Well, I can't help but like my Fit a little less than before I saw the GTS. TG has really failed IMO of offering too many low end models, but not enough mid to upper end options. My 15 level Fit retails for 2k. I paid around $700 during a QVC sale. There shouldn't be a $2k jump between your top consumer model and your professional model with no other options in-between. Does the GTS ever go on a big sale? After owning a Fit it should honestly sell for $1000 to $1300 and the GTS should run somewhere around $2500 if we're being realistic. $4k is absolutely absurd. You can buy some very serious gym equipment for that price.
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
I'm with you on that. I believe the cost of consumer home models (based on assumption) is VERY low compared to these GTS models, which is why you see the big price hike. I also assume it's why you see these units pushed much more than the higher models. If I had to guess the business is really built on the lower end models. Of course for the gerneal person 4k is very high, I don't it's that high all things considered to comparable commercial equipment. One of my dream pieces I'd want is a Freemotion Genesis and that's pushing 8k. Granted there's a lot more to that machine.
@nick-cb6dl
Жыл бұрын
GTS is awesome but the size of it turns me away. I have limited room and more importantly a limited budget. The gts does have great options but I’ll have to stick to the xls
@GGhostStudios
Жыл бұрын
It’s nice, the adjustable arms would be nice, but for 3,000+ dollars, I could get a functional trainer. Either way, I couldn’t justify spending that kind of money. I’m happy with my fit, and all hacks I’ve done to it. Enjoy your new toy mike. God bless bro.
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you again for watching.
@GGhostStudios
Жыл бұрын
@@hybridresistance love all your content bro.
@irregularrex4004
11 ай бұрын
Your channel is the reason I bought a total gym and I couldn't be happier. I've got bad shoulders and the total gym allowed me to get strong again. Thanks for your videos.
@hybridresistance
11 ай бұрын
That means a lot thank you. Very happy the channel has worked out for you.
@JayB-JayB
Жыл бұрын
That GTS looks so amazing. Great comparison, Mike!
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay.
@andrewk473
Жыл бұрын
Not that Total Gym would ever do this but do you see any reason why an adjustable squat stand or one that was stronger and more durable couldn't be designed for the FIT model? It's funny how I never wanted a GTS but now seeing one in action I'm envious which is something I have no need to feel. I just keep telling myself that if the FIT is good enough for Chuck Norris it's good enough me!
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
I think the answer to your question is $$. That will definitely eat into their bottom line I believe. I think that's the same reason for not having beefier rollers.
@marcusruiz2971
Жыл бұрын
The GTS is definitely my dream Total Gym. Recently picked up a XLS for $25, which is a nice upgrade from my 1700 club. Enjoy it man and all the best!
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Can't beat that price.
@FrankATracy
4 ай бұрын
I can see that that glide board on the GTS and that it can be set to parallel with the floor would be great for those who have certain eye problems, headaches or migraines, or maybe even high blood pressure so that they don’t have their head pointing downwards like on all the other units.
@echtalion
Жыл бұрын
The size of the GTS, and its price in the UK, over £5,000, made me go for the Gr8 Flex (camo).
@Zane_Zaminsky
Жыл бұрын
Great job, Mike! Next stop: Total Gym Power Tower! 👍👏💪 Incidentally, Thanksgiving Black Friday sometimes results in HUGE savings for the Elevate Encompass and Power Tower. A few years ago, each had a 25%-30% savings. I was really tempted to get the Power Tower because it was roughly $2,500 LESS. Ultimately, I didn’t pull the trigger. Last year, the savings weren’t as profound.
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Haha, yes that would be cool, but I'm think I'm good now (unless of course they want to send me one :} I'm surprised they don't include the "strength package" with that price.
