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Glad you find the videos helpful! Sounds like a great deal! Enjoy!

Glad you found it helpful!

Good luck with your surgery. Be sure to check with doctor to make sure it’s safe/OK.

👍 It is a big investment.

Glad it was helpful! And maybe saved your marriage! 😂

Glad it was helpful! 👍

Awesome! Glad to help!

It's difficult to give a precise setting because the resistance is based on how much the user weighs and their strength level. But, to give you a starting point ... For the squats and pull-ups, I would start half way up the rails and for everything else, about a quarter of the way up the rails. Do it that way your very first time to get used to the exercises and movements. See how you feel afterwards/next day. It's best to start low and slow so you can get used to it. Go at your own pace - take breaks if you need to. As you feel stronger and can complete all 15 reps with good form, it's time to go up a level. Hope that helps!

Thank you so much! Glad you find the videos helpful. The Evolve is great, I think you'll really like it! This is the mat I have from Amazon. The Evolve fits on it perfectly: amzn.to/3MhqrNk

Hi, Paula - Just curious ... did you have any issues using the affiliate link? You should have received an additional 10% off. Thanks!

The 2-piece wing attachment on the Evolve is a bit of a disappoint to me. The handles are shorter so you can't go out as wide compared to the Fit. Also, I find it more uncomfortable for doing leg curls vs. the Fit 2-piece. The padding is shorter, too. Maybe if I got different padding it would help. Also, this model is supposed to be made of upgraded steel, so maybe the harder material makes it more uncomfortable. Overall, I do think the Evolve is an excellent model and would recommend if someone is looking to upgrade or wants a premium experience (and is willing to spend the extra money). Thanks for your comment, Mike!

Thanks! I appreciate it! I use the mat so my Total Gym doesn’t slip around and to protect the floors.

Sounds like you have a good method - lower the board all the way to the bottom and then press up and off. Is that correct? Which model do you have? 174 lbs. on each side is a lot of weight. Total Gym's weight bar is rated to 180 lbs. total.

@@DavidsTotalFitness Sorry, 174 total, I misspoke. I meant instead of sliding up with the glideboard, I slide off of it. Trying to find a way not to. And I have the Fit model, the one with 12 levels.

@@TheDarkSkorpionmaybe there is too much weight on the weight bar. If that's not the case, you could try putting a yoga mat on the board for extra grip so your body doesn't slide. Hope that helps!

Are you being blocked from CZcams or do you mean on Total Gym website? Here is the direct link: www.dpbolvw.net/click-100603606-15853226

I assume, because of the difference in the pin sizes, the tri-grip bars for the Evolve won't "technically" be compatible with the Fit. You would have to use the pins from another one of your attachments to use the Evolve tri-grip bar on a Fit. It will probably would be a little loose, but still work. Not sure what TG's official stance will be on that since they have advised against using Fit attachments on an Evolve. Thanks for the great comments again, Robert!

@@DavidsTotalFitness Yes, I've been rethinking this since I posted my comment a few days ago. I think I'm going to go ahead and order the current tri-grip shaper in the next week. After all, how different or more utilitarian could another tri-grip shaper for the EVOLVE actually be? Probably not at all. Thanks for your thoughts on this!

@@robertcook2680 No problem! The only thing I could think they might do differently for the Evolve is making it a one-piece - similar to commercial models. If that is the case, then it definitely would not work on the Fit since the rails are farther apart on the Evolve. I am interested to see what they come up with!

Yes, I agree, this model has a lot of nice upgrade. Thanks for your comment! Glad 👍

Thanks for the heads up! Not sure what would be causing that.

What do you think is a fair price?

Thanks for your comment. What do you think is a more reasonable price?

Yes, definitely pricey! Not sure how they decide on pricing.

Glad it was helpful! 👍

Yes, absolutely!

The Fit (tinyurl.com/fit-anniv) will support up to 450 lbs and the Apex G3 (amzn.to/3z1hAeN) will support 300 lbs. The Fit has a stronger frame and feels more sturdy, but they are both safe. If you want something in between, the G5 (amzn.to/3uI4Ozp) supports up to 375 lbs and it has a slightly thicker support tower compared to the G3. Hope that helps!

@@DavidsTotalFitness thanks David. It helps. My weight is under 200 lbs. I was concerned with the sturdiness of the less expensive units. Thanks for the information that the G5 is more sturdy than the G3.

They usually do them around major holidays. If you're on Instagram, Rosalie Brown will post about them in advance. The Total Gym Addicts Facebook group will usually post about it as well.

@@DavidsTotalFitness ok thanks.

XL squat stand is a must! 👍 I wish they didn't even offer the small ones. They are kind of pointless.

@@DavidsTotalFitness I know what you mean.

You're welcome! Glad they helped!

Unfortunately this glideboard will not work on the Fit. I have heard a lot of people ask about that. I sent my contact that feedback, but not sure if they have any plans for that. 👍

@@DavidsTotalFitness Oh, well. Someday. I just tried to sign up for the FB group and am awaiting approval. Hopefully I'll see you there. Hoping the group is kind of lively, at least a bit. I've joined similar groups in the past, and usually there's 6 out of 750 people making 95% of the posts.

