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steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,522
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I haven't exercised a minute, since leaving the Army in April 1997. This is gonna hurt.

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Total Gym XLS...so far I really like it.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,000
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    It's never too late to start. That's an excellent machine...stay consistent & you'll be amazed at your results. Best of luck on your new endeavor.
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  • rooftop59
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    Nice steve! row machines are such a great workout!
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  • GlennDog
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    Don't do too much too quickly . . . build up slowly or you will be sorry and sore tomorrow and the next day and the next . . .
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  • msg
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    Nice, Steve! I used to dismiss home workout gear because most people start off strong, and then drop off after a few weeks. I got a glideboard trainer like your Total Gym about 6yrs ago and I still use it regularly. Some of the best money I've ever spent.

    Also added adjustable dumbbells, Swiss ball, Perfect Pushup, and a squishy roll up mat for stretching and stuff. That stuff and riding my bike helps me to keep in decent shape.

    I used to go to the gym, but it just got to be such a hassle with my schedule, and I found it more difficult to maintain consistency with my other responsibilities.

    With a glideboard trainer, all you need to do is say, I'll just start off easy, and if I feel like doing more, I will. Well, once you get yourself moving, it's perpetually motivating and fun, and you want to keep doing more. You can get a nice supersetty workout in in about 20 minutes.

    I hope you enjoy it!
    Then go pick some fights with some kids to test your strength.
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  • motorstereo
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    Good for you and hopefully you find a program you like and stick with it. In my case I just could not imagine going 24 years without cardio or weights. Heck I'm not happy that I have to take tomorrow off because of my 4 1/2 hour journey to Audio Classics. Carrying a couple of 80lb+ amps out to the car and into AC will be it for me for tomorrow
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  • mantis
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    I have a Total Gym and a BowFlex. The Total Gym is excellent
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  • muncybob
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    I also have a Total Gym(original version)....start slow, stretch before and after....you'll be fine.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • teekay0007
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    Careful, Steve, I'm pretty sure that's the specific model Total Gym (please read the owner's manual closely) that if you are to miss two consecutive days of working out Chuck Norris will come by and deliver a perfect round house to your left temple. And there's nothing you can do about it! Enjoy!
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  • tonyb
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    Congrats Steve, especially quitting smoking. Some of the best Doctors in the world are...Sunshine, exercise, good diet, Family, good friends.
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  • steveinaz
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    Thanks Tony.
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  • gudnoyez
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    Man I need one of those but room is an issue down in the man cave. The Garage is full of mountain bikes and fishing and hunting stuff. Looks you got the room enjoy your workouts. I want one just no room.
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  • jeremymarcinko
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    Very nice! As said above, consistency is the key to getting and staying fit.
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  • motorstereo
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    gudnoyez wrote: »
    Man I need one of those but room is an issue down in the man cave. The Garage is full of mountain bikes and fishing and hunting stuff. Looks you got the room enjoy your workouts. I want one just no room.

    If space is at a premium I highly recommend one of these for a complete workout
    https://valorfitness.com/products/valor-fitness-bd-62-wall-mount-cable-station
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  • steveinaz
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    The XLS is about 7' long, but folds quickly for storage.
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  • nooshinjohn
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    Hell has frozen over for me too I just picked up a Schwinn Paramount Series 9 Road bike....
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  • steveinaz
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    NICE. If I could have talked Bev into it, we would have bought bikes. She just doesn't care for biking.
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  • Milito
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    Yea my wife is the same Steve, never liked biking. A long time ago I won two ten speeds in a sales contest and sold them after hardly any use because she wouldn't ride them.
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,004
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    I think my ex wife had something like that. You would be amazed at the amount of clothes you can pile on that thing.
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  • treitz3
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    It's been a stint since you posted this, Steve.

    Have you used a lick of it ever since or is it a daily driver for you and the other half? (Tell the truth man....)

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  • muncybob
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    I still have the original Total Gym, it only gets used in the winter though. Waking is great exercise of which I hope to resume soon.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • sucks2beme
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    I bought one after all the gyms closed. I walk as well. Too many years spent
    behind desks has taken it's toll. Now that I'm retired I have the time to take care
    of myself.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    I’ve seen reviews of purchasers complaining that TotalGym is too short for persons taller than 6’0”.

    I’m 6’2”; can any TotalGym users here confirm/deny that claim?
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  • SIHAB
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    muncybob wrote: »
    . Waking is great exercise of which I hope to resume soon.

    I try to wake every day. Speaking of which, my grandfather had sleeping sickness and was
    asleep for a year!

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  • sucks2beme
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    Mine's actually a clone. You may want to check out a sporting or exercise
    Store for ideas. Either way, do something. Walking is always a good idea.
    It's free and easy to store! :D I had a gym membership for $10 a month
    for a year before covid hit. It was a bit of a drive, too. I hurt my Achilles tendon
    At the end of 2020 and desperately needed a way to rehab it. I was limping around much
    Of 2021. I can now do the 3.5 mile walks again comfortably. It allowed me to
    Do low impact exercise and build it up slowly. Whatever you do, don't sit still.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • muncybob
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    I need to do more waking during these boring webinars at work :)

    Don't know about the newer Total Gyms, but my old one is barely big enough for me at 6' 1", I do wish it was longer.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
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    I NEED to use mine more, and I will get it together. I'm 5'11" and it's fine for me.
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  • Keiko
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    Quitting smoking was one of the hardest things for me, but glad I did. You're going to feel a lot better, Steve. I waited too long tho and developed COPD after smoking for 40+ years. Time to pay the fiddler.
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  • westmassguy
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    I smoked for 40+ years. Quit December 2016 but it was too late for me. I was tapped by the widowmaker, and had to have all new plumbing installed. Have your Doc make sure your ticker can handle it, and as Shia LaBeouf would say, just DO IT! Seriously though, get your form right first, then ease ito it
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