The Best Smart Home Gym Equipments to Take Your Workouts to the Next Level
- Virtual Personal Training App: Future
- All-In-One Smart Gym: Tonal
- Smart Rower for Interactive Classes: Aviron Strong Series Rower
- Smart Treadmill: NordicTrack Commercial 2450
- Smart Home Gym for Beginners: Tempo Studio
- Smart Elliptical: ProForm Carbon EL
- Smart Rower: Hydrow Rower Rowing Machine
- Portable Smart Home Gym: MaxPRO SmartConnect Portable Cable Machine
Key features
- Subscription cost: $149/month
- Types of workouts offered: Your coach will help you make a personalized workout plan that fits your fitness level and goals.
- Accessories: An iPhone or Android device; and an Apple Watch is also handy because it helps to streamline your workouts
Pro
- Trainers make weekly plans that fit your goals and schedule.
- Qualified fitness trainers specialize in different exercises.
- Get feedback from your coach.
- Provides metrics (ie. Calories burned)
- Exercise wherever you want
Con
- workout sessions limit to 30 minutes
- price
- No live workout sessions.
Key Features
- Dimensions: 21.5 inches W x 50.9 inches H x 5.25 inches D
- Subscription cost: $59.95/month
- Types of classes offered: Strength training, cardio, dance, barre, HIIT, yoga and more
- Accessories: smart handles, a smart bar, a Bluetooth enabled bar control module, rope, a bench, a mat and a roller
Pro
- Take up no floor space when not in use, only extends five inches from the wall.
- Provides wide range of on-demand workouts.
- 200 pounds of customizable resistance.
Con
- Price
- A workout area of 7×7 ft is required.
- On-demand workouts come with a monthly subscription fee of $60
Key Features
- Dimensions: 84 inches L x 27 inches W x 48 inches H
- Subscription cost: $29/month
- Types of workouts offered: Games with guided programs, coached classes and programs, live competition races, scenic rowing, full body workouts for on and off the machine
- Accessories: Quick-adjust resistance remote ($99), Aviron floor mat ($89), hook and loop straps ($29), Cloud seat ($99), lumbar support ($129)
- Streaming: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube or Spotify while your metrics are tracked on the bottom of the screen
- Games: Play interactive games by rowing to achieve objectives. You can choose the difficulty level, host a private game, or compete with other members.
- Experience coins: Customize the background and other features using your experience coins, which are earned by completing workouts
- Pros vs. Joes: You can compare your metrics to a variety of pro’s metrics
- Coached Programs: Access a video library with tips and coach-led series over a set number of weeks. Classes for flexibility, weight training, and bodyweight training are also available.
- Guided Programs: workouts on and off the rower. Filter by time, workout type (strength, cardio, HIIT, toning), and difficulty level.
- Virtual: Row virtually in scenic destinations from around the world.
Pro
- Full body workout
- Low-impact exercise: Rowing is easier on your joints compared to activities like running, but it still gives you a good and intense cardio workout
- Improve posture and core stability: Rowing helps make your back and core muscles stronger, leading to better posture and increased stability. It can also relieve back pain from sitting too much or having bad posture.
Con
- Price
- Maintaince and upkeep
- Space requirements
Key Features
- Dimensions: 78.5 inches L x 35.6 inches W x 65 inches H
- Subscription cost: starting at $15/month + tax for individual plan, $39/month for family plan
- Types of classes offered: Live and on-demand classes offered via iFIT include virtual scenic treadmill workouts in exotic destinations all over the world, yoga and rowing among others
- Accessories: SmartBeat forearm heart rate monitor (sold separately, $99)
Pro
- Folds up and has transportation wheels for moving when needed.
- The belt size is ideal for most running strides, yet it is compact to fit well in your home space.
- The cushioning is very comfortable to run on.
- The extra adjustment buttons on the console make this treadmill ideal for interval training.
Con
- iFIT programming runs you a monthly bill
- Costly piece of equipment coming in about $2,500
- 10-year frame warranty is below industry standard
Key Features
- Dimensions: 72 inches H x 26 inches W X 16 inches D
- Subscription cost: $39/month
- Types of classes offered: Strength training, boxing, yoga, HIIT, cardio, meditation
- Accessories: Three different equipment packages offered that include items like weight plates (prices vary), a workout mat ($70), dumbbells ($245 for a set of 2), weight collars ($30 for a set of two quick lock collars, $40 for a set of two pro grip collars), a barbell ($250), a heart rate monitor ($39), a folding bench ($295) among others
Pro
- Massive touch screen
- Comes with free weights for resistance training
- Great variety of workout classes
- Works with most fitness wearables to track all fitness metrics
- Provides daily “readiness” scores and adjusts workouts automatically
- Can track body composition
- Can create completely custom programs
- 3D sensors track movement to provide technique feedback
Con
- Basic package doesn’t come with sufficient weight for people who can lift really heavy.
- By the time you add up the cost of accessories and extra weights if you need them, Tempo is one of the most expensive smart home gyms.
- Touchscreen lags at times.
Key Features
- Dimensions: 25 inches W x 68.5 inches D x 67.75 inches H
- Subscription cost: $39/month
- Types of classes offered: Strength training, yoga and more
- Accessories: Equipment mat ($40), heart rate monitor ($99)
Pro
- 18 levels of silent magnetic resistance
- 0-20 degrees of incline
- SmartAdjust technology allows iFIT trainer to adjust resistance
- Free 30-day iFIT membership
- Free shipping
Con
- Incline adjusted manually
- 275-lb user weight capacity
- Long assembly process
Key Features
- Dimensions: 86 inches L x 25 inches W x 47 inches H
- Subscription cost: Personal coaching for $79/month or live classes for $38/month
- Types of classes offered: Rowing, yoga, stretching, pilates and more
- Accessories: Machine mat ($90), vertical wall anchor ($190), heart rate monitor ($90), foam roller ($40), yoga blocks ($30) and more
Pro
- Easy onboarding
- Effective full-body workout
- Easy to navigate touch interface on large screen
- Robust library of live and on-demand classes, with a wide variety of teachers, locations and intensities
- High-quality scenic footage filmed on real bodies of water
- Useful live leaderboard (adapted to your ride if pre-recorded)
- Fun milestone rewards to celebrate achievements
- Unlimited profiles for a family
- Ability to adjust music-to-trainer audio levels
Con
- Significant investment
- Large footprint takes up considerable floor space
Key Features
- Dimensions: N/A
- Subscription cost: The SmartConnect app is free but users can opt to upgrade to a premium subscription for an additional $19.99/month
- Types of classes offered: Strength training, HIIT, cardio and more
- Accessories: Users can opt to purchase additional equipment like a wall track ($318), a foldable bench ($218) and a backpack ($115)
Pro
- Lightweight
- Small footprint
- Produces resistance up to 300 lbs
Con
- Pricey for a small piece of equipment
- Sub-par accessories
- Compatible app is not streamlined