Smart Strength Systems

Speediance Gym Monster 2 Review: The Freestanding Smart Gym That Undercuts Tonal

The Gym Monster 2 is the smart gym for people who rent, cannot drill into studs or want barbell, cable and rowing work from one machine. It offers more range of motion and exercises than any wall-mounted rival we looked at, for hundreds of dollars less than Tonal 2. Software polish, loud heavy sets and the 220 lb ceiling stop it short of a top score. Serious lifters should still buy a rack and plates.

amp Smart Home Gym Review: The Cheaper Wall Gym, and What the Price Cuts

amp is the value pick among wall-mounted smart gyms: $1,795 with installation, a 6 ft by 2 ft panel and a plan that costs well under half of Tonal's. The price buys a 100 lb ceiling, an iPhone-only app and a recall on early units. Buy it for general fitness and hypertrophy at moderate loads, not for heavy strength work.

Tonal 2 Review: A Wall-Mounted Gym That Costs More Than the Sticker