|  | Brand: Body Solid
Category: Sports
List Price: $1,395.00
Buy New: $799.99
You Save: $595.01 (43%)
New (14) from $799.99
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 12782
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 330
Dimensions (in): 49 x 36 x 83
MPN: Body-Solid EXM1500S Home Gym
Model: EXM1500S
UPC: 638448000001
EAN: 0638448000001
ASIN: B0002EAB8A
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Hard work made easy August 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tried the display model at Sears - this was a few years back- and after just a few minutes I was sold. This little home gym has it all. Just like the product description states, you get a complete work out in minutes. Best of all the footprint is small enough you can fit this in the corner where it's out of the way.
To be a little more specific of what I like about this gym: The geometry, the angles, seat height adjustments, handles and leg cushions, pulleys, and overall build all add up to something that feels like a lot of thought was put into it. You know those machines that frustrate you when you don't get the full extension? None is more frustrating to me than getting on a home gym especially a lat machine where you don't get to reach all the way. This machine even when benching will allow for full extensions. Additionally, you don't waste time transitioning between exercises. The only pause in exercise you really need is the few seconds it takes to lean over and change the weight amount.
Customer service with these guys was also an A+. I had a couple of end caps that were removed, reset, and bent out of shape. The company sent replacements without having to explain myself. If you can find a display somewhere test it out, you'll be surprised.
Great Home Gym, Great Price, You can't go wrong! July 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well, I had been on the fence for about over a year about getting a home gym for the garage. I've been looking around here and there, and was originally going to buy one of the bowflex machines. The problem with the bowflex machines was that no matter whom I asked, I always received the same response: don't get it, that cable technology and resistence is just not the same as having real weights.
Then I looked around some more, checked the Sports Authority and some other sports stores here in the NW, and couldn't really find a suitable piece for under a grand, and if, they were either too big, or there were $200 transportation costs, etc... Anyways, I browsed Amazon, stumbled upon this gym and it seemed to have all the basics I would need for a regular workout.
Bottom line: Delivery time was about one week. The delivery company called me twice, once to verify my address, and once to schedule a delivery time. I was not able to be at home when it was delivered, but they were ok with leaving it by the door. Very friendly, great experience.
Building the gym was a pain, but definitely do-able. I am not the best handyman in the world, but I do have some experience building Ikea shelves ... ; It took about 7 hours to get it all done, there are lots of bolts and screws, so it takes a while to sort it all. In retrospective though, it was fairly easy and I didn't require anybody else to help me or hold any of the pieces. The manual wasn't the best, but good enough to figure it all out.
The gym feels like the real thing from the fitness clubs, it's compact, stable, it's quite, and you can do all the basic exercises. I don't think that there is anything comparable out on the market for this price (about $650 incl. delivery and tax).
 Good Product for the Price June 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like this gym. Aside from the instructions, which are not entirely clear or updated (I did manage to put it together, although there are 'spare' parts leftover and it took about 4.5 hours), the whole buying experience was positive. It's a very study machine, and great for a home gym with it's small footprint. I would recommend it to others looking for a smaller home gym that's a good price for the quality.
A nicely-designed unit, with great customer service! April 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I ordered the Body Solid EXM1500 one weekend; it arrived on Thursday in 6 boxes, with some scuffing and punctures, but nothing major.
If you have a metric socket set, it will pay for itself with this project; if you don't, get one before you even open the boxes. Next, organize the hardware (I used sandwich bags and a Sharpie). Other than a couple of slight discrepancies between the words and the diagrams, assembly is pretty straightforward, though with many parts. They even include a small bottle of touch-up paint!
My Customer Service experience: On Sunday, I found that the base frame was bent. I emailed pics to Customer Service. First thing Tuesday morning an email confirmed the replacement part had shipped. It arrived on Friday, well-packed, in perfect condition, and I completed assembly and began using it Sunday, two weeks after placing the initial order.
Impressively quick response on a replacement for what appears to be the most complex part in the unit. They completely insulated me from any kind of freight claim struggle (a concealed damage claim can cause an entire trucking company to spontaneously go deaf).
A very nicely designed unit, well-thought-out and rugged, with exceptional customer service and a great price. I would certainly do it all over again!
Exercise for health February 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
My doctor suggested some specific exercises for me. This machine had almost all the ones he wanted me to do for my back. For the price, great value. Easy to assemble, with good instructions. Smooth movement.
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