Totalgym
I said don't laugh! :P ;-)
Why, you ask?
Because I am looking for a strength training method I can manage. I can spend all the time I want on aerobic activity. But, for medical reasons, serious time with weights is not recommended for me. You can imagine that's not enough to engage the weight loss factor. However, I can see that more isometric (do they still use that term anymore?) conditioning might be useful for me. The totalgym does this because you use your own weight.
I got on this subject, because on the way home this afternoon, I stopped by the used sports equipment store. Love that place! B-)
Anyway, they had
http://www.amazon.com/Total-Gym-C13300-4-1700-Club/dp/B0001IVN48/ref=pd_sim_dbs_sg_title_5">this model on sale for $339. (new, not used)
I tried it out for a few minutes and I felt like I was definitely hauling my own ass. :P I'm sure my arms wll be sore tomorrow. It seems well constructed and not very many parts that could need repair (the store offers in home repair.) It seems to be a solid rowing bench, which is the closest thing I can compare it to.
My question is, have you tried it, is it useful? A good investment?
Opinions anyone?