{"id":62484,"date":"2019-05-29T04:30:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T09:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=62484"},"modified":"2019-06-02T18:33:30","modified_gmt":"2019-06-02T23:33:30","slug":"tonal-vs-mirror-vs-weela-three-smart-home-gyms-that-make-you-sweat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/tonal-vs-mirror-vs-weela-three-smart-home-gyms-that-make-you-sweat\/","title":{"rendered":"Tonal vs. Mirror vs. Weela: Three Smart Home Gyms That Make You Sweat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The average person today seems to be\nabnormally busy. If that\u2019s you, maintaining good physical health is really\nimportant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical activity has been shown to improve mental health, energy, and alertness as well as prevent illness, all of which are critical to supporting an always-on-the-go lifestyle. Study<\/a> after study<\/a> has proven this, yet, as compelling as the data may be, it doesn\u2019t make exercise any easier to fit into your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With how little time most of us have, exercise is really easy to put off. Hitting the gym takes a lot of time–the drive there and back, the sharing of free weights and machines with others. And when it comes to exercise classes, they aren\u2019t scheduled according to what times or days work best for you, so building them into your already busy schedule can become a hassle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only that, but entering these environments–where there are hundreds of people cycling through and sweating, coughing, sneezing every day–could put you at a much greater risk of getting sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s not to say the gym isn\u2019t worth your\ntime or effort–it works well for plenty of people. But if it doesn\u2019t work for\nyou, here are three new smart home gym solutions that make it much easier to\nget the physical activity you need each day to stay healthy and productive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tonal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you could pack your most fundamental workout machines and some free weights into one contraption, it would be Tonal<\/a>. It\u2019s a digital weight machine with two adjustable arms that mounts on your wall and uses electricity to create resistance up to 200 lbs. As the company says, \u201cIt\u2019s an entire gym on your wall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Currently, you can purchase Tonal either\nonline or from the company\u2019s San Francisco showroom, but only if you live in\nthe 48 contiguous United States, as one of the company\u2019s concierges must\ninstall the equipment for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it\u2019s safe to say Tonal is an investment\nyou should be serious about making, coming in at $2,995 for the equipment and\n$49 a month for a minimum 12-month subscription to Tonal\u2019s coaching, exercise\nprograms, and workout videos. You can also finance Tonal for $199 a month,\nwhich includes a two-year subscription plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also smart accessories you\u2019ll likely\nwant to purchase, including smart handles and a smart bar that allow you to\nadjust Tonal\u2019s weight load, as well as a bench and several other available\naccessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you can do with it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To begin using Tonal, it first assess your current state of strength so it can recommend how much weight and what movements you should use to begin working towards your desired state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make continuous progress, you can have Tonal spot you as you increase weight, ensuring you can pump out a few extra reps and make incremental gains. And if you\u2019re looking for more control of your workouts, simply turn on Free Lift Mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tonal claims it can replace the free weights and\nresistance machines you use in a gym (up to its weight max at least), allowing\nyou to accomplish fundamental workouts like the chest press, curls, squats, and\nmore. Because its adjustable arms create so much versatility, you can\naccomplish virtually any workout you need to–and then some, with the\nadditional accessories available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And no more pausing to add or remove weight\nwhile you work out. Tonal makes it easy to increase or decrease what you\u2019re\nlifting with a simple click of a button on its handles or bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With hundreds of workouts to learn, you can\ncontinually confuse your muscles to keep them growing and adapting to avoid\nplateauing. And you aren\u2019t doing this on your own. Tonal provides regular\ncontent around workouts, fitness programs, and exercise classes that are led by\nmultiple experts who coach you through each session via the Tonal interface on\nyour wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The biggest difference between what\u2019s\navailable at the gym and what you get with Tonal is that Tonal makes it easy to\nset strict goals and stick to them. Whether you\u2019re building muscle, toning up,\nboosting cardio, or making progress with the many other exercises offered,\nTonal sets you up to succeed with the right weight and program and the right\ntrainer to keep you in line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to tell when you\u2019re making progress\nat the gym, aside from manually or visually measuring muscle mass or standing\non a scale. With Tonal, you get a true understanding of your improvements\nthrough real data it collects as you exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of tracking weight, reps, and\nperformance with a pen and notepad, Tonal tracks it all for you. But you also\ngain insight through data it collects on your range of motion, time under\ntension, power, and volume. You can see this data in real-time to enhance your\nworkouts, and review it after to see how you\u2019ve progressed overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might wonder how a rather expensive\ndigital gym on a wall could be better than a traditional gym membership, but\nwith its versatility of workouts, built-in guidance from expert fitness\ncoaches, and data-driven improvement methodology, Tonal seems capable of\nhelping anyone make progress if they can afford the investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mirror<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone wants to work out with weights and machines. Others are more inclined to train with bodyweight exercises. Mirror<\/a> is perfect for this sort of physical activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an interactive smart home gym that can be\nmounted on your wall or lean against it, Mirror serves as a monitor that\ndisplays an instructor and classmates in a digitally delivered exercise\nclass–plus your