This is a comparison between the Total Gym Fit and the Rogue W4 rack. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the W4
The
W4 Garage gym was one of the first garage Gym options which
Rogue added to their portfolio. You basically get two 108'' uprights with the needed cross member to build a rack against your garage wall.
The
W4 Garage Gym comes in black and has to be bolted to the floor and wall. Metal studs or drywall are not recommended for this setup.
Pros of the W4
The low price is great and it comes with everything to easily install it against a wall.
Cons of the W4
You will not be able to park your car in your garage anymore as this installation is fixed.
Alternatives to the W4
Alternatives to the
W4 are the
The RML 3W and R3 W are two options from
Rogue which take the
W4 idea to the next level. With these setups, you will still be able to park your car inside the garage.
This is an overview of the Total Gym Fit and alternatives. This article was originally posted in "which total gym to get". Follow the links for more details.
- FREE streaming workouts
- 12 Levels of Resistance
- Over 85 Exercises on One Home Gym
- 450lb User Weight Capacity
- Arrives Fully Assembled
- Lifetime Warranty on Frame, Extended 2-Year Warranty on Parts & Priority Processing
The Total gym fit still comes with accessories, but not as many as the
GTS. Look closely at which attachments you want to get if the range of exercises is not sufficient compared to the TOTAL Gym
GTS set. The warranty is shorter and also the frame is made of less sturdy material. In turn, you get a lower price point.
Pros of the Total Gym fit
The total gym fit has twice the levels of resistance and 2 years instead of 6 months warranty compared to the next model down, the
Total Gym XLS. It is still a full commercial gym in one machine. You will also have fewer attachments to store and understand compared to the
GTS. Overall this is a very solid option for home gym owners or a budget option for a commercial setting.
Cons of the Total gym fit
Compared to the
Total Gym GTS the width of exercises drops considerably from 200 to 85. This is mainly due to getting fewer attachments. If you have a heavy use environment you will also have a higher likelihood of having no warranty left when the
Total gym breaks down. The price is still high for a homeowner who just wants to exercise at home.
Alternatives to the Total Gym fit
Here are some alternatives to the
Total gym fit, if you were looking for something more challenging:
The
concept 2 rower D is the gold standard of rowers in the market. If you want to workout from home and don't like running, this is the machine to get. It comes fully equipped with a computer and different resistance levels. If you have rowed before in a gym you will most likely have sat on the
concept 2.
The
Rogue Echo bike is the best value for money airbike which is currently available in the market. If you want to save space compared to a rower or just prefer cycling over rowing for your cardio training, then this is the right machine to get.
If you prefer free weight training at home and have a shed to convert to a Crossfit gym, the Rogue Alpha package will give you everything you need to start and get going. You only might want to add a rack or squat stand if you do not have one already.