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Weider Ultimate Body Works
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
694
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Build Quality
64body, well built, bench, shape, resistance bands
+80%
-20%
" ... Owned Ultra for 15 years but needed to replace parts. ... "
" ... Welds are strong and seems very sturdy. ... "
" ... It's a solid piece of equipment. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and strong. ... And while there was minor damage to the equipment inside, it was nearly perfect (which shows how strong the equipment is). ... "
" ... Seems sturdy and works smoothly. ... "
" ... I love this thing, I had a Total Gym but when the wheels no it wore out, I bought the Body Works. ... "
" ... This, however, is a pretty solid exception. ... It's very stable, and quite well built. ... "
" ... Proper internal protection may have avoided this. ... "
Price
50total gym, machine, equipment, beat, workout
+98%
-2%
" ... So, first off, the equipment itself - For the price, you can't beat it. ... "
" ... For the price it's Definitely worth it, you will get one hell of a work out with it. ... "
" ... great buy for the price ... "
" ... Can't beat the price. ... Does everything the standard total gym does for less money. ... "
" ... I feel this is well worth the money. ... "
" ... This works as good as my former Total Gym, it just isn't as quality made but who would expect that for the price. ... "
" ... But the price was always too high. ... If you want to try less expensive before you buy a total gym, this will do it. ... "
" ... Just like the total gym for a fraction of the price. ... "
Comfort
41weider, sore, injury, workout, incline
+85%
-15%
" ... I love this thing, I had a Total Gym but when the wheels no it wore out, I bought the Body Works. ... "
" ... The handle can be improved since it doesn't a comfortable grip. ... "
" ... You will need a 13mm and 15mm wrench and a crescent wrench to put this together and tighten things up. ... "
" ... We both feel stronger and in better shape. ... "
" ... This device is by far the best at strengthening your arms shoulders lats, and chest. ... Are use the footplate to exercise my legs and I'm sure that as I progress, I can add it additional resistance using the bungee cords at the bottom. ... Almost immediately I could see in the mirror that my waistline was more defined. ... "
" ... It probably doesn't glide as smooth as a total gym, but it glides easily. ... I like the footplate at the bottom for leg exercises. ... "
" ... Found this and showed it to my therapist. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this product if you have lot of back pain. ... "
For Running
30workout, exercise, gym, workouts, home gym
+100%
" ... I prefer this machine over the Total Gym. ... "
" ... Great for the days I CAN'T GET TO THE GYM. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it definitely gives you a workout. ... "
" ... It's easier to set up and let down then the Total Gym, and by the way I had the very model first Total Gym. ... "
" ... I've owned a total gym and the quality of this machine is very similar when compared to the cheaper total gym. ... "
" ... A workout is necessary. ... "
" ... This is the first gym that we have kept using. ... "
" ... The price was amazing and the work outs are actually superior to the total gym. ... "
Ease of Use
26easy to assemble, easy to put, machine, adjust, easy to use
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to put together. ... "
" ... Personally, the machine is easy to use. ... "
" ... Well built and easy to set it up. ... "
" ... It is easy to assemble, easy to adjust for different "resistance" (it uses your body weight), and easy to use. ... "
" ... Love love it got it love it can't say enough setup easy bench looks good love it ... "
" ... Easier to put together than I thought. ... "
" ... Plus, it was SUPER easy to assemble! ... "
" ... Easy on the eyes, and not too difficult to store. ... "
Setup
25took, setup, instructions, assembly, together
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to assemble, rapid delivery, sturdy and the company resolves issues promptly. ... "
" ... Set up was so easy don’t know why it would require professional help. ... "
" ... Well built and easy to set it up. ... "
" ... Love love it got it love it can't say enough setup easy bench looks good love it ... "
" ... Plus, it was SUPER easy to assemble! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, easy to use, I felt like I got a pretty comprehensive workout. ... "
" ... no tools required! ... "
" ... Set up took about 15 by myself. ... "
Fit
21bolts, mechanism, squat, resistance, put together
+52%
-48%
" ... I am a pretty handy woman so I decided to try and bend the metal back in order to fit the bar properly. ... You will need a 13mm and 15mm wrench and a crescent wrench to put this together and tighten things up. ... Not a bad purchase if it holds up. ... "
" ... It was easy to put together and sturdy. ... "
" ... replaced the pin and let it pop into place. ... "
