Home gym EQ opinions

[Arith]

Hi guys. I wanted to ask your opinion on something. My wife and i belong to a local gym and pay $79.95 a month for membership. With our job situations its been difficult to get to the gym lately and we were thinking of giving up our membership and investing in some home gym equipment. I went to a local fitness equipment dealer and found something that i like and wanted to get your opinions on it. It is the Parabody Rack System. I like the fact that its freeweights but self spotting. I also am intersted in getting the high/low pully attachment. I would have to buy the following equipment (prices also shown):

- Parabody Rack System: $499.00
- High/low pully attachement: $279.00
- Olympic Bench (Flat/Incline): $200.00
- 300lb Olympic Weight set: $169.00
- Delivery and Assembly: $135.00
TOTAL: $1282.00 plus tax

Does this seem like a good price for the equipment? Is Parabody quality stuff? I hear that they are part of Lifefitness. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys.

-ARITH-

[ebon00]

Originally posted by Arith
My wife and i belong to a local gym and pay $79.95 a month for membership.

Holeeee sh*t!!! I don't pay that much for a 6-month membership!! Are the weights made of gold or something?

[Arith]

It is prett expensive but they have a lot to offer. 3 pools, 4 full size basketball courts, 5 racket ball courts, rock climbing, free child care, outdoor pool, track, tons of cardio stuff and a huge free weight section. Plus its open 24hrs.

[BigManSlim]

Check out what Bodysolid has to offer (http://www.bodysolid.com/). They have some excellent equipment at reasonable prices. I've got the EXM-1500S which was given a BestBuy rating by Consumer Reports magazine.

[Arith]

Thanks Slim, they do have some nice stuff. Does anyone have any opinions on the power rack setup for a home gym like the one i meantioned? Is it pretty safe for home workouts? Any help would be greatly appreciated, i would like to purchase something by this weekend. Thanks guys.

[Lee J B]

Yes that power rack is safe and yes it is good, you wont look back.