@8corymix8
10 ай бұрын
@@hybridresistance people mention the XLS. New subscriber here, very glad I found your channel. I'm not overweight other than my midsection and I weigh 172lbs. I'm not sure I want a gym membership & deal with a million people. So in short, what's the best one to buy for a complete body workout & where do I get it? I'll keep watching your videos. I don't need to be a chisel chest, I just want to get stronger, feel better, lose my belly & keep my heart strong. I'm 48 & not a big guy. Thanks for your advice & everything you do to help people. In combination with a treadmill for cardio, this could be exactly what I'm looking for👍
@hybridresistance
10 ай бұрын
@@8corymix8 The FIT is probably the best all around. You can find them used but otherwise I do have it linked in the description box if you want to buy one new and support the channel. Thanks for watching the videos! I’ve got a “beginner” playlist on the channel that will help as well
@douglaslindsey7512
Жыл бұрын
Happy Sunday Mr. Mike! I use the Lat Bar “Wings” for pull-ups between overhand and underhand grips, alternating pull-ups, and one-arm pull-ups. I use the Pull-Up Bar with the Weight Bar. When I have both the Pull-Up Bar and the Weight Bar attached I can't reach the Pull-Up Bar, it's a very smooth movement just using the Pull-Up Bar with Weight Bar attachments. When trying to lower the “Wings” with Pull-Up Bar attached the wings hit the Pull-Up Bar, don't do that. I use the adjustable Bench for Rotator Cuff conditioning. There is an issue with the Weight Bar when I have Weights attached to the Bar and I try to muscle in the Weight Bar with Heavy Weights the "teeth" tear into the Leather and I had to tape Gorilla Tape to the top of the Bench to reduce the wear and tear. I hope this was helpful Mr. Mike. I went from the 2002 TG Model to the “Elevate Encompass” Model early in 2022 and I love it. I plan on using the Encompass until I'm as old as Chuck Norris and then beyond!
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Doug for all this info.
@KarinL.
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike! Very informative comparison 👍🏻! I was exercising on a „classic“ GTS in my PTs clinic, then found a 1800club for my home, then upgraded to a FIT and always was curious about the new GTS with its special glide board. I still am very happy with my FIT as for my needs it is still good enough, doesn‘t need as much space as a GTS, probably is easier to be moved around (is it?) and is less expensive. But if I had the room I probably might now get tempted if I found a good deal for it after your review 😂. For you, with your fitness level and goals it probably is a game changer. Thank you especially also for the demonstration of the weight bar on top of the GTS and your recommendation of resistance bands. Concerning resistance bands and why the company doesn‘t like them - I think to remember a post, that there had been a serious issue with one of the only models Total Gym produced for some time with resistance bands - the Total Gym Ultra. The available three resistance bands could be attached with a bracket on the bottom of rails and on top of the glide board. This model is very similar to my 1800club but had a different glide board and a resistance package consisting of the bracket, three resistance bands and a specific glide board to attach them, too. I‘m not 100% sure about it, but I think a user had been seriously injured while using this specific model, when one or more of these three resistance bands broke. As far as I know they then took that specific model off the market and replaced it with the Total Gym Supra Pro that then had a similar glide board where a weight bar could be attached on the bottom instead. So out of safety reasons they then never used any resistance bands on their models any more and don‘t recommend to use them as they might break after some time or loaded with too much weight and could produce serious harm to someone using them.
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time with this comment. Excellent information right there.
@JoseSuarez-bk3qg
Жыл бұрын
Nice comparison of the two models as it begs the question….what is the Total Gym experience? Is it exercising on a incline glide board or is it Exercising on both an incline and on a horizontal level? It appears to me that several exercises you were performing on the GTS, when the sliding bench was at the horizontal lever worked the muscles more effectively than the incline position. Also, the cables on the GTS can be set at different hight levels and angles to provide a better push experience when working the chest. I also noticed the deltoid side raise are effectively worked when the glide board is set on a horizontal level. Which leads me to conclude the home versions models, weather it’s the Fit or Apex doesn’t make much of difference on which you own as it does the same movement on incline level. The only differences is the user weight capacity the machine can handle as well as the material used to make the units. Having said that the superiority of the GTS leaves the door slightly ajar for critics to weigh in on the Total Gyms home style models as marginal components. Especially if the smaller frame model like the Apex 5 can replicate the same movements as the larger frame Fit model. I’m beginning to see why many of those who commented went on and purchased the commercial grade. Unfortunately, the price tag is too high and way out of range for many folks. I will continue to use my Proform ultimate bodywork as a supplemental piece to my workouts and stick with the power rack and plate load machines as my primary strength focus.
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Juan for that very insightful and informative comment. Great points all around !
@chriskman71
Жыл бұрын
My Man! That GTS is the Bomb! I just do no have the money for it. I will let you know that I had the opportunity to pick up a used XLS to add to my APEX G5. The XLS is... very noisy. I saw your video where it pops. Yes it does. I've done more that the average person should to make it go away. Nothing works. Your FIT is still the best one. For the money, the G5. But that GTS... MAN OH MAN!!!! Thank you for the video!
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris, that's good to know I wasn't the only one having that issue with the xls.
