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How to Exercise With the Total Gym

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
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You've probably seen the infomercials for the Total Gym. They star Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley who tout the amazing results that you will have by using the exercise equipment. The Total Gym can help users lose weight and build muscle tone after only a few weeks of use.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Order the Total Gym for a 30-day trial. If you are unhappy with the product, you can return it and get your money back.

  2. Step 2

    Begin your routine by using the instructional DVD that comes with the product. This gives you the basics of how to workout using the Total Gym.

  3. Step 3

    Use your weight as resistance. One of the key features of the Total Gym is that you do not have to remove and place weight on the machine to use. You have the option to set the resistance, the harder the workout you want, the higher you place the resistance.

  4. Step 4

    Start with the basic exercises. The basic Total Gym exercises include leg raises, arm curls, bench presses, crunches and hamstring pulls. If you are looking for a cardio workout, use the Total Gym as a rowing machine.

  5. Step 5

    Perform Pilates moves on the Total Gym. You can get the most out of your Pilates workout by adding resistance to some of the basic moves. It is particularly effective for the inner thigh pulls and leg extensions.

Tips & Warnings
  • There are several models of the Total Gym available. The most basic models work fine for the beginner.
  • The Total Gym is designed to give you an overall fitness workout. If you are looking to dramatically increase muscle mass, then it is not the product for you.

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