Customer Reviews
Decent quality but not for SERIOUS fitness buffs. 
2008-03-26
The machine arrived with two broken parts. Luckily the machine was still safely operable even with these two broken items. I blame U.P.S. for that, not Fitness Quest.
The machine has a small learning curve for operation/storage. If you don't take your time to learn how to store it you WILL get a smashed finger or two so be careful.
Overall the machine is fine. I don't expect to get in RAMBO shape with it so it's good for myself and my wife to tone and burn some calories too.
I would recommend it to anybody who wants to get started working out but doesn't want to get PUMPED UP muscles.
If you're middle aged to older... be careful because you can get hurt getting on/off the machine. If you are safe.. you'll stay that way.
Decent purchase. Better than average service when I called about getting the parts replaced.
Total Gym - great product for the price 
2008-03-25
The Total Gym is awesome! Works all your major muscles and core. Great machine for muscle tone, but I'd look elsewhere if you are looking to bulk up. Built very well for the price.
Total Gym 1700 
2008-03-25
Product did not arrive on time promised. Product arrived broken. Had to call Amazon on two separate occassions to explain the defected product because the first phonecall was apparantly not processed. Had major trouble with pick up situation.
Worst order that I've ever dealt with while making a purchase online.
Total Gym 
2008-03-22
I am very satisfied with the total gym 1700 club. The set came quickly after ordering even though I elected the free shipping. It was all as advertised plus some. It is easy to set up and use although not as easy as Christy Brinkley demonstrates on TV. Disconnecting the pulley that attaches to the sliding platform could be a little easier and this is done often. It is easy to use and gentle enough for this out of shape guy. I have been using it for a little more than a month and can see and feel the results.
total gym 1700 club 2008-03-03
My husband and I have been looking for a "home gym" for almost a year. We have very busy schedules and can not get to a gym. We did not want something "cheap" and finally settled on the total gym 1700 club. We really like this piece of equipment. The only negative is that the clip for the pulley attatchment is very hard to take on and off. When following a video, it is hard to make the switch with out having to pause the video. Other than that we have enjoyed the total gym, we feel it is great quality for the price and are starting to see the benefits.
Inauspicious Start 2008-05-07
I ordered the Total Gym 1700 Club on March 24th, got word that it wasn't shipped until April 9th, over 2 weeks later (even though the seller Stress Less, Inc. claimed it had at least one in stock), and received it on April 15th, a day late from the latest date for delivery (April 7-14). But no big deal - I got it.
I received the item with one broken wheel under the glide board - the other 3 are fine for now. The wheel's flange is broken making the glide board prone to "jumping the track" if any twisting or turning takes place. It's still useable if I don't twist any on the glide board, but frustrating if the board jumps the track in the middle of an exercise. That necessitates having to stop whatever exercise I was in the middle of, get off the machine, put the glide board back onto the rails, get back on, start where I left off, etc. Very annoying!
I contacted the Total Gym Limited Warranty 800 number on April 25th to not only register for the 12 month warranty, but also to get a replacement wheel sent to me. When I mentioned the broken wheel, the girl that I spoke with acknowledged the broken wheel problem in a knowing manner, as if to say to me that that happens alot. She also said that she would send a pair of wheels out and that I should get them within 7-10 business days. I'm still waiting.
Today I called back to follow-up on the replacement wheels (5-6-08) and the different girl that I spoke with didn't show any record whatsoever of my name or product being registered in their system. So I had to start all over and give her the usual stuff; name, address, phone, serial number, etc. She also told me that they only send out wheels in packages of 4, not 2 like the previous girl said - which I'm not complaining about getting 4 wheels. It's just that getting conflicting information along with the overall experience thus far has not inspired confidence in either Total Gym or in Stress Less, Inc.
Now for the product itself: The Total Gym is a tool just like any other piece of workout equipment. You get out of it what you put into it. Despite the broken wheel, I have used the TG 1700 Club 3 times a week every week since taking delivery. That makes about 7 workouts by now.
