Total Gym® and Bayou
Total Trainer® comparison
Bayou
Total Trainer Pilates Pro™
(TT3500-P)
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The Competition’s
Infomercial Total Gym® XL
As seen on TV
(Not sold on this Website)
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is not approved, sponsored by, affiliated or connected with
Total Gym®.
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Our Bayou Pilates Pro offers strength training
for men and women plus Pilates. While making your comparison you will
notice Bayou Trainers are well designed first-class gyms loaded with
attachments as seen in our photo above.
Bayou Pilates Pro is an absolute deal when
compared to other gyms. Below you will see the Bayou Advantage™ in our
detailed comparison to the competition’s infomercial Total Gym® XL.
Detailed Comparison of Total
Trainer and Total Gym
 Price
Advantage: Only $499 plus S&H
Price is a big factor when considering a home
gym. You will save hundreds of dollars when comparing the cost of the
infomercial Total Gym® XL, advertised on the web for more than $1,500
as of July 2005, to the cost of our Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro™
at $499 plus shipping and handling.
Bayou
offers more Levels of Resistance: 21 Levels
When comparing levels of resistance the Bayou
Total Trainer Pilates Pro™ has 21 levels compared to the the
competition's infomercial gym with 6 levels of resistance.
Bayou’s
Taller Resistance Rail: 48” Inches High
The competition’s infomercial gym has a
resistance rail height of 43” inches. The height of the Bayou
Pilates Pro resistance rail is 48” inches. Bayou’s taller
resistance rail offers a higher level of resistance when compared to
the competition.
Compare Pilates Attachments (
only with specific Total Trainer models )
Shoulder
Pads are included with Bayou Pilates Pro:
The Bayou Pilates Pro is equipped with shoulder
pads for Pilates. This attachment is not included with the
competition’s infomercial gym.
4
Resistance Bands are included:
A true Pilates gym should be equipped with
resistance bands. The competition’s Total Gym® XL does not come
with resistance bands; however, the Bayou Pilates Pro is equipped with
4 resistance bands. The resistance bands enable you to do Pilates
exercises on level one just like a Pilates reformer.
Compare Frames
Larger
Glide Rail Tubing Advantage:
The competition's Total Gym’s® XL glide rail
tubing measures 1” x 2”. Bayou’s glide rail tubing is 1.25” x
2.25” inches.
Bayou
Gyms Offer More Stability:
The purpose of the base bar is to stabilize the
gym. The wider the base bars the more stability. The back crossbar
(base bar) on the competition's infomercial XL gym is two inches in
diameter and 18” wide. Bayou’s base bar is three inches in
diameter and 19.5 inches in width.
3.5”
Inch Oversized Transport Wheels on all Bayou Home Gyms:
The transport wheels on the competition’s
infomercial Total Gym® XL are 2.5” inches in diameter. Bayou
Pilates Pro transport wheels are 3.5” inches in diameter. Oversized
wheels roll easier through carpet.
Chrome
Plated Rails:
The lower outer frame rails on the competition's
infomercial XL gym are not chrome plated. Bayou’s frame rails (upper
and lower) are chrome plated.
Compare Strength Training
Attachments
Power
Bar Advantage:
Each Bayou Pilates Pro comes equipped with a
power bar for adding up to 100 pounds of free weights. A power bar is
not included with the competition's infomercial Total Gym®; however,
it is available as an optional attachment.
Bicep
Curl Press Bar Advantage:
A bicep curl press bar is included with your
Bayou Pilates Pro. A bicep bar is not included with the competition's
gym.
4
Point Pulley System Advantage:
Each Bayou Pilates Pro is equipped with a four
point pulley system. The four point pulley system is not available on
the competition’s gym.
Compare Packaging
Double
Boxed for Shipping:
Each Bayou Pilates Pro is shipped double boxed.
The double boxing ensures safe shipping. We want your Bayou Pilates
Pro to arrive in mint condition the first time. The Total Gym
infomercial model is not double boxed.
Weighs
95 Pounds:
The competition’s infomercial Total Gym® XL,
out of the box with all attachments, weighs 81 pounds. Our Bayou
Pilates Pro with all attachments weighs an impressive 95 pounds.
It is our opinion that the Bayou Total Trainer
Pilates Pro™ is a better value than the competition’s Total
gym. Get more for your money with our Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro™.
Summary of Comparison
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Bayou
Fitness
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Total
Gym |
Description
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Bayou Total Trainer
Pilates Pro™ (TT3500-P)
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Infomercial Total Gym®
XL
(Not sold on this Website) |
Price
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$499. plus $54.00 S&H
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Over $1,500.00
As of July 2005 |
Level of Resistance
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21
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6 |
Height of Resistance Rail
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48”
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43” |
Shoulder Pads for Pilates
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Included
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Not Included |
Resistance Bands for Pilates
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4 Bands Included
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Not Included |
Glide Rail Tubing Diameter
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1.25” x 2.25”
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1” x 2” |
Base Bar / Back Crossbar
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3” X 19.5”
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2” x 18’ |
Transport Wheels
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3.5 Inches
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2.5 Inches |
| Chrome Frame |
Upper and Lower Rails |
Upper Rails Only |
Power Bar for adding free weights
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Included
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Not Included |
Bicep Curl Press Bar
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Included
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Not Included |
4 Point Pulley System
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Included
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Not Included |
Doubled Boxed for Safe Shipping
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Yes
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No |
| Total Weight (Out of Box) |
95 lbs |
81 lbs |
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