Inspire Fitness BL1 Full Body Weight Home Gym - Multifunctional Cable Machine & Home Workout Machine - Upper & Lower Body Strength Training - Exercise & Fitness Equipment with Accessories

I had been looking at the BL one home gym from inspire for at least the past few years. For me the factors were right to buy it now or when I did. My old gym was wearing out and there was a sale on the bl1 at the time I ordered so I took the plunge. I would say it's definitely worth the current price of 1399 because it is a very good quality smooth operating home gym. It two boxes that are quite heavy totaling about 300 lb. It's delivered by a freight company and they use a hydraulic jack to roll it wherever you want it but won't carry it into your house for you you'll have to arrange that on your own. My son helped me carry one of the boxes that was slightly lighter upstairs to where I built it. The other box we opened and we carried the parts individually upstairs. If you live in an apartment, and plan to move anytime soon, would not recommend getting this gym now. Once it is together it weighs the 300 lb and it's quite tall. The parts are expertly packed with a lot of protective foam and cardboard and strapping. Even though there were two minor holes in the boxes I received there was no damage to anything inside. The assembly instructions are quite detailed and fairly easy to follow. You just have to go step by step and understand what you're doing using the diagram and the written description. You will need a good metric socket set rubber mallet and so forth. It will also help to have a helper During certain parts of the assembly for instance the main arm that lets you do bench presses and so forth is quite heavy possibly weighing 80 lb or so. One of the final steps is to thread a very long cable through 11 pulleys and that was somewhat challenging in and of itself. The finish on this gym is baked on satin black and looks great and flawless. The upholstery is solid and the attachments are also good quality. Attachments include a lot bar and a curl bar looking at the photo of the gym, you would not think you would be able to do any sort of squat movement with it however if you remove the seat which comes out easily you can do a front squat using the lat bar and a strap or chain down to the leg power pulley. There is a detailed workout poster that comes with it that gives you a nice set of exercises for each body group, arm shoulders legs etc. Because I had a Bowflex type machine previously, I have embellished their basic workout to fit my needs. Everything is quite adjustable including the back seat the main bar and so forth. As has been said previously, the action is very smooth and quiet with this gym. It can easily be used on a second floor and a house or an apartment. I will update this review down the road when I've had longer to use the gym but I expect good results with it.

I’ll give it full stars. I’m extremely happy with this gym. It arrived much faster than I expected—originally, the estimated delivery time was a couple of weeks, but it showed up within just a few days. The packaging was excellent, with everything securely packed in two boxes and delivered on a wooden pallet. Since I had read other reviews mentioning this, I knew what to expect. Everything inside was tightly wrapped and well-protected, with no damage upon arrival.Assembling the gym took me a couple of hours after unpacking and organizing the parts. The materials are well-designed for easy assembly, and the instruction manual that came with it was straightforward. I also found YouTube videos helpful in breaking down the steps. Additionally, I came across an online version of the installation guide, which included some extra details not found in the printed manual. While it wasn’t necessary, it did help clarify a few specifics, so others might find it useful as well.Once assembled, the gym works flawlessly. I was excited to try a system that relies solely on body weight for resistance, and it lives up to its reputation—it operates very smoothly and quietly, as mentioned in both customer reviews and instructional videos. Having owned several home gyms in the past, I can confidently say this is one of the better investments I’ve made in a long time. Traditional free weights and weight stack systems had started causing more injuries than benefits for me, so I was looking for something easier to adjust. The slider-based resistance system allows me and my family to use it without the hassle of changing weights or repositioning pins.The build quality is impressive, and I expect it to last a long time. While I did see some reviews raising concerns about durability, my experience so far has been excellent. The gym is well-engineered, and as long as you follow the assembly instructions and apply the provided lubricant where needed, it functions perfectly. The manual doesn’t give specific guidance on lubrication beyond a general mention at the end, but I found that applying it to all moving parts helped keep everything running smoothly.Overall, I had no major issues with assembly, and now that it’s set up, it takes up surprisingly little space—much smaller than other home gyms—while still allowing me to perform all the exercises I need. Switching between workouts is quick and efficient, making it a great fit for my fitness routine. I’m extremely happy with this purchase, and I hope this review helps others who are considering it. For me, it was exactly what I needed.