Total Gym 1700 Club Review

At an estimated price of $399, the Total Gym 1700 club is the mid range model of the Total Gym series. With a pilates bar, weight bar, dip and press up bars included, this home gym is a versatile fitness machine.

If you’re looking the best home gyms at a low price that will give you a cardio and resistance workout, the 1700 club is your answer.

The Pilates Bar adds a new dimension to your workout by helping you improve your range of motion and balance.

The weight bar allows you to add up to 75 pounds of additional free weights to increase the resistance in your workouts.

The dip and press up bars adds exercise versatility to your strength training workouts.

Also included is an exercise flip chart for easy reference while exercising.

Here are some pros and cons of this total gym:

Pros

* Strengthen and tone every major muscle group
* Get resistance training and a cardiovascular workout on the same machine
* You can get a total body, resistance and cardio training workout in 20 minutes a day at 3-4 times per week
* Offers the same benefits as the more expensive Total Gym 2000 model (est. retail price is $900) at a much lower cost
* Folds easily to slide under bed or place in closet

Cons

* The maximum height of the user for the 1700 model is only 6’!
* If you’re looking to build size and strength, then a different home gym would be better for you (plate loaded home gym or free weights equipment)

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