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Engadget
23-07-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Tonal's AI-created workouts will adapt to your daily progress
Tonal, the wall‑mounted smart gym , has introduced a new feature that the company says uses "cutting‑edge AI" to improve your workouts. The feature is called Daily Lift, and it analyzes your recent lifts and recovery, then builds a personalized workout plan that adapts to you daily. Every day, a user can pull up a customized strength-training session that is based on their most recent data with just a tap. Tonal says these workouts are built using the same training methodology that Tonal's coaches rely on. The workouts are intended to provide new movements and new challenges to expose the user to a variety of different exercises. Like many home‑workout companies, Tonal grew substantially in the post‑pandemic world of work‑from‑home before laying off 35 percent of its workforce in 2022. This year the home‑gym company launched the AI‑enabled Tonal 2 hardware, featuring a sleeker design and expanded features. Like a lot of "smart" home exercise equipment, the wall‑mounted unit remains a niche and expensive gadget, retailing for almost $4,300.
CNET
27-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Tonal Is Offering a Massive $750 Off Tonal 2 With This Hero Appreciation Days Promotion
Staying fit should be a priority, but not everyone has the time (or motivation) for regular gym visits. At-home workouts can help, but they often feel limited and can be inconsistent. Tonal addresses both problems with a smart training system that brings the full-gym experience home. And for a limited time, you can get it at a steep discount. Tonal is currently offering a whopping $750 off its smart home gym as part of its Hero Appreciation Days promotion. The limited-time offer runs from June 27 through July 7, and it's available to military members, veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals and teachers. This discount is bigger than the usual $500 Tonal gives through its everyday Hero Program, and it drops the price of the trainer from $4,295 to $3,545. You'll need to verify your eligibility online to access the deal. Once done, you will get a unique discount code to apply at checkout. For $3,525, you get a wall-mounted strength training system that features an immersive display with smart view, adjustable arms, built-in sensors, weight resistance up to 250 pounds and AI guidance that adjusts your workouts in real time. Plus, thanks to the Aero feature, Tonal 2 is not just limited to strength training -- you can get your cardio in just as well. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. As for the workouts, you can access thousands of expert-designed options, connect with coaches and get personalized recommendations to help you reach your goals with the 12-month membership ($60 a month, required separately). Note that this promotion gets you the core unit and doesn't include membership fee, accessories, delivery fee, or installation charges. If you fall into one of the eligible groups and have been thinking about upgrading your home workout setup, this is one of the best chances to save. Why this deal matters Building an effective home gym can be expensive. This deal lets you save on one of the smartest systems out there that can replace multiple machines. If you're eligible, this limited-time discount makes a high-end setup much more accessible.
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Shop TikTok's viral stackable makeup, smart gyms and the kid-approved Nugget Couch
Shop TikTok's viral stackable makeup, smart gyms and the kid-approved Nugget Couch Consider this your weekly guide to the internet's trendiest products across beauty, wellness, travel and beyond. Craving a taste of TikTok's most viral products—sans the exhaustive doom scroll that often accompanies it? You've come to the right place. There are few apps that provide more shopping inspiration than TikTok, but navigating the platform's vast world of product recommendations can often be pretty daunting. That's why I created this weekly series, where together, we can break down the most popular TikTok items trending on any given day, and assess whether or not they deserve a spot in your digital shopping