Thanks @davidstotalfitness for this excellent intro workout video for the Total Gym. While I've been using mine for over 3 years now, it is good to get back to basics and review proper technique every once and a while. I particularly liked your explanation for the oblique twister by saying to lead with the obliques and not the arms. It's easy to get into a routine and do workouts on automatic pilot, these little cues and tips help bring back the focus on proper movement and form.
That's an excellent modification for the inverted hamstrings. Anytime I lay down at that angle, it makes me feel sick. I'll try that modification on my next workout tomorrow. Thanks for the great tip!!
Oh wow, I really love that you made this video, thank you so much for your time and effort to make it. It explains everything so smoothly and it's gentle and easy to follow along. Thank you so much!! I'll be doing workout every other day! Thank you again
Thank you for making this video! I've been turned off by most of the "rah rah" type tutorial vids here on UA-cam for TGs, but I find your voice, pace and manner just the perfect pitch for me. Love how you take little breaks too. I've had my TG for years, but let it sit due to not really understanding what to do. You've broken it down into perfect bites, so now I get it! Where is that other longer beginner workout you mention at the beginning of this video? Thx! :)
Thank you for you comments! Glad you found the workout helpful in getting you back on your Total Gym! That's awesome to hear. Here is a link to the longer version: ua-cam.com/video/L0WJ4RwTD5E/v-deo.htmlsi=KtyX1S0cDKLfM3Yv
Thank you! I have been trying to find a workout like this that gives me time to do the reps. and exercises without feeling like I'm rushing to get through them. I will be following you for sure!
I finally did it. However I found my shoulders are very weak and the inverted hamstrings scared me. I switched the other way and did knee ups and RDLs with some weights. This was a great quick workout. Got a good sweat!
I'm only 5'4 and I bought my Chuck Norris Edition TotalGym from QVC and my board seems too small. You can barely lay your head on the pad. It does work OK for me though a bit too scrunched. If I were a tall person I think it wouldn't work for them. I wonder if they shortened the board for my edition. In the video he looks comfortable and the board seems long enough. Might just be my perception? Thanks for the video. I bought this TotalGym 3? Years ago & briefly used it before storing it, and now I'm going to use your video as my beginner workout. Much appreciated 😊
Glad you found the video helpful! The glideboard in the video is about 45" long. Yours should be about the same. I'm 5'11". Try moving your body up/down the board to see what works best for you. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Yeah, I'm 5'7" and it seems short to me as well. I mean, necessity is the mother of invention, so I'm thinking that someone could make up a board with the right materials and a few tools.
Thank you for this clear beginner workout David. My Total Gym has been collecting dust & now my husband is interested in starting. Great timing before the new year. Do you have any maintenance tips for machine care? Happy holidays!
You're welcome! Hope you find it helpful in getting started! Yes, I do I have a video on maintenance. Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/Xq0ARPe7_vw/v-deo.htmlsi=4v-0aPpItHYwDhWF
It depends on your fitness levels and goals. For someone new to Total Gym and just starting on their fitness journey, I would say every other day. If up for more of a challenge, continue with every other day but repeat it twice. Either back to back or once in the morning and once again later in the day. After 2-3 weeks, try moving up to the full version of this workout: ua-cam.com/video/L0WJ4RwTD5E/v-deo.htmlsi=Jdk-R3rPFgzgEseW Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
I'm just now watching this, David. Nice workout, and you're a good explainer. I did use your link to purchase a Chuck Norris signature edition Fit, because I want to be cool like Chuck Norris. I am still learning my way around the equipment, and this helps. Intuitively, I've been doing a similar evolution on mine, but with a slight modification. I have done 2 sets of 5 of each exercise to warm up, then one set of 10. Last night, I still did 1 set of 5, then 1 set of 10, even though I was going for 2 sets of 10. Maybe next time. Or, I may try it the way you did it with one set of 12-15. I'm pretty sure I can handle that. Question: if I buy another Total Gym as a gift, can I do the same thing by using your code? Thanks!