" ... Great for the money, not the smoothest slide. ... "
" ... Works as described, fit and finish is great, durable. ... "
" ... Im 6'2/ 270lbs and this thing holds up just fine. ... "
" ... Maybe they had an old version, but mine, once the bolts are tight is quite steady. ... "
" ... Small space and yet it fits. ... It fits nearly from wall to wall. ... "
Product Reliability
20years ago, machine, ago, year old, weider
+90%
-10%
" ... It works just as good as the total gym that I had 5 years ago. ... "
" ... I've had one for more than a year and use it for weeks at a time. ... "
" ... This is so much more fun to me and using free weights have been all these years. ... "
" ... I purchased a Totalgym when they came out 20+ years ago loved it! ... "
" ... Had for a month, not problems yet. ... "
" ... This year, after working out using my UBW, I am pleased to announce all the other moms' mouths were on the floor! ... "
" ... Purchased a month ago and its far exceeded my expectations for the price. ... "
" ... I had one of these 12 years ago. ... These machines have gone up very little in price, over the years. ... "
Delivery
18arrived, shipped, fast shipping, condition, ups
+89%
-11%
" ... Arrived as expected. ... "
" ... Love it and it came 3 days early ... "
" ... The product(s) arrived on time, as described by Amazon & manufacturer, it was shipped without issue, arrived within prescribed estimates, the packaging was undamaged, and the product itself was unmolested and made with quality materials. ... "
" ... Arrived before original date. ... Was experiencing the workout same day it arrived. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, great price, and it came with everything described. ... "
" ... Package showed up it good condition. ... "
" ... Item came in two days. ... "
" ... It is still in perfect condition. ... "
Band
15bands, resistance, straps, muscle, leg exercises
+93%
-7%
" ... The bands that come with this machine can easily be replaced with any kind of resistance band you choose. ... "
" ... The bands are wrapped in a nylon like fiber so they should last much longer then standard rubber resistance bands. ... "
" ... I like the footplate at the bottom for leg exercises. ... I like the resistance bands as well. ... "
" ... Resistance bands are a real deal! ... "
" ... With the resistance bands you can make some exercises tough. ... "
" ... The way this machine is built, I think you could use ankle and or wrist straps and some resistance bands to increase intensity even more (or hold dumbbells on squats and calf raises). ... "
" ... I also like that there are four resistance bands that add up to 50 lbs more resistance. ... "
" ... The bands are a nice feature, they really do add resistance. ... "
Design
12solid, well built, weight, machine, design
+100%
" ... Please design another version of this machine that allows you to add more weight on each side of the bench. ... "
" ... This, however, is a pretty solid exception. ... "
" ... We both feel stronger and in better shape. ... "
" ... Still looks beautiful and no issues at all. ... "
" ... I felt and saw differences starting from the first few uses. ... "
" ... The weight & construction of it speak for itself. ... "
" ... This is a great option for most people for getting in shape or better shape. ... "
" ... Works as described, fit and finish is great, durable. ... "
Marketplace
11works as advertised, exactly, described, weider, resistance
+100%
" ... Not gonna get huge off it but it definitely works as advertised! ... "
" ... I've never had that happen with all the things I've bought of Amazon. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Does exactly as needed. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... May be the best $123.61 I ever spent on Amazon. ... "
" ... I thank you for the machine and will continue to promote your product. ... "
" ... easy to put together and works as advertised. ... "
Size
11heavy, folds, compact, wheels, space
+82%
-18%
" ... It's quick to set up and collapse. ... "
" ... I can feel it EVERYWHERE! ... "
" ... Plus its compact and doesn't hog space when it's put up. ... "
" ... Small space and yet it fits. ... "
" ... Could use small wheels at the base to move to a convenient resting place when not in use. ... "
" ... I am 190lbs and loosing weight, so I am well under the 250lb weight capacity. ... "
" ... It folds up nicely, but is quite heavy (about 75 pounds), so not terribly easy to move around a lot. ... "
" ... I was very skeptical, because I wanted something more like a weight machine. ... "
Overall performance
10job, solid, smoothly, core
+90%
-10%
" ... All in all great machine. ... "
" ... Super fond of this machine. ... "
" ... A heavy duty, solid and well built machine. ... "
" ... It is well made and works smoothly. ... "
" ... I feel this is a better, more stable machine. ... "
" ... This one does the job ... "
" ... This is a beefy work out machine. ... "
" ... It does the job very well. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 100 meters
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