Mr.Guvernment

anyone have any good suggestion for a set up from

FitnessFactory.com

I am looking into getting serious, and have a budget of about $1500 - 2k US to spend, and was thinking a full type of system to buy: (when i say serious, i don't mean competition, just becoming a better overall person physically / mentally)

Free weighted home systems:
http://www.fitnessfactory.com/Fitnes...ction&linkid=4

Or

Body Solid Home gyms:

http://www.fitnessfactory.com/Fitnes...ction&linkid=1

I am not really sure what exactly too look for and some advice would be GREAT! as this si a new area for me, and i don't want to waste my money for being under educated on equipment.

or if you know of other places online i can order from to start a bit of a home gym....? (must be able to deliver to Antigua)

or any real info on total gym (chuck norris one)

it is ALL appreciated a great deal!

quakin

IMO those swiss army knife type of home gyms aren't much good. You'll soon outgrow a unit like those too.

Get yourself an olympic bar and weights (a 300lb kit would be a good start), a good solid bench that can preferably be adjusted to incline/decline, a power rack, some adjustable dumbell handles and 10lb plates, and if money permits a simple weight stack/pulley system.

Only real problem is this takes up a bit more space than a single machine.

I knew The Poodle Man... and he fuckin' hated poodles.

Mr.Guvernment

thnx m8

i am gonna check out see what i can come up with

And the fun begins!

bigss75

Total Gym = Total Waste

U cant build the amount of muscle u want on the total gym

Mr.Guvernment

thnx for the heads up!

back to fitness factory to spec out items

Mifody

definitely go with what quakin said.
also if you got the cash, powerblocks are a good idea for a home gym. it gets to be a pain when u gotta keep changing the plates on the adjustable dumbell handles

Mr.Guvernment

never heard of power blocks..lol

but will look into those as well!

this help is realy really appreciated guys! today was my firts real routine day, and i loved it!!!! and i am actually keeping track of my diet, and writing everything down!! feels dam good so far!


WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Mr.Guvernment

AHHHHH!

what bar(s) should i invest in? SO many to choose form?...

lol


http://www.fitnessfactory.com/Fitnes...tion&linkid=17

Mr.Guvernment

Okayy, what i have got so far........ (on my shopping list that is)(still editing this post as i find stuff)



Olympic Dumbell Handle


Olympic Dumbell Handles are without a doubt, the most heavy-duty, functionally smooth dumbells on the market. An important addition to every strength conditioning program, these dumbells are perfect for those whose workouts require a variety of exercises. 20"L • 9 Lbs each.


Olympic Combo Bar

Olympic Combo Bar Combines an innovative design with superior performance and dependability. Two separate grip positions vary the isolation of the Bicep and Tricep muscles to dramatically increase upper Arm size. Solid Steel



Olympic Weghted Plates

Virtually indestructible, all Olympic Plates are machine bored for a precise fit. Satin black enamel finish. Build your own set!

2. OPB5 5 Lb. x 4

3. OPB10 10 Lb. x 8

4. OPB25 25 Lb. x 4

5. OPB35 35 Lb. x 4

6. OPB45 45 Lb. x 4

Those number slook good for amounts of each weight?


Full Commercial 2" x 3" Flat / Incline / Decline Bench WFID-70

Without a doubt, the cornerstone of all strength training equipment is the Flat / Incline / Decline Bench and nothing comes close to the WFID70! The extra heavy-duty 2" x 3" steel frame can easily handle a load capacity of 1,000 Lbs. The back and seat pads lock into eight positions to align your body for perfect posture in all your exercises while the ultra-thick DuraFirm upholstery supports you comfortably through the most intense workouts. Lock your legs in the T-Bar Leg Hold Down featuring oversized rollers for extra comfort and stability while you perform upper and lower abdominal exercises as well as incline and decline strength training. Convenient casters let you move the WFID70 effortlessly in and out of any rack for the ultimate in versatility. Commercial Warranty 20"H x 66"L x 23"W


Full Commercial Multi-Press Rack

A New Angle On Fast Results...

This Full Commercial Multi-Press Rack screams for hardcore workouts. Perform an unlimited array of exercises like squats, shoulder presses, incline presses, flat bench presses, decline presses, shrugs, upright rows, calf raises, curls and more. This rack works great with all types of benches and can handle the heaviest loads. The heavy-duty 2" x 3" all-4-side welded steel mainframe is built to deliver rock-solid stability through the most punishing workout regimens. The WPR370 is designed to accommodate your body's natural lifting path with mainframe uprights that are set to a 7° reverse pitch.

The 14-position Gunrack can handle over 1,000 Lbs. with ease and gives you the ability to "walk" the barbell up or down the rack without removing the weight plates from the bar. The extra long and strong 2" x 3" x 17" safeties are constructed from11-gauge steel to assure maximum user safety and security. Keep your workout area safe, clean and organized with the WPR370's four Olympic Plate Storage Posts that keep weight plates safely suspended for quick and easy access.