Along with the TG, I was provided with three different sources of how to do a proper warmup and basic workout. The TG 1700 Club came not only with an instruction book, but with a flip chart that mounts on the machine itself and a DVD. All three are different as if put together by three different people during different times without consulting the other sources. I have chosen to go with the DVD for now simply because it's easier for me to watch the models workout using proper form while describing what they are doing. If I get bored down the road with the DVD, I'll use either the book or flip chart for variety. But for now the DVD works. The DVD is not TG1700 Club specific. It's generic and covers all TG models.
The workouts are good but interrupted by having to connect and disconnect the arm attachment and pulley system to reconfigure for different exercises. I'm getting faster and more efficient with the changeovers though, so I can generally keep my heart rate up between sets.
The TG 1700 Club seems somewhat durable although a few of the parts are flimsy - probably to help save weight not only in shipping but for the advertised feature of quick and easy setup and tear down. I weigh 220 lbs and have noticed that the track seems to give and flex some whenever I get on and off of the machine. That may not be a bad thing - I'm just sayin'. And the broken wheel which I have already discussed to death still needs replacing.
Overall, the jury is still out with me on the results. I intend to use the TG 1700 Club at least 3 days a week and put in a good honest effort. If the machine holds up and I ever get my replacement wheel, then I intend to use this in conjunction with my treadmill for years. So far, the workouts feel refreshing with a "good tired" feeling afterwards. The inherent stretching that's involved also feels great. The workouts are not too taxing but are hard enough so that I feel like I'm making a good effort and will reap some results. I know that I will never bulk out on the TG, nor do I want to, but hope to get a lean wirey look and lose weight.
Overall, I would somewhat recommend the TG 1700 Club but with reservations based on problems as described in the review.
I've lost 70 lbs... 2008-04-08
I bought the Total Gym 1700 club last year June. I have positioned it right in front of my bed and I never put it away. Therefore I have never missed a workout (not even once). Presently I am at the level just before the top on the resistance tower. Its a culmanation of my gained muscle and strength and of course my weight loss too. I feel myself moving to the last level within the next 2 months (maybe before). When I reach that level than I will add additional weights with the weight bar.
The 1700 club has changed my life. When I started I was just over 300lbs and now I'm somewhere around 230lbs and Im no where near stopping. This is the single best investment Ive ever made in my life. Just to note, I also have a stationary bike and I follow a very strict diet and nutrition plan.
Also, I actully didnt buy my 1700 Club from Amazon, I live in the Bahamas where I bought it for $650.00 and every penny was well worth it! Therefore if Amazon has it for $475.00 then I'd say go for it. I hope this review was helpfull...
Be blessed...
Easy to use! 2008-04-06
I purchased this product with the thought of getting and staying physical fit. It has exceeded my expectations. I leave mine set-up and can jump on it any time of day. I work out in the mornings for about 10 minutes and in the evenings for about 30 minutes. A very good purchase for the price!
Good, inexpensive home gym 2008-04-06
I bought this about a month back. First off, this is a good product at this price point. Its not too bulky and yet seems pretty sturdily built and appears to be built to last a while. I believe this gym is meant to build and maintain good muscle tone and cardio exercising and achieves these goals pretty competently.
My goal is to build core fitness, and not definitely not to have rippling muscles(not to say that this machine cant achieve that objective), and i think this machine does that well. Its easy to use, and after a little trial and error, easy to set up too. It has a vast array of exercises that find are more than enough and cover every muscle group very well.
And while you can fold it and stow it away, it is not desigend to do that frequently; its pretty heavy and a bit cumbersome to fold away. Best bet is to keep it in one place, and when you really need to make use of that space, you can fold it away. I use it in the basement.
a great piece of equipment ...doe's what they say it does.... 2008-04-04
Am very happy with my recent purchase of the Total Gym 1700 Club. Whether you have a lot of time to spent with it or just 20-30 min. you'll definitely feel a difference after just a couple of weeks. I suffer from lower back pain and already feel it has helped with that. Doe's take a little time to set up but once it's together you're ready to go. The only draw back is that it does take up some room. It's not something you'll want to fold up everytime either. Otherwise, it's great.
