Toby on Fitness Tech

Toby uses this unedited livestream to explain where AI agents feel right now: Fable is back, Claude Code still feels like the strongest harness in his workflow, model comparisons break down when people ignore the surrounding tools, and the real intelligence often comes from the harness, APIs, scripts, devices, and local systems wrapped around the model.The episode also covers open and local models, Hermes agents, Google Antigravity, Project Aria, Agent Stack Daily, training dashboards, heart meds, running, lifting, and why jiu-jitsu still matters even when it leaves you beat up.More from Toby: https://tobyonfitnesstech.com

Toby uses this unedited livestream to explain where AI agents feel right now: Fable is back, Claude Code still feels like the strongest harness in his workflow, model comparisons break down when people ignore the surrounding tools, and the real intelligence often comes from the harness, APIs, scripts, devices, and local systems wrapped around the model.The episode also covers open and local models, Hermes agents, Google Antigravity, Project Aria, Agent Stack Daily, training dashboards, heart meds, running, lifting, and why jiu-jitsu still matters even when it leaves you beat up.More from Toby: https://tobyonfitnesstech.com

Whoop sent out a garments survey, so Toby turns that into a broader real-world breakdown of whether Whoop still makes sense for grapplers and strength athletes.He explains why the older Whoop 4.0 underwear placement worked better for jiu-jitsu, what the new 5.0 puck changed, why the new setup tracks worse on the mat, and the spacer workaround he uses to keep older 4.0 garments usable. From there the episode expands into bicep straps, chest straps, manual workout entry, whether anyone should buy Whoop right now, and how Fitbit, Amazfit, Polar, and Garmin make the category much harder for Whoop.The back half moves into the bigger training-tech picture: heart-rate accuracy, recovery-score overreliance, Garmin's stronger gamification, and how Toby uses Aria with Whoop, Garmin, Eight Sleep, and Speediance data to avoid overtraining.Not medical, financial, or training advice. This is personal experience and commentary based on the devices and garments Toby has used.More from Toby: https://tobyonfitnesstech.comChapters:00:00 Whoop 5.0 Garments Need a Rethink00:30 Why 4.0 Underwear Worked for BJJ03:34 The 5.0 Puck Placement Problem05:54 It Tracks Worse Too08:55 The Spacer Trick That Saves 4.0 Gear10:39 Why Bicep Straps Fail in Grappling12:36 Chest Straps and Manual Entry Are Not It15:02 Should You Buy Whoop Right Now?16:36 Whoop 5.0 Made the Garments Worse19:55 If Whoop Reverts, I Will Buy Again21:11 Fitbit, Amazfit, Polar, and Garmin24:46 Wearable Accuracy Is Better Than People Admit29:12 AI Training Plans After Overtraining31:55 Do Not Let Recovery Scores Stop You34:27 Garmin Is Better for GamificationTags:Whoop, Whoop 5.0, Whoop 4.0, Whoop garments, jiu jitsu, BJJ, grappling, wearable tech, fitness tracker, recovery score, Garmin, Fitbit, Amazfit, Polar, heart rate accuracy, strength training, fitness tech

This is the full cleaned replay from my livestream comparing the AI coding agent and coding-harness landscape: Hermes Desktop, Claude Code, Codex, MiniMax Code, OpenClaw, and Antigravity.I talk through why harnesses matter, subscription limits, why I still use Claude Code from the command line, why Codex is one of the fastest and most polished apps for me right now, why MiniMax M3 surprised me on value, where Hermes and OpenClaw are strong or frustrating, and why Antigravity's usage and pricing structure is confusing.Pricing, quotas, and plan comments are based on what I was seeing in my accounts at the time of recording. These tools and plans change quickly, so double-check the current limits before spending money.More from Toby: https://tobyonfitnesstech.comSuggested chapters:00:00 Full AI coding agents livestream begins03:26 Codex speed and polish05:10 MiniMax M3 value surprise10:25 OpenClaw strengths and friction12:04 Hermes Desktop impressions14:12 Antigravity usage and pricing confusion16:00 What I would pay for17:45 Current favorite app52:40 Wrap-upTags: AI coding agents, AI coding tools, Codex, Claude Code, Hermes Desktop, MiniMax Code, MiniMax M3, OpenClaw, Antigravity, Gemini, OpenAI Codex, Claude Opus, agentic coding, coding harness, AI IDE, developer tools

