An Informative Home Gym Review
By Marcus
Peterson
Editor's Summary: Several universal home gyms are reviewed
within, all are considered good choices by the author. Pros and
cons are listed for each home gym.
There are several well-known manufacturers of home gyms worth mentioning.
While all have their advantages and disadvantages, the following
home fitness gyms are particularly noteworthy. The reviews will
focus on the universal gyms that the companies manufacture.
Weider Home Gyms Review The Weider Crossbar (formerly called the
Crossbow) is a universal gym that uses sturdy but bendable bows
to create resistance. The range of resistance is from 5 pounds to
240 pounds, with an available upgrade that increases the amount
of resistance to 440 pounds. The Weider Crossbar sells for around
$500.
Pros: The Weider Crossbar is relatively inexpensive and has a wide
range of exercises that it can be used for.
Cons: It takes a long time to put together and some of the suggested
exercises are uncomfortable and impractical.
Gold's Gym Home Gyms Review
The most popular Gold's Gym home gym is the Power Flex. This is
a universal gym that uses flexible bows to provide resistance. The
maximum resistance is 210 pounds, with an available add-on that
increases the maximum to 410 pounds. The price range for the Power
Flex is between $500 and $900.
Pros: The Power Flex includes a rowing station, is capable of doing
65 different exercises, and folds to fit in a 2’by 3’ space.
Cons: It is difficult to adjust the resistance level and the manufacturers
provide poor customer service.
Tuff Stuff Home Gyms Review
The CFM-555 is the best-known home gym made by Tuff Stuff. This
is a universal gym with a single weight stack. The CFM-555 sells
for around $1200. Pros: The CFM-555 features easily operated range
of motion device, a contoured seat back that is functional and comfortable,
and a wide range of possible exercises.
Cons: It is large and relatively hard to move. There was no mention
of any way to add resistance to the CFM-555.
Hoist Home Gyms Review
The Hoist Multi Gym H-100 is a well-respected high-end universal
gym with a suggested retail price of $1500. The Multi Gym H-100
features a single weight stack.
Pros: The Multi Gym H-100 is well constructed and durable. It has
a multitude of possible exercises and a sleek, space saving design.
Cons: It is expensive and there is no way to add resistance beyond
the single weight stack.
Marcy Home Gyms Review
The Marcy MWM 1800 has dual 100 pound weight stacks to allow two
people to exercise at once. It has the capability of doing over
20 different exercises. The Marcy MWM 1800 retails for about $400.
Pros: The MWM 1800 is a good value for its price and fits in a
corner.
Cons: There was only a 50-pound resistance add-on mentioned and
the MWM is difficult to assemble.
Powerhouse Home Gyms Review
The Powerhouse PH-1300 is a mix between a universal gym and a free
weight home gym. It has the set up of a universal gym, but the user
has to supply the weight rack. It costs about $350 plus the costs
of weights.
Pros: The PH-1300 can have as much as 500 pounds added to it. It
is inexpensive and relatively lightweight.
Cons: The weights must be bought separately and the cables that
hold the weights break easily.
Conclusion:
Any of the products mentioned in the home gyms review could be
a good choice for consumers looking to exercise at home. People
who are looking to do light exercise could choose a smaller, inexpensive
and less complex home gym, while people who are fully committed
to build strength would be better advised to buy a larger home gym
with more features. The main point to keep in mind is that there
is a home gym on the market for everyone.
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