The Total Gym Power Platinum with Crunch Attachment & Squat Stand is an awesome piece of workout equipment. Performance The total gym definitely produces results. This does take up a some space so you do have to have enough room for it. However, you can workout your entire body so it takes up a lot less space than if you were to buy multiple machines. I like that you can determine the incline of the bench which makes it either easier or more difficult. This is good because my entire family can use it, even the kids. I also have arthritis in my back and the total gym has exercises I can do without straining my back to much. With a little commitment and some time, you can have a fit and healthy body. Ease of Use This is really easy to use. The attachments are easy to take on and off. Durability I love that this is a very solid piece of equipment. So many things today are made so cheaply compared to their earlier versions. This is well made and built to last. Design I like the way this product is designed. It allows you to transform your body with a variety of exercises you can do.

pennysue6

Undisclosed

I bought the Power Platinum model 2 months before hip replacement surgery to optimize my recovery. I shed pounds and built muscle immediately. Recovery was awesome. I still use the machine four or five times a week 14 months later and have flattened my stomach to a 34 inch waist and can now sail solo on my 26 footer in all kinds of wind with power and stamina to spare. The incline is now at the highest level and I can do 30 to 60 fast reps on all exercises. My resting pulse is 59 and blood pressure averages 125 over 75. Come on all you geezers, you can do it safely on this machine. There are plenty of used ones out there for a fraction of the new price. Just dust them off. Performance Read above Ease of Use I alternate days between pulley use and attachment use for ease of use and minimum rest time between exercises. A better snap shackle for attaching to slide board speeds things up

BikerSailor

USA

Wow!  What a difference a couple of months makes when using this machine.  My husband and I both have started using this and have had incredible results.  I myself have lost twenty five pounds and lost inches in my waist, hips, and thighs.  My arms have tightened up and I don't have to worry about swaying while waving!  It is really simple to set up and break down for storage.  It takes up about a square foot of floor space when not in use and is easy to unfold to use.  The amount of adjustment available has mad it great for both my husband, who is six foot four, to my five foot two, and any one in between.  The cost is fantastic compared to the totals for for gym memberships.  I can see anyone from beginner on using this because of the adjustability.  The included instruction dvd and flip chart make getting your form right simple and easy.  Mine even came with a reusable water bottle.  I would highly recommend this to any one who wants to get in shape for the new year.

RLCASELLA

Elyria, OH

I bought this finally bach in Aug 2009. I've been waiting for this for a long time and I have really seen a difference in myself after using this machine for a while now. It is very easy to use & very stable and compact for all the features it came with. I now have a stronger core just from using this for about 20-45 min. a day. I like the fact that you can do a lot of different exercises and use your own wieght to do it. Even if your over 300 pds, you can take baby steps and work your way to good health. It's all mind over matter and just doing it on a regular basis. I still have yet to go to the full incline yet, I like to challenge myself, so that will come in time. Living in Minnesota and working out in the garage can be a challenge in itself, but I try to exercise as often as I can and just dress in my sweats until I get nice and warmed up. I highly reccomemnd this Total Gym for anyone that is serious about getting healthier.

mnvikings11

Murdock, MN