@matthewwysocki5019
Жыл бұрын
We have a his and hers FIT and Encompass, respectively. We work out together 3x per week and enjoy our time. The encompass is a far superior machine, but my wife does everything on her TGF and actually prefers it to the Encompass. I really like the Encompass for all the reasons you mentioned. That said, both will give an excellent total body work out. BTW: I called to order the Encompass and they gave me a great deal, which included the strength package. Great people to work with.
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that Matthew.
@powerplay4real174
3 ай бұрын
The price is one Big Difference !! And if it needs a repair you may feel broken hearted if Total Gym Don't have a very good customer service and repair department that will come to your home. More is not always better,and equipment unfortunately break or gets damaged and you have no way of knowing if Total Gym is will to service or repair the Encompass or GTS. 😊
@hybridresistance
3 ай бұрын
I generally recommend the used market for these. I snagged my GTS for a very good trade and I've heard of people getting crazy deals on these as well. I made a couple videos with Huck Products who make replacement parts that basically make these things last well over someone's lifetime.
@powerplay4real174
3 ай бұрын
@@hybridresistance Mr.Randy Huck is a fantastic fella and he has helped renew my passion for the Total Gym. Thank you for sharing his information with the Total Gym committee. 👍
@ELDogStar
Жыл бұрын
I pretty much would assume all the things you said. But if someone doesn't have the room and/or the $$$ for GTS, the Fit will give us the same results ultimately. Nice review boss.
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you as always for watching and commenting.
@fredvos4015
Жыл бұрын
Great review Mike. We had almost pulled the trigger last fall but held off. We've decided that now the time to upgrade. Thx again for the review
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Happy the review was helpful Fred.
@moskoak7609
10 ай бұрын
Mike, I was fortunate enough to buy a used GTS. It is a wonderful machine, but it shows wear. Would you make a video on how to maintenance the unit: replace rollers, cables, lubricate if needed, etc? It was a lot of money to shell out and I want to make sure it lasts as long as possible.
@hybridresistance
10 ай бұрын
Yes, I can do that.
@trellwiggins2539
Жыл бұрын
Great review 👌the total gym fit I must agree still a great value machine today to specific needs vs newer models
@smithshaven8584
Жыл бұрын
Great video again Mike! But, it just about hurts to watch someone point out features that these millennium machines dropped off or cancelled out from the heritage machines (11000DLX/14000, 24000/26000) that should have been continued. I'd be smirking ear to ear if you found a 14000 loaded machine and spent two weeks with it, and made a comparison video about how "THIS IS the perfect Total Gym/Sliding bench trainer, that's now obsolete". You would be amazed how much your TG time in, comes home.
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Heard many great things about that model.
@josefdeigner1045
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a gr8 upgrade for you..I'm sure you will stress test it...For me it's way too big with the small space I have....Going from a Total gym 1000 in 2006 till 2022..Then briefly the Xtreme for a month the Fit last October was a major upgrade..along with resistance bands and some free weights..All I need😊
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Definitely all you need for sure.
@irregularrex4004
11 ай бұрын
Man would I love to upgrade to the GTS but I don't have the space. My XLS tower is starting to bend in at the center. I might just upgrade to a used Fit. The tower design is just better.
@chunwong1807
Жыл бұрын
wow. what an investment! thanks for reviewing them.
@mikeervin7654
Жыл бұрын
Gts is way out of my budget my old 1900 has alot of miles on it so I may be pulling the trigger on getting the fit with the weight bar attachment.
@3Pillers
Жыл бұрын
👍. Someday maybe, for now the Fit ( just upgraded to) is doing fine. 👍
@hybridresistance
Жыл бұрын
Can always still do a lot of damage with the FIT!
@nintendoplanet6643
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I want a gts :) Do you know if they get discounted for Black Friday?
@Tomasquo
Жыл бұрын
"Great video. I want a gts :) Do you know if they get discontinued for Black Friday?" Discontinuing a product for Black Friday seems counterintuitive.
@Zane_Zaminsky
Жыл бұрын
The Total Gym Elevate Encompass is a nicer-looking Total Gym GTS. Costs a little more than the GTS, because the attachment bars cost extra. And don’t forget. There’s also the top-of-the-line Total Gym Power Tower. Motorized to allow the user to raise or lower the glideboard WHILE THE USER IS ON IT. 😉
@douglaslindsey7512
Жыл бұрын
@@Zane_Zaminsky TG Corp threw in the strength package for no extra charge when I bought my Encompass early last year, but I did have to wait over 6 months for the Scrunch and Press Bars to arrive.
@nintendoplanet6643
Жыл бұрын
@@Tomasquo LMAO, I meant discounted. Wondering if they go on sale.
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