My Total Gym model (Platinum Plus)

I think the middle price range Total Gym models are the ones that most of us go for… Great quality without paying so much money. If you are lucky to find one of these models gently used in the lower price range… get it! I actually started with a knockoff version machine that I absolutely destroyed with wear and tear. By that time, I knew how greatly I loved these exercise machines and that Total Gym was the quality version (I was seeing their advertising by then). My TG Platinum Plus model has been happily utilized for about 10 years…

New or used?

I have listed the products that are highly rated with well detailed information. Furthermore, if there are used models worth noting, I note them in orange font so that you can find them easily. In this way, you can easily distinguish new from used. If the price is not shown in the item listed below, it is because there are multiple sellers and prices.

$400 to $800 range machines

Total Gym 1800 Club

The 1800 model handles up to 300 lbs, and has 6 different incline settings. It comes with Pilates toe bar, dip bars, a wing attachment for pull-ups and leg curls, press-up bars, a leg cuff pulley attachment, and an ab crunch board attachment.
This model is much like the 1400 deluxe with additional accessories and only a tiny increase on the cost…seems like a great deal too.

According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 93″ X 16″ X 44.5″
Folded dimensions: 51″ X 16″ X 9″

Total Gym 1900 and similar models – difference in appearance and attachments

This is a great model and has a great attachment combination for it as well. It is also in a very good price range. Which one you choose could just be a matter of appearance preference or difference in attachments. As a result, it is a great idea to know the many names for the models in this category.

Total Gym 1900

The 1900 model handles up to 350 lbs, and has 12 different incline settings. It comes with Pilates toe bar attachment, ab crunch boards, multi-function attachment, press up bars, dip bars, pulley system and 2 small mats for the base at each end.

According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 92.5″ X 16″ X 43″
Folded dimensions: 50.5″ X 16″ X 8″

Total Gym Ultima

This is a very stylish modern version of the Total 1900 model. There is a raised oval head cushion built into the glideboard. It is the same dimensions and performance with the same attachments. The Ultima handles up to 350 lbs, and has 12 different incline settings. It comes with Pilates toe bar attachment, ab crunch boards, multi-function attachment, press up bars, dip bars, pulley system and 2 small mats for the base at each end.
According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 92.5″ X 16″ X 43″
Folded dimensions: 50.5″ X 16″ X 8″

Total Gym Flex

This is a very stylish modern version of the Total 1900 model. There is a raised oval head cushion built into the glideboard. It is the same dimensions and performance with the same attachments. The Flex handles up to 350 lbs, and has 12 different incline settings. It comes with Pilates toe bar attachment, ab crunch boards, multi-function attachment, press up bars, dip bars, pulley system and 2 small mats for the base at each end.
According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 92.5″ X 16″ X 43″
Folded dimensions: 50.5″ X 16″ X 8″

Total Gym Premiere

This is a very stylish modern version of the Total 1900 model. There is a raised oval head cushion built into the glideboard. It is the same dimensions and performance with the same attachments, except it has one pulley system instead of 2. The Premiere handles up to 350 lbs, and has 12 different incline settings. It comes with Pilates toe bar attachment, ab crunch boards, multi-function attachment, press up bars, dip bars, pulley system and 2 small mats for the base at each end.
According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 92.5″ X 16″ X 43″
Folded dimensions: 50.5″ X 16″ X 8″

Xtreme

12 levels of resistance
This handles up to 350 lbs weight capacity
Dimensions (L X W X H): 92.5″ X 16″ X 43″

Includes AbCrunch accessory, Leg Pulley System, Squat Stand, Tri Grip Shaper Bars, Wing Attachments, Training Deck, Todd Durkin Intermediate DVD, Rosalie’s Total Body Workout DVD & an Exercise Guide

Total Gym Force

The Force is a very stylish modern version of the Total 1900 model. A raised oval head cushion is built into the glideboard. It has the same dimensions and performance with the same attachments, except that it has the squat stand instead of the Pilates toe bar. The Force handles up to 350 lbs, and has 12 different incline settings. It comes with Pilates toe bar attachment, ab crunch boards, multi-function attachment, press up bars, dip bars, pulley system and 2 small mats for the base at each end.

According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 92.5″ X 16″ X 43″
Folded dimensions: 50.5″ X 16″ X 8″
12 levels of resistance
It has a maximum weight capacity of 350 lbs

Both models include these DVDs:

Intermediate Program DVD with Todd Durkin to step-up your game by challenging strength
Total Body Workout DVD with Rosalie Brown

This TG Includes AbCrunch Accessory, Squat Stand, Dip Bars, Press Up Bars, 2 Piece Wing Attachment, Leg Pull Accessory, Exercise Flip Chart, Long Mat, Nutrition Guide, 2 DVDs

The Supreme and the Elite are very similar models

Differences between these besides appearance is that the Supreme has Tri-grip shaper bars and the Elite has Press up/Pull up bars instead. The new model of the Elite looks very much like the Supreme, but older models have an hour glass shape to the glideboard.

Total Gym Elite

This model comes with squat stand, pulley system, ab crunch boards, leg pulley system, and press up/pull up bars.
There are 12 levels, and it takes up to 275 lbs.
According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 93″ X 15.5″ X 43.25″
Folded dimensions: 50.6″ X 15.5″ X 8″

Total Gym Supreme

This model comes with squat stand, pulley system, ab crunch boards, leg pulley system, and tri-grip shaper bars.
There are 12 levels, and it takes up to 275 lbs.
According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 93″ X 15.5″ X 43.25″
Folded dimensions: 50.6″ X 15.5″ X 8″

Total Gym Platinum (Power Platinum)

This machine is much smaller than the Plus version, so it should be easy to tell them apart because of that difference. This model is very comparable to the size of the early Achiever model.
It handles up to 275 lbs weight capacity and has 8 different incline setting levels.
Platinum comes with pulley system, leg pulley system, wing attachment, ab crunch boards, and squat stand.
According to the manual
Dimensions (L X W X H): 80.75″ X 14.25″ X 37.5″
Folded dimensions: 45.25″ X 14.25″ X 7″

It takes up to 375 lbs.

Total Gym APEX G5

The G1 (6 resistance levels) and G3 (8 resistance levels) are in the lower price range

10 levels of resistance
Includes wing attachment, larger squat stand, leg pull accessory, dip bars, training deck with holder, 2 stability mats, Total Gym TV access, exercise & nutrition guides, owner’s manual, and DVD
Over 80 exercises possible
Dimensions: 93″ L, 43.25″ H, and 15.5″ W
Supports a maximum weight of 375 lbs

Total Gym XL7

Includes: Ab Crunch Accessory, Squat Stand, Dip Bars, Press Up Bars, 2 Piece Wing Attachment, Leg Pull Accessory, Exercise Flip Chart, Long Mat

12 levels of resistance
Dimensions: 92.5″L X 43″H X 16″W
Folded dimensions: 50.5″ X 16″ X 8″
Supports a maximum weight of 350 lbs.

Both models include these DVDs:Intermediate Program DVD with Todd Durkin to step-up your game by challenging strength
Total Body Workout DVD with Rosalie Brown

If you would like to know more about the Total Gym exercise machine… I have an article that explains them and the exercises and attachments possible for them. There are also exercise videos.