Soloflex: The Original Home Gym That Changed Fitness Forever

Before Bowflex… before Total Gym… and long before Peloton — there was Soloflex. In this video, I break down the true history of the Soloflex home gym, from its origins in the late 1970s to its rise during the infomercial boom of the 1980s and its lasting influence on modern fitness equipment. Unlike traditional weight machines, Soloflex used elastic-style rubber resistance to deliver smooth, joint-friendly tension — a design philosophy that quietly shaped everything that came after it. We’ll look at: • When and why Soloflex was created • How its resistance system actually worked • Why it exploded in popularity during the 1980s • The patent battles and competition that followed • Why Soloflex eventually faded — and why it still matters today This isn’t nostalgia — it’s a deeper look at how home fitness really evolved. If you trained on a Soloflex, or even considered buying one, drop a comment and share your experience. Subscribe for more deep-dive fitness history, industry breakdowns, and honest commentary. Get your FREE Health Guide for Men Over 50: https://bit.ly/4ayZUHk ========================================================== These brands have been tested over long term use in our gym spaces and are highly recommended. Please support us by using our affiliate links: Force USA Gym Equipment: https://www.forceusa.com/stevie Nordictrack: https://ifitinc.sjv.io/radmvB Fightcamp: https://bit.ly/3FZPbXk Teeter Inversion, Cardio and Recovery: https://bit.ly/3fnFIAP Sunstream Infrared Saunas: https://bit.ly/3UOMtw1 Bullworker Portable Gym: https://bit.ly/3R9Xsgz LiteMirror Glassless Shatterproof Mirror: https://bit.ly/3E7c8bi ========================================================== My Gear: https://kit.co/stevierichardsfitness/... ========================================================== AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE In short, we create referral links that direct you to our partner sites. These links don’t cost you any money. Instead, they let our partners know that you came from our website. That, in turn, allows us to earn a commission for the sale. The reason we tell you this is because we want to make you aware that this is how we make money. In some cases, companies may send us products to review for free. All this said, we do not make any guarantees to these companies that we will conduct a review or that we will review the product favorably. ========================================================== Professional & Sponsorship Inquiries: ========================================================== For professional and sponsorship inquiries, please use the contact form on my website or email [email protected]