Hitting the gym is an important part of building speed and preventing injuries, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us to re-evaluate how we work. Although bodyweight exercises can do the trick for a while, you may be ready to create your own home gym and upgrade your equipment.
Fortunately, home gym equipment has come a long way from the basic (and boring) machines of the past. You can now choose from high-tech options that include specialized software for live workouts and classes on demand, or that use artificial intelligence to customize your experience. This increased interactivity makes it more attractive, effective, and most of all, more fun.
So, if you are planning to skip the gym for the foreseeable future and are ready to jump in and build your own smart home gym, here are some of the most popular options you need to know about.
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NordicTrack treadmill
This treadmill, with a 32-inch touch screen, offers on-demand and live lessons that the studio brings to you. If you are not a fan of group exercise, you can also choose from outdoor workouts. The treadmill uses iFit programming platform, and you have access to coaches like the experienced runner Camille Fiducia. And rather than staring at a wall or watching your statistics surpass the screen, you also have the option of running on scenic paths. The machine automatically adjusts the incline and speed to make the experience feel as realistic as possible.
Price: $ 3,799 (includes one year of iFit family membership)
Peloton tread + or tread
If you want to give your runs a competitive edge, this is the way to add the Peloton Tread + or Tread to your gym. During live and on-demand classes, you have access to the rankings, which compare your outputs with the outputs of other runners, based on the speed, incline and output of the machine. The Tread + has the same tire technology as more expensive machines. Instead of buttons, use the Tread slides mounted on the side rails, which make it easy to adjust your speed and incline without pushing a button in front of you. You can also enjoy the wide range of classes of Peloton that come to the membership via the large touch screen, so you will not miss important cross training such as strength, stretching or yoga.
Price: Tread + Basics: $ 4,295 (price varies by package), plus additional membership of $ 39 per month
Tread Basics: $ 2,495 (available March 30, rates vary by package), plus additional membership of $ 39 / month
You can read our full review of the Tread + here.
Apple Watch with Fitness +
If you already use an Apple Watch to track your runs or workouts, Fitness + will be a seamless addition to your home gym. The service offers virtual studio-style workouts with trainers that you can use on your iPad, iPhone or Apple TV. Fitness + uses benchmarks from your Apple Watch, such as your heart rate, to personalize your workouts with real-time feedback. You will find a high intensity interval exercise (HIIT), yoga, core, strength, treadmill (walking and running), indoor cycling, paddle, dance and thoughtful cooling exercises ranging from 5 minutes (like quick cooling) to 10, 20, 30- or 45 minute options of 21 trainers.
If you need extra motivation, you can activate a ‘Burn Bar’ to see how your performance compares to others in the class you take. This platform is an excellent option for beginners or those who want to return to it for a while.
Price: $ 9.99 per month or $ 79.99 per year plus the cost of a Apple Watch. A three-month subscription to Fitness + is included for free with the purchase of a new Apple Watch from September 15, 2020 to March 31, 2021, or one month free for current Watch owners.
Read our full review of Fitness + here.
Read our full review of the latest Apple Watch Series 6 here.
Mirror
If you have a small space, or do not like the look of bulky equipment, the Mirror is a sleek way to revamp your cross-training and bring classroom study classes to your space. When not in use, it looks like a mirror.
But if you are ready to use it for training, you have access to live and on-demand fitness classes, including HIIT, stretching and yoga. Plus, with a built-in camera, you can get instant feedback on your shape and compare your on-screen shape with the instructor. For an additional fee, members can also opt for personal training.
Price: $ 1,495, plus $ 39 / month subscription
You can read our full review of the Mirror here.
Tonal
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If you like working out with a personal trainer at the gym but want to do it at home, you might want to visit Tonal. The platform has hundreds of training programs led by coaches so you can find one that can help you achieve your goals. Although the setup seems minimal – no cumbersome weight branches – you can actually pick up 200 pounds of digital weights, with resistance turned on. Tonal’s technology learns from your workouts and automatically adjusts the resistance as you lift, which means it can automatically increase the weight you lift. In addition, the system measures repetitions, sets, range of motion, time under tension, force and volume as you go, so no longer counts in your head or hopes that you are using the right shape.
Price: $ 2,995 plus $ 495 for smart accessories and $ 49 / month membership
Tempo
The thought of strength training at home can be intimidating, especially since you do not want to risk injuries with an improper form. This is where Tempo comes in. The system uses 3D mapping of your body to check and correct your shape. As you go, the platform counts your reps for you and remembers the weights you used so you can keep getting stronger.
