Speediance Gym Monster Smart Home Gym, Multifunctional Strength Machine

I've been using this for 7 weeks as of this writing. The Speediance resistance machine and the workouts they offer are spectacular. Unfortunately, the size of the product appears just too difficult for Amazon and its last-mile service. I'd recommend buying directly from Speediance instead of Amazon. The Product: I compare this to years of free weight lifting (high school, college, and into my 30's); then a few years using single purpose, rigid machines at a gym, then a couple years using a universal cable / pulley machine at home. The rigid machines were the worst because they limited range of motion and sometimes caused stress or minor injury. Free weights have the most range, but the cable systems offer more than enough resistance and range of motion to give a great workout without that type of injury. The Speediance's advantages over the traditional cable machine are (1) small form factor, (2) ease of setup and moving to different locations after setup, and (3) great integrated display with tons of well-designed workouts. I bought it for the form factor but have been really impressed by the quality of included workouts. One of the signs that they really focus on the workout is that they include appropriate muscle stretches for a few minutes at the beginning and end. Also, they'll throw in planks, sit ups, and other exercises that don't require the machine because they seem to focus on quality of the workout, not just the machine. The machine's resistance for lifting is great! To me, it "feels" heavier than the weight I select, so I workout with lower numbers than I might at the gym with free weights. The bluetooth ring they supply to activate, deactivate and change the weight is really convenient and easy to use -- allowing for quick adjustments to the amount of weight and to release the weight if you "hit the wall." For that and many reasons, the workouts on this seem so efficient because transitioning from one exercise to another is very, very easy and quick. Notably, the workouts are really well designed to provide a full (or targeted) workout, efficiently. I'd recommend starting with the four-week full-body beginner's plan if you, like me, hadn't been working out for a while before receiving this. it has stretching, warm-ups, and great exercises 3 days per week, and I felt that I'd safely built some strength to tackle more vigorous exercises after completing it. Definitely had some soreness, but built strength and focuses on good form and learning the machine while building a base of strength. If you're not getting back into weight training after a long absences, like me, there are tons of intermediate and advanced programs to try ... along with free form lifting or creating your own programs. You can do strength assessments with this, which will then populate the exercises with a suggested amount of weight based on your strength. There are actually many other reasons I've loved this, but it's time for the Delivery problems. Without going into too many details, I will give a suggestion to make your delivery better than mine. As mentioned above, just buy directly from Speediance. If that's not an option, suffice it to say I lost two days (4 hours each) waiting for the delivery and spent many hours on the phone. Amazon support seemed like they could help, but they didn't. NSD, the delivery company lied about not having it in their warehouse, about having tried to contact me, about the missed days being Amazon's fault. Seems they lie to satisfy Amazon's metrics and don't care about the person or the delivery. If you decide to take the chance of ordering via Amazon instead of directly from Speediance, please begin checking your order status regularly to see when it arrives at the local warehouse and has been assigned a tracking number -- within Amazon's system. As soon as that happens, you'll need to call them (NSD) directly to schedule your delivery (even though Amazon's and their websites will show the delivery date you selected upon purchase.) Call and schedule! Otherwise, they'll miss your first delivery and claim they tried to call you but couldn't reach you. Mine was a week late and could have been much closer to on t-me since it arrived to their warehouse about 4 days before my scheduled delivery date. Just call and reschedule with them as soon as it hits the warehouse and has a tracking number. Good luck!

