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Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Received The Total Body Works 5000

Yesterday I received the Weider Total Body
Works 5000
I had ordered. I immediately took it for a spin and started doing an upper body workout. I was very surprised at the resistance it provides, it had me pushing myself hard. I can definitely feel the sore muscles from yesterday's workout.

Today I did a leg workout, unfortunately, the device is not as efficient for the legs as it is for the upper body. I guess I can't complain too much for an exercise device that is only 99 bucks. I haven't actually tried the Total Gym, however, I can't imagine it being any more effective for legs than the Total Body Works 5000.

All in all, I am very happy with my purchase, I am sure it will help me stay fit, and even improve my physical conditioning.

Saturday, July 01, 2006

Weider Total Body Works 5000


While waiting for the home gym I ordered, I started doing some research online about various home gyms and exercise machines. I noticed very good consumer reviews of the Weider Total Body Works 5000. A machine similar to the Total Gym (endorsed by Chuck Norris in infomercials).

A few things about this exercise machine caught my eye. First, you can fold it and put it away when not in use. This is nice since even though the new house I just moved into is bigger than the old place, I was going to sacrifice a lot of space to put a permanent home gym. Another thing that I like about this particular model is that it features resistance bands to add resistance, in addition to your own body weight. The last thing that caught my eye is the price, it is only 99.99 in most online retailers.

All reviews for the device at epinions are positive, ditto for Amazon.
Since it is less than half the price of the home gym I had ordered, and half the price of the cheapest total gym model available, I canceled my order for the home gym and ordered this exercise machine instead.

It should be arriving the week of July 10th. I used to exercise regularly before moving to the new house, but I haven't been able to hit the gym since we moved. I am really looking forward to receiving it and start using it regularly.