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06-22-18, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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total gym vs treadmill
Hi,
I'm debating between a total gym vs treadmill. I had a treadmill before and like using it. I'm thinking about purchasing a total gym from Costco this time. I've lost a lot of muscle mass with the two babies from the last 8 years. Anyone has any experience with a total gym? Would you buy it again? Thanks, Anne |
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06-22-18, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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I loved my Total Gym but I missed doing video workouts so I finally gave it away. I use a treadmill now at the gym, but still do Leslie at home and Cathe et al. for strength.
One thing about the TG, a lot of changing the machinery for different moves. |
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06-22-18, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NE Pennsylvania
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My results are probably not typical, but using the total gym made me nauseous. I really wanted to love it but I ended up sending it back. I am prone to motion sickness so I guess it makes a little sense, but I really didn’t expect it. It even made my husband a little “sea sick”.
Kim |
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06-25-18, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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I found the same thing with my Aeropilates machine, when I was lying down on it and using the rebounder, it made me feel dizzy and nauseous at times too.
Stacey |
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06-25-18, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NE Pennsylvania
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Surprisingly the rebounder does not make me dizzy.
Kim |
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06-25-18, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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The total gym is strength training. The treadmill is cardio. Which do you want most? I have a total gym and love it.
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06-25-18, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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The Total Gym can be used for cardio/strength as I recall from the infomercials.
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06-26-18, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: PalmTreeVille
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it's possible to get an aerobic effect during strength moves, however, you'd need to monitor your HR to see whether it makes an impact for you since YMMV. I like the TG - I get DOMS from it.
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