The Nautilus Freedom Trainer: User Defined Paths of Motion

The Nautilus Freedom Trainer comes with a 305-lb single weight stack, two independent free motion cable arms, and levers that make it easy to adjust the vertical and horizontal positions on the arms.

The Gym

The specs on the Freedom Trainer are:

• 305 lbs Weight Stack
• Cable arms adjustable in 11 positions
• Ergo Grip™ rotating handles
• EZ-Glide™ seats
• Dimensions: 50"L x 47"W x 76"H / 600 lbs
• Warranty — 12 years on frame, stacks, welded moving parts; 3 years on parts, 1 year labor, 6 months upholstery, pads and grips

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The Buzz

This Nautilus home gym system has two machine arms that adjust in two planes for a greater range of motion. It operates with no springs and fewer pulleys so assembly is easier and the operation is smooth during workouts. The Freedom Trainer is part of the new Nautilus Nitro® Plus line that is marketed as a product that will “enhance the décor of facilities that offer a more modern aesthetic.” It comes in 12 different color schemes for the upholstery, and 3 colors — white, silver, and black — for the frame. Apparently, if you don’t want to workout on the Freedom Trainer, you can enjoy looking at it.

There are no user reviews of this system since it is relatively new, and besides, it is priced out of range of the average home gym owner. Nautilus claims this model is unique in offering machine arms that are counterbalanced and adjustable in two planes. Yet this also describes the FreeMotion EXT CableCross Trainer, which has two independent weight stacks instead of the single stack offered on the Nautilus Freedom Trainer.

Our Take

The Freedom Trainer does not offer the best range of exercises for a cable strength training apparatus nor is it a good value for $3,520. For the best functional trainer design, read the specs on the Hoist V6 Personal Pulley Gym, which sells for $2,800. The V6 comes with dual weight stacks and 35 pulley starting positions. You should also review the Body Solid Functional Training Center that sells for about $1,600. Both of these models are recommended over the multi-colored — and overpriced — Nautilus Freedom Trainer.

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