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Inspire Fitness FTX Functional Trainer, now back in stock at CostCo.com for $1,299.99.
Includes:
- 1 Year Inspire Fitness App Subscription
- Folding Adjustable Bench
- Tricep Rope
- 2 Deluxe D Handles
- Dip Belt
- Dual Hook Curl Bar
- Dual Weight Stacks (165 lbs. x 2 = 330 lbs. total)
Easy Assembly (compared to other similarly priced home gyms)
Limited Lifetime Warranty
4.9 Star rating on Amazon (out of stock on Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Inspire-Fi...ll_reviews
This is a repeat of an earlier deal that went OOS.
https://slickdeals.net/f/14348516-inspire-fitness-ftx-functional-trainer-with-bench-costco-1299-99-ymmv?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1
https://www.costco.com/inspire-fi...86673.html
EDIT: As noted by Fryth [link], this machine comes with a pulley setup that offers 1:2 resistance ratio. So, each 165 pound weight stack offers 82.5 pounds of resistance.
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1. Weight - This thing is as heavy as you'd expect. It comes on a pallet with three large boxes and a bunch of boxes full of weights. You might be able to move the pieces by yourself but really should be at least two people. It took 4-5 hours to get fully put together.
2. It comes with more resistance that i expected. I debated on ordering additional weight from the manufacturer Day 1 but glad I didn't.
3. Motion - Smoother than i expected. The cable move really smoothly for a non-commercial piece of equipment. For tricep pushdowns it is a little short but it's doable and there many alternatives.
4. Bench - For me, it is basically garbage. It's far too short for practical use and I ended up getting a regular size one off Amazon that is much better.
5. Wall poster - Since i'm not the only one in the house to use it I got a $10 wall poster from Amazon that has a bunch of different types of exercises.
6. Flooring - Costco had some really nice 1/2" foam gym padding I got to put this and other equipment on. If you're even considering it, doing the flooring first will be a hell of a lot easier than after.
Overall i'm very happy with it as it substitutes many other pieces of equipment, and is quick to switch exercises. Hope this was helpful
All the best,
~ Im2bz2p
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That's not much resistance for the bigger compound exercises.
That's not much resistance for the bigger compound exercises.
So it halves the weight.
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That's not much resistance for the bigger compound exercises.
These types of trainers are typically used for accessory movements. Not sure how or why you would want to squat, bench or deadlift with this. Aside from those, this would be enough resistance for any other type of compound movement.
For the vast majority of people looking for something this will suffice. As someone else mentioned, this is mostly for accessory work. 80ish lbs per side is a lot for that.
That's not much resistance for the bigger compound exercises.