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Speediance Gym Monster Home Gym Review: (WFH) Workout From Home!

Shaoqian Zhan — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:27:39 +0000

A couple of years ago, I used to go to the gym at least three times a week, not aiming to have big muscle, but just to build a lifetime habit. I even hired a private coach to teach me all the basics before putting too much weight on my shoulders. Three things I learned in those years are, the routine, the focus, and the coach, which helped me a lot while working out. But it’s not easy to maintain such a habit after all, and it can be annoying to go to the gym after work every day. It is time to fix it as home gym products like the Speediance Gym Monster come in, building up a private workout space without road trips. So now let’s check out how this smart equipment can help you with your workout at home.

Unboxing & Setup

Although this is foldable equipment, the packages are actually very big, and unpacking them can be a bit overwhelming, so it’s better to either watch the instruction video on YouTube or get a helping hand. As you can see, the bottom of the rack and the pad have most of the weight, and there are two wheels here, so we tried to put it up vertically, and then roll it out – This is also the right way to move this unit around.

The setup process is pretty straightforward, I can easily figure out what these components are, and how to place them on the unit. The components, to my understanding, are separated into two categories, those for the workout, and those for the training courses. When it’s powered up, the motors will retract the ropes back to their original positions, which is a very smart setting. It’s like some long-time workout buddies would say, always put the dumbbells back on the rack after finishing your set. Before doing any workout sessions, it’s required to sign up for the app, or the rolling resistance will stop you from doing anything. The touch screen is very responsive, and I think it is one key feature that makes the workout pleasant, as you will be interacting with the virtual coaches a lot.

The best parts of going to a gym are the good equipment, the workout buddies, and the coach. Before trying any of the workouts, it’s highly recommended to do a strength assessment. Follow the steps then you will have a full understanding of your strength level, just like what you would get if you hire a private coach. However, there aren’t any sensors that can help you identify your muscle percentage, body fat, and some sort of metrics, so if you had those metrics, then you could train better with this machine. Then I tried to do some sessions as I normally would do, such as working on my chest and back, shoulders and arms, and lastly, the legs. By the way, never skip leg days! If you know what I mean.

Design & Build Quality

After that I tried both training by the courses and free workout. I wanted to replicate the moves and sets like I did in the gym, most of the time the experience is seamless and intuitive. Let me try to lay out some details for you.

The overall design and build quality are truly great. Since it’s foldable equipment, you can basically put it anywhere you want. Whether it’s your garage or if you have a garden, you can put it there and workout while enjoying the sunshine. When you do all the moves, the rack and the pad will not shake or move anywhere, which feels really safe. The best part is the screen, it can be rotated horizontally, so when doing bench presses, you can still follow the coaches.

How it works

In an actual gym, you train with either the weight or the resistance, it feels different as the stress comes from different directions. For the Gym Monster, all the workout depends on the resistance created by the motors. In some ways, this is a good approach, because whenever you push out or re-position yourself, the resistance is always there, so it can activate the muscles deeper. And the resistance is not quite on your wrists, so it reduces the risk of hurting them. The level of resistance, unlike the dumbbells, you can actually set them from 0 to 220lbs based on your capabilities on this machine. And there are different modes to choose from, so it’s friendly for everyone, whether you are a professional bodybuilder or a novice.

Data collection

The next good thing about this machine is the collected data. It will not only record the frequency, and overall time on the training but also track the performance, such as the completion level, calories burned, and so on. It’s one more step forward than the smartwatches that are hard to accurately track your true fitness performance. And speaking of this part, you can sync all the data between the Gym Monster and Apple Watch, so you can still have a better understanding about how the workout impact your heart rates, calories and workout frequencies.

Courses

Now let’s talk about the courses it provides. There are 500 courses in total, unlike some other brands, if you purchase the Gym Monster, the courses will be free for a life time and there will be no subscription fee every month, which is a huge advantage if you really need them. However, some people may argue, nobody will feel the same during each session or get the same results from the courses. Well it’s true, and you can create your own training plan here, whether you want to split the weekly training into 3 or 5 days, and the modes provided will make sure you get the best result out of it.