After an argument on Reddit about whether the Speediance ring is "trash," I lift on the Gym Monster setup and break down what actually matters: the ring vs. the ring clip vs. the Tonal-style clicker, why the bare ring degrades your grip, and where each accessory lands on my tier list.I also get into the stuff Speediance keeps getting wrong and right: dynamic weight modes finally being stable since V3, the UX bug they fixed and then re-broke, Bluetooth ring disconnects, the software bug they once tried to charge me $80 to "replace," thumbless-grip strength math with real deadlift and bench numbers, and the partner free-lift / custom-workout feature I keep asking them to bring back before the Tonal goes back on the wall.Part workout, part smart-home-gym reality check, part "please just add a weight-lock setting."Not medical, financial, or training advice. This is personal experience and commentary; talk to qualified professionals for your own health, training, and purchasing decisions.More from Toby: https://tobyonfitnesstech.comChapters:00:00 Is the Speediance Ring Trash?01:00 The Ring Clip vs the Tonal Clicker03:39 Proof: How the Bare Ring Degrades Your Grip10:51 Tier List and the $80 Replacement Gouge13:40 Buggy Updates and Bluetooth Disconnects17:52 Thumbless Grips and Real Strength Numbers23:49 The Click Fix, Partner Mode, and TonalTags: Speediance, Speediance ring, Speediance ring clip, Tonal, Tonal clicker, Gym Monster, smart home gym, digital resistance, dynamic weight modes, grip strength, thumbless grip, free lift mode, partner workout, fitness tech

Today I lift on the Speediance/Gym Monster setup while unpacking a few fitness-tech and fitness-influencer topics: a public correction about how I heard Greg Doucette's Turkesterone/Anavar comments, the Speediance Pilates launch and recurring UX bugs, FitHub Titan resistance claims and confusing marketing, dynamic weight modes, internet comments about physique and fat loss, the software/AI background behind Project Aria, and whether Garmin/Whoop-style fitness trackers are actually useful.This one is part workout, part smart-home-gym discussion, part wearable-tech reality check.Not medical, financial, or training advice. This is personal experience and commentary; talk to qualified professionals for your own health, medication, training, or investing decisions.More from Toby: https://tobyonfitnesstech.comChapters:00:00 Arnold Classic and a Public Correction10:50 Speediance Update and Pilates Push14:23 FitHub Titan Gets Complicated20:04 Dynamic Weight Modes31:49 Internet Hate, Physique, and Fat-Loss Context43:11 Why Listen to Me?54:00 Are Fitness Trackers Accurate?1:00:30 The Whoop AFib Story1:07:13 Useful, Not PerfectTags: Greg Doucette, Speediance, Gym Monster, FitHub Titan, smart home gym, digital resistance, fitness tech, Garmin, Whoop, fitness trackers, recovery score, Turkesterone, Anavar, TRT, GLP-1, Project Aria

Answering a viewer's question about elbow pain and walking through the same three-stage approach I use for my own chronic wrist pain so I can keep training without giving up progressive overload.I cover dumbbell form and elbow position, why eccentric mode on a smart gym can take pressure off the joints, VersaGrips vs. cheap knockoffs, the stack of wrist guards, braces, and thumb spicas I rotate between, and the heated wrist massager I use on bad days. From there I get into smart-gym software, Speediance vs. AEKE vs. Fit Hub Titan, Tonal-style arms, why I am waiting for a 300+ lb machine, my 240 to 210 lb cut, Project ARIA, and why I disagree with planning a month-long deload.Personal experience, not medical advice. If you have acute or persistent pain, see a qualified clinician.More from Toby: https://tobyonfitnesstech.comChapters:00:00 Viewer question: training around elbow pain00:52 Why I switched from barbells to dumbbells01:12 Cable machines, eccentric mode, and rep tempo03:49 Form demo: elbow position with adjustable dumbbells05:08 Chronic wrist pain and training through injuries06:02 Why I disagree with planning a month-long deload08:57 My three-stage approach to chronic joint pain09:04 Step 1: VersaGrips and why the knockoffs did not cut it11:42 Step 2: Wrist guards and braces13:18 Step 3: Heated wrist massager16:23 Three-stage recap16:41 Smart gyms with Tonal-style arms28:06 Honest take on Speediance software updates29:05 Cutting from 240 to 210 and seasonal periodization32:15 Project Aria: my AI fitness assistant34:52 What I did after my last wrist flare-up38:30 Knee braces and accumulated training injuries41:51 Make training enjoyable44:46 Intentional training, intentional family time47:04 Fit Hub naming, Speediance Whoop competitor, and Nanos52:44 Why I will not train like David Goggins55:01 Wrap-up and thanksTags: Elbow pain, wrist pain, progressive overload, smart gym, Speediance, AEKE, Fit Hub Titan, VersaGrips, home gym, fitness tech, injury management, strength training