I spent a lot of time debating between the Speediance Gym Monster, AEKE, and Tonal. Speediance ultimately won me over for two reasons: zero monthly fees for guided workouts and no requirement to drill into my walls. Compared to the AEKE, this machine is far more versatile because it includes high mounting points for exercises like lat pull-downs and tricep extensions, which the AEKE lacks. Compared to Tonal, the base mounting points allow for a much more natural feel during squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. The community matters. I joined the facebook groups for each machine prior to buying. AEKE's is small, I wish them the best and further group. Tonal is the OG with tens of thousands of members. But Speediance has just about half of Tonal's members and I got a lot of tips on GM1 vs GM2 and third party attachments before I purchased. Recommended accessories from my perspective: The Bench & Screen: I 100% recommend the adjustable bench - it opens up so much variety. Also, the screen tilt feature is a small detail that makes a massive difference when you're mid-set - don't spend extra on the Max screen (I think you can only get it direct from Speediance) Bluetooth handles: As a middle-aged lifter, digital weight is a revelation. Using the Bluetooth handles, I can get perfectly braced and in position before "turning on" the weight. It saves my joints and makes me feel safe pushing heavy loads alone. I also bought a third party wireless foot pedal. The included finger control ring I use from time to time. Great for Beginners: My wife, who was always intimidated by traditional barbells, now works out independently. I designed custom workouts for her, and she just follows the on-screen prompts. We also love the "Partner Lift" function for working out together. The 220 lb Limit: I initially worried 220 lbs wouldn't be enough, but digital tension feels heavier than iron. By focusing on unilateral movements to fix imbalances and protect my joints, I’ve found it’s more than enough. Again I'm a middle aged lifter. Young powerlifters, you may be looking at products like the Voltra. Overall Verdict: It’s not quite as polished as Tonal, but it’s incredibly close. When you factor in the lack of a need for a high cost $60/month subscription, it’s a no-brainer. They do have Wellness+ which I believe runs only $200ish a year, but I haven't explored it myself. This has been an awesome machine that has brought me back to regular strength training. It's been great to roll downstairs and get to working out rather than driving to the gym.

DISCLAIMER: I'm not affiliated with Speediance in any way, nor am I being paid for this review. After two months of owning the machine and working out every single day, I wanted to give an in-depth overview of my experience as this has honestly been the best purchase for my health I've ever made and so far has exceeded all expectations. IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE, BUY THIS MACHINE IF YOU ARE ON THE FENCE! FITNESS HISTORY: I'll be 40 this year, and have been in and out of every gym imaginable over the past 15 years. I've primarily worked out with free weights the entire time, with a few months of Orange Theory, Crossfit, F45 thrown in. Although I'm fairly fit and active, consistency has always been an issue for me. I'll go 12-18 months getting in amazing shape, take a 2 week vacation or get sick, then go 6 months sliding backwards until I repeat the cycle all over again. ALTERNATIVES: Before purchasing the Speediance, I was dead set on getting a Tonal after trying one out in a local mall. Unfortunately since I live in a Condo, I couldn't risk the noise that travels through the walls which IS a major issue if you research the Facebook / Reddit groups that talk about this. With that in mind, I was debating between Speediance, Vitruvian, and Oxefit as free standing solution. I chose Speediance since it was extremely compact compared to the Oxefit (which shouldn't be a part of any home gym unless you have a huge house), and the Vitruvian only allowed for exercises from the floor (the stand accessory was canceled last year due to lack of demand). POSITIVES: The Speediance honestly blew me away when I first received it and the build quality is much better than I was expecting after reading some complaints on the FB groups & Reddit. • Size: The Speediance is extremely compact and looks amazing next to my Peleton. It literally takes up around the same amount of floor space as my Powerblock Dumbbell stand. If you live in an apartment or condo, you can put this thing nearly anywhere and barely notice it once the platform is up. • Price / Subscription: I'm lucky enough in my career where price wasn't a determining factor in deciding between which smart gym to purchase. With that said, Speediance can't be beat if you purchase now with the free lifetime subscription, and there's no world where I could ever recommend purchasing a tonal at 2x the upfront cost + $750/yr in subscription fees. It honestly feels like a steal. • Cables vs Free Weights: I've done a lot of barbell/dumbell work in my day, but honestly rarely use cable machines outside of facepulls / lat pulldowns / tricep work. I was expecting this to feel like a Bowflex which is my only real experience with cable resistance, but it's nothing like that. The best way to explain it as it's like free weights on steroids and you can feel all the stabilizer muscles working. Bench presses, squats, deadlifts etc all feel much better to me than traditional free weights. • 220lb Resistance: I'm not a powerlifter or a large guy, but am strong for my size (5'7). My 1RM for barbell work is 180lb Bench, 220lb Squat, 240lb Deadlift. Originally I was worried that I would max out this machine fairly quickly for certain movements, but the cable resistance has humbled me. When I did my first strength assessment each lift was easily 25%+ less than what I can do with free weights, aka unless you are a huge power lifter you aren't going to max out this machine. • Variety of Movements: With free weights I will normally stick to the standard compound lifts and the accessory exercises I've always known. The huge array of different movements built into the software + instructions on how to perform them has really opened my eyes on how much I was limiting myself. Workouts are never boring now, and I think this is one of the biggest things motivating me to use this every day. • Screen Tilt: This is absolutely huge and allows you to look at the screen for almost every movement. IE when I do a bench press, I can tilt the screen 90 degrees and see every rep, power, etc. This is a small thing, but makes a big difference when working out which no other machine does to my knowledge. CONS: There's truly very few cons I've found with the Speediance. • Accessories: This is honestly the only area where Speediance feels "cheap", and I'm a little baffled at what they try to sell some of the accessories for (IE Handles). I'm including a section on all my top recommended third-party accessories I recommend, and a few accessories I think you should buy through Speediance. • Cable Burn: Without the cable extenders, some exercises will give you major cable burn causing you to never do them. Again, this is solvable with the Cable Extender accessory… INCLUDE IT WITH EVERY PURCHASE. TLDR; I had much more to say but I’ve hit the character limit for a review. Buy the machine!

