Tonal Revisited: BEST or WORST Home Gym??

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  • @MarioGomez-gt4ed
    @MarioGomez-gt4ed 7 місяців тому +7

    Paul, thank you for the updated video with Tonal! My wife and I have ours being installed 10 JUL 24, we can’t wait! We are converting one of our bedrooms to a gym. We also have a Hydro Pro, so I think between both machines we should have very effective workouts! Have you tried a Hydro? I will definitely look for you on the Tonal site. Stay safe, strong, and keep inspiring!

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому

      That’s fantastic. You’re going to love it! Haven’t tried a Hydro yet

    • @MarioGomez-gt4ed
      @MarioGomez-gt4ed 6 місяців тому +1

      @@PaulSklarxfit hi Paul, we received our Tonal yesterday! I went through the strength assessment, I was blown away on how much resistance Tonal gives back! It had me breaking a sweat quickly! Definitely looking forward to this journey. I didn’t see you yet as one of the trainers, anytime frame?

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  6 місяців тому

      @@MarioGomez-gt4ed glad you are getting to experience it. July 11 look for it.

  • @yurtyybomb
    @yurtyybomb 7 місяців тому +24

    I've had Tonal for about 3 years now and feel the same. It's where I've worked out exclusively since getting it. Nearly 18M pounds lifted and went from 150 lbs to 190 lbs. Best shape of my life. It's maybe the most life-changing purchase I've ever made.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +5

      Love to hear it. Big gains💪🏼

    • @vietnecheese
      @vietnecheese 5 місяців тому

      How has the reliability been for you. Any fraying on the cables, noisy, parts replaced etc? Had ours for 2 years but not near that amount lifted. No issues yet, quiet as can be still.

  • @cyclelift
    @cyclelift 5 місяців тому +2

    Life changing for me 2 1/2 years in. I'm interested in building muscle. 2 things that are amazing about tonal- ability to train past failure without a spotter and - ease of use in that there is no need to load weight or manage dumbells, set up for movements is about sliding the arms and pishing a button to select the resistance desired. Not just a home workout but one is able to do things that can't be done in a coventional gym.

  • @brendawilson6857
    @brendawilson6857 6 місяців тому +4

    I will have mine installed July 26th. I’m so excited!

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  6 місяців тому

      You are going to love it. Congratulations 🙌🏼

  • @voloftn
    @voloftn Місяць тому

    Very nice review. I have had one for six months and it’s been the best purchase for my home gym. You can’t put a price on your fitness and health. I enjoy following the programs with the coaches.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  Місяць тому

      Glad to hear it. It’s a game changer

  • @justinbcook1
    @justinbcook1 2 місяці тому +1

    Looking at getting one of these now with the amazing Black Friday discount. Thank you for such a well made and thoughtful video analysis.

    • @NeuronIron
      @NeuronIron Місяць тому

      Lots of smart gyms out there now.

  • @justinwright7469
    @justinwright7469 7 місяців тому +7

    Very cool machine and I appreciate the second review years later. The monthly subscription is the only off putting thing for me. But that’s just me personally.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +3

      I don’t think you are alone regarding the subscription. It’s probably the biggest concern for most people.

    • @justinwright7469
      @justinwright7469 7 місяців тому +1

      @@PaulSklarxfit But as you alluded to in the video, with all the information it stores it’s probably worth it. Thank you again for the review, and happy Father’s Day. #nodadbods

  • @brianhines2727
    @brianhines2727 7 місяців тому +1

    I just found your channel a few weeks ago when I was researching Tonal. I've been thinking about getting one for the past year.
    I did not realize you were here in Charlotte! I'm 5 miles from your studio! I'd love to see it in person.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +2

      Hopefully this review helped💪🏼

  • @cutoats
    @cutoats 5 місяців тому +6

    It isn't going to be for everyone,but, Personally, after owning one for over 3 years if mine broke and was not fixable, I would buy a new one and still want to use the subscription. It adds enough value to my life that it is worth every penny to me. I tried custom workout for 3 months based on a workout program I bought but then went back to the Tonal coached programs, it was way better. For me the flow and less thinking and more lifting works better.

  • @vicestacio
    @vicestacio 2 місяці тому

    100% agree with "if you can afford it buy one". Definitely worth it if you dont have to penny pinch to get one. Going to the gym w/o personal training got stale for me and I plateaud, and i love the different programs you can do on tonal. Also being able to do it at hole reduced the friction of working out by a lot.