This video is really about whether the AEKE IKE K1 solves the biggest smart gym problems better than the competition. Joel has owned it for 6 months, and this is the kind of real-world demo buyers actually need before spending the money.Joel bought the AEKE IKE K1 after comparing it to other smart home gyms like Speediance and Tonal, and in this interview he breaks down what it's actually like to live with. The K1 is a standalone smart gym with no wall mount required, it folds up into a mirror when not in use, and it's clearly aimed at people who want premium home fitness tech without committing to a subscription.The biggest story here is the camera. AEKE built the skeletal tracking camera directly into the bottom of the machine, facing up, so it can track your movement and form in real time with instant response. That's a very different experience from systems that rely on your phone camera, where feedback can feel slower, less consistent, and less integrated. If you care about form coaching, this is the feature that makes the K1 stand out.On the software side, AEKE is doing a lot right. The AI coach can build workouts based on your goals, available time, and equipment, then adapt from your strength assessment. You can also build your own workouts by choosing exercises, sets, and reps in the app and sending them to the machine. Beyond strength training, the K1 also supports yoga, qigong, boxing, and Pilates with camera tracking, and Joel talks about the quarterly software updates, user-voted roadmap, and the fact that these features are included with no subscription.Hardware-wise, the K1 has a sharp 4K screen, a clean fold-up design, and wheels on the back so it can be moved more easily than a wall-mounted system. Joel also covers the quirks, including moving it on tile, the current resistance limits, and how some users are adding more weight with cable and pulley hacks. After 6 months, his take is that the K1 was a smart buy, especially given AEKE's support and update pace. He also shares thoughts on the newly announced AEKE K2 and why K1 owners shouldn't panic.**Chapters**00:00 Intro00:06 What Is the AEKE IKE K1?01:23 Built-In Camera & AI Form Tracking05:17 4K Screen — Better Than Speediance?07:52 Workouts, Programs & Custom Exercises13:04 AI Coach — Build a Workout From Your Goals19:07 Functional Training: Yoga, Boxing & Camera Tracking24:18 6 Months In — Was It Worth It?28:37 Adding More Weight — Cable Hacks & Pulley Tricks32:05 Hardware Design — Platform, Portability & Tile Floors35:58 AEKE K2 Preview — What's Coming Next37:42 AEKE vs Speediance — Honest Final ComparisonIf you're comparing smart home gyms, hit subscribe and let me know in the comments: **Would the built-in camera make you choose AEKE over Speediance or Tonal?**#AEKE #AEKEK1 #SmartHomeGym #HomeFitness #FitnessTech #ConnectedFitness #HomeGym #Speediance #Tonal #AIWorkout #StrengthTraining #WorkoutTech

If you are trying to choose a digital home gym in 2026, here is the blunt answer: most people still should not overthink this. In this video I break down the Speediance Gym Monster 2S, Voltra, AKE S1 Pro, Fit Transformer Titan, Tonal, and why I am not interested in analog cable towers with digital gimmicks.I also cover who these machines are actually for, why Tonal still wins for true beginners, where Voltra is genuinely compelling, where the AKE falls short, and why I still think the Speediance 2S is the best fit for most users despite firmware frustrations.00:00 Intro and why the livestreams paused01:08 The devices I am comparing02:20 Why analog cable towers do not interest me04:12 Voltra vs Speediance 2S06:45 Why a back plate for flys is a bad idea10:22 AKE S1 Pro: what looks good on paper14:08 Where cable arms help and where they do not18:12 Why beginners may need a trainer, not a machine28:40 Fit Transformer Titan: the niche use case34:18 Speediance firmware bugs and UX issues40:52 Voltra, Speediance Nano, and what I would wait for47:35 Tonal vs Speediance for beginners53:10 Final verdict: what I would actually buyIf you have used any of these devices, drop your experience in the comments. And if there is another fitness tech product you want covered, let me know.#FitnessTech #HomeGym #Speediance #Voltra #Tonal

