Is Tonal the Ultimate Smart Gym Revolution or Just Another High-Tech Hype? Our 2025 Expert Test Reveals All.
How We Tested Tonal
Our tester has had Tonal for over two years. Here are some of the criteria she used to evaluate Tonal when she first received it, and which are still very important to her two years later:
- Programming: Fun and engaging content and motivating features were imperative to help her stay interested in using it regularly. Since she’s used it consistently for the past two years, she can safely say Tonal delivered in this regard. She loves the variety of workouts, the automatic weight increases as she gets stronger, and the different ways Tonal promotes friendly competition with herself and others.
- Safety: Our tester was a beginner at weightlifting when she started using Tonal, so she was concerned she might injure herself. Fortunately, Tonal has several built-in safety features to help prevent injuries. Her favorite safety feature is how the weight automatically turns off if the bar gets tilted during use. The real-time form feedback helps her self-correct during a set, and the coaches often discuss additional safety tips during workouts.
- Durability: Some reviews stating Tonal failed shortly after purchase made our tester nervous, but she’s had no problems. The arms still function well and move easily, and the software is fast and responsive.
- Ease of Use: Tonal is extremely easy to use once you familiarize yourself with how the arms move and rotate. There is a slight learning curve, but our reviewer was able to pick up on the movements pretty quickly. Now, it’s nearly effortless for her to switch from one move to the next, and she doesn’t have to think about which buttons or levers to press to get the arms to move how she wants them to.
- Results: She noticed immediate improvements in her strength when she started using Tonal consistently, and even now, although her progress has slowed, she’s continuing to get stronger.
How to Try Tonal Before Buying
- You can try Tonal in person at any of the six showrooms. Check the Try Tonal locator map to see if there is a showroom near you or to book an appointment.
- If you want to give Tonal a virtual tryout at home, you can arrange a free live video call. Check Tonal’s Virtual Demo booking page to set up an appointment.
How Does Tonal Compare with Other Home Workouts?
Tonal vs. Peloton
Peloton Bike+
4.4
- Dimensions: 59″ L x 22″ W x 59″ H
- Resistance levels: 100
- Available programming: Yes
- Weight capacity: 297 pounds
- Type: Spin
Tonal and Peloton are very different but complement one another in several ways. Many Tonal users are also Peloton users since Tonal covers the strength training aspect, while the Peloton bike, treadmill, and rower provide heart-pumping cardio workouts. Each app offers live classes, and the monthly subscription to the Peloton App+ is $24, and Tonal costs $60.
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