Is the Weider 500 Club Still Worth Using Today?

I recently stumbled across an old weider 500 club sitting in the corner of a neighbor's garage, buried under a mountain of Christmas decorations and half-empty paint cans. Seeing that classic black-and-silver frame immediately took me back to a different era of fitness—a time before every workout required a monthly subscription and a high-def screen. It's a piece of equipment that screams "no excuses," and even after all these years, it still looks like it could give you a run for your money. ...

May 8, 2026 · 7 min · Cortes Oly