Speediance V3.1 is here on my upstairs 2S, and after a few days of real workouts with the new firmware, I’m convinced “Safety Start” is not the safety feature it’s advertised to be. In this video I walk through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the V3.1 software and firmware combo, including slower cable retraction, unsafe slack behavior, and a massive downgrade to partner and dual‑load modes compared to the old software.We’ll test Safety Start in free lift, barbell, and handle movements, and I’ll show why it was clearly built to support upcoming Pilates features rather than to actually fix the real safety problems lifters were seeing. I also demo how the new firmware makes retraction noticeably worse than on my original Speediance downstairs, why dual‑load mode is more broken than ever, and how bringing back partner lifting without independent sides or a true guest profile is a step backward, not an upgrade.If you own a Speediance 2S or original Gym Monster and you’re wondering whether to update, how to stay safe with heavy eccentric work, and whether Safety Start should be part of your normal setup, this breakdown is for you. I’ll also cover how I actually lift (warm‑ups, one‑second pause vs relying on software “safety,” and why I’d rather risk the machine than my spine) so you can decide what makes sense in your own home gym.Timestamps (edit to taste): • 00:00 Intro – Speediance 2S vs original and V3.1 context • 03:10 New firmware, retraction changes, and why it feels worse • 08:25 Safety Start demo in free lift (and why I almost never use it) • 15:40 Dual‑load & partner mode: from real safety feature to downgrade • 24:10 Guest profiles, missing second user support, and UI gaps • 32:00 When Safety Start “helps” vs when it hurts your range of motion • 40:15 My real‑world lifting workflow and safety prioritiesIf you like deep‑dive Speediance testing, honest firmware reviews, and real training use cases (not just promo clips), hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments so I can test them in future videos.Suggested tags/keywords (copy/paste + tweak):speediance v3.1, speediance 2s, speediance firmware, speediance safety start, speediance retraction issue, speediance partner mode, speediance dual load, speediance review, smart home gym, digital weight, tonal vs speediance, fitness tech, toby on fitness tech

In today’s video I’m upstairs with the Speediance Gym Monster 2s running the new V3 software, and I want to break down why this update is both an upgrade for me and a frustrating step backwards for a lot of power users.I’ll walk through what actually changed in the V3 UI, why Free Lift partner mode disappeared, how the new Safety Start feature is supposed to work, and why my 2S currently shows a dead “firmware too low” button. I’ll also explain who the Speediance is not for—especially if your spouse wants a fully coached, English‑speaking female trainer experience—and why, even after 10M lbs on Tonal and over 1M lbs on Speediance, I still consider this hardware an upgrade.We’ll talk about why I mute coach audio and only use system sounds, how I set up eccentric‑focused custom workouts, and why bringing the handles back under load to the rubber stoppers is one of my favorite advantages over Tonal’s plastic‑on‑plastic design. I also dig into Speediance’s “family” and Workout Plus marketing, why you still can’t truly do custom partner/family workouts together, and what a good partner mode implementation should actually look like in Free Lift and Wellness/Workout Plus.If you’re debating Tonal vs Speediance, wondering what V3 really changes, or trying to decide whether this smart gym will work for you and your partner, this video should give you a real‑world, heavy‑use perspective instead of just brochure specs.Timestamps (adjust as needed):0:00 Intro – V3 software and who Speediance is NOT for2:10 Female coach situation (English vs Spanish) and guided workouts5:25 Why Speediance was an upgrade over Tonal for me8:40 V3 UX changes, sliders, and nagware they finally removed13:05 Free Lift partner mode: what we lost in V318:30 Safety Start, firmware issues on the 2S, and my lifting style24:10 Hardware limitations, Tonal 2 parallels, and new features only on newer units29:00 “Family” / Workout Plus plan and why it still isn’t real family training34:00 What I want from partner mode and final thoughts on V3If you like deep‑dive smart gym content, honest UX breakdowns, and real training talk (not just promo reels), hit like, drop your questions in the comments, and subscribe so you don’t miss future Speediance and Tonal updates.