Glad you found the video and thanks for using my link to purchase! Really appreciate it! Sounds like you are making progress - keep at it! Yes, you should be able to use the link again for an additional 10% off. FYI ... they discontinued the Chuck Norris edition, but the Anniversary Edition is a better value IMO because it comes with more accessories: tinyurl.com/fit-anniv
Hey Just wondering I’ve had the old style total gym 11,000 Which I’m planning on buying again used this Saturday I got rid of mine when I got divorced couple years ago Anyways Wondering if you’ve ever checked out the 11,000 EFI model or even the 26,000 EFI model They’re a little older, but I think they’re better than the what they have available now Thanks for all your videos You are very motivating
Thanks for you comment! Glad you are liking the videos. I've never tried those models but I know there are people that love their old-school Total Gyms. If it's in good shape, why not? They all pretty much do they same thing as long as you use them.
It's difficult to give a precise setting because the resistance is based on how much the user weighs and their strength level. But, to give you a starting point ... For the squats and pull-ups, I would start half way up the rails and for everything else, about a quarter of the way up the rails. Do it that way your very first time to get used to the exercises and movements. See how you feel afterwards/next day. It's best to start low and slow so you can get used to it. Go at your own pace - take breaks if you need to. As you feel stronger and can complete all 15 reps with good form, it's time to go up a level. Hope that helps!
Love that you included iron cross and scull crusher type movement. Thx for sharing!
You bet! 👍 Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! So efficient, great sound…nicely done!
You're very welcome!
Thanks @davidstotalfitness for this excellent intro workout video for the Total Gym. While I've been using mine for over 3 years now, it is good to get back to basics and review proper technique every once and a while. I particularly liked your explanation for the oblique twister by saying to lead with the obliques and not the arms. It's easy to get into a routine and do workouts on automatic pilot, these little cues and tips help bring back the focus on proper movement and form.
Thanks, Charles! Glad to hear you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!
That's an excellent modification for the inverted hamstrings. Anytime I lay down at that angle, it makes me feel sick. I'll try that modification on my next workout tomorrow. Thanks for the great tip!!
You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes! 👍
Oh wow, I really love that you made this video, thank you so much for your time and effort to make it. It explains everything so smoothly and it's gentle and easy to follow along. Thank you so much!! I'll be doing workout every other day! Thank you again
Glad to hear you found it helpful! Thanks for your comment! 💪
Thanks David you're great teaching us ❤
Glad to help!
Great video! Thank you for doing these. They are very helpful and inspirational.
Glad you enjoyed! 💪
Thank you for making this video! I've been turned off by most of the "rah rah" type tutorial vids here on UA-cam for TGs, but I find your voice, pace and manner just the perfect pitch for me. Love how you take little breaks too. I've had my TG for years, but let it sit due to not really understanding what to do. You've broken it down into perfect bites, so now I get it! Where is that other longer beginner workout you mention at the beginning of this video? Thx! :)
Thank you for you comments! Glad you found the workout helpful in getting you back on your Total Gym! That's awesome to hear. Here is a link to the longer version: ua-cam.com/video/L0WJ4RwTD5E/v-deo.htmlsi=KtyX1S0cDKLfM3Yv
Thank you! I have been trying to find a workout like this that gives me time to do the reps. and exercises without feeling like I'm rushing to get through them. I will be following you for sure!
Awesome to hear! Glad you found it helpful!
Finally a video I think I can do
Great! Give it a try!
Thanks for this information
You’re welcome! 👍
Thank you! This is aoo helpful
You’re welcome! 😊 Glad to help!
I finally did it. However I found my shoulders are very weak and the inverted hamstrings scared me. I switched the other way and did knee ups and RDLs with some weights. This was a great quick workout. Got a good sweat!
Glad you like it and great that you modified to fit your needs!
I'm only 5'4 and I bought my Chuck Norris Edition TotalGym from QVC and my board seems too small. You can barely lay your head on the pad. It does work OK for me though a bit too scrunched. If I were a tall person I think it wouldn't work for them. I wonder if they shortened the board for my edition. In the video he looks comfortable and the board seems long enough. Might just be my perception? Thanks for the video. I bought this TotalGym 3? Years ago & briefly used it before storing it, and now I'm going to use your video as my beginner workout. Much appreciated 😊
Glad you found the video helpful! The glideboard in the video is about 45" long. Yours should be about the same. I'm 5'11". Try moving your body up/down the board to see what works best for you. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Yeah, I'm 5'7" and it seems short to me as well. I mean, necessity is the mother of invention, so I'm thinking that someone could make up a board with the right materials and a few tools.
