Fitness Quest Total Gym 1700 Club

Pros: Price, Accessories, Features, Convenience, Versatility, Quality Build, Option to Add Weights
Cons: Takes up 8 feet of floor space, doesn't fold easy - heavy

MY QUEST TO FIND THE RIGHT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT - I have been paying 360.00 a year for a membership to a ladies gym in my area. With a full time job, children, being a part time student, wife, etc... it became harder to get the motivation to drive to the ...

Pros: Sets up easily, price is really good compared to a true Pilates Reformer price!
Cons: I can't put it on lowest height setting on carpet, it won't slide properly.

Since my birthday is at the end of Dec. and my New Years resolution was to get fit, the Total Gym 1700 Club was my present! I have to admit this is very nice. Setting up the machine was easy. It is ready to go from the box and all you do is open ...

Pros: Inexpensive, easy way to work your muscle groups.
Cons: Not for the elite athlete; low user body weight.

At the request of readers I am reviewing the Total Gym 1700 Club. When I wrote my review of the 1500 I mentioned that it was most similar to the 1700. However companies change models frequently. The 1700 Club (which is the only 1700 there is) is ...

Pros: Good workout if you only want it to lasts 6 months. Guaranteed to fall apart.
Cons: Poor design; poor customer service; no additional resistance to challenge your endurance; overpriced

I purchased both the Total Gym 1700 and Weider Total Body Works 5000. Full disclosure: I do not work or have family members and friends who work for either of these companies. I agree with the reviews for the Total Body Works 5000. I won't repeat ...

Pros: Cheaper then the informercials
Cons: adjusting the board and changing accesorys take time.

The total gym 1700 is money well spent. You can really build defination in your arms and legs doing the squats. It is also constantly working your abs. I would recommend this machine to anyone if they are looking into toning and firming their body. It also functions as a pilates. I do wish they had the equipment for both legs to be worked at once with the leg accessory. This is alot cheaper then the T.V. informercials and you get so many more accessorys. I bought mine on sale at Big Five for $322. One thing that is nice is that it is easy to store. In time you will build up speed in putting it together and taking it apart. You just need to use the machine and then you can do it under 5 minutes.

Pros: Good value for money. Easy to use.
Cons: You need to know what your doing.

I have used this product and it is great value for money. It gives your whole body a great workout as long as you know what you are doing! I found using this and running were the best thing i could have done, its much better than going to the gym and you get more for your money. Definitley a great buy!