1. VALUE: "I got so much for the money." "Saves time and money with no gym fees." "Outstanding value because of the versatility, scope and quality of the product."
2. CONVENIENCE:
"Easy set up—less than 20 minutes, no crowds, no driving, no waiting for equipment, no wasted time."
3. DRAMATIC CHANGES: "…in muscular strength and mobility." "…in stability." "…in cardio endurance and energy." "…in body composition with inch and weight loss."
4. EASY ON THE JOINTS: "Doesn’t compound chronic joint and bone injury" "…keeps me in shape and active after surgery."
5. UNIVERSAL USE: From age 8 to 80 it is safe and effective for any age group and any fitness deficit. "Even my spouse uses it!"
6. IT’S FUN: "I use it more readily than other equipment." "It doesn’t collect dust because it is easy and fun and it works." "It doesn’t get boring."
7. CONFIDENCE: "Because it is safely used in rehabilitation and athletic training facilities. " "It has calibrated resistance." " The company has integrity with 27 years of success."
8. SAFETY: "…low-compression back support." "Reduction & elimination of chronic back pain." "Used it even during pregnancy."
9. TIME SAVER: "Can achieve a good and efficient workout in a tight schedule." "Easily integrates into my daily routine." "Six to twenty minutes a day, is all it takes."
10. EASY TO USE: "Can change from one exercise to another quickly or from one level to the next easily." "Can easily modify workouts for strength or cardio or stretching."
11. IMPROVED BODY COMPOSITION: Increases lean tissue mass, decreases body fat. "Remarkable inch loss." "Reduces dress sizes …belt sizes." "I’m leaning out but growing in muscular size."
12. EFFICIENT: "Efficient workout with superior results." "No more wasted time with the average results I got in the gym."
13. QUICK RESULTS: "Works more than one muscle at a time." "Works my stomach and back in nearly all exercises." "I get a good stretch without having to do a whole separate routine."
14. VERSATILITY: "…more exercises than any other piece of exercise equipment." "I can move from cardio to strength training routines with very little adjustment."
15. LOW MAINTENANCE: "No down time." "…can repair it yourself, no service calls."
16. PORTABILITY: "It’s easy to set up and take down." "Takes 90 seconds."
17. QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION: "Just lasts forever." "I’ve had my Total Gym for 15 years …no trouble getting parts …and it still runs smoothly."
18. EXPANDABILITY: "Lots of accessories." "Can add external weights."
19. WEIGHT LOSS: "Along with a nutritionally balanced Diet, Total Gym has helped me lose 49 pounds and three dress sizes."
20. STRENGTH GAIN: "I’ve seen increases in strength and endurance while reducing body fat." "I have more energy for daily activities" "…fast recovery of strength after surgery. My doctor wanted to know what I was doing."
21. WEIGHT BLIND: Used effectively by the obese, with dramatic and permanent changes in lifestyle. "I lost over 100 pounds and have kept it off for 11 years."
22. AGE BLIND: Older customers cite the same great results as younger customers. "I am in better shape now than when I was 20, and I was in the best shape of my life then." "I am stronger and feel more stable." "…have increased confidence in my stability."
23. IMPROVES HEALTH: "Total Gym has improved my physical and mental health because life is easier when you are feeling and looking good."
24. POPULARITY: "…is the most used piece of equipment in my home gym." "Friends and family members use it." "I tell friends Total Gym is responsible for the transformation they see."
25. NATURAL RESISTANCE: Using body weight resistance eliminates the compression attributed to free weights or machines. "You get to take a ride." "…reduces joint compression."
26. SPORTS SPECIFIC: "Simulates regular activities so I can improve performance in sports or at work." "Stimulates intuitive physical performance."
27. IT ACTUALLY WORKS: After 11 years of faithful use, one customer sums it up, "It is so versatile and it really works." Another viewpoint, "It kicks my ----, and I love it."
Date Added to Directory: 5/7/2002, Current Content: 8/28/2008, Days in Directory: 2305