Fitness Quest, BioForce get top marks
We did see some positive comments for the Fitness Quest Total Gym (*Est. $370 to $2,000, depending on model), hyped by Chuck Norris on television. This home gym uses an inclined bench with pulleys in combination with the user's body weight, so your own body serves as resistance weight. Experts say the Total Gym may not give very fit people enough of a workout, and while some users posting to opinion sites report durability problems, others say it works well for those at lower fitness levels. One review tests the Total Gym XL (*Est. $1,500), saying it's a decent compact home gym for less-fit individuals. But for $1,500, you might also consider other machines with a wider range of workout options. It's worth noting that Total Gym models get excellent reviews from owners at Amazon.com.
Another new infomercial exercise machine receiving positive reviews is the BioForce TNT System (*Est. $800 to $1,000, depending on model). This home gym uses resistance from rotating arms that can be adjusted to increase or decrease leverage. Reviewers on Epinions and FitnessInformercialReview.com praise the BioForce gym for its simplicity, particularly for how quick and easy it is to change between different workouts and resistance levels. There have been a few negative comments about the machine's construction, the high price of workout accessories and weight upgrades and the meager 12-month warranty, though most comments rate the BioForce as high as or higher than resistance-bar machines.
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