Total Gym XLS – Universal Home Gym

Are you looking for an all-round highly effective home gym system for Total Body Workout?

Endorsed by Chuck Norris, the Total Gym XLS universal home gym system is a great choice. The multi-purpose kit is perfect for anyone who wants to lose weight, get fit and get a great looking body.

Anyone between 8 and 80 can use it. And don’t worry about the fitness level; it’s just as effective and easy to use for a beginner as it is for a pro athlete.

What is included?

The kit’s main components are an inclined bench, two handles, and cables. But don’t let the simplicity fool you.

The comfortably padded glideboard with head support can be adjusted to fit different difficulty levels for different exercises. With upgradable chrome packages, you can perform different types of upper and lower body workouts.

It features a leg pull accessory that works wonders for your glutes, hamstrings, and calves. You also get a Pulley cable and squat stands.

To help you get started, Total Gym XLS includes 5 workout DVDs, a nutrition plan, a workout program, and a training deck.

The system has a 400-pound capacity, making it ideal for almost anyone to comfortably and safely use.

The best part is that the entire system requires no assembling. Just unpack it and get started. It comes in compact dimensions that whichever limited space you have set aside for your home gym. It easily folds away for storage after a workout.

Exercise capability

The Total Gym XLS has an impressive work out capacity. It can be used for 80 different exercises that target different muscle groups and joints. So whether you are just starting or are already ripped, you can easily find the ideal workouts to keep you going.

It works with your own body weight resistance to create momentum. You can target different muscle groups and work them out intensely.

You can perform squats, leg lifts, chest presses, pull-ups, triceps deeps or bench cable fly for strength and muscle building plus a wide variety of cardio activities. The varying inclinations can work to increase difficulty depending on your fitness level or to challenge yourself.

Issues and concerns

The XLS system was created by one of the leading home gym equipment producers. It still has a few issues that could be made better.

It’s great that the frame has a lifetime guarantee. But you will be disappointed to learn that pretty much everything else has only a six-month warranty. They will wear out fairly fast, especially if you work out hard on several times a week. This means spending more money to replace them.

The machine also promises to be easy and comfortable. But at higher harder difficulty levels, some users report experiencing some discomfort especially around the neck and the back. Some overweight users may also experience some difficulty, especially in the first days of using the equipment.

Verdict

Total gym XLS universal home gym is a great home gym kit. Created by a trusted brand, you can be sure the machine comes with the highest level of safety to protect your body as you get fit.

It’s perfect for daily use at home. We love the DVDs. It’s a good addition for people who are just starting out. The inclusion of a nutrition guide makes this an all-round fitness system.

It is mindful of all levels of fitness and ages. That’s why there are many different exercises and difficulty levels to choose from. And as you grow, you can adjust the difficulty and exercises to fit your new capabilities. In other words, it grows with you.

If you are looking for a simple easy-to-use fitness system that targets your entire body, add the Total Gym XLS to your home gym.