The Ultimate Total Gym Holiday Gift Guide: Must-Have Accessories for Every Fitness Level
Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES
Holiday wish lists aren’t only about cozy comforts. They’re also a chance to choose something that supports your health and enhances the way you move.
If you’re aiming to feel stronger next year, the Total Gym is an incredible place to start. And if you already have one, the right accessories can expand what you’re capable of. Each one brings added versatility and comfort to your workouts, making them standouts for any wish list.
Let this “Top 5” accessories list give you some gift ideas for this holiday season, even if it’s a gift to become a better you!
Top 5 Total Gym Accessories for Your Wish List
- Extra‑Large Squat Stand Total Gym Extra Large Squat Stand
- What it does: Creates a stable platform with a larger surface for your feet.
- Why it matters: Adds stability and versatility for total-body strength, supports joints and limbs, and increases your range of motion for legs.
- Best moves to try: Squat variations, single-leg squats, glute presses, bridges, cardio drills.
- Good for: Anyone looking to develop strong, balanced legs or maintain mobility, especially when cross-training for sports. Taller individuals will also find the extra surface more comfortable.
- Padded Squat Stand + Toe Bar Combo Total Gym Padded Squat Stand/Toe Bar Combo
- What it does: Provides a cushioned foot platform for squats, hops, or foot-based exercises; the toe bar adds versatility for functional strength and flexibility moves.
- Why it matters: Protects joints, provides leverage for deeper movements, and supports low-impact cardio, strength, or Pilates-style exercises.
- Best moves to try:
- (Padded Squat Stand) Squat variations, single-leg work, squat hops
- (Toe Bar) Footwork and Pilates-inspired lower-body or core moves
- Good for: Users seeking comfort, joint protection, and functional lower-body conditioning.
- Press Up Bars Total Gym Press-Up Bars
- What it does: Lets you train upper, middle, and lower back, shoulders, and core muscles.
- Why it matters: Using different incline levels, you can perform challenging exercises that are scalable for all fitness levels and allow room for progression.
- Best moves to try: Assisted pull-ups, chin-ups, plyo pull ups
- Good for: Anyone wanting to build upper-body strength, tone arms, back, and shoulders. Ideal for athletes or those focused on functional strength.
- Leg Pulley System Total Gym Leg Pull Accessory
- What it does: A versatile tool for lower-body strength, mobility, and rehab exercises. With an ankle cuff attachment, you can perform leg, hip, glute, and core movements through various ranges of motion.
- Why it matters: Provides resistance in multiple planes to strengthen legs, glutes, and hips.
- Best moves to try: Side-lying leg extensions, inner/outer thigh abductions, hip/glute activation, leg circles, or Pilates-style leg movements.
- Good for: Anyone focused on lower-body toning, flexibility, hip/glute balance, joint mobility, or rehab. Also great for Pilates or mobility-focused users.
- AB Crunch Accessory Total Gym AbCrunch
- What it does: Facilitates controlled core work to support stability, posture, balance, and overall strength.
- Why it matters: Provides precise abdominal engagement for all fitness levels. Strengthens deep core muscles from the prone position without straining the neck, while stabilizing the upper body.
- Best moves to try: Knee tucks, oblique tucks, hip pikes
- Good for: Anyone wanting a strong, stable core. Perfect for beginners building foundational core strength, advanced athletes needing core stability, and Pilates enthusiasts.
Why the Total Gym + Accessories Make a Perfect Holiday Gift
- Versatile total-body system: Total Gym accessories expand the versatility of your workouts. Train strength, mobility, cardio, Pilates, core, stretching… you can do it all!
- Space-efficient and home-friendly: Accessories are easy to attach and detach, making setup simple and storage effortless.
- Suitable for all levels: Workouts can be scaled for beginners through advanced users, allowing for progression and continued growth.
- Convenient and at-home: No commuting, no crowded gyms, no waiting for equipment. Just turn on your favorite tunes, and start moving on your equipment.
- Pilates-friendly: Perform moves similar to a reformer, giving you a Pilates-style experience at home.
- Entertainment-ready: Replace “TV time” with “Total Gym time,” or combine both with the Total Gym TV App (TGTV App) for guided workouts. Total Gym TV Premium Annual Subscription | Total Gym
- A gift that grows with you: As your strength, fitness level, or goals change, these accessories will continue to enhance your workouts!
This holiday season, put the Total Gym and these must-have accessories on your list. It’s your one-stop fitness shop for strength, versatility, and fun for all levels… all in the comfort of home!
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Happy Holidays!
Maria
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