- 1 Year Inspire Fitness App SubscriptionEasy Assembly (compared to other similarly priced home gyms)
- 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)
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=SiteSe
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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I sleep on the floor. Lol doesn't bother me, been doing it for 2 years. I never have back pain unless I sleep in a bed. And I find it 1000 times easier to wake up and get to it, rather then being swallowed by cushions. Giggady
You might try the above trick, too. Maybe it will work?
And please report back if this idea works.
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For my zip it showed OOS when I checked on Monday, but today it shows in-stock with a delivery date of Oct 5th. So, I am guessing they have regional distribution centers, and the item ships from there. So, if they get stock in the center the page will update.
Also, this deal has been on & off every couple of months (regular price is $1599). So even if you miss out this time, it will probably come back for the holiday sales.
Now, its equipment MFG laughing at us.
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Nonetheless, I purchased the bench and the poster. Both seemed well reviewed and useful.
As to flooring, I was surprised to see so many options are OOS. They are almost as scarce as gym equipment! Of the remaining options, the CostCo EZ Flex Interlocking tiles were the best combination of price vs. quality. But I took my chances and purchased some 4' x 6' x 3/4" rubber stall mats from the Tractor Supply Company. They are not as refined a product, but they will take a beating. I don't have to worry about dropping any weights onto them.
However, as commonly complained about, THEY STINK TO HIGH HEAVEN. I unloaded the mats from the back of my pickup truck two hours ago and I can still smell the residual chemical/rubber odor that clings to my hair and clothing. I'll wash the mats down with detergent tomorrow and let them air out for a couple of weeks before installing them in my garage.
For those complaining about the price... this is actually a good price - and was pre-covid. I've never used this exact piece of equipment, but for comparison, go look at some pre-covid reviews of Hoist equipment. Significantly more money and people seemed to love them.
Nonetheless, I purchased the bench and the poster. Both seemed well reviewed and useful.
As to flooring, I was surprised to see so many options are OOS. They are almost as scarce as gym equipment! Of the remaining options, the CostCo EZ Flex Interlocking tiles were the best combination of price vs. quality. But I took my chances and purchased some 4' x 6' x 3/4" rubber stall mats from the Tractor Supply Company. They are not as refined a product, but they will take a beating. I don't have to worry about dropping any weights onto them.
However, as commonly complained about, THEY STINK TO HIGH HEAVEN. I unloaded the mats from the back of my pickup truck two hours ago and I can still smell the residual chemical/rubber odor that clings to my hair and clothing. I'll wash the mats down with detergent tomorrow and let them air out for a couple of weeks before installing them in my garage.
As for the machine. I love it. It's probably the machine I missed the most when I stopped going to the gym after Covid hit. I prefer bodybuilding/physique volume workouts over strength/powerlifting programs. Aesthetics is my goal. The amount of different exercises and muscle groups you can hit with cables is great for those chasing the pump. The bench is low but I found the quality/durability to be higher than any sub $200 amazon bench I have tried. As others have said the weight on some exercises is easily maxed out for intermediate and advanced lifters. I am a little bummed to read that they don't sell addon weight for this model.
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