Bluetooth Controller

Lastly, please don’t forget this little Bluetooth controller here, it can be the most important component. With it, you can take the weight off with just one click before the workout, or when you feel the weight is unbearable during the session. I truly believe this is a must-to-use controller during each set, especially when you want to do bench press alone, you can’t take the weight off like throwing the dumbbells away or putting the barbell on the racket. Right? Also, you can add or reduce weight by rolling the nob, which is a very clever design.

APP

The app is designed in a very simple fashion, it can sync all the data from the workout, and also customize your own plan by choosing the courses in the program collection. The only two things I wish it should have are, health tracking metrics from the smart wearables, and the feature to sync the data to the equipment if you have used the app to train elsewhere.

Minor Tweaks

However, there are still two minor tweaks I would suggest for the Gym Monster, first being the rope retracting a bit faster than I expected after the workout, which can be a bit problematic sometimes. Another thing is that it doesn’t support smart wearables other than Apple Watches, Speediance confirmed with us that they are working on it, so let’s hope it will come soon.

Conclusion

To sum up my experience with the Gym Monster, it’s a great machine to have in the house or studio. As I said earlier, it can be annoying to go to the gym every time after work, and it is not that hygienic to take the equipment after others. And if you think about it, Gym Monster has the coaches and equipment for you, so if you are looking for a simple and smart machine to build your workout routine, and you don’t want to spend 4000 plus dollars on a machine like this, the Gym Monster is the best option so far.

If you are thinking of working out at home, just check out here to learn more about the power Gym Monster.

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 could come with built-in sensor for fitness tracking

Jeet — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:25:14 +0000

Apple is expected to host a new product launch event in spring, sometime in March or April where the brand could launch its new iPhone SE 3 model along with new iPad Air and at least one MacBook model with the new Apple Silicon chip.

Amid all this, there are also reports related to the much-awaited Apple AirPods Pro 2 making rounds. There’s now a new report about the upcoming TWS earbuds with a feature that Samsung experimented with a few years back.

It is being claimed by Mark Gurman and Debby Wu of Bloomberg that the upcoming models of the AirPods 2 will come packed with motion sensors for the fitness tracking capabilities alongside the Apple Watch.

They are also claiming that the second-generation AirPods Pro will have a revamped design, eliminating the stems that drop below the earbuds. It is also expected to be powered by an upgraded chip that brings advanced audio-related functions like active noise cancellation and more improvements, resulting in improved battery life.

It is also being claimed that the earbuds may support Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) and if that happens, then it would be the first TWS earphones from the Cupertino-based tech giant to support lossless audio.

Another interesting development is that the charging case of the AirPods Pro 2 could have support for emitting sound. This is to help find the charging case if it’s separated from the AirPods or has been misplaced by the user.

Currently, the AirPods themselves make a noise when trying to locate them via the Find My app. Further, Kuo adds that the earphones may undergo a redesign to focus more on fitness which could include a more rounded shape.

As for the launch timeline, it is said that the AirPods 2 Pro won’t be available for purchase until Q4 2022, which means that they will go on sale for the holiday season this year, somewhere between October and December.

Xiaomi teams up with Cult.fit to encourage health and fitness in India

Sean — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:45:23 +0000

The popular smartphone brand, Xiaomi, has just announced their latest partnership, which is called ‘Active with Cult by Mi.’ This collaboration is with Cult.fit for the promotion of health and fitness in India.

In recent times, people have become more conscious regarding their health and well being, and now, Mi India aims to help people in India as well under its ‘Watchful living.’ The new partnership will focus on “taking small conscious decisions to enrich and enhance one’s wholesome mental and physical health, especially in the current times.” Through ‘Active with Cult,’ the Chinese tech giant aims to help users stay fit by making small tweaks in their lifestyles through, exercise, food, mindset, and also introduce a fitness regime as well.

Apart from just physical well being, the company’s collaboration also aims to focus on mental health, body positivity, and home workouts as well. The partnership would be in the form of a Fitness series powered by Cult, which would also feature, Simran Nazare- Dance Fitness expert, Naveen Sharma- Yoga expert, Suvini Mehra- Strength expert, and many more. It will also have ‘Ask me Anything’ (AMA) Live sessions with personalities such as Shwetambari Shetty and others as well.