Welcome back to Toby On Fitness Tech! In this video, I finally answer a question I’ve been getting since my extreme six‑month transformation: “What training split do you use?” Instead of a simple “push–pull–legs” or “bro split” answer, I walk through why the real answer is: it depends on your goals, your recovery, and your schedule today.I break down the exact Arnold Blueprint–style push–pull–legs program I used on Tonal in 2023 to go from morbidly obese to fit under a massive calorie deficit, including how I modified it into blocks to make it work on a smart cable machine. Then I contrast that with the full‑body (minus legs) Speediance programs I built afterward, how I structure warm‑up sets vs. hard sets, and why I stopped trying to lift every single day.You’ll also hear how a daily “lunar challenge” forced me into a classic bro split, what actually grew best on that approach (hello, arms day), and how jiu-jitsu, running, and injury history shape my current split and priorities. The goal of this video is to help you pick the split that you’ll actually stick to—whether that’s PPL, full body, or a body-part split—so you can build muscle safely and sustainably with the time and tools you have.If you’re into smart home gyms like Speediance or Tonal, cross‑training with jiu‑jitsu, or just trying to figure out the best way to structure your week without burning out, this one’s for you. Like, comment with your current split, and subscribe for more deep dives into training, tech, and real‑world physique buildingTraining Splits & Philosophy[00:04] Intro: Answering the "What training split do you do?" question.[01:02] Transformation Context: Training used to lose weight vs. training used today.[01:54] The Arnold Blueprint: Using PPL (Push/Pull/Legs) on Tonal for initial physique building.[05:24] Workout Structure: Explaining the 6, 12, 15, and 25 rep sets.[06:57] Machine Efficiency: Adapting exercises based on attachment height (L0-L3 vs. L6-L9).[09:57] Transition to Full Body: Moving to a "full body minus legs" variant for maintenance.[15:39] The Bro Split: Switching to targeted muscle days for the Speediance Lunar Challenge.[17:15] Final Verdict on Splits: Choose based on your current lifestyle and goals.Safety & Cross-Training[18:25] Free Weights vs. Digital Weight: Safety concerns and the "two spotters" argument.[21:25] Training to Failure: Why machines are safer for solo trainers.[23:50] Managing Primary Objectives: Balancing lifting with running and Jiu-Jitsu.[25:41] Tracking Strain: How different activities (like Jiu-Jitsu) impact recovery and "Body Battery."Fitness Tech & Wearables[27:53] Garmin vs. Whoop: Comparing trackers and why the Whoop is preferred for combat sports.[29:10] The Whoop 5 & Sensors: Thoughts on the new generation and subscription costs.[31:50] Whoop Strength Trainer: Criticisms of the "walled garden" approach and manual entry.[34:13] Garmin Daily Suggested Runs: Issues with max heart rate settings and cross-training data.[39:40] Value of Cardio: Why cardio is important beyond just "calorie burning."[01:00:44] Choosing a Device: Why the 265S was chosen for its lightness and sleep tracking.Personal Updates & Future Content[50:00] Weight Progress: Preparing for a race while maintaining a higher body weight (225 lbs).[52:55] Speediance Updates: Teasing a future video on the V3 software changes.