Price: $ 1,995 (you can buy heavier weights) plus $ 39 per month membership
NordicTrack Vault
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If you want to get the full range of a gym but have limited space, you want to visit the NordicTrack Vault. Complete with dumbbells, kettlebells, yoga, pilates and strength training equipment all stored in the vertical storage of the mirror, you can place this smart gym virtually anywhere. With the 60-inch mirror, you can see the movements with the right shape and provide instant visual feedback for workouts, including yoga, strength training, Pilates, lifting, HIIT and interval training.
Price: $ 2,999 (safe: complete) or $ 1,999 (safe: freestanding). Includes one year iFit Family Membership
Order now, will ship on February 12th.
Samsung TV
If you want to turn your living room into a fitness studio, but do not want to add any real exercise equipment (or already have a Samsung Smart TV of 2020), you can have access to 5000 hours of free workouts by upgrading your TV. ranging from HIIT to events to meditation via Samsung Health. The workouts are already there for you and you can access them via the TV shows.
More than 250 sessions are available to stream in your living room and can be downloaded for free from the Samsung Smart TV App Store.
Price: Prices vary depending on the model, free workouts included.
Echelon Smart Rower
Indoor rowing is an excellent form of cross training for runners. This rower is equipped with a 22-inch HD screen that allows you to take classes on demand or immerse yourself in a scenic drive. The center of the steering wheel has a link to adjust the resistance so you do not have to stop and adjust it manually. Plus, with your membership, you get access to a multitude of classes, from meditation to stretching to boxing and strength.
Price: $ 1,599 plus $ 39.99 / month membership (prices vary – three subscription options available monthly, annually and every two years)
Hydro Rower
This rower brings live workouts filmed in Miami and taught by world-class athletes to your home gym. You have access to live and on-demand classes, and you can choose from high-intensity sequences to meditative, restorative options. You can also opt for yoga, pilates and strength training classes outside of the rower. The machine is designed to be quiet so you will not disturb anyone around you, and it can be stored upright when working with limited space.
Price: $ 2,270 (starter pack) plus $ 456 for one year membership
Echelon Bike
This bike gives you access to live and on-demand cycling exercises, and, similar to the Peloton format, allows you to compete with other riders on a leaderboard. The bike has a 22-inch HD screen and rotates so you can easily watch workouts outside the bike. Plus, with your membership, you get access to a variety of classes, from meditation to stretching to boxing and strength. Bonus: you can charge the phone or tablet while driving.
Price: $ 1 640 plus $ 39.99 / month membership (prices vary – three subscription options monthly, yearly and two years – available)
Peloton Bike of Bike +
Last fall, Peloton announced an expansion of its home bike line and now offers two bikes at two price points. The upgraded features on the Bike + include a 23.8-inch HD touch screen, which can rotate 180 degrees left and right to see the screen more easily during workouts; a surround sound system with four speakers so you can pump through the playlists; an auto-follow function that automatically adjusts the resistance according to the coach’s instruction; and integration with Apple GymKit so members of Peloton can sync workouts with their Apple Watch.
However, if you just want to work for it, the cheaper ‘Bike’ is still an excellent option. You have access to all classes and out-of-the-bike workouts on both models, plus to fight for a top spot on the leaderboard or an exclamation from your favorite instructor.
Price: $ 2,045 (Bike Essentials Package), $ 2,695 (Bike + Essentials Package) plus $ 39 / month membership
SoulCycle Home Bike
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If you are not so focused on the criteria or a leaderboard and would rather ride because it makes you feel good – or you would like to personally tap back at SoulCycle, this may be the bike for you. You can stream live sessions in the studio or choose from a library of on-demand classes. Each class offers a brief overview so you can choose between classes full of Soul’s infamous choreography, which includes the body’s strength, or you can choose to just ride. Important bonus – there is a free ride option, so you can ride on your own music and also pedal while streaming Netflix or Disney + (subscriptions are not included).
Price: $ 2500 plus $ 40 per month membership (free if you are an Equinox member)
FightCamp
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If you really want to shake up home workouts, you can knock it out with this home box setup. FightCamp brings box and kickbox to your living room. On request, you can access live, personal coaching and access classes at any time of the day. The trackers of the device calculate your production based on your speed, intensity and technique so that you can compete with others. Exercises include a mixture of beats, defensive movements, sprints and bodyweight exercises.
Price: $ 1,219 plus $ 39 / month membership (currently only available for iOS devices)
Not all products have been tested by our editors. Runner’s World will update this list as we find or review smarter home gym products.
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