In other words, the smartphone maker is working to encourage a healthy way of living while also adding value to consumers’ lives through the introduction of technology and products that offer fitness challenges and more. Notably, the move also arrives after the launch of the company’s Mi Watch Revolve Active in India, which arrived under the Watchful Living banner.

WalkingPad S1 facilitates Home Workout with its useful features and compact design

Simranpal Singh — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:11:38 +0000

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, millions of people have confined to their homes. The respective Governments have issued advisories to work from home and to follow some precautions while stepping outside the house. It has barred the people from working and following a healthy lifestyle. However, WalkingPad S1 can solve some of your woes by bringing the ability to walk within the house.

See More: Xiaomi WalkingPad R1 Pro: A Compact, Foldable Treadmill For Your Home (Video)

WalkingPad S1 is an upgraded version of its predecessor with several new improvements. It is 20lbs lighter, takes 45% less pace and minimal noise. The smart treadmill is a perfect machine to keep living a healthy life even during tough times. There are many advantages of having WalkingPad S1 at home for walking, jogging and running within the house.

Design

WalkingPad S1 is carved using premium materials and can be folded into a compact machine. It is 45% smaller than its predecessor and other competitors in the market. The lightweight WalkingPad S1 uses SMC material to enhance safety, durability and aesthetics.

Its belt is built using EVA material which provides better grip and reduces the impact on your knee. It measures 32.5-in x 20.4-in x 5.5-inch in size and weighs 61.3lbs.

The touchable panel on the WalkingPad S1 backside gives a summary of workout speed and data. You can easily control the brightness, speed, modes with a simple touch.

Speed Control

There are three ways to control the speed. You can either use Remote Control, App Control or Feet Sensory Speed control as detailed below.

WalkingPad S1 houses Feet Sensory Technology which automatically adjusts pace on the basis of personalized training data and pressure change actually measures the position. While walking, moving towards the front side of the pad will accelerate the machine. Whereas the speed remains the same if you walk in the middle of the pad, it will slow down if you move back to the middle position of the pad. These are three different areas, through which you can accelerate, decelerate easily.

A dedicated remote is also attached to the WalkingPad to control it easily using physical touch. Next, you can download the KS Fit App on Android or iOS device to control the speed.

Safe and Secure

WalkingPad S1 use all the safety measures that are necessary for such a walking pad. In order to enhance the already present safety measure, the treadmill automatically stops if no movement is detected, it even sticks to a pre-set speed limit to avoid any injury. Further, the anti-slip mat is made out of EVA material with less friction coefficient.

More Productive with Private Gym

If you’re a fitness freak and want to maintain your physique during the global pandemic era, then WalkingPad S1 is the best choice. You can work while walking within your home, or can even take conference calls.

You can even watch movies, tv shows or listen to music while walking or running on the treadmill.

Portability

It can be easily stored under the bed, or sofa or you can set it against the wall. It can be folded and doesn’t take too much area to expand within the house.

Extensive Features using App

The KS Fit app enables some extensive features that are part and parcel of the WalkingPad S1. It allows the users to personalize training plan, manage workout data and share progress including stats from steps, calorie, and speed countries.

Technical Specifications

Platform Height: 2.03-inch
Belt Size: 17.3-inch
Max Speed: 3.75mph
Moto Power: 1.25hp
Surface: SMC Material
Display: LED Dot Matrix

Pricing

WalkingPad S1 is available via different perks starting from $469 including a single unit. However, you can gran WalkingPad S1 and Detachable Handlebar for $559. A pair of two WalkingPad S1 is available with a bundle worth $919, and 3X units costs $1359. You can grab it on discount from Indiegogo.

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Xiaomi Youpin starts crowdfunding for Mobi Fitness Springbok stationary bicycle

Sean — Thu, 07 May 2020 10:23:50 +0000

The Xiaomi Youpin platform has just started crowdfunding for a new product. It is the new Mobi Fitness Springbok stationary bicycle, which will retail for 3,499 Yuan (roughly 493 US Dollars) and is currently in crowdfunding for 2,499 Yuan (roughly 352 US Dollars).

The Mobi Smart fitness bicycle was announced earlier today (7th May 2020) on the Xiaomi Youpin platform and features aluminum allow rear wheels. These wheels have a low starting pressure, which should help in reducing injuries in certain cases. Furthermore, it has a 75mm adjustable position, namely 5 different ones for the front handle while the seat itself can be adjusted to 5 different heights as well.

