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Gyms are great, but they aren't always the best option. Between other commitments and the expense, sometimes going the home gym route is the better option. Smart home gym equipment can help work a training session into your daily routine. Again, it's rarely cheap, but it can be an investment worth making if it's within your budget. I've had the opportunity to test many popular smart home gyms on the market, so I know what the experience is like and what to consider when buying one.
Our Picks Best smart treadmill NordicTrack Commercial 2450 $2,499 at Amazon What we like about it: The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 is our pick for the best smart treadmill. This treadmill is large but its size makes it versatile for tall and short individuals. It has a 22-inch HD touchscreen that tilts and pivots so you can adjust it for different uses, like if you want to take a workout class on the floor. The good news is that it does fold up, so you can prop up the belt when it's not in use. This treadmill has the ability to incline from zero to 15% and decline down to -3%. Runners and walkers can enjoy this treadmill because the speed goes from zero to 12 miles per hour. If you like interval training, the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 also has quick-touch control buttons on the console, which makes it easier to adjust your speed. Pros All heights can comfortably use this treadmill
Sleek look, with a giant 22-inch touchscreen
AutoAdjust technology simulates exercising outdoors
iFit membership offers a variety of classes at $39 a month Cons Expensive at $2,499
Requires a lot of space Expand Pros & Cons Best smart home gym for serious weightlifters Tonal 2 $4,295 at Tonal What we like about it: The Tonal 2 is the second version of Tonal, a strength training smart home gym that became popular in the fitness community, along with endorsements by athletes such as LeBron James and Serena Williams. It resembles a cable machine combined with a touchscreen TV and is intended to replace your dumbbells, barbells and weight plates while saving space in your home. It has 13 sensors to track your form and technique, while the smart handles and bar accessories (an optional, additional $495) have a gyroscope motion sensor that keeps track of your reps. Pros It is a space-saving, wall-installed machine
It's quiet, which works well if you don't want to disrupt the neighbors
It functions like a personal trainer
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