A home gym makes exercise convenient, which ideally will lead to consistency, which is key to any exercise regimen. There are a few key points to creating a home gym that will appeal to you and fit into your space. Mirror and screen-based fitness devices aim to combine these solutions into a single device that provides varied, engaging workouts.
These systems can make exercise much more fun and convenient, while providing a solid foundation for any level of exerciser to use with a variety of hardware packages and advanced content. Devices can range from around $200 to as much as $6,000 or more, and that’s without the mandatory content subscription fee.
Equipment manufacturers swear by the engagement, convenience, and resulting efficiency of such equipment, and one must consider how this initial outlay can save money compared to the traditional gym experience. We tested a range of mirror fitness devices with a wide price range to find out where the sweet spot is and which ones might be worth the money for different types of people.
Best for most people: Tempo Core
Runner Up: Peloton Guide
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The Tempo Core is just an iPhone dock with a set of adjustable weights.
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Tempo Move adds a separate piece of furniture that holds the mount and some equipment.
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The best mirror fitness device for most people is the Tempo core, but it’s a close call. The Tempo Core Starter package ($245) does not use a mirror or display with sensors. Instead, it lowers the cost of ownership by using your iPhone’s camera (XR or higher) as the sensor and your TV as the main display. Place your iPhone on the Tempo dock, set up the included scales, and you’re ready to go.
If you don’t already have a TV to hook up, the upgraded Tempo Studio includes a 42-inch touchscreen in an easel-like structure with a Microsoft Azure 3D camera, speakers, and weight storage for $1,695. If you have a TV, go with the Tempo Core, as the screen is the most significant difference.
In terms of hardware, the Core Starter Pack gives you great value with a weight set, as the dumbbells and plates can be adjusted to create eight pairs of dumbbells from 7.5 to 25 pounds each in two-and-a-half pound increments. between. You can also add extra weights, an exercise mat and even a barbell with plates.
Tempo offers over 1000 classes, both pre-recorded and live, in three main categories (Strength, Cardio and Recovery). They are tagged with boxing, yoga, functional movements and more. You can also search by muscle group or body area if you want to target specific areas. There are filters to help those with previous injuries or sensitivities to certain movements, including “wrist friendly,” “knee friendly,” and “pregnancy” exercises. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to replace moves in class like there is with Tonal and Peloton.
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The Peloton Guide
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You can use the remote control or voice control for certain functions.
The Peloton Guide, another camera-based, TV-connected strength training device, is the Tempo Core’s closest competitor. The Guide has a slightly higher MSRP of $295 (currently down to $195) and comes without scales or any accessories. Since the Tempo Core is basically just a phone dock with weights and requires an iPhone, it keeps costs down and adds value with an adjustable set of weights.
Even the larger Peloton Guide kit ($695 for six pairs of dumbbells, exercise mat, water bottle, and heart rate strap with manual) is still two pairs of dumbbells short of the Tempo Core. Tempo brings a lot of power to beginners with significant upfront cost savings. Features like rep counting and automatic visual weight recognition for all workouts make Tempo Core an attractive option for beginners and users of all levels.
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