  • @walex19
    @walex19 6 місяців тому +3

    Love my tonal. Had it for 4 months now and use it 4/5 times a week. Incredible investment.

  • @SurferDave1313
    @SurferDave1313 19 днів тому +1

    Three years in and still the best money I've ever spent. And now they announced Tonal 2 with 25% more digital weight. I'm 6'2" 190 lbs and I gotta wonder who are these guys that need even more weight? Maybe there are one or two lower body moves, where I max out, but it's rare and it's not a comfortable lift by any means. Even got my wife to regularly lift on Tonal and she never lifted weights prior to purchasing Tonal. It's truly a phenomenal machine with only one flaw that I've found. The pins that lock the arms in as you slide the arms up and down are prone to fail since the pin end is only press fit on. They are easy to repair on your own and I purchased after market pins which have a screw on end so problem solved. I've noticed the Tonal 2 even mentions that they strengthened the pins. That said it's not that big of a deal and if you move the arms a bit more gently, you likely won't ever encounter this issue.

  • @CoachDomCosta
    @CoachDomCosta 7 місяців тому

    Luv this!!! Still using my pull up bar and the floor of course! Cool machine! Will be in NC end of June- gotta check out your spot!!

  • @ManuelHuff-n8j
    @ManuelHuff-n8j 3 місяці тому

    I have a couple of questions?
    1 do you get to still use the weight setting even after the subscription is up as in can you still adjust the weight after the subscription is up
    2 will it save the custom workouts you made even after the subscription is over?
    3 pretty much all my questions are about what features you get after the 1st year mandatory subscription? What stays and what fully goes unless you repay for a subscription?

  • @IncogKneegrow1
    @IncogKneegrow1 7 місяців тому +6

    Got tonal 6 months ago. +15lbs of
    Muscle. Now working in getting sub 15% body fat.
    I can’t wait to cancel the monthly at month 13. Memorized the workouts so membership will be obsolete.
    Overpriced monthly, but the hardware is say is worth the $

    • @marcusmoss846
      @marcusmoss846 Місяць тому

      It wont save your strength data- remember how much weight per exercise without the subscription which is a major advantage and shortens workouts

  • @Str8instinkz000
    @Str8instinkz000 4 місяці тому +1

    Alright, going to buy one for sure now

  • @dubsv6052
    @dubsv6052 6 місяців тому

    Awesome machine! I've had it for three years and absolutely the best exercise unit. You can easily workout at the comfort of your home n living room. You won't ever be lazy to workout!

  • @ericmoralez390
    @ericmoralez390 4 місяці тому

    My wife and I bought a Tonal from some friends that only used it a few times for $2K earlier this year. We got all the accessories included and paid the extra money to tonal for it to be professionally relocated to our house and it’s been a game changer. I was lacking that missing element of going back and forth from free weights to digital resistance and my gains in muscle mass and strength have been incredible. Definitely one of the best purchases in fitness equipment we’ve ever made. The cherry on top is that my company will reimburse me after one year for the membership and I’m basically only going to pay half after reimbursement.

  • @BassDebris
    @BassDebris Місяць тому

    I'm writing this because I don't like it when people say it replaces a gym membership. I think the Tonal is great and strictly on a workout level, yes, it's a great alternative to the gym. But it is far more expensive than any gym I've ever used.
    The convenience is fantastic. I work from home full time, and having it so close makes it easy to keep a schedule - this is most consistently I've worked out in my entire life. A negative for me has been keeping it working, I'm scheduled for my 4th repair in a few days. All 4 times were issues with the same arm, that they are replacing finally.

  • @patrickg8444
    @patrickg8444 5 місяців тому +1

    Does Tonal allow for X-Reps (extended reps at the end of a set with a 4 to 6 inch range of motion until failure) without the unit thinking you are cheating the range of motion? I like to do X-Reps (invented by Steve Holman & Johnathan Lawson) at the end of each set after pushing to positive failure. It would be great if Tonal was able to do it without turning off the weight because it thinks you're struggling with the weight.

  • @DragonTiger89
    @DragonTiger89 3 місяці тому

    i want one of these. I spend / waste so much time doing setup and changing weights and workouts take too long. I would like to work with a trainer to setup / program a custom program, and basically fly through pre programmed workouts in 30 - 45 minutes that make me feel like I worked out for twice as long.

  • @richarda3764
    @richarda3764 3 місяці тому

    I definitely like what the unit offers, and I think even though it's a premium, the purchase price is probably fair for what is offered. I can't justify the subscription though especially when it strips the unit of core functionality if you don't pay.

