Bodyrail 430i
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I've heard of it. I have never seen any reviews. A while back I was shopping around for a similar device. I settled for the Weider Total Body Works 5000, which only cost $100 plus shipping.
I'm not sure if you have used similar devices. I can't tell you specifically about the BodyRail, but I can't tell you about my experience with the Total Body Works 5000. I believe that the two devices are similar enough.
I've had my Total Body Works 5000 for about 6 months. It gives an ok upper body workout, but does not provide even close to enough resistance for leg workouts. As I am sure you already know, these type of devices uses a percentage of your body weight for resistance. Some of them (including some BodyRail models), allow the addition of weight plates for additional resistance. Most of these devices allow up to 100 pounds of additional weight (I'm not sure of how much the BodyRail allows). But, once again, when exercising, only a fraction of this 100 pounds is lifted. For example, if at the maximum incline you are using 70% of your body weight, and you add 100 pounds of additional resistance, in reality you will be using 70 extra pounds, not 100.
Some similar devices use bands to provide resistance, and I know of only one (VigorFit), that provides both bands and the ability to add extra weight.
Some of these devices promise to deliver a cardio workout in addition to a resistance workout, in my experience the cardio workout provided by these devices is not intense enough to be effective. The way I do cardio on my TBW 5000 is by doing several squats while lying on the board. This cardio workout feels sort of like a stair climber, except that both legs go up and down at the same time, where in a stair climber they alternate.
After six months of use, I am retiring my Total Body Works 5000, I recently ordered a Proform Crossover elliptical/home gym combo. I am hoping to get a better cardio workout and more resistance than what I can get from the Total Body Works 5000.
Eraser
I'm not sure if you have used similar devices. I can't tell you specifically about the BodyRail, but I can't tell you about my experience with the Total Body Works 5000. I believe that the two devices are similar enough.
I've had my Total Body Works 5000 for about 6 months. It gives an ok upper body workout, but does not provide even close to enough resistance for leg workouts. As I am sure you already know, these type of devices uses a percentage of your body weight for resistance. Some of them (including some BodyRail models), allow the addition of weight plates for additional resistance. Most of these devices allow up to 100 pounds of additional weight (I'm not sure of how much the BodyRail allows). But, once again, when exercising, only a fraction of this 100 pounds is lifted. For example, if at the maximum incline you are using 70% of your body weight, and you add 100 pounds of additional resistance, in reality you will be using 70 extra pounds, not 100.
Some similar devices use bands to provide resistance, and I know of only one (VigorFit), that provides both bands and the ability to add extra weight.
Some of these devices promise to deliver a cardio workout in addition to a resistance workout, in my experience the cardio workout provided by these devices is not intense enough to be effective. The way I do cardio on my TBW 5000 is by doing several squats while lying on the board. This cardio workout feels sort of like a stair climber, except that both legs go up and down at the same time, where in a stair climber they alternate.
After six months of use, I am retiring my Total Body Works 5000, I recently ordered a Proform Crossover elliptical/home gym combo. I am hoping to get a better cardio workout and more resistance than what I can get from the Total Body Works 5000.
Eraser
I'm only looking for upper body workout. As for cardio, I'll be using an exercise bike and running. I already decided to get this type of machine. It's just a matter of which one. I guess I 'm wondering which one is best.
The BodyRail seems to have the best specs. For instance, it will allow 89% body weight. You can adjust the height of the cables. And there are no pullies to reduce the weight even more.
The BodyRail seems to have the best specs. For instance, it will allow 89% body weight. You can adjust the height of the cables. And there are no pullies to reduce the weight even more.
If you think it will work for you, go for it, but I think at some point you will get strong enough that you will need to lift more than your body weight to continue improving your physical condition.
The only device of this type I've seen that allows to lift more than your own body weight is the VigorFit, it has resistance bands that add up to 188 lbs of resistance. In addition to this you can add up to 100 lbs of weight plates.
I don't have any first hand experience with the VigorFit, however one thing that concerns me about it is that I think the board might slide from under you when doing pullups and using the bands, since the friction from your body to the board might not be enough to keep it in place.
Eraser
The BodyRail also allows you to add 100 lbs of weight, and resistance bands. But I'm not looking to get large, just stay toned. All I do now is Push ups, Sit ups etc. and a lot of stretching.
Also, I'm missing my left hand, so free weights are difficult for me to use. I figure I can attach the ankle strap to my left arm, and get a good upper body workout.
I'm just surprised nobody has expereince with the BodyRail, because it seems better then all three of the top names (Total Gym, Total Trainer and the VigorFit)
Also, I'm missing my left hand, so free weights are difficult for me to use. I figure I can attach the ankle strap to my left arm, and get a good upper body workout.
I'm just surprised nobody has expereince with the BodyRail, because it seems better then all three of the top names (Total Gym, Total Trainer and the VigorFit)
Evidently not to many people think it is as good as the others you mentioned.
My guess is nobody has used it. If someone has, and who thinks its no good, I'd love to hear their opinion why.
I'm also interested in the bodyrail compared to the bayou total trainer. I would like to read more comparisons, however. The bodyrail has the ability to move the cables up as well as the bench enabling more leg exercises, better body alignment, and more resistance overall. The warranty is also good. I think it was 5 years.