Knoweldge Base
Frequently Asked Questions About Exercise on Total Gym®
Even people who have exercised on Total Gym for a long time have questions about the principles behind incline resistance training.
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Finding Time to Train
With your own Total Gym at home, there’s no commute to your workout and no waiting in line for equipment.
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Like Exercises: Super Sets
Super Sets are multiple exercises for the same muscle group with a rest required between sets.
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Opposing Muscle Groups: Circuit Sets
Certain muscles have to work together in order for a joint to move.
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Total Gym Strength Training Tips
As a general rule for beginning and intermediate exercisers, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends working with larger muscle groups or multiple joint movements prior to smaller muscle groups or isolated joint movements.
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Muscle Action
Eccentric muscle action involves the elongating of the target muscle when the muscle tries to slow or control movement against external force.
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About Form
Quality of movement is essential to maintain throughout the entire exercise set.
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