The speediance gym monster is a great piece of equipment for a home gym. But it's held back by the control ring severely. Ill start with the things it does well. Its a great home gym machine, especially if you dont have very much space for equipment. It folds away when you dont need it, its quiet, has a large variety of decent workout programs, and it provides great resistance to help you train. It comes pre assembled, and is large which can make it a bit difficult to move down stairs it shouldn't need to be moved often once its in place, so that isnt a big issue but you'll need a second person to get it into place. The one, giant issue i have with it? The control ring. It sits on your finger and you tap it to start or stop the machine, and twist the knob to the sides to adjust weight. It just... Doesnt work. I have average sized fingers for a man, but the loop is so tight even on it's loosest position that it cuts off some circulation to my finger, its awkward to press, and when you press it it often registers as a twist instead, which could be dangerous jf the machine overloaded you and you need to drop the weight quickly. I would even go so far as to say that this poorly thought out control scheme is a safety hazard, its ridiculous that it made it through product testing. If the ring wasnt so poorly implemented, this would easily be a 5 star machine, it's really too bad that they're letting a core piece of the user experience exist in such a poor state. Outside of that... It would be nice to have more music options, and to be able to connect my pixel watch to the machine so it could read my heartrate.

I don’t usually write reviews, but this one deserves it. This machine has completely exceeded my expectations. It does everything it promises and, honestly, more. Setup was straightforward, build quality is solid, and the functionality is incredibly intuitive. But what really sets it apart is how versatile and accessible it is for everyone in the house. The biggest win for us? My entire family uses it. As a dad, I was initially looking for something I could use consistently, but it’s turned into something much bigger. My daughters use it regularly, and I’ve seen a real improvement in their form and confidence. The guided workouts are a huge plus, they’re not just “follow-along” routines; they actually teach proper technique, which is tough to replicate without a coach. Another surprise benefit: it doesn’t lock you into just using the machine itself. The guided programs incorporate workouts that go beyond it, which keeps things fresh and helps build well-rounded fitness habits. That’s been huge for keeping everyone engaged. Also worth calling out are the ongoing updates. Even though there’s now a newer version (the 2nd generation Gym Monster), the company is still supporting and improving this one. That says a lot about their commitment and adds real long-term value. Bottom line: If you're on the fence, this is absolutely worth it. It’s not just a piece of equipment, it’s a full training system that grows with you and your family. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase.

