Compare Our Bayou Total Trainer to Total Gym ®
Summary of Comparison
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Bayou Fitness
| The Competition |
Description
| Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro™ (TT3500-P)
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Infomercial Total Gym ® XL
(Not sold on this Website) |
Price
| $499. plus $50.00 S&H
| Over $1,500.00
As of July 2005 | 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
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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 |
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 home gyms loaded with attachments as seen in our photo above.
Bayou Pilates Pro is an absolute deal when compared to other home gyms. Below you will see the Bayou Advantage™ in our detailed comparison to the competition's infomercial Total Gym ® XL. Total Gym ® vs. Total Trainer: Detailed Comparison
 Price Advantage: Only $499 plus S&H
Total Trainer offers more Levels of Resistance:
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 Shoulder Pads are included with Bayou Pilates Pro:
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 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. Total Trainer'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:
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 gym to arrive in mint condition the first time. The competition does not double box. Weighs 95 Pounds:
It is our opinion that the Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro™ is a better value than the competition’s infomercial gym. Get more for your money with our Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro™. Related:
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