SPEEDIANCE Gym Monster Home Gym
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- All-in-one smart home gym
- Digital resistance
- Space saving design
- Full body training
Video Review
In-Depth Review
Speediance Review (2024): The New Tonal?
Author: Amanda Capritto, CPT, CNC, CES, CF-L1Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- All-in-one piece of fitness equipment
- No subscription fee to access workouts (!)
- Can support strength training, cardio, and HIIT
- Weight increments of 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
- Frame folds to save space when not in use
- Guided instruction is good for beginners
- Can target all muscle groups with it
- Foldable space-saving design
- Ready to use out of the box
- Versatile design can be: rower, ski machine, and squat rack
What Needs Improvement...
- Limited user reviews
- Maximum weight of 220 lbs (still enough for most people though)
- Resistance mechanism glitches/catches during use
- Limited workout library compared to other options
- Reviews report trouble contacting customer service
- Accessories are extra and crucial to the versatility of the machine
Product Summary
The Speediance Gym Monster Home Gym is a versatile all-in-one smart trainer. The Gym Monster is ready to use right out of the box, it does not require any mounting or assembly.
The Monster Home Gym has a 21.5-inch screen for streaming workouts via the Speediance Home Workout app. For a monthly subscription fee, the app offers hundreds of workouts updated weekly such as HIIT, yoga, and rowing. The machine can be used with or without the subscription. The functionality is much more limited without the subscription.
The Monster Home Gym can create a maximum resistance of 100 kilograms with 50 coming from each cable. There are four dynamic weight modes: standard, chains, eccentric, and constant. The basic package comes with the Speediance, bench, barbell and non-bluetooth handle.
The purchase of additional smart accessories: smart handles, tricep rope, ski handles, ankle strap and hooks, can help create an even wider variety of workouts. There is also a rowing bench available to purchase to transform your gym into a rowing machine.
There are very limited user reviews available at this time. The few reviews are positive. They enjoyed the convenience and ease of use. They also appreciated that the machine was very quiet.
Specs
| Available accessories | Smart Handles, Tricep Rope, Ski Handles, Bench, Rowing Bench, Ankle Strap, Hooks |
|---|---|
| Screen | 21.5” HD Touchscreen |
| Motor | 2 800W Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) |
| Footprint | 1.25 (L) Unfolded/ .34 (L) Folded X .71 (W) X 1.85 (H) M |
| Resistance increments | 1 Kg |
| Resistance | 100 Kg, 50 Kg/handle |
| Users | 5 Users |
Summary
The Speediance Gym Monster Home Gym is an expensive option for a smart and compact functional trainer.