cart. Shop this week's most viral TikTok products In this week's installment, I rounded up the most viral essentials that are currently flooding my For You page, including the kiddo-friendly Nugget Couch, a best-selling beach hat that's perfect for summer wear and the stackable makeup kit that's taking the internet by storm. Check out our TikTok Shop Shop trending TikTok-viral products below: 1. A modular play couch for kiddos The Nugget Couch takes the concept of modular furniture to a whole new level. With four foam pieces as the base, the furniture is designed to be "infinitely configurable," giving kids the freedom to reimagine and redesign the sofa as they see fit. It's convertible, it's functional and it's wrapped in a washable fabric that can withstand even the messiest playrooms. My verdict? I look at this kiddo-friendly couch, and suddenly find myself yearning for the days of weekend sleepovers and endless afternoons spent in my playroom. My only question: How old is too old to buy one for myself? 2. The floppy beach hat with over 35,000 reviews No wardrobe is complete without a stylish beach hat incorporated into it, and according to Amazon shoppers, this Lanzom Straw Panama Beach Hat is pretty great. It boasts a 4.5 rating on Amazon's site, with over 1,000 shoppers buying the accessory last month alone. My verdict? Beach hats are synonymous with summer, and the nearly 36,000 people who have bought (and raved) about this Amazon best-seller tells me it's truly a worthwhile buy. Farewell bucket hats—I'm entering into my floppy hat girl era. Where to buy bathing suits: Summersalt, PacSun, Amazon, Target and more 👙 3. Look good, feel good with Tonal's smart fitness mirror Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fittest of them all? At present, it's definitely not me—but that could change with the help of this Tonal 2 Smart Fitness System. This TikTok-famous home gym system is built to look like a standard wall mirror, but it's actually equipped with a Smart View camera, adaptive weight technology and access to expert-led workouts that'll help you up your fitness game from home—no bulky machinery required. My verdict? I have a love-hate relationship with the Tonal 2. On one hand, it's a genius fitness tool that's designed to help users create a more comprehensive workout experience. On the other hand, its compact design makes it a manageable option for those (like myself) in small apartments—meaning I can no longer blame my lack of space on my sloppy fitness regimen. Le sigh! 4. Stackable makeup for easy travel Multifunctional beauty lovers, this Subtl Starter Stak is just for you! The 5-in-1 cosmetic bundle includes a concealer, powder highlighter and bronzer (among other things), all of which are stacked together in a conveniently portable design that's perfect for cluttered office bags and long travel days. My verdict? Much like my linen closet, my makeup bag has become an amalgamation of products I regularly use, products I never use and products I (realistically) should have thrown out five years ago. This stackable makeup kit is designed to better organize your cosmetics—perhaps it can make a neat freak out of me? Throwback: Subtl Beauty was an editor-approved Black Friday 2024 deal 5. An influencer-approved vlog light The fairy godmother of Gen Z influencers—aka Alix Earle—gave this Newmowa 60 LED Conference Light her cosign, and the iPhone accessory has been trending on TikTok ever since. It delivers more even lighting for social videos or Zoom calls, and with its clipable design, is easy to take on the go. My verdict? Add this to my ever-growing list of products that Alix Earle has influenced me to buy. How do I determine the most viral TikTok products? There are a couple factors I take into consideration when narrowing down the best TikTok products on any given week, including: Which product categories are trending on TikTok? Is there an organic discourse surrounding individual items? Are there product reviews from shoppers that can support the hype surrounding a popular TikTok product? Understanding the functionality of an item—beyond just its virality—is critical in assessing its value, and I ensure that any products recommended here are also backed by USA Today Shopping editors, shoppers and boast no lower than a 4.0 average rating.