reflection, of course. When it\u2019s off, it serves as a\nfull-length mirror. When it comes to using it, all you need is the right amount\nof space for a great workout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mirror will cost you $1,495 currently, plus $39\na month for a one-year-minimum subscription to access all of its live and\non-demand workouts. But if you consider what you\u2019re getting, it\u2019s the\nconvenience of serious exercise classes on par with what you would experience\nin a gym or a studio–only it\u2019s all in your home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mirror\u2019s classes include complete cardio,\nstrength, yoga, barre, Pilates, boxing, HIIT, and other workouts that you can\ncomplete within the comfort of your home. Like Tonal, you can buy several\naccessories for Mirror to enhance these workouts, including fitness bands,\nheart rate monitors, and even a mirror cleaning kit to keep your reflection and\nthe display looking great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And to continually challenge your body, Mirror\nmakes sure you don\u2019t have to repeat the same class or routine every day. It\noffers new classes regularly, with over 50 new classes streamed every week. You\nalso have an array of on-demand options to choose from, so you\u2019ll never be\nbored or undertrained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not alone in whatever program you\nchoose. Mirror\u2019s exercise classes are led by experts who coach you through each\nsession, stay personal and encourage you with feedback during your training to\nkeep your confidence high. In the future, Mirror\nplans on further personalizing the experience with one-on-one training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While you don\u2019t have smart resistance cables\ntracking your ability to lift a weight and collecting data from each movement\nin your set, Mirror does have its own way of capturing data based on your\nexercises and providing feedback to help you make adjustments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can sync Mirror\u2019s complimentary Bluetooth\nheart rate monitor or your Apple Watch with the Mirror\u2019s technology to compete\nagainst yourself. Mirror will track your progress against baselines and\nprevious improvements of your heart rate to help you make regular progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you don\u2019t have to wait until after a\nworkout to reap the benefits of data. Mirror will\nenhance your workout in real-time based on what you\u2019re capable of achieving,\nwhat your goals are, and what level of activity you\u2019re comfortable with to\nensure you get the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re not the kind of person who needs or\nwants to use weights or machines to get a good workout in, but you also\nstruggle to fit exercises classes into your schedule, this technology  could be a great investment. With Mirror, get\nthe high-intensity workout you need at any time with expert coaching and\nspecific data that helps you continuously improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weela<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bodyweight exercises may not be enough for you, but hitting the gym also may not be feasible with your schedule. But having an expensive smart gym like Tonal that hangs on your wall and requires a decent amount of open space to operate isn\u2019t for everyone. If you need something you can move from room to room in your home or maybe even bring to the office, Weela<\/a> is a great smart home gym option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weela is a portable home gym built as a\nplatform you stand on with a hub at the front containing an electric motor that\ncreates weight-like resistance for workouts. It uses a cable system with which\nyou can accomplish an array of resistance-based workouts similar to using free\nweights and machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it\u2019s reassuring that this technology works\nas it should for your body, given it was invented by a doctor and developed by\nhealth and technical professionals before going through several research\nstudies. Today, you can preorder Weela for $599, with a launch date set for\nAugust 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Weela comes with three different handles you\ncan change out to accomplish over 100 different workouts comfortable–from\ncable rows to curls to leg extensions. The nice thing is you can accomplish\nthese easily in as small a space as nine square feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To adjust the weight you\u2019re pulling, you can\nuse Weela\u2019s control panel. Meanwhile, Weela\u2019s app will inform you on how to\ncorrectly execute the workouts to ensure you\u2019re lifting properly and getting\nthe best results from your workouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The electric resistance that creates the\neffect of lifting weights is unique in that it provides stability through your\nmovements. It also supports eccentric training through a multiplier you can\nturn on, which makes the resistance in your negative movements–i.e., when\nyou\u2019re releasing from a lift–up to twice as heavy. This makes it easier to\nrepair and grow muscle faster as well as increase metabolic rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitness App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because Weela is designed to be lightweight\nand portable, it doesn\u2019t come equipped with an interface like Tonal or Mirror;\nhowever, it does come with an app that provides much of the same benefits these\nother technologies offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the app, you can view hundreds of\nsimulated workouts that show you how to properly complete a movement and guide\nyou with instructions. With these workouts, you can compile a customized\nroutine to make it easy to work out with goals in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you make progress, you can track it with\nthe app. This allows you to see how you are or aren\u2019t improving based on\nweight, reps, sets, and possibly other factors. With this information, you can\nset goals and determine how to achieve them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go Get Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just as technology has accelerated the way we\ndo things, making it difficult to fit things like exercise into our lives, it\ncan also be used to help us plan better for these critical activities. If you\ncan make it to the gym every day or follow an at-home routine with some free\nweights and a treadmill on your own, that\u2019s great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if it\u2019s a struggle to motivate yourself,\nmake progress, or get a good workout over with in a short amount of time, it\nmight be worth turning to technology and checking out Tonal, Mirror, or Weela.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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