This video breaks down how Speediance calculates one‑rep max (1RM) and PRs, why the “Customize” section caps manual entries at 220 lb, and how to legitimately reach 260 lb in programmed lifts like deadlifts using dynamic modes instead of free lift. It also walks through real on‑screen examples where a heavy deadlift session updates 1RM from the 200s up into the high 300s after 260 lb sets, proving the machine isn’t limited the way a frustrated buyer claimed. What you’ll learn • How Speediance’s Gain Muscle, Stamina, and Strength modes use your 1RM and PR history to set working weights and warm‑ups. • Why typing over 220 lb in the Customize field gets auto‑capped, and how to bypass that by letting the dynamic modes handle heavy sets. • The difference between workout‑level stats and lift‑level stats, and where to actually find your true 1RM, max weight, and volume history in the app/device. • Why extra reps with “Unlimited Sets” turned on usually do not create new PRs unless you also increase weight, and how that shapes safer, slower progression. • How Speediance currently handles progression (or doesn’t) between workouts, and why manual overload is often required on the latest software. Who this is for • New Speediance or 2S owners confused by the 220 lb cap and worried their machine can’t hit full stack in real workouts. • Tonal and smart‑gym converts who want to understand how Speediance’s 1RM and PR logic differs from strength scores and aggressive auto‑progression. • Home lifters who care about tracking, progressive overload, and using dynamic modes (especially eccentric) to get more out of every rep. Call to actionIf you’re running a Speediance and want smarter progress, not random numbers, watch this breakdown, dial in your 1RM correctly, and start using dynamic modes the way they were designed. Hit like, subscribe to Toby on Fitness Tech, and drop any Speediance or Tonal questions you want covered in future deep dives.

Today we’re diving into the ongoing debate about Mike Israetel’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. As a brown belt myself with firsthand competition experience and having seen Israetel live a event back when he was a brown belt, this controversy is close to home. I share my thoughts on the critiques circulating online—including breakdowns by experienced jiu-jitsu practitioners—and offer some perspective on what these criticisms actually mean.I discuss common misunderstandings about belt levels, recount experiences from my own coaching and competition days, and give insights into how competitive skill, athleticism, and belt promotion really work in jiu-jitsu. You’ll hear honest opinions about critiques from public figures like Greg Doucette and Ariel Helwani, and why not every video clip tells the whole story about someone’s true grappling ability.Whether you train, coach, or just follow the sport, tune in for a nuanced take on internet criticism, competition realities, and why context matters when evaluating someone’s jiu-jitsu credentials.Like, comment, and subscribe to join the conversation!

Welcome back to Toby on Fitness Tech! In today’s update, Toby breaks down his experience with both the Speediance 2S and the original Speediance smart gym, sharing honest insights from over 600,000 pounds lifted and daily participation in the new Lunar Flow Challenge. He covers the latest software updates, achievement tracking, differences in device processors, and quirks in hardware—like cable wear, angle adapters, and grip accessories.Are you wondering whether to buy the Speediance 2S or the original? Toby compares the performance, scrolling smoothness, and value of the machines—including tips for scoring budget-friendly open-box deals with full warranty support. You’ll also hear how injury (hello, broken finger!) changed his lifting strategies, and how these devices fit real life, from keeping up with kids to progressive overload for jiu-jitsu and everyday strength.Highlights: • Speediance 2S vs. Original: processor upgrades, user experience, and affordability • Navigating new challenges and features on the devices • Practical tips for cable wear, bench setup, and grip strength • Honest feedback on hardware like ropes, clips, and angle adapters • Real-world benefits—from strength training to family funQuestions or experiences with Speediance or Tonal? Drop a comment below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more fitness tech reviews, personal stories, and updates.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Challenge Update2:30 – Achievement Tracking & Lunar Flow5:45 – Device Performance & Processor Differences9:10 – Tips for Bench & Cable Setup14:00 – Hardware Review: Ropes & Adapters18:00 – Overload Training, Grip, and Injury Stories23:00 – Buying Advice & Open-Box Recommendations27:00 – Q&ASubscribe for more fitness tech deep-dives, gear reviews, and Toby’s ongoing workout journey!

Join me as I dive deep into my extreme weight loss transformation—going from 242 pounds to 188 pounds in just six months. In this honest and fully transparent video, I share every step of my journey: the setbacks, the reality of using prescription medications like GLP-1s, TRT, and more, as well as the strict routines and sacrifices involved. I discuss my past experiences with weight loss drugs, why I chose a different approach this time, and what really worked for my health and physique. This video is about authenticity—what it truly takes, medically and mentally, to achieve serious results, and why it may not be right for everyone.Whether you’re considering your own transformation, curious about new weight loss technologies, or just want real talk about the costs and trade-offs, this is for you. I’m here to answer any questions about my protocol, training, and how I continue to maintain the results—no gatekeeping, no sponsorships, just my story. Drop your questions in the comments and I’ll reply or even make a follow-up video.