  • @JediRiderJoe
    @JediRiderJoe 4 місяці тому

    I've had my Tonal for two months, and I absolutely love it. The gym was getting so annoying. People sitting on equipment while playing on their phones. Others circuit training and getting angry when you try to use a station in their circuit. I can now get a great workout in my home. What I like most is the feeling I get in the "belly" of the muscles. I feel like I'm getting a much better workout than I ever could with free weights or machine weights.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  4 місяці тому

      Nailed it! Glad you are having such a good experience💪🏼

  • @robertbelliveau6608
    @robertbelliveau6608 4 місяці тому +1

    turning off the dynamic weight modes without a subscription is ridiculous to me -- i shouldn't have to pay a subscription just to get the machine to do the things it is physically capable of and advertised as being able to do, removing workouts and other built in services I totally understand. this is akin to putting heated seats in a car behind a monthly subscription.
    tonal, if you are reading this I promise you will sell more units if you increase the value proposition for the non-subscription machine

  • @ValkyrieIA
    @ValkyrieIA 7 місяців тому

    Good bench to partner this with an iron master pro bench with the pull-up and dip attachments.

  • @losballatopg
    @losballatopg 6 місяців тому

    Hey Paul,
    Loved your video back in 2021, definitely motivated me to buy a Tonal. Really happy to see this update, and have already tried your custom workouts.
    That being said.... What are the chances of you putting out a program on Tonal? Vs. Just the two custom workouts. It would be great to see and follow along with a week-to-week program that you would suggest for the machine.
    Thank you for being an inspiration and positive example of what a natty physique can look like.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  6 місяців тому +1

      Glad to hear that. I’ll see what I can do.

  • @lu9464
    @lu9464 7 місяців тому

    PAUL sei ASSOLUTAMENTE SPETTACOLARE...👍💪💪💪💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥

  • @LobsterMobility
    @LobsterMobility 7 місяців тому

    Do you get mri's? I would be interested in what your levels of subcutaneous fat are. It is important, you looked really healthy, superficial sub cutaneous must be reasonably low or not at all low? Its healthy as you know. IU aspire to a build like yours in a sense but I think ill maybe always have more of a covering maybe of subq. Anyway I like your content mate.

  • @ShannonGlenda
    @ShannonGlenda 6 місяців тому +1

    If you dont mind sharing, what is your strength score?

  • @hunterhamish3099
    @hunterhamish3099 7 місяців тому +9

    Great machine, switched off as soon as you mentioned monthly membership. Similar to Peloton.

  • @AfghanMane
    @AfghanMane 3 місяці тому

    Does tonal tell you how you should have the arms adjusted for each workout?

  • @robk5427
    @robk5427 7 місяців тому +1

    Monthly membership to keep features? Not buying it on principle alone. I'm fine with the option to sign up for virtual trainers, or buy physical accessories for a one time fee, but this pay us to keep functionality model that is spreading like a cancer doesn't work in my car, my gaming hardware, or this. I'm out.

  • @EdwardsNH
    @EdwardsNH Місяць тому

    Losing the dynamic workout modes is bull. I've been training elite level athletes for over 35 years... I'm not at all interested in the workouts. Yes, the monthly fee makes sense when you add in the trainers, but it sure as heck does not make sense for tracking, and absolutely is just a rip-off that you need it for the dynamic workouts modes. That's a pretty hefty monthly fee.
    I'm lucky enough to be in a position where I can pay it, but I find it hard to recommend when they lock it up without a subscription.
    Currently, there is a very limited field of products like this... it's an amazing piece of equipment. But as the competition starts to pile up, I'm hoping they relax a bit on things like locking up features that don't cost them anything to keep running

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  Місяць тому +1

      I do not disagree with you at all. It’s something I hope changes in the future. If you are going to purchase something that costs this much, you would expect those modes to remain with the unit for its lifetime. Time will tell🤝

  • @mikemellon80
    @mikemellon80 7 місяців тому +2

    Big fan of you Paul but I'm sorry, you shouldn't lose the intelligent modes if you cancel the subscription. that should be included in the $4000 price. and you cant compare to a gym membership because you dont have to pay $4000 up front on a gym membership and you can go to a great gym for way cheaper than $60/month. once you use this equipment for 1-2 years and have your routines down you should be able to end the trainers and workouts portion of tonal.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому

      I don’t disagree with you. Unfortunately I don’t run the company.