Overall very cool and advanced piece of equipment. One of the cable snapped on my third use because I let one of the handles down too fast and when it hit the pulley it caused it to snap. I was able to fix it without a replacement, but one cable is a few inches shorter than the other. It doesn’t matter because it would never be pulled out that far. My only two gripes are, I wish the cables were made out of steel instead of like a nylon cord and the Bluetooth finger remote is a little difficult to use and is absolutely required. Therefore, if the battery dies in the middle of your workout, your workout is essentially done. I also worry about long-term reliability of this machine. It is tremendously expensive and at the end of the day it is a computer, something that makes me nervous. With all that said, the resistance is good and you can definitely get a full workout in using this machine. It’s also amazing when it comes to space savings. I also bought a TRX and a pair of adjustable dumbbells. Buying a second bench would help to jump between exercises more quickly. I’m very advanced with lifting/training and I’ve been a certified personal trainer since 2009. In my opinion, this machine would be fine for the majority of people. For me, it’s a great supplement and works great when I don’t have enough time to get to the gym.

Love my Speediance Gym Monster. I looked at a lot of reviews and settled on the works plus bundle. I then bought the handle extenders separate, because the cables do bite into your arms when doing some of the handle workouts. The machine comes very well packaged. My box had some damage, but everything inside was nice and cozy wrapped in foam. It is super easy to set up. The programs are awesome. I love working out along with the trainer and seeing my progress instantly. The machine even counts reps for you, so you don't have to remember where you are at. I think the bluetooth ring is great. Only connection drops are when you don't activate it for an extended time then it powers off to save battery I guess. Never had a random drop. It is a great space saver. I can do everything I used to do at the gym and more, and I don't have to wait for people to stop looking at their phones to finish on a machine! Price was great for what you get, and I love the fact that there are no subscriptions at all unless you want them. Thanks Speediance for getting me back in shape!

ive had many home gym setups in my days. I was skeptical about these new electric motor, computerized gyms, but that seems to be the future, so I decided on this one because its about the lowest price of these types of home gyms, plus NO membership fees are required like Tonal and others. Space was a huge consederation for me, and this thing takes up very little space, and folds up nicely out of the way. The box is huge and heavy, so it may take some effort getting it in the house. Once it is unpacked it can be moved easy on its wheels. Unboxing is a pain, but theres hardly any assembly required other than the bench. Storing the box and packaging material is NOT easy, and GOOD LUCK re-packing it if you have to send it back!- I HIGHLY reccomend ordering through Amazon Prime AND get the warranty/product protection to avoid hassles. It is deliverd through 3rd party freight companies no matter where you buy it from, so the delivery service process will most likely lead to some rough handling during its journey. Mine came with the box somewhat beat up and had a minor part broken that didnt affect its functionality, BUT Amazon was VERY gracious on making it right from just a quick chat session without having to send it back. Doubt I would have got it handled that easy if I would have ordered it elsewhere. Prime does have its advantages sometimes! The machine has so many features, workout routines already programmed, you can customize your own routines, or just go into free mode and do your own thing. Keeps track of alot of stats and tracking to keep you motivated. Can do tons of excerises. The basic bench is quite puny but does its thing. i ordered another bench from temu that has incline/decline and a little more wider, and ALOT cheaper than the upgraded bench for this. Biggest dissapointment- the built in music. Its cheezy. The only other music option built-in is through apple which I dont have. But thats a minor ssue, i just use my cheap mp3 player and earphones and Im fine. I have had for a little over 4 months and Ive lost 15 lbs and seen a great deal of strength and toning with just a 3 day a week routine. Have had no mechanical/electical issuses with this machine so far. Time will tell. It is great for most anybody, unless you are into serious body bulding wanting to get huge- it just doesnt have the resistance for that as it only goes to 220 lbs, but none of these types of machines do. In my opinion the Gym Monster 1 basic package is the best option- the greatly added price for the Gym Monster 2 is NOT worth it. some accessories you can find cheaper and can make them work as well.

