The new Tower 200 is made by Body by Jake. It is a resistance band training that has been designed to be placed onto any standard door. It provides resistance of 200 pounds and has 200 different types of workouts. Its steel frames easily attaches to the door and comes to you pre-assembled. The resistant bands exercise the entire body, including the arms, abs, shoulders, chest, legs and more.
There are three bands that are color coded on each side; each with its own resistance level. Red: 40 pounds, black: 35 pounds, gray: 25. The two hand grips included can be connected to any cord or multiple of cords for more resistance. These grips can be attached at the top of the device for pull down exercises or attached at the bottom for press movements. It also comes with a pair of ankle straps that can be attached in the same manner as the grips. A DVD as well as exercise charts is included to provide you with workout plans and examples.
The most important feature Randy Couture’s Workout Machine is the multitude of exercises that can be performed with it. Once you have completed presses, pulls down or 21s, you will quickly feel it working and appreciate its quality. The major selling point is the convenience and simplicity of the Tower 200. This is because all the exercises that you want to do can all be done on one piece of equipment.
Within just a few seconds, the Tower 200 can be lifted and placed into any door of a home, office or dorm. Unlike other devices for the door, this has padding so it does not do damage to the door. It attaches to the door by hooking its top piece to the top of the door and hooking its bottom piece underneath the door. It is so easy to install that anyone can do it. Assembly is not needed because everything comes already together.
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I bought my Tower 200 2 months ago. Its a great piece of equipment. I picked 15 exercises for my personal workout. 40 reps of each, 45min a day and 5 days a week. Yes, I can notice a difference in strength and physical appearance. Also, take 1 cup of whey protein after each workout. Oh, by the way, I’m 62yrs. old.
Great product! It is so easy to set up and use. It’s also a lot of fun to use, which helps me get motivated to exercise every day.
Can you share your routine?
How swiftly am I able to see muscle definition?
Depends on your workout. With my routine, I noticed it in 4-6 weeks.
The depends on more than just your workout. Someone with high body fat will take longer to notice results than someone with low body fat. You need to pair a good workout with a good diet plan as well. Lower fat intake, increase protein intake, drink plenty of water, and take a daily multivitamin. You will probably feel muscles before you see them.
I’m a former cross country runner and weigh about 165lbs and am lookin to gain about 10 or 15 lbs. Would this product be beneficial to gaining that weight and muscle definition?
This is more a conditioning piece of equipment. If your looking to add muscle, I’d recommend a pair of dumbells over this.
The Tower 200 is great. Easy to setup and use. I’ve been using it for about 2 months.
Hey i am a fairly skinny person(140 lbs)(5 foot 9 inches) and wanted to know if this would help me get bigger. i have heard its a great product for people who are just starting to work out. From what i have seen here, it looks more like a muscle conditioning piece than muscle building.
thanks
This is a good machine. But, watch for wear on the hand grips (nylon straps). I was just doing my workout, and the strap broke. The metal clip hit the door and put a hole in it. I think they need to do a better job on these. I’ve had the machine for 14 weeks.
body by jake offers a lifetime warranty
Key note on the lifetime warrenty I have seen a couple people champion here.
From their literature;
This warranty does not apply in the following
cases: a) when repairs of the Product have not been authorized by or on behalf
of Body by Jake; (b) when the Product is a model which has been used for store
displays or is a unit not covered by an original warranty i.e. used or sold “as is”;
(c) when the Product is incorrectly set up, adjusted or used; (d) if the Product is
used for commercial or rental purposes; (e) normal wear and tear of the Product;
(f) damage caused to the Product by incorrect adjustment or use; (g) damage to a
Product caused by or attributable to freight damage, abuse, misuse, improper or
abnormal usage, or repairs not provided by a service center authorized by Body by
Jake; (h) damage to personal property; (i) damage to non-frame parts including but
not limited to power cords, pulley assemblies, hand grips, ankle straps, straight bar,
and/or strapping.
I just bought the Tower 200, and I have a permanent place for it. Is it ok to leave it on a door for extended periods of time, or does it cause the bands to wear out quicker?
Hey all –
I’ve seen this ad on tv a few times, and it’s perked my interest, although I’m gunshy about anything that appears too good to be true.
From the reviews I’ve read this seems like a pretty legit piece of equipment.
