Today, I did my first workout using Tonal.
I've been working out since 2018 with traditional gym equipment, and I honestly expected Tonal to be gimmicky.
It is not. I actually liked it a lot.
Here is the thing: although digital resistance feels weird compared to the real thing, Tonal's built-in intelligence makes up for it in spades:
• You get spotter mode, so you can push to failure when working alone, like I always do.
• You get burnout mode, so the machine adjusts the weight down when you are gassed, so you can keep repping out.
• You get smartflex mode, so the machine auto-adjusts the weight (up or down) based on how easy/hard it is for me.
There are a few more modes, but I haven't tested them yet.
Let's see how it feels over the next few weeks, but so far, I'm really happy with this thing.
I'm not sponsored by Tonal in any way. I bought mine after testing it at my friend's house. It's freacking expensive, but I'm sure I'll make good use of it.