Total Gym 1000 Workout Routine

The Total Gym 1000 is a versatile piece of exercise equipment. It covers all of the possible muscle groups in many ways so that those who want to get strength, endurance and flexibility all from one machine can get it from the Total Gym 1000. Multiple members of a household who all want something different from their workouts can benefit from the machine, too.

Aerobics

Aerobics are important to improve your stamina and endurance. Begin all workout routines with several minutes of aerobics to get your body prepared for strength training, and do aerobics daily to improve your cardiovascular condition. Use the foot pad or Pilates bar to propel yourself with your feet and the hand pulleys to increase your speed at the same time so that you are pushing yourself without overstraining muscles to get your heart rate up.

Strength and Recovery

The Total Gym 1000 has more than 1,000 exercises grouped into muscle areas so that you can focus on each section of your body in each session. If you work all areas of your body in a single session, make sure you give yourself at least one day of rest in between the next strength training session so your muscles can repair themselves. Muscles build up during the repair process, so if you never give them a chance to recover, they will never develop. If you prefer to work out every day, break up the muscle groups so that you are working different areas each day and giving them time to recover.

Flexibility

One of the most unique aspects of the Total Gym 1000 is the ability to improve your core strength and flexibility with Pilates. Even if you do not opt for the extra Pilates package, there are many traditional Pilates exercises you can do on the standard Total Gym 1000 equipment. You can do these exercises every day as a standalone workout routine or before and after a strength training workout routine to stretch, warm up and cool off.

Incline

The 1,000 exercise possibilities are expanded by the ability to raise and lower the exercise platform so that as you improve your endurance, strength and flexibility, you can increase the challenge.