be profitable, but it's too bad a 3rd party option isn't available to just replace the glide board on the Fit, with an adjustable one, although I doubt that would even be worth it either.
A lot of cool things could happen with third party boards
While I love the total Gym, It's become a secondary machine for me. It was great to start with, but lacks in quite a few areas, legs namely. I'll always use the total Gym, but at that price range...it's a bit much considering it's basically just a sliding bench at the end of the day. The last TG I bought was the Xtreme for $400 with every single attachment, and that was more than sufficient. These higher-end models look cool, but other than having sturdier construction and a few inconsequential niceties, are basically just the same exact thing. When it comes down to it, the lower-end models do the trick just fine. All one needs to do is make sure to get a bench with 12 resistance levels and the holes for the weight bar. A lot of the higher-end models have only 10 levels or lack that bar. For me...a cheapie model paired with regular dumbbells and barbells is the far smarter option in terms of pricing and functionality. Working out and staying fit shouldn't have to come with a premium price. For instance, TG sells you charts and cards with the exercises that can be performed on it. Yup...sell. I mean....wtf? How about just telling me so that I may enjoy the product? Nope. lol That's why I go solo most days. A good anatomy book, a little knowledge, and a lack of bs tolerance has done me quite well. So, I def recommend the total gym...but not at a premium. Kinda like a car......do you get a pretty one with all the electronic doodads that breaks all the time just to be flashy, or do you get a beaten up whip(car) and not give a damn because it does the same? While the completely horizontal bench is cool, it's not necessary. simply lean back on the non horizontal model....and achieve the exact same effect. Actually, if you aren't lowering you shoulders and leaning slightly back while raising the chest, you aren't doing the chest press correctly anyway. lol So, I'll spend that $400 to $600 bucks initially for the weights and base model, and with the money I saved not buying this, I'll feel better at the end of the day because I didn't buy Christie Brinkley or Carlos Norris anything at all.
I got a cheap "refurbished" Elite pro that arrived brand new for $215. Then added the Huck wheels, swivels, and 2&1/4 inch resistance bands - put two of those on and squats are a good workout.
Love the details and commentary Shawn. I keep saying you need to get your own channel going.
My thoughts, first and foremost I think Total Gym crapped the bed releasing this one... Why didn't they send you, Skylar, Rosalie etc a model in advance??? You guys could have tried it made a video, etc and when granted permission posted/talked about it. Total Gym you dropped the ball!
As far as this model goes looks like hype and nothing I must have. Mike wait until they send you one to review.
I appreciate it, my friend, I’m sure they definitely have good reasons why they do what they do.
Basically, an extra $1,000 for the adjustable height of the glideboard
I think you pretty much nailed it.
Majorly overpriced
But that's where they get u?
Total gyms are amazing
But lets be real total gyms shouldnt cost more than 600 for even the new ones lol
I wonder if they improved on the products part's performance or if Hucks products can be used to replace it?
I’m sure Randy’s wheels and cables could definitely work on this new one
Tonal. Just. Get. Tonal.
Tonal isn't a great option for people who don't want to pay a monthly subscription. For me, the whole point of having a home gym is to AVOID having a monthly payment.
@@kriswempa5171 For me--and, I reasonably assume, for most people--the primary benefit of a home gym is to be able to safely and effectively do at home (nearly) all of the exercises I previously did at the public gym without the inconveniences of travel and wasted time waiting on others to finish using equipment.
Tonal provides all of that with a near-zero footprint and without a monthly fee (after the first year). In my early 60s, in less than 20 months, I more than doubled my strength using Tonal, from an initial Strength Score of 320 to 792.
Color me highly skeptical, but I'd be shocked if anyone ever has, or ever could, accomplish that using a so-called "Total" Gym.
Furthermore, given that Tonal can adjust resistance on-the-fly in as little as one-pound increments, I cannot imagine any situation for which TG is the better resistance training alternate.
Tonal is on my list once I strike gold or hit the lottery.
@@brianf.9799 Interest-free $85/month via Affirm when we purchased in April 2022, and SO WORTH IT!!! 👍👍
Totally overpriced
One word,CRAP!
Overpriced yes. But why crap?