1998
Launch the CFM-490, a basic single stack home gym with wrinkle gray finish with black upholstery. Introduce MuscleBeach B-Line free weight benches and single stack home gyms at a lower price point to serve a larger customer base.
1997
TuffStuff introduces the Odyssey 5 Home Gym. The all frontal exercise station design becomes the most copied gym in the fitness industry over the course of the next 8 years.
1995
CardioGym, the first multi-functional home gym system designed for continuous independent arm movement and quick uninterrupted range of motion is introduced. Muscle-IV an upgraded version of the Muscle-3, "Born in America" theme.
1994
Apollo-4 is introduced. TuffStuff redefines the multi-station gym market with the introduction of its compact 4-stack multi-station gym system that set new standards in the industry. The beginning of the Legendary Apollo System. Muscle-3 is completely redesigned featuring adjustable pectoral arms.
1993
Sherman Grider (Task Industries) purchases CalGym back from Bollinger Inc. and begins full operations as Task Industries. Formula-G Free Weight, California Gold Gyms and PowerLine Commercial Strength continue as CalGym equipment and together with TuffStuff's own brand name free weight series. TDH-345
1991
The TuffStuff brand name is born, introducing the fitness industry's first free weight benches and machines painted in white and black combination, and the first machines to use adjustable cams and pull-pins on all adjustments which become an overnight sensation
1990
California Gold home gym is introduced by Bollinger. The Apollo system is renamed to California Apollo.
1989
Kwik Fit single stack home gym utilizing 2-inch square steel tubing main frame structure with a combination of other steel material for aesthetic appearance. Apollo-3 4-stack system design by Sherman, the first square frame structural main frame design and compact footprint. CalGym
1988
Acquisition of California Gym Equipment by Bollinger Inc., Sherman Grider remains President/Consultant until the end of 1989.
1987
SPECTRUM fusion of strength, basic system is an 8-station and four weights gym system ideal for fitness facilities.