WIRED
20-03-2025
- WIRED
The Speediance Gym Monster 2 Combines Cardio and Weights in One Small Machine
I learned how to lift in college when I was running track, and I fell in love with the feeling of a heavy dead lift, squat, and clean. I've been lifting for the last decade, but it's never been the same since I lost access to my elite college weight room. I mostly work out at home with adjustable dumbbells and kettlebells, but I've reached a point where I need something heavier. I need my barbell and plates back. So I was stoked to review the Speediance Gym Monster 2, a magnetic-resistance cable machine that looks a lot like a normal weight-lifting rack but can fit in my home. I've been using it for a month now, and I've totally integrated it into my workout routine. I really enjoy using it (I didn't love the past magnetic-resistance machine I tried), and it's allowed me to step up my big lifts, like dead lifts, squats, and bench presses. Photograph: Kristin Canning Tricked Out The Gym Monster 2 is a magnetic-resistance cable machine with a rack, screen, foldable platform (with a removable squishy pad), and so. Many. Accessories. The standard package comes with a bench, adjustable barbell, barbell hooks, barbell pad, tricep rope, cable handles, extender belt, ankle straps, and a Bluetooth ring and clip (more on what that does later). This is the second version (duh) and is more compact and lighter then the first iteration, and has one higher level for the cables on the rack pillars. It was really easy to set up—no assembly required. It has a small footprint. When folded, it's 14.6 inches long by 27.2 wide by 72.8 tall; unfolded, it's 48.0 inches long. With a total resistance of 220 pounds, it can't help you with your heaviest lifting, but the smart features and easy-to-use system make it a really cool home workout machine. Price-wise, it's a little less than the Tonal 2 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and you also don't need to subscribe to a membership to access most of the workouts. Photograph: Kristin Canning There's a lot to love about the Gym Monster 2. It feels much more like a traditional weight-lifting rack than other magnetic-resistance cable machines I've used in the past, thanks to the two tall pillars that can hold the cables. Similar machines, like the Vitruvian Trainer+ that I've tried, have cables that attach only to the platform, which makes certain lifts and positioning quite challenging.
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WIRED
03-03-2025
- WIRED
All Home Gyms Should Look as Good as a Tonal 2
Tonal is a high-tech slab of ambition—a gym in a mirror for those wanting to trade dumbbells for algorithm-powered gains. Tonal 2 is sleeker, sharper, and somehow even more expensive than before. At $4,295 (plus several add-on costs), it's both a statement piece and a serious financial commitment. I wanted to know if Tonal could change the way I train. After weeks of testing, I analyzed everything from installation to daily performance to see if Tonal 2 could keep me motivated—no small feat given my squirrel-like attention span—or if it would just turn my living room into the set of a Black Mirror episode. New and Improved Tonal 2 sticks with the same wall-mounted design as its predecessor (7/10, WIRED Recommends) but refines the aesthetic with an all-black finish and chrome accents. It looks cool in any home gym—as long as you wipe off the inevitable smudges after every workout. The most noticeable upgrade is the built-in camera, which enables real-time form feedback on-screen. Previously, Smart View required a separate mobile device to analyze movements, but now corrections are immediate. You can still integrate your phone for a side-angle, which improves the coaching cues. Photograph: Boutayna Chokrane In my experience, Smart View caught subtle but critical posture mistakes—like hunching my shoulders or letting my chest drop. But it wasn't flawless. For example, it didn't flag when I performed an entirely different exercise, like a narrow hamstring curl instead of a wide bicep curl. Certain exercises also make it hard to glance at the screen mid-set, so I relied on the post-workout videos and feedback for review more than in real time. Connectivity has also improved, with stronger Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stability. Your internet still matters—if your connection is spotty, expect occasional lag—but I didn't experience any streaming disruptions during testing. Perhaps the most meaningful upgrade is its durability. Tonal 2's new cables are 75 percent stronger, pushing the digital resistance cap from 200 to 250 pounds—a huge plus for advanced lifters. Tonal also introduced a new workout modality, Aero HIIT, a cardio and strength training hybrid, that adds five new moves to the list: Aero Pull, Aero Mini Pull, Aero Twist, Aero Chop, and Aero Lunge. Drop sets are also now built-in, making pushing through fatigue possible without manual weight adjustments. Not Just Weights Tonal 2 requires professional installation, adding another $295 (or more, depending on your location). It mounts flush to the wall, keeping your space clutter-free, but it demands at least 7'x7' of floor space and a 7'10' ceiling height for a full range of motion. If you live in a smaller space, be prepared to shuffle furniture around before workouts. The actual installation took about 45 minutes and went smoothly. Though fair warning, the drilling is loud. If you have neighbors, maybe give them a heads-up. Lifting with digital resistance feels different from free weights. According to Tonal, the pin-loaded machine can feel 23 percent heavier than barbell dumbbells. There's no momentum, so your muscles stay engaged throughout the motion. It's a more controlled (and limiting) way to train. The touchscreen is responsive, making it easy to adjust weights, follow programs, and track progress.
