The home gym has revolutionized the way many of us work out, and one of the best you will find for the money is the Total Gym 1900.
Created by home fitness industry leaders Total Gym, which has been around since 1974, this compact fitness apparatus will enable you to do a wide range of low-impact exercises, targeting all of your body’s major muscle groups.
If you want to lose weight, tone up, improve your cardiovascular health, strength, coordination, and balance, you will be able to do so with the Total Gym 1900 Home Gym, and you won’t need to do long workouts to get results.
This Total Gym 1900 review discusses its specs, key features, pros, and cons.
It will also look at the Total Gym 1900 accessories, so you will know exactly what you will be getting for your money if you purchase.
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Whom does it suit?
The gym is equipped with adjustable resistance, making it suitable for people of any age and most fitness levels.
Numerous low-impact exercise options make it ideal for those rehabilitating from injury.
Coming with a range of useful accessories that extend its use further, this value-for-money home gym will suit all but those who want to add a lot of bulk to their physique.
The gym folds, so it would be a great option if you need a machine you can store between workouts.
Total Gym 1900 Home Gym Specs
Assembled dimensions – Assembled, the Total Gym 1900 Home Gym measures 92 1/2″ (W) x 16″ (L)x 43″ (H)
Folded dimensions – Folded, it measures 16″ (W) x 50.5″ (L) x 8″ (H)
Weight – It weighs approximately 79 lb
User weight – The upper user weight capacity for this model is 350 pounds
User height – People from 5′ to 6′ 2″ have left positive feedback for the gym
Total Gym 1900 Accessories
Total Gym 1900 accessories include 2 x mats, 2 x multi-function attachments, 2 x Press Up Bars, 2 x Dip Bars, 2 x Ab Crunch bars, 1 x Pilates bar, and 1 x Leg-Pulley kit.
You will also receive 2 workout DVDs, a flip exercise chart, and a nutrition guide.
Total Gym Ab Exercise Demo
Total Gym 1900 Overview
With the Total Gym 1900, you will be able to do 60 different exercises to target your entire body. And, you will start seeing results
by working out for just 10 to 20 minutes a day!
With 60 exercise options and adjustable resistance capability, along with muscle toning, this versatile machine will enable you to do cardio, strength training, and stretching exercises.
Some of the many exercises able to be done on this machine include Pull Ups, Chin Ups, Leg Pulls, Crunches, Squats, and Front Presses. Refer to the DVDs and flip chart for more.
The first DVD also demonstrates the form you should be using to get the most from your workouts and prevent injury.
The gym’s rails and glide bar can be raised or lowered to accommodate users of various heights.
In the next section of this Total Gym 1900 review, we will look at its pros then its cons.
Pros
- Compact
This particular model is more compact than a lot of other home gyms.
Able to be folded and stored between workouts, it would be an excellent option for people with limited space.
- Fast workouts
While longer sessions will bring faster results, you can get a very effective workout in 20 minutes or less with this machine.
- Ergonomic build
Ergonomically designed, this home gym provides comfortable and supportive sessions.
The bench slides back and forth smoothly, enabling a full range of motion.
It will stay firmly locked in place, even when you do exercises that focus on the abdominal muscles.
- Variety of exercises
0 different exercises can be done on the Total Gym 1900. 
That is far more than you would be able to do using free weights, and you would need several machines to target all of the muscles this machine does.
Buying separate pieces of equipment would be costlier, and you would need a lot more space to house them.
It would also mean longer workouts, as you would have to move from one machine to the next.
- Variable resistance
A cable system provides 12 levels of calibration. This provides resistance of between 3 and 45% of the exerciser’s body weight.
- Strength training plus Cardio
This efficient home gym enables you to do cardio and strength training. This means you can get a total workout in one session.
- Pilates
Coming with a Pilates bar attachment, you will be able to do stretching exercises on the Total Gym 
1900. This makes it particularly popular with females looking to develop a longer, leaner look and defined muscles.
- Assembly
Coming partially assembled, completing the job is easy and should take no longer than 30 minutes.
- Warranty
This model comes with a Limited 1 Year Warranty.
Cons
- No extra weight option
It’s not possible to add extra weight to this machine. For most people, this won’t be an issue. If, however, you are looking to build bulky muscles you will need a machine that accommodates heavier weights.
- Doesn’t fold flat
The Total Gym 1900 folds to a more compact size, but it doesn’t fold flat. This means you won’t be able to push it beneath a bed if its base is less than 9 inches above floor height. If yours is, you will need to store it against a wall or in a closet.
- Slow to fold
Folding the gym takes a bit of time, so it’s better to find somewhere to house it and leave it there.
Customer Feedback
Published feedback for the Total Gym 1900 has been extremely positive.
People short, tall, and of heights in between love this home gym. Many have commented favorably on its solid feel and the quick and easy assembly process. Purchasers love that the Total Gym enables them to do so many different exercises. Most say the workouts are enjoyable and that done regularly they bring excellent results.
People also appreciate that the workouts are so quick to do. Some long-time users have reported dramatic weight loss after using the Total Gym 1900 on a regular basis.
Total Gym 1900 Summary
The Total Gym 1900 is one of several home gyms in this range that is used and endorsed by film and
TV actor Chuck Norris and supermodel Christie Brinkley, among other celebrities.
This particular model would be an excellent choice for anyone in the market for an all-purpose home gym that will enable them to do a variety of different workouts that don’t take long to complete.
Using bodyweight for resistance, it won’t be suitable for you if you have been bodybuilding for a while and want a machine that will add further bulk to your physique.
If, however, you are looking for a home gym that will enable you to tone and sculpt your muscles, gain strength and increase your cardiovascular fitness, the Total Gym 1900 should suit you very well.
If your budget is small, check out my review of the Total Gym 1100. It offers access to over 60 different exercises, has 6 resistance levels, and can support up to 275 pounds.
The Total Gym 1400 Deluxe is another option worth checking out. Giving access to 60 plus exercises, it has 8 resistance levels and can support up to 250 pounds.
If you’re looking for something with a 400-pound weight limit, check out the Total Gym XLS Trainer. The most popular home gym in the range, it has 6 resistance levels, and it is capable of greater than 80 different exercises.
Another model you may like is the Total Gym FIT, which is the company’s top-of-the-line model. With the FIT you will be able to do more than 85 different exercises. It has 12 resistance levels and can support up to 450 pounds.
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