Dimensions:

74" H x 64" W x 45" D

Full Commercial Warranty


1/2 pund metal collars x 6



So far in total this all comes to (including a floor mat / weight rack / gloves / belt)

• Total: $1,145.80

+ shipping, and i need to find out duty! Dam Antigua!!!

Any adivice on the above?

Stickboy

Not bad. I have a Body Solid setup. I went with a smith machine, ID bench, Oly bar, Oly weight set.....basically the Pro Smith Bearing setup with a few options thrown in.

BTW, I have that bench. It's a good one. You don't really need the collars though. I use the cheapo spring sets my self. They hold the weights on, and make changinging the weight quick and easy.

I also went cheap on the curling bar. Bought a combo curling bar, dumbell set for about $20 locally. (I already had the weights). I might upgrade to a better set, but it's working for me so far.

BTW, I had no probs with fitness factory. Got it when they said I would, and shipping was free. (I think I had to pay for the weights to be shipped, but overall, very satisfied with them.
Good luck in whatever you decide to get.

Mr.Guvernment

^^^^

great, thnx for the input, i figure if i am gonna buy this stuff, get it now while i can afford it!! and get the better stuff, since i can not buy any of this stuff locally. (or at least not good stuff)

i will have to pay some shipping i assume, since i am on an insland, so it will be international, then i got to find out how much customs here will nail me for duty!

quakin

Mr.Guvernment: I recommend you get a full length olympic bar (7ft). You should be a able to buy it with weights and clips as a set, for a lot cheaper than buying seperately. If you want real high quality bars then the cost goes up considerably.

I wouldn't buy a rack like the one you've shown either. A power cage like this one, http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/92551.html , will serve you better.

I think shipping will cost you a bundle btw... Perhaps you could get a power rack made locally? I'm getting one made up soon myself, as they're riduculously expensive in my neck o the woods.

Goodluck.

I knew The Poodle Man... and he fuckin' hated poodles.

Scotty the Body

I like everything except the olympic dumbbells and the collars.
The spring collars work just as good and are faster to get on and off, I'd also get a 7 foot olympic bar and either pre maid DB or the power blocks.

Cool

Mr.Guvernment

SOunds good

wel, form fitness factory, they said it would cost like $800!! for shipping!

Thank you for your interest in our equipment. I just received the freight quote back and the shipping charges to Port St. Johns will cost $740 for shipping only, plus the cost of the items $1145.80 totals $1885.80.
You may want to look into other freight forwarders from Miami to see if you can do better. If we were to ship this to Miami the cost of shipping would be $90.
Please let me know what you decide.
Thank you
Kim Schwartz
Sales Manager

SO, does anyone by ANY CHANCE live in miami? and know of any freight companies?

or would be willing to arrange something with me?

Mr.Guvernment

k i can switch to the spring ones,

but what other dumb bells should i get?

they have

SmartLock Adjustable Dumbell System



Manufactured with a revolutionary engineering concept designed to function instantly. Simple and easy weight plate change assures no wasted time and no momentum lost. It’s a snap to move to the next exercise in your routine. For use with all types of standard weight plates, the Adjustable Dumbell Handles provide the fastest, easiest weight plate change available. No more twisting, spinning, turning or tightening. For making dumbells 5 to 65 Lbs.


OR (sets)

Pro-Style Dumbell Set


PRO551 Pro-Style Dumbell Set - 5 to 50 Lbs. $499.00
text20: PRO-551
number1: 759.0000

PRO651 Pro-Style Dumbell Set - 55 to 75 Lbs. $449.00
text20: PRO-651
number1: 638.0000

PRO901 Pro-Style Dumbell Set - 80 to 100 Lbs. $599.00
text20: PRO-901
number1: 811.0000



Obviously i would be going with the 5 - 50lbs one but $500?

Scotty the Body

Either of those look good, the problem I have with the olympic and other adjustable ones is that you can't rest it on end on your knee, so its a pain in the ass to get into position.

Cool

Corri

Hey Guv,

My mother's from Antigua. Beautiful island isn't it!

K, quick comment on the Squat Rack. Personally, I'm a really big fan or the ones that come with a better safety bar at about 3 feet.. I've had one save my life a couple times trying to push myself with some heavy squats. And even if you never use it, it's worth the peace of mind.

I'll try and find a picture to show you what I mean.

Corri

This one looks pretty sweet! It's from the site you're shopping from... Pulldown machine is a nice touch too.

(I haven't figured out how to get my pics to show up in the msg yet..)

Mr.Guvernment

that does liek nice, right now i just need to find away around the $800 in shipping they would charge for the stuff i want to get

as for getting the pics,

just right click on the picture, go to "properties" and then copy the "url, and put it in between [img] tags