Thank you for this clear beginner workout David. My Total Gym has been collecting dust & now my husband is interested in starting. Great timing before the new year. Do you have any maintenance tips for machine care? Happy holidays!
You're welcome! Hope you find it helpful in getting started! Yes, I do I have a video on maintenance. Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/Xq0ARPe7_vw/v-deo.htmlsi=4v-0aPpItHYwDhWF
@@DavidsTotalFitness thank you David, I didn’t dig deep enough! Glad I watched this before I pulled out the WD40!
seems simple i will try that in my next session on my TG
Great! Let me know what you think!
Great video. How many days a week do you do this workout? I just got this machine today
It depends on your fitness levels and goals. For someone new to Total Gym and just starting on their fitness journey, I would say every other day. If up for more of a challenge, continue with every other day but repeat it twice. Either back to back or once in the morning and once again later in the day. After 2-3 weeks, try moving up to the full version of this workout: ua-cam.com/video/L0WJ4RwTD5E/v-deo.htmlsi=Jdk-R3rPFgzgEseW
Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
I'm just now watching this, David. Nice workout, and you're a good explainer.
I did use your link to purchase a Chuck Norris signature edition Fit, because I want to be cool like Chuck Norris.
I am still learning my way around the equipment, and this helps. Intuitively, I've been doing a similar evolution on mine, but with a slight modification. I have done 2 sets of 5 of each exercise to warm up, then one set of 10.
Last night, I still did 1 set of 5, then 1 set of 10, even though I was going for 2 sets of 10. Maybe next time. Or, I may try it the way you did it with one set of 12-15. I'm pretty sure I can handle that.
Question: if I buy another Total Gym as a gift, can I do the same thing by using your code?
Thanks!
Glad you found the video and thanks for using my link to purchase! Really appreciate it! Sounds like you are making progress - keep at it! Yes, you should be able to use the link again for an additional 10% off. FYI ... they discontinued the Chuck Norris edition, but the Anniversary Edition is a better value IMO because it comes with more accessories: tinyurl.com/fit-anniv
@@DavidsTotalFitness Isn't that the way it always seems to go? thanks
During the squats, when do you breathe in, and when do you breathe out?
Breathe in as you lower down and exhale as you press away from the squat stand. 👍
@@DavidsTotalFitnessThank you!
Hey
Just wondering
I’ve had the old style total gym 11,000
Which I’m planning on buying again used this Saturday
I got rid of mine when I got divorced couple years ago
Anyways
Wondering if you’ve ever checked out the 11,000 EFI model or even the 26,000 EFI model
They’re a little older, but I think they’re better than the what they have available now
Thanks for all your videos
You are very motivating
Thanks for you comment! Glad you are liking the videos. I've never tried those models but I know there are people that love their old-school Total Gyms. If it's in good shape, why not? They all pretty much do they same thing as long as you use them.
Thank you for this. All I have is the weird open bar (I think you called it a Pilates bar in another video). Can I still do this workout?
You're welcome! Yes you can do the workout with the Pilates toe bar.
@@DavidsTotalFitnessthank you
Hi what height number should i start on thanks.
It's difficult to give a precise setting because the resistance is based on how much the user weighs and their strength level. But, to give you a starting point ... For the squats and pull-ups, I would start half way up the rails and for everything else, about a quarter of the way up the rails. Do it that way your very first time to get used to the exercises and movements. See how you feel afterwards/next day. It's best to start low and slow so you can get used to it. Go at your own pace - take breaks if you need to. As you feel stronger and can complete all 15 reps with good form, it's time to go up a level. Hope that helps!
I quiet drinking and now workouts too Lose 3 kg gram.. I try in 10 days.
That’s great! Good luck with your goals.
@@DavidsTotalFitness thx