    • @mikemellon80
      @mikemellon80 7 місяців тому +1

      @@PaulSklarxfit I know and don't begrudge you one bit for promoting it. Thought maybe tonal would listen to customer feedback once sales start to decline like with Pelton. subscription is great for a new lifter ( I was looking at this for my 60 year old mother) but an advanced person would like to have this without the subscription. I do think there is room for company growth to sell both versions. just guessing, but 20% of people wont buy one just because of the subscription.

  • @Brian-xi3mf
    @Brian-xi3mf Місяць тому

    Is the monthly subscription only for 1 user?
    Thanks

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  Місяць тому +1

      @@Brian-xi3mf I believe you have the ability to have multiple users

    • @voloftn
      @voloftn Місяць тому +1

      All members of your household can have a profile.

  • @ctursi3234
    @ctursi3234 7 місяців тому +2

    Paul - fan of the channel and this was a good first exposure for me to Tonal. What would REALLY help me make a decision is to see you in action on it with more examples. Suggestion - can you do a Tonal series…..Chest Day, Back Day, Arms Day, Leg Day, etc. specifically curious to see how well it handles the “big 7” exercise like Squat, Deadlift (or RDL), Overhead Press, Bench Press, PullUp/Chinup, Bent Over Row, Lunge, Dip, etc. Also, could you use your own incline bench or would the machine not know how to match up to that?? Finally, what about PaulSklar promo code?? 😊

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes I’ve used my own incline with it. It’s versatile enough to allow me to completely utilize it. Here are e few examples of in action work: instagram.com/p/C6lydQQOKdb/?igsh=MWd6dnlmMWwzNnNvYg==

  • @sebastiancordero4269
    @sebastiancordero4269 2 місяці тому

    Is there and way to use it in Spanish?

  • @rick-val22
    @rick-val22 3 місяці тому

    Can you setup multiple users?

  • @KTMsoldier1988
    @KTMsoldier1988 7 місяців тому

    So any pulling exercise where i can pull more than my own body weight id be better off just doing body weight movements because id be lifting my body off the bench. Like pull ups and rows.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +2

      If you were to try to do the same thing with bodyweight work, you would have to add weight to your body to get the same benefit.

  • @AtlasAdelwolf
    @AtlasAdelwolf 5 місяців тому

    Can you use it as a guy that is 6.8?

  • @arkimalbertine
    @arkimalbertine 26 днів тому

    Lost me at subscription… at least it should be cheaper or why take away allllll of those features without the subscription

  • @cweb1988
    @cweb1988 6 місяців тому +5

    It'd be cool without the bloody freakin' subscription

  • @OverallKirk
    @OverallKirk 4 місяці тому

    Looks like a great machine but i just cant add another monthly subscription to my life. Gym memberships are cheaper and you have access to all sorts of equipment. If the monthly payment was close to $10 i think people wouldnt mind it as much

  • @Pinknails2345
    @Pinknails2345 2 місяці тому

    Can you gave user profiles

  • @shehansamarasuriya3312
    @shehansamarasuriya3312 7 місяців тому

    Great 👍👊👊👊

  • @TheLillianYoung
    @TheLillianYoung 3 місяці тому

    I’ve owned mine for a little over 3 years and stopped recommending it. There are competitive products, gyms are open and you’re forever indebted to Tonal for a subscription which rises in price. Without that sub, the machine is useless for what it’s meant to be. Mine is collecting dust.

    • @danevpoulsen
      @danevpoulsen 25 днів тому

      Hi There,
      Would you like to sell yours?

  • @tiagomarreiros6910
    @tiagomarreiros6910 Місяць тому

    I dont like the fact that you have to pay montly, this equipment it could be perfect if we Didnt have to pay. That is what makes sense to have a tonel to be able to save money from paying every month to go to the gym. So not so good in my perspective

  • @benyamin1059
    @benyamin1059 3 місяці тому +1

    subscription is to expansive and there is no guaranty that the company will not raise the amount per month

    • @unbreakablealex2732
      @unbreakablealex2732 2 місяці тому

      It’s guaranteed that prices will be raised. 60$ additional a month my a$$. In Austria you can go to gyms for 20€ a month.

  • @BellofattoBrews
    @BellofattoBrews 7 місяців тому

    Wish the monthly subscription wasn’t so much.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +1

      I hear you. It’s my understanding that the costs for trainers, new programs, development, upgrades, features, etc are not cheap.

    • @BellofattoBrews
      @BellofattoBrews 7 місяців тому

      @@PaulSklarxfit I understand. I’m getting ready to retire this September and want to get the unit. Will have to see if I can work that into my budget for now. I prefer to work out at home than a gym. Thanks for the review.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +2

      @@BellofattoBrews of course. If you are going to get one, look into their payment plans to see if that is a better option. Enjoy it.