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La mejor compra que echo en mi vida, sobre todo por la gente que no tiene tiempo a ir al gimnasio o quieren intimida, la recomendación 💯

I never enjoyed working out, I never could be bothered to go to a gym. In our 40s, so before it’s too late my partner and I have a reason to get in shape, for our health, helping keep each other accountable, doing our own work outs, our own weight. We’re getting stronger and feel good. Takes up minimal space, minimal inconvenience,

Ich habe das Family Plus jetzt seit einigen Wochen benutzt. Mich begeistert die unkomplizierte Funktionalität, alles ist "smooth" schnell aufgestellt und umgesteckt. Bin vom Rudern an den Seilen (war da etwas skeptisch) total begeistert. Ja, es ist noch nicht alles komplett in deutsch und die Software liefert immer mal witzige Übersetzungen, aber es ist alles gut und klar erklärt, man kommt sofort damit zu recht. Kein großartiger, zeitraubender Umbau, kein Scheiben rauf, Scheiben runter, einfach Gewicht eingestellt und los. So mag ich das. Bin da etwas faul und bequem. Wlan lief sofort ohne Probleme, Puls über Apple-Watch wird ohne Zicken erkannt. Das Rudern mit Seil ist sehr leise, der Sitz quietscht etwas beim vor und zurück Gleiten, mal sehen, ob ich das noch auf absolut leise bekomme, stört mich aber nicht. Ich wiege halt auch knapp 100kg. Ich bin Freizeitsportler, habe also wegen der 2x 50kg Last durch den Motor keine Bedenken, dass mir das mittelfristig zu wenig werden wird (Brust bei der Stärke-Bewertung 34 kg). Für Fortgeschrittene Kraftsportler mag das ein Problem sein, oder werden, für mich als Otto-Normalo Fitnesstrainierer ist das völlig ausreichend. Der Service war Klasse, ich hatte bei der Bestellung vergessen, das kostenlose Angebotsequipment in den Warenkorb zu legen, kurze Mail an den Verkäufer, kein Problem, nicht stornieren, wir liefern das auch so. Gesagt getan, die Skigriffe und Hantelhalter waren dann auch einige Tage später kostenlos da. Danke und Daumen hoch. Lieferzeit hat gepasst, es gab lediglich zum anvisierten Datum eine Verzögerung von 3 Tagen, finde ich völlig in Ordnung. Das Paket ist aber entsprechend der anderen Rezensionen wirklich groß und kommt auf einer Palette. Ich hätte das Teil nicht allein in die Wohnung - Erdgeschoß - bekommen. Zur Langlebigkeit kann ich natürlich nichts sagen, mich hat das Gerät jedenfalls aufgrund der intuitiven Handhabung voll motoviert und bisher überzeugt. Es steht im Ruhezustand eingeklappt hinter der Wohnzimmertür, fällt kaum auf und ist bei Bedarf in 30 Sekunden einsatzbereit, super.

Absoluter Gamechanger für mein Training! Klare Kaufempfehlung Ich nutze das GymMonster von Speediance jetzt täglich und bin absolut begeistert. Nach Jahren als zahlendes Fitnessstudio-Mitglied (mit extrem unregelmäßigen Besuchen) hat erst dieses Gerät dafür gesorgt, dass ich wirklich konsequent trainiere. Ich bereue nur eines: dass ich nicht direkt das große Bundle gekauft habe. Das Gerät macht so viel Spaß, dass ich mir jetzt nach und nach weiteres Zubehör zulegen werde. Pro Sehr hochwertige Verarbeitung Täglich einsetzbar, viele Übungsmöglichkeiten Endlich motivierend – ich trainiere jetzt wirklich jeden Tag Support reagiert schnell und hilfreich Leiser und stabiler als erwartet Kontra Kleine „Kinderkrankheiten“ (z. B. Übersetzung & Bluetooth-Ring) Fazit Für mich ein Mega-Gerät. Wer zuhause effektiv und flexibel trainieren will, liegt mit dem GymMonster genau richtig. Ich würde es jederzeit wieder kaufen – diesmal aber direkt mit großem Zubehörpaket.