One thing that people who visit my house find out about me is that I will buy just about anything if it is advertised in an infomercial. Today, I made my biggest (by $) purchase so far when I handed over my cc info for a Total Gym.

Anybody ever try one? If so, what did you think? Yeah, I know, that's the kind of thing I should have asked before buying but that's not the way sillyman does things.

And, yeah, that thread title was supposed to be "what the hell am I doing"

I don't buy stuff from infomercial...never can trust the quality.

I also recommend freeweights instead of those crazy contraptions. Trust me when I tell you, the actors they use in the infomercials didn't get their bodies by using those machines.

Return it and buy a small set of dumbbells, you will get a better workout and save $$$. The only down side to dumbbells is that some exercises require a spotter, unless you like dropping heavy weights on your face when your arm gives out.

-Chris

Originally Posted by easyBob

I don't buy stuff from infomercial...never can trust the quality.

I also recommend freeweights instead of those crazy contraptions. Trust me when I tell you, the actors they use in the infomercials didn't get their bodies by using those machines.

Return it and buy a small set of dumbbells, you will get a better workout and save $$$. The only down side to dumbbells is that some exercises require a spotter, unless you like dropping heavy weights on your face when your arm gives out.

-Chris

Originally Posted by Imzadi

You got something to say?

Nope?

Ok. He wanted opinions, I gave him one.

-Chris

Originally Posted by sillyman

One thing that people who visit my house find out about me is that I will buy just about anything if it is advertised in an infomercial. Today, I made my biggest (by $) purchase so far when I handed over my cc info for a Total Gym.

Anybody ever try one? If so, what did you think? Yeah, I know, that's the kind of thing I should have asked before buying but that's not the way sillyman does things.

And, yeah, that thread title was supposed to be "what the hell am I doing"

I think aside from the money, you are not going to get a better workout from ANY other type of equipment. Those machines are designed to target exact areas that you are trying to work on. Will power is WAY more important than the gear, though. A soup can will give you a better work out, if you are committed, and a $30, 000 Nautalis system will do nothing, if you don't use it. (my biggest hurdle)...

THIS system, I find intriguing...
P90X® - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

I think anyone that posts in this thread needs to include a picture of them without their shirt on, just to prove they know what they are talking about.

Originally Posted by IwilllickGina

I think anyone that posts in this thread needs to include a picture of them without their shirt on, just to prove they know what they are talking about.

If it was one of the models askin...eh...maybe.

Not trying to show off for a bunch of dudes.

-Chris

Originally Posted by easyBob

I don't buy stuff from infomercial...never can trust the quality.

I also recommend freeweights instead of those crazy contraptions. Trust me when I tell you, the actors they use in the infomercials didn't get their bodies by using those machines.

Return it and buy a small set of dumbbells, you will get a better workout and save $$$. The only down side to dumbbells is that some exercises require a spotter, unless you like dropping heavy weights on your face when your arm gives out.

-Chris

Thanks, easyBob and Imzadi. I agree that actually using something is key (whatever it is). But, easyBob, are you saying that I won't end up looking like Chuck Norris (looking like Christie Brinkley probably shouldn't be my goal). Well, if I'm not gonna look like Chuck, might as well go ahead and shave too, no sense growing the beard.

And I have actually had pretty good luck with things (mostly a wide variety of kitchen gadgets) I bought from infomercials. They've done what was promised.

Oh, and for Gina. You first, and then me, maybe, if I actually use this thing for awhile in a "before" and "after" pic. Not just a "before".

I was gonna say you were posting drunk. As you forgot the "w" in "was."

I feel your pain. I bought the Total Gym years ago, back when it cost about $1,800. It's collecting dust and rust in the garage right now.

Originally Posted by Zoddy

I feel your pain. I bought the Total Gym years ago, back when it cost about $1,800. It's collecting dust and rust in the garage right now.

You shoulda bought 'Dumbbells'... they are easier to clean.

Originally Posted by KJ26

I was gonna say you were posting drunk. As you forgot the "w" in "was."

Yeah, maybe that's what I was gonna say, I dunno.

Originally Posted by Zoddy

I feel your pain. I bought the Total Gym years ago, back when it cost about $1,800. It's collecting dust and rust in the garage right now.

OK, so I guess what I'd like to know is why it's out there taking up space in the garage. Was it too difficult to use, or did you not see any benefits from using it, or did you just lose interest, or what?

Originally Posted by easyBob

If it was one of the models askin...eh...maybe.

Not trying to show off for a bunch of dudes.

-Chris

If I was Darb I'd have a snappy comeback to that.

I thought that Title seemed a lil Random haha! =)

Originally Posted by Zoddy

I feel your pain. I bought the Total Gym years ago, back when it cost about $1,800. It's collecting dust and rust in the garage right now.

+1 but mines under my bed collecting dust!

lol, if I knew there were so many extra Total Gyms just laying around, collecting dust, I bet I could have picked one up cheap.

For sure! I have a gazelle too that makes a sweet hat rack

Or even free Silly lol...and I fixed the title of the topic for you

I have good self control when it comes to spending money. Never buy anything just because it was on tv. But when those as-seen-on-tv products get into inventory of online stores and go down in price, I have tried a couple of them. Those little Micro/Magic Touch hair trimmers work well while they last but they burn out easily. Ped Egg works terrible. I did find a nose hair trimmer and a really large sports bag under $5 each that work great though.

Silly..now...you need to buy all of Billy Mays products. They will be collectors items also. btw... Frosty misses Billy Mays.

Originally Posted by ravenmetal

Silly..now...you need to buy all of Billy Mays products. They will be collectors items also. btw... Frosty misses Billy Mays.

You know what, Ravenmetal, I only recall Billy Mays hawking things like cleaning products. I'll buy that stuff at the grocery but I dont get it on TV.

Things I get on tv are stuff like the george foreman grill, the GT Express/101 cooker, I am loving my NuWave Oven since I got that a month or two ago.

Good Luck SillyMan......

I agree with easybob about freeweights. and as for Iwilllickgina's idea about posting pics: I'm a fat guy but at one point I was in great shape for a fat guy (Does that make sense?) I played football and got a scholarship to play at a Division 1 college, so I guess I knew what I was talking about at one point

Screw all these gadgets and gizmos. Push ups, sits up, running, its all free and check this shit out... it's all exercise.