It’s fairly busy. There are regulars but it has over 20K members so always new people coming in.

@@DavidsTotalFitness Yep, I'm in. Busy enough for me. Everybody is friendly and supportive.

I usually sell them. I’ve owned an XLS, 2 Fits, Apex G3, a Sport, an Encompass and now the Evolve. 😁 I’ll keep the Evolve and the Encompass and probably sell the Fit.

Thanks

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful! Regarding leaving the cables disconnected, it's not specifically mentioned in manual, but I don't see why you couldn't leave them disconnected.

Thanks David! I’ve had access to one of the older style models from the 80s-early 90s, and I know you can safely deadlift on those - and it makes a big difference on exercises like chest press and seated rows. I was hoping that the heavier frame of the Evolve would allow for it.

I had a Total Gym from 1999 and I would do some "deadlift" exercises on that. I think TG even cited disconnecting the cables from the glideboard as another means of increasing the resistance. I moved a couple of years ago and we did not bring my old TG with us, (paring down belongings to ensure we didn't "overstuff" our new home). Last year I bought a TG FIT, and I have done occasional "deadlift" exercises on the FIT. Yes, it is entirely doable. There's no reason deadlifting should be restricted just to the EVOLVE.

Thanks, @robertcook2680 for adding your perspective and experience!

@@DavidsTotalFitness Let me add that for some exercises it might be easier to attach the cable to the tower/ladder. This takes up some of the excess length of the unattachhed cable. I attach the leg attachment bracket to the tower/ladder, either on the back or front, and then hang the cable on the bracket. But, it can be done just detaching the cable from the glideboard. Bear in mind this will provide a very long cable length to contend with.

Hi, Robert - thank you for the great explanation of how the resistance levels work. Another variable is the weight of the glideboard. I haven't weighed them yet, but the Evolve glideboard feels heavier than the one on the Fit. From my understanding, they do include the weight of the board in their calculations.

@@DavidsTotalFitness Oh, yes, I'm sure the glideboard on the EVOLVE is heavier than the FIT's glideboard. The glideboard on my original 1999 TG was certainly heavier than the FIT's glidboard. Though I hadn't thought about it, it makes sense the glideboard would add to the overall weight resistance for each resistance level.

You’re welcome! You make a great point though - just $6.50 a day. 👍 The Fit is a great model and will last you many years. Thanks for watching!

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👏👏👏 That’s great to hear. It’s not only effective but it’s fun to use.

I think a lot of people would like that, too! Thanks for your comment.

I echo everything you said! I have an XLS, which is all I need. I DO also I wish they would create and sell level glideboards for the xls (and fit) instead of expecting us to buy the whole enchilada!

Thanks for the comment! Just curious, how long did the original wheels last on your Fit? How do you like the wheels from Huck?

@@DavidsTotalFitness I can't answer for @MC7791, but I had an earlier (and bigger and heavier) Total Gym for years, purchased in 1999. (This video shows a slightly later update of the model I had: (czcams.com/video/l4ukz6ipPg8/video.html). This model is about 98% to 99% identical to the model I had, with some minor cosmetic changes.) It also had wheels to facilitate ease in moving the folded up TG. The track wheels on my old TG I wore out over time and one wheel actually splintered. This took probably two or three years of regular and heavy use to occur. I bought replacement wheels from HUCK PRODUCTS even way back then (probably about 2002 or 2003) and they were great! HUCK PRODUCTS assert their wheels will never wear out. (Can it be?) I plan to buy a set of HUCK wheels and a HUCK cable to replace on my current TG, a FIT model with 15 levels that I bought from QVC in May 2022. Not because I'm having any problems as yet, but just to have ready when I might need them. Plus, I want to support a reliable private vendor who offers excellent quality!

@@DavidsTotalFitness The wheels on my original TG needed to be replaced after 3 or 4 years of use. One of the wheels started splitting. I bought my replacements then (ca. 2002 or so) with HUCK PRODUCTS. They promise their wheels (and cables) will last longer than the ones provided by Total Gym. I plan to order new wheels and a new cable from them in the near future...just to have them on hand if/when I need them.

Glad it was helpful! Let me know what you think when it arrives!

Hi, Karin - Great questions! The rail width is the same -- about 1 inch, but the rails on the Evolve are farther apart compared to the Fit. I believe the Cyclotrainer #2 will work on the Evolve, but haven't tested yet. The Sport was beefier than this model. The frame on the Sport was identical to the current generation GTS, but it did not have the adjustable glideboard like the Evolve. I plan on using the Evolve for the next 30 days, and maybe do a follow-up report. 👍 Thanks for your great questions, as always!

Thank you David! Love your input and channel and the way you are sharing your information 👍🏻

@@KarinL. Thank you! Appreciate it!

I agree, for that price those should be included too! Glad you enjoyed the video! The Fit is an awesome model!

Thanks! 💪