Ditch the gym for some high-end personal exercise equipment
Photo: Tonal
Photo: Tonal
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Remove the barrier between you and your next workout by creating a state-of-the-art fitness center within the comfort of your own home. The pandemic made many reconsider returning to crowded gyms, unused memberships, and shared exercise equipment in exchange for personal fitness equipment that will ensure you reach your fitness goals. These high-tech workout machines can be used 24 hours a day at your convenience to make sure you become your fittest, strongest self.
“If you have the space in your home, setting up a room dedicated to your fitness is different than just putting a bike in your living room that eventually becomes a coat rack . . . You want to train your body to get ready to workout when you walk into that room,” said personal trainer Stephanie Moraes of Connected Through Strength in Massachusetts. So after you’ve outfitted your designated home gym space with adjustable lighting to keep the energy up for cardio, mirrors to ensure proper form, and a good sound system to power workouts with pump-up music, it’s time to choose your equipment.
Uttermost
Weight machines and free weights are necessary for building muscle, but a nuisance when it comes to taking up a lot of physical space. Tonal (US$2,995), however, allows for 200 different strength training moves from one sleek-looking piece of equipment. Without having to constantly rack and unrack metal weights, Tonal provides dynamic resistance tailored to your particular level of strength. Choose from thousands of workouts and personalized programs while tracking range of motion and reps to ensure you see results over time.
Uttermost
Uttermost
Mirror
Mirror
Mirror
One of the best ways for those who prefer low profile equipment to stay healthy and fit is with the Mirror (US$1,495). Securely mounted on a wall, this device acts as any reflective mirror would, but when powered up, users can get their sweat on with this interactive smart gym. The Mirror has an LED display, built-in surround sound speakers, and live or recorded classes ranging from HIIT to yoga. The five-megapixel, front-facing camera allows users to get live feedback from instructors as well as see friends taking the same class.
Peloton
Peloton is now a household name and often a first stop when purchasing a piece of home gym equipment—and for good reason. The interactive Peloton Bike (US$1,495) is a cardio game changer with an expansive list of both live and on-demand classes that go far beyond cycling. “Most of my clients have a Peloton at home and many people use the Peloton app,” Ms. Moraes said. From yoga to bootcamp, the Peloton exercise platform and companion app ensures users can create a well-rounded workout regime for themselves (note: there’s a monthly fee, starting at $12.99/month, in addition to the one-time equipment cost). Peloton utilizes a leaderboard to track performance metrics and monitor progress by connecting to a smartwatch or heart rate monitor over Wifi or Bluetooth. (For treadmill enthusiasts, the Peloton Tread starts at US$2,495, and offers the same energy-filled classes for which the spinning program is known.)
Peloton
Peloton
Hydrow
Hydrow
Hydrow
When bad weather or lack of access makes it hard to take your workout outside, the Hydrow Rower (US$2,495) was designed so that each stroke mimics the feel of being on the water. Rowing utilizes 86% of the body’s muscles, improving cardio while strength training. The machine comes with a 22-inch touchscreen display with built-in speakers to transport the sights and sounds of the river into your home. Each purchase of the rower includes a free, one-on-one personal training session to provide you with individualized feedback on your live rowing.
Power Plate
If you are someone looking to take your workout to the next level, the Power Plate my7 (US$8,995) promises to shake things up. The Power Plate provides whole body vibration at 50 times a second as you work out, which burns more calories, improves circulation, and increases bone density. Its LCD-display touchscreen has over 1,000 exercises as well as Functional Interactive Training software and retractable resistance handles to use while strength training on the plate.
Power Plate
Power Plate
FightCamp
FightCamp
FightCamp
If you’re looking to relieve pent-up tension while burning calories, take that aggression out with FightCamp Personal (US$999). Ideal for boxing and cardio lovers who have busy schedules and need a little motivation, the FightCamp Personal package includes premium boxing gloves and a free-standing bag that tracks your punches so you can monitor your progress. The US$39 monthly membership fee provides workouts from expert trainers and an opportunity to connect with an online community of boxers.
Horizon Fitness
The treadmill– a home gym staple–has recently been revamped by companies looking to provide a more dynamic running experience for users. Horizon Fitness’ 7.8 AT Treadmill (US$1,999) accomplishes exactly that by providing a high-tech machine with the ability for runners to stream fitness classes through popular apps like Peloton and Zwift over Bluetooth. Speed and incline can be easily adjusted and the three-zone cushioning ensures logging long miles on your machine will be easy on the knees.
Horizon Fitness
Horizon Fitness
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