    • @losballatopg
      @losballatopg 6 місяців тому +1

      Hey, Tonal owner here... Keep in mind (in case you don't already know) that for the single $60/month membership, it allows for unlimited accounts. Your partner, children, friends, family, etc. Depending on how many gym memberships you would potentially be offsetting, it honestly pays for itself rather quickly in my case. Plus you can team-up on workouts, my wife and I often work out together.

    • @BellofattoBrews
      @BellofattoBrews 6 місяців тому +1

      @@losballatopg thanks I appreciate the info. It’s one thing that I have talked to the wife about, wanting her to use it also if I get one. Thanks again.

  • @marke4640
    @marke4640 Місяць тому

    not EE-centric. No such word. It's ECK-centric.

  • @youtubeuser4878
    @youtubeuser4878 6 місяців тому +5

    $59.99 a month after a $3k purchase is just stupid.

    • @losballatopg
      @losballatopg 6 місяців тому +1

      Buy used? I have two now and haven't hit the initial purchase price. As for the $60/month... I have 3-5 people who use each of the machines regularly and it's just the one subscription per machine. A lot cheaper than a gym membership for 6-10 people.
      Just hoping to share some insight, not disagreeing with your comment ;-)

    • @youtubeuser4878
      @youtubeuser4878 6 місяців тому +1

      @@losballatopg Thanks. Definitely a smart move when you have a few folks.

    • @stvnchng4755
      @stvnchng4755 5 місяців тому

      @@losballatopg How was the process for buying second hand? Did you use Tonal's relocation kit or did you install yourself?

    • @losballatopg
      @losballatopg 5 місяців тому

      @@stvnchng4755 I installed myself. I was rather intimidated by the information online regarding relocation and the idea that for some reason I would be unable to connect to Tonal's services, but everything worked as smoothly as a first-time setup. The only recommendation I might make would be to have whomever you purchase from give a call to Tonal and "confirm" that the unit is "released" from their account/ownership. (doesn't seem to be required to transfer, but for peace of mind)

  • @5metoo
    @5metoo 7 місяців тому

    This is all fine, but I don't want anything I pull hard on to be wall mounted in my home. You'd think they'd adapt this to a standalone unit.

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +3

      The design is meant to be space saving and sleek. You can pull as hard as you want, but the only way it comes off the wall is if your studs completely detach and fail, which means you have a much larger problem.

  • @defining.vitality
    @defining.vitality 7 місяців тому

    Skipping ropes stand the test of time. I got a video here on how to use one correctly

  • @Дмитрий-х5я4ч
    @Дмитрий-х5я4ч 7 місяців тому

    Да,уж... Каждый тратит свою жизнь по-своему.

  • @BranNew1
    @BranNew1 3 місяці тому

    I’d rather get a Bonal, the Tesla Sex Robot. 🤘

  • @Bigbrother-r2o
    @Bigbrother-r2o 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m sorry but this review is bias based on the facts you are partnering with Tonel. You are required to say positive things and it’s misleading the consumers.

  • @भारतTalks
    @भारतTalks 7 місяців тому

    Wow your strength... I watch your shorts.. ❤❤ from india

  • @kd9419
    @kd9419 5 місяців тому

    🤦🏻

  • @thomaskramer2172
    @thomaskramer2172 3 місяці тому

    Tonal is a great system. But I'm about to go Full Peter Gabriel and take a Sledgehammer to it strictly based on their customer support. We had some awful movers who lost the mount. I cannot just buy a new mount I have to do a full relocate package. I called to make sure they bring a replacement mount and they couldn't help me. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!

  • @travistueller664
    @travistueller664 Місяць тому

    Tonal is junk, I wouldn’t buy it.

  • @419chris419
    @419chris419 6 місяців тому +1

    Nothing beats free weights.

  • @Infamouskillah
    @Infamouskillah 7 місяців тому +1

    Overpriced

    • @PaulSklarxfit
      @PaulSklarxfit  7 місяців тому +3

      It’s definitely not cheap, but like anything else, you get what you pay for. I have 4 Keiser Performace trainers and a Lifetime Fitness multi cable station at my studio that were far more expensive and don’t compare to what The Tonal can do.

    • @walex19
      @walex19 6 місяців тому +1

      Easy to say. Ive had it for about 4 months now and it is an incredible investment and a fantastic machine/piece of tech.