When I moved in 2019, I sold a lot of at home fitness equipment as I had to downsize a bit. Locally I hit the garage sales and found a fairly nice condition Total Gym unit. I picked it up for $40 and took it home, later finding out that it was about a $700 unit brand new! I took home a lot of attachments and it still had the workout videos in VHS and DVD formats.
I had one in the past and enjoyed the quick circuit nature of it. I've added it to my current program now to do a nice upper body circuit.
The circuit goes like this:
Chest Press
Low Pulley Rows
Pullover with Ab Crunch
Bicep Curls
Tricep Pushdowns
I do a 20 minute circuit of this, with 4 minutes on each exercise working in a 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest pattern. I'm getting about 12 reps on each 30s work set, with the exception of pullover crunches where I get about 10.
My resistance level goes from 1 to 6, and I'm at a 4 level for all these exercises to keep it simple and quicker. The higher levels are a higher percentage of your body weight.
I also like this workout because its on a nice, quiet machine and I can do it in the mornings without bothering the neighbors in my apartment.
If you're able to find a used Total Gym and have room for it, I suggest getting one for its versatility in exercises you can do and set up rather quickly.
Stay Strong!
Coach Rick
The Fitmosphere Trainer
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