Join us on Toby on Fitness Tech for a special episode called “Lily Lifts,” where Toby is joined by his daughter Lily for a fun family workout session! In this video, Toby demonstrates his custom Speediance cable machine routine while Lily follows along, trying each exercise with adjustable reps and weights. Experience a series of kid-friendly lifts, including lat pull-downs, bicep curls, and reverse flies, and see the difference between adult and child approaches to fitness.Throughout the workout, Toby shares tips about safe lifting for kids, equipment setup, and lessons learned from other machines like Tonal. Lily brings her energy—with candid commentary and plenty of laughs—making this episode perfect for parents interested in sharing their love of fitness with the whole family.Featured exercises include: • Kneeling single-arm and two-arm lat pull-downs • Bicep curls with Speediance adjustments • Supine reverse fly for shoulder health • Rowing and bench fly movements • Tips for introducing young children to resistance trainingWhether you’re a parent looking to get your kids involved, or just curious about the Speediance system, this video is a great showcase of safe, supervised lifting with fun, education, and plenty of encouragement. Lily also gives a quick shout-out to her own game streaming channel!Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more fitness tech reviews, family workouts, and training tips. Have a great day!

Unlock the secrets of Speediance’s spotter modes in this in-depth guide! Today, we dive into how to safely use spotter mode one vs. spotter mode two for drop sets, plus the crucial safety features every home gym athlete should know. Learn why spotter mode two is ideal for drop sets—and discover real-world examples and tips to avoid common mistakes, like improper attachment techniques that can cause injuries. Compare Speediance to Tonal and free weights, and get the truth on what actually keeps lifters safe when pushing heavy loads solo. Whether customizing weights, facing questions about Bluetooth handles, or debating the best practices for squats and presses, this video covers it all so you can maximize results and minimize risk. Don’t miss detailed demos, honest experiences, and practical advice for anyone training at home—especially if you’re considering drop sets or trying spotter modes for the first time!Subscribe for more fitness tech insights, hands-on tutorials, and safety tips!#Speediance #speediancegym #strengthtraining

Confused by Speediance training modes and the “Customize” option? In this video, I break down how the Gain Muscle, Stamina, Strength, and Custom modes actually work, how the machine sets your weights using 1RM and PR values, and why you should avoid the Customize option for warm-up sets.I’ll show you a smarter way to program warm-ups using Stamina mode, explain how these settings affect your workouts and Speediance programs, and walk through a real example with bicep curls so you can see exactly what happens behind the scenes.✅ What you’ll learn in this video:The difference between Gain Muscle, Stamina, Strength, and Custom modesHow dynamic weight modes (Standard, Chain, Eccentric) functionWhy “Customize” can accidentally reset your 1RM valuesHow to set up proper warm-up sets without messing up your PRsHow your custom workouts and program workouts share dataIf you’re a Speediance user and want to get the most out of your machine without running into glitches, this video is for you.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment with your questions, and subscribe for more Speediance tips, tricks, and fitness tech breakdowns.

I was inspired to make this video by one of the commenters in the official facebook channel saying their original speediance was wobbly at 220lbs doing lat pulldowns. Well lets see how the 2s does at its full 260lbs and can I even pull down that amount of weight. I also go over a training update and confirm that I can use stamina mode with 20, 13 as the values to do warm up sets that dynamically adjust as I get stronger. The results of attempting to max the machine at Lat Pulldowns were shocking to say the least so please watch comment and like the video if you want to see more content about this device.

In this video I cover a question that was in the reddit community here https://www.reddit.com/r/SpeedianceCo... for Speediance and then go into describing how I lift and how to get warmup sets that adjust based on your 1RM. Also I discuss an alternate device if an individual is just going to use the full review of that device is available here: https://www.garagegymreviews.com/beyo...

This is a first look of the Speediance Gym Monster 2s the latest device from Speediance that claims to have a 260lb digital weight amount and several improvements over the original Speediance but is it worth the money at nearly double the original device cost. I go over all of that in the video and share my initial feelings and if I am keeping it or not. I paid full price for both that and the original so these are not review units and this is an honest completely unbiased opinion of their value.My original video of why I am leaving tonal is linked here to explain some backstory on what lead to me buying these machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOYPjqDTdas&t=9s

I am a former long time tonal user with 9 million pounds lifted on the device and here is my honest review of the device and the company behind the product.I