The great thing about the Total Gym program and Total Gym accessories is that they are a well established line of products so you can get what you need for a great workout in the comfort of your home. The Total Gym approach is to give you what you need in the basic equipment as well as in the Total Gym accessories that you can add for a complete workout in every way rather than just focusing on one muscle group or exercise type. That means that most people will see results using this equipment and be able to stay with their programs longer because they can work out at home.

With each new home gym model that Total Gym comes out with, they provide a well thought out variety of Total Gym accessories to make the next version better than the last. In many ways, the thing that differentiates between basic Total Gym models and the best products they have on the market are the Total Gym accessories that come with the unit. But it is smart to evaluate everything you get with the model you are considering for purchase. While each unit is excellent, you should only spend the money on a home exercise system along with the Total Gym accessories that will be of real value to you.

Even though the Total Gym unit and the Total Gym accessories have many diverse uses, the equipment is just as easy to use as the infomercials claim. Video guides are provided to show you step by step how to set up the device for each exercise and how to integrate the Total Gym accessories into your program for a great workout. These videos will always be there for reference even after you become an expert at working out at home. But the results you will see from just short workouts each day in the form of a trimmer and more healthy body will make the investment in learning how to use the equipment and the Total Gym accessories worth it.

The focus and design of both the Total Gym base unit and all of the Total Gym accessories is on toning up and becoming more lean and healthy. Athletes who want a lot of muscle growth or an intense cardio focus may not find the Total Gym approach a perfect fit to what they need. The Total Gym accessories, videos and fundamental design are not geared toward hard-core weight lifters. But the product is perfect for getting a full body workout that gives each muscle area some good exercise while providing a balanced cardio benefit as well.

The great thing about setting up a home exercise program with a Total Gym model and the appropriate Total Gym accessories is that you no longer have to devote entire evenings to drive to the gym, work out and come home. In fact, workouts using the Total Gym equipment and Total Gym accessories are designed to give you maximum benefit through frequent but short workout periods. The videos get you started but once you get familiar with the equipment, you can design your own exercises that fit how you like to work out. The flexibility of the Total Gym and how the Total Gym accessories expand your options means you won't get bored and you can find new ways to keep improving your workout program as your level of strength and endurance gets better over time.

Compared to the competition, the Total Gym system is price competitive even if you invest in many Total Gym accessories. Financing is available and because much of the value of the Total Gym design is in Total Gym accessories, you can add them slowly as you need them and so spread out the cost. You can even find a large market of used Total Gym accessories and base equipment and because all of it is well made, you can probably get years of use even from used equipment. That means that anyone on any budget can afford to get started working out at home and reap the kind of benefits they brag about on the infomercials for Total Gym products.