The Mobi fitness stationary bicycle also features a magnetic control resistance that has bet transmission, which only lets out 30 decibels during its operations. In other words, it is relatively more quiet than conventional stationary bicycles. This is done so as the product is aimed at homes, where they wish to prevent noise from disturbing anyone else. The entire bike only covers an area of 0.5 square meters and has a weight of just 35 kilograms.

It has a maximum weight load of 120 kilograms and even has support from online courses, online competitions like leaderboards, and points than you can redeem. The healthy and physical fitness device can be found on Xiaomi’s Youping platform, so check it out if you’re interested in working out from home.

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Amazfit HomeStudio treadmill paired with smart mirror announced at CES 2020

Jeet — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:40:46 +0000

Huami, a wearable devices making company from China and fitness startup Studio have partnered to launch a connected treadmill. During Huami’s keynote at CES 2020, the company announced its new Amazfit HomeStudio treadmill.

The first thing you’ll notice on the Amazfit HomeStudio is the lack of traditional front panel/dashboard. Instead of that, the user can control the device using smartphone which the content is delivered to a separate, vertically-oriented 43-inch HD screen that the companies are calling the Glass.

The Glass is a giant phone-like device that seems like a smart mirror. It also includes a camera that can analyze the user’s movements with computer vision. For those who are worried about the privacy issue, there’s a slide piece that can cover the camera sensor.

The company has introduced two models of the device — a premium model that uses slat belt technology and can reach speeds of up to 12mph. Then there’s AirRun, which a foldable version that reaches a top speed of 9 mph.

It also offers classes through the glass, enabling users to access a library of 1,000 classes across a wide variety of exercises. Also, not all the exercises are treadmill-based as it offers options to participate in yoga, sculpt and stretching classes on the floor.

Basically, Amazfit HomeStudio combines Studio’s content with Huami’s hardware expertise, and it integrates with Huami devices and other wearables to track heart rate. While treadmill is best for running, the Glass also offers several interesting classes.

Huami has said that the pricing details and availability information for the Amazfit HomeStudio will be revealed soon. While it has not revealed the pricing details, it said that the price “will delight US customers.”

You can find more CES 2020 coverage here.

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Buy WalkingPad C1 Foldable Fitness Walking Machine for Just $389.99 from Gearbest

Vinay Patel — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 06:32:41 +0000

The tremendous growth in the fitness industry can be attributed to people’s willingness to spend a lot of money to lead a healthier lifestyle. As a result, the market is crammed with steeply-priced fitness products that monitor your health and help you achieve your fitness goals.

Alternatively, fitness enthusiasts sign up for an annual gym membership but do not go to the gym regularly as they eventually lose interest. In other words, exercise can be quite hard to stick to unless your commitment level is high.

If the treadmill you bought recently has now transformed it into clothes rack or you have already sold it second-hand, we got a product that will get your fitness back on track.

Dubbed as WalkingPad C1, this walking machine from Xiaomi Youpin adopts a foldable patented technology for enhanced portability. Once folded, the machine occupies only 0.4m2 area so you can easily put it under your bed, sofa, or desk to store.

With a super load-bearing capacity of 110kg, the walking machine is housed in an integrated alloy frame for higher durability. Moreover, it features two roller wheels, allowing you to move it wherever you want without breaking a sweat.

It uses a multi-layer design comprising EVA cushioning layer, smooth layer, friction layer, and walking belt to ensure you do not end up hurting your knees during exercise. Aside from that, the height of WalkingPad C1 is just 69m, making it almost noiseless.

On top of that, the WalkingPad C1 comes with digital remote control. You can track your fitness data in real-time in a bid to achieve your fitness goals using the Exclusive WalkingPad APP.

While you’d normally expect a walking machine loaded with such features to cost a bomb, the WalkingPad C1 Foldable Fitness Walking Machine can now be yours for a lowered price of just $389.99 from Gearbest. This is a 22 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $499.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which is available on the gray color option of the walking machine. With more than 40 pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in just one day.

WalkingPad C1 Foldable Fitness Walking Machine

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