Which tech-y at-home workout is the best? Well, that depends on your needs
Photo: Courtesy Mirror If the early 2010s ushered in the boutique fitness boom , thanks to advancements in technology, the latter half of the decade is shaping up to be all about smart home workout equipment. In fact, at the end of last year it was reported that Peloton’s primarily at-home bike membership had more customers than SoulCycle and a higher retention rate than Equinox — and Peloton is only the tip of the iceberg.
What It’s Like: With the large HD display and bike that’s identical to the one you’ll find in the studio, an at-home Peloton workout is probably the closest you’re going to get to an in-person workout with one of these machines. Based on your cadence and resistance level, you’ll get a power output score to compare and compete with other riders who’ve taken the same class and you’ll see where you rank on the leaderboard.
What You Get: The Mirror itself, which looks like a normal wall mirror when not in use, but transforms into a screen during workouts, along with a wall mount and stand, resistance bands, and a heart rate monitor. For a flat fee of $250, you’ll get in-home delivery and assembly. You’ll also have to pay $39 per month for access to live and on-demand workouts including cardio, kettlebell and resistance band training, yoga, boxing, pilates, and more. At least 50 new classes are added each week.
$1,495 at Mirror Buy Tonal Who’s It For: Anyone who knows they should incorporate strength training into their routine but isn’t quite sure how to start. TL; DR: Probably the best at-home “smart” option for resistance training, Tonal will definitely make you stronger if you stick to the workouts. It’s like having a trainer keeping tabs on you.
While the trainers are all expert rowers , I felt like they were still getting the hang of being fitness instructors as the classes didn’t feel as high energy as others. My favorites were the ones with two instructors in a double boat as their back-and-forth felt more motivational.
What It’s Like: Like rowing, boxing requires a little bit more preamble for learning proper technique. The app has a “Prospect Path” beginner program that includes tutorials on specific punches and then workouts that only include the moves you’ve learned up to that point. Filmed in a boxing studio, videos show the instructor demonstrating the moves and fit class members working out at their own punching bags.
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