Here’s my scenario: I work some crazy and long hours, so getting to the gym is hard to do. On top of that I just hate the crowds, having to wait in line to use equipment and fighting for parking space. So this seems like a possible alternative. My doctor has said to get into a cardio routine, and I think this would definitely accomplish that.
I have wanted a bowflex, but simply don’t have the space as my apartment is really tiny. But something that fits on my door might just work, and I can work out whenever I have the time.
I’m wanting to desperately work off the college beer gut and tone up the abs and pecs…
How are the exercises for these regions? I realize that a lot of times you only get out what you put in, but if it doesn’t do a lot of good for the chest, I’d rather focus my energy and money on something else.
Thanks!
–Trevor
im thinking of getting one of these but it sounds like the straps break quite frequently…anyone else had any problems with that? also those who use this on a reg basis do you like the benefits? was it worth the $$$?
Reddman
Today was my first workout, halfway through it the 25 lb. band snapped! Buyer beware!
Can the Tower 200 be attached to a sliding glass door, or does it have to be to a wooden, hinged door only?
You don’t want to use this on a glass door, I’ve heard a few complain about straps braking and putting hole in their door… I’m sure you don’t want to risk braking a glass door.
Hi as we are hearing more about bands snapping, I wanted to know can the parts be relaced?
Also can they be replaced with ordinary straps that you can buy from a fitness store?
if the bands break just ring the company up beacuse they offer lifetime warranty
I am currently utilizing the Insanity workout for cadrio and was looking to add some resistance training on top of that. This seems to be the way to go. Thoughts?
yes defenently i do loads of free weight training as well as cardio you defenently need resistance training because it helps big stronger and contitons your muscles faster not to mention it brings your fitness level up so much quicker
I just purchased the X Factor and does not set up as easy as they say does the tower 200 set up as easy as it says or should I stick with the X Factor. For a more universal set up I would spend the extra money
I had the X Factor and I’d say take it back and get the Tower 200, the T200 is way easier to set up and take down than the X Factor. I took a chunk out of the top of my door from intalling and removing the X Factor, with the T200 I haven’t had a problem.
Im 240 lbs and 6’5,not much muscle, normal person status,im looking into buying the tower 200 but have my doubts it would work…does anyone really warranty if i give it my all it will work? how long till i notice a change or a difference? will i still be able to play the accordian? Lol..ok the last one doesnt count but seriously will this machine work?
I love my Tower 200, I have owned it for 6 weeks now. I use it as a part of my Power 90 strength and resistance routine, in addition to my adjustable dumbbell set and my 15 & 20 lb kettle bell. I especially love the 11 minute routine, which after I use, I follow up with a few compound and isolation moves.
It has a sturdy design, it is well manufactured, I have yet to experience any of the issue, that I am seeing posted on numerous websites and it holding up to my 6 feet 5 inch 260lb frame. I also have the extra hand/ankle grips, the straight bar and the 2 pairs of 40 lbs power cords.
The results that I am seeing since owning it are drastic compared to using other resistance bands I own. Maybe it is mental, but my gains are starting to turn heads, it keeps me coming back for more. I will use it in the a.m. and in the p.m.
How much clearance is needed to perform these exercises with the T200. I am looking to set this up in the basement. The height of the ceiling is about 7 ft high. I am about 6 ft tall. Would this be enough clearance to do these exercises?
Thanks.
Hey i am looking to buy one but I see that the maximum weight is 200 pounds. Is there any additional weight that you can get to add onto it?
Hi all, just reading the problems people are having, i am a bit worried but then again, i just brought it cant wait getting into it, but i’m going to use it with my P90X for the band work outs =) 200 pounds, is about 90kgs.. i really can’t wait for this, my question tho is can i just leave it on my door
thanks
Hey there guys,
I just wanted to ask for you guys’ opinion if the Tower200 is something for myself who wants to gain any sort of mass. I’m 19, 5ft. 5, only 110 pounds, and obviously have a high motabolism. I have in the past attempted to go to the gym and take protein shakes but didn’t really see any sort of results. After viewing the Tower200, I was instantly convinced in purchasing the equipment. There is truly no excuse why I can’t gym at the privacy of my own room throughout the week. I hope you guys are able to assist me in my query or have other helpful alternatives than purchasing the Tower200.
Thanks – Daniel