Total Gym and Bayou Total Trainer Comparison 

Complete Catalog of Total Trainer Home Gym Systems

Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro


Total Trainer Home Gym
vs.

Infomercial Total Gym XL
As seen on TV


Total Gym

(Not sold on this Website)


This website is not approved, sponsored by, affiliated or connected with Total Gym®.

The Bayou Pilates Total Trainer 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 a great value compared to other gyms. Below you will see the Total Trainer advantage in our detailed comparison to the competition’s infomercial Total Gym.

Comparison of Total Trainer and Total Gym

Price Advantage:

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, to the cost of any of the various Total Trainer Home Gym models

Total Trainer 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.

Total Trainer's  Taller Resistance Rail: 48” Inches High

The competition’s infomercial gym has a resistance rail height of 43” inches. The height of the Total Trainer Home Gym resistance rail is 48” inches. Total Trainers  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 Total Trainer Home Gym:

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.

Total Trainer home gym  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 Total Trainer 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™.


Complete Catalog of Total Trainer Home Gym Systems

Summary of Comparison

 Prices subject to Change Total Trainer
Total Gym
Description
Total Trainer Pilates Pro™
Infomercial Total Gym® XL
(Not sold on this Website)
Price Complete Catalog and Pricing of Total Trainer Models
Level of Resistance 21
6
Height of Resistance Rail
48”
43”
Shoulder Pads for Pilates
Included
Not Included
Resistance Bands for Pilates
4 Bands Included
Not Included
Glide Rail Tubing Diameter
1.25” x 2.25”
1” x 2”
Base Bar / Back Crossbar
3” X 19.5”
2” x 18’
Transport Wheels
3.5 Inches
2.5 Inches
Chrome Frame Upper and Lower Rails Upper Rails Only
Power Bar for adding free weights
Included
Not Included
Bicep Curl Press Bar
Included
Not Included
4 Point Pulley System
Included
Not Included
Doubled Boxed for Safe Shipping
Yes
No
Total Weight (Out of Box) 95 lbs 81 lbs
 

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