Gym history
Total Gym type machines have been used in the fitness industry since the 1970's, when the initial concept was first invented and introduced by Tom Campanaro and his partners in San Diego, California.
While these machines were first embraced by physical therapists and other medical professionals, they became mainstream in 1997 when television informercials began airing, helmed by the very recognizable personalities of Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley.
While these machines were first embraced by physical therapists and other medical professionals, they became mainstream in 1997 when television informercials began airing, helmed by the very recognizable personalities of Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley.