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Can you tailor the cadences beyond the default setups, for example, a 4 seconds negative followed by a one-second pause, followed by a 2-second concentric, and so forth? Also, how about the resistance? Can you set it up so it follows the correct strength curve of the muscles, as opposed to just a linear type of resistance that only works the weakest part of the range of motion but leaves the strongest part of the range of motion untouched, similar to the cam effect of the Nautilus machines?
Good idea with the pullover. Ive done this movement standing for years and that looks like it works. Just put a dumbell on the unit to create a counterweight. Great review. Thanks.
Would this work for someone who can deadlift over 300 lbs and bench 225-235? I’m thinking of this or the apolo board 2. I hear digital weight is heavier. Don’t really care much about strength train in anymore as my main goal is just hypertrophy
If goal is just hypertrophy you could get it to work. If it is strength, I don't think it would be enough though if you are at 300lbs already. While it does feel harder with the digital weight, it isn't that much of a difference.
Not sure about Google TV or Fire TV, you will need to ask support on that one (I only know IOS and Android have it as an app). For casting, I pulled up the app but I do not see an option to cast the workout at this time. That would be a good improvement though.
I just measured it and it has a circumference of 3.5 inches and a diameter of 1inch. You could add plates (if the holes in your plates fit the diameter, but there is nothing to stop the dumbbells so you may need to add something, or just do it without extra stops on the bar.
Great review! Just found you bc of the Gym Pal I pre ordered in early July. Will I receive the “defective” incline bench or will the new improved incline bench be included with ALL orders? Please ask Speediance. Also look forward to your review of some complete workouts
No, all orders made now will get the newer version based on what they told me. I just got one of the older benches for review, but anyone who is ordering directly from them will get the newer one on launch day.
Yes, it is really smooth on both devices. I haven't really tried a lot of other brands to compare, but I am happy with how smooth it is coming out of the machine.
I realize the big difference in resistance between the Gym Pal and Vitruvian. However is the overall smoothness of the cables/workouts similar? Is there any way to use Gym Pal without an app or without WIFI? I do not need classes or tracking and just want to do basic movements with the least hassle and using an app or internet connection is a bit of a hassle. It would suck to lose WIFI in middle of a workout. Thank u.
You have to use the app to use the device. It is one of the potential cons. I haven't had any issues with the app yet, but I mostly use the Gym Monster as I prefer it, and the programs are synced right into the device and displayed on screen instead of a phone bluetooth connection (from what I can tell). In terms of smoothness, it is very good. Occasionally I will get some jitteriness with heavy loads, but only at around 200+ resistance. It's not all the time, only sometimes I notice it.
I'm glad you asked this question. I'm very limited on space, and I can't see paying for the Gym Master with the recent price increases, so I was going to go with this. Now I will not be getting this due to the necessity of using the app 😢 I'm okay with using apps in general, but not for something like this. I have to re-think my plan.
Ordered one today using your $100 discount/referral code - Thanks to your video I was able to decide between this and a Vitruvian at double the price and Speediance won! Now just have to wait for UK delivery
Hi, Had my machine for 2 weeks now. Unfortunately I got stung with some customs and import charges and a bit of back and forth with customer services over some price changes (They basically reduced the price the day after I paid) The machine itself is great and incredibly versatile and the different modes add a little something extra. It's worth the money and am happy with my purchase. Just a couple of issues. My LED lights sometimes stop working but after powering down they spring back to life. The app could do with a bit of work, especially around living history and progress. I've just seen your post on the Facebook Speediance community where you update your stats. Have been building and enhancing my own custom workouts since I bought it so hopefully will get similar gains of I work at it.
You may have to ask Speediance directly on that. I got a free review version (still works) but no warranty with that and no idea who would fix it. My guess is some contractor would review it, but make sure you check with Speediance first if you plan to make an order.
I don't perform that exercise, but you could. However, you wouldn't get the same feeling as the tension pulling down is different than how gravity acts with a free weight for that particular exercise. With the clean, once you get it moving through space, your muscles relax before you "catch" the bar again. With the Speediance, it is a constant pull (based on the setting you use) so the section where the bar moves through space wouldn't feel the same - it would be harder. Just my 2 cents on the exercise for this type of resistance.
Thanks for the review. I have two questions…. 1 - Can the app display real-time stats during an exercise like the screen on the Gym Monster does? (Maybe fewer since the screen is a lot smaller but at least some like counts?) I see that the app also has an iPad version so I’m hoping I could put my iPad on a stand to be able to see the screen during workouts. 2 - One year on from your review & with Speediance’s frequent software updates are there by any chance any cardio exercises yet?
1: yes, you should see the app update as you complete reps to see how you performed it, if the resistance has changed (if you use the assistance), how many reps are completed, etc. 2: No. It is still just a platform for resistance training exercises. There have been updates, but no cardio exercises.
How is the feel compared to the Vitruvian…the smoothness and one mayne hitching/glitching more. I know the Vitruvian has more weight and nicer accessories maybe, but the actual movements….how do they compare?
Feels very smooth. So far all of them have been good for me, including both the Gym Monster and Gym Pal. No catching or hitching of any kind in my tests so far. I'm very impressed with how smooth it is. You may find you shake at first, even with less resistance, but that is because of how the machine constantly applies the full resistance and you can't get any assistance from momentum. I think this is why most exercises like squats feel a lot harder with "less" resistance than free weights.
Would you recommend the Speediance Gym Pal over the Virturuvian+ Trainer? Given the price difference, this seems like an attractive option. However, I am concerned about the company's responsiveness. Commenters on their social profiles have complained that the company doesn't respond to consumers.
I spoke with someone that said the Speediance FB group is pretty good, but I have a couple saying support hasn't been great. I haven't used them as I just have my contact, but I hope they do improve it more. To answer your question, yes, I like the Gym Pal more. While you don't have as much resistance available, it is a bit more compact, lighter, and very easy to setup and use (also cheaper). Both are great in their own right, but if I bought one now, it would be the Gym Pal. Note: I haven't used the Vitruvian in a long time, so they might have made changes I am not aware of. I returned it because of the monthly membership cost and limited features without it at the time.
@@GamerBody without the monthly subscription does the V machines features work fine now, i’m still torn on which one to get. And I’ve gotta consider if the company stays in business.
@GamerBody Not sure if I missed this in the review (which is very helpful by the way especially the specs and your tips on connecting the bluetooth ring), but how long did yours take to arrive after ordering? I assume you’re in the U.S.
I got this as a review product directly from Speediance, so only a few days. I know many others that ordered it have much longer waiting times, especially now as they are pushing it out more than when I made this review.
Thanks for the review, and going super in depth, decided to get one and use your code 👍🏼 is there anything you have to do to activate the lifetime membership?
I didn't have to do anything. I think the membership is assigned to the device and account assigned to it. It might also be an email used when purchasing. Make sure to review that during setup and reach out to support if needed. Mine was already set to my email, but I worked with them directly so it may be different for you.
Hello, Does this gym work without a WiFi connection? I live in hotels for a month straight where devices besides phones can’t log in. Wondering if I can park this thing in a hotel for 28 days then take it home.
According to the FAQ, it says the online workout programs require Wifi, but I think you should still be able to login with your phones data plan. I'd confirm with Speediance though just to be sure nothing is removed without a wifi connection.
How did you reach Speediance ? I'm about to order but have a few questions; tried the chat room with no reply and then tried calling with no answer. ???
They actually reached out to me through a marketing company. The only option I see otherwise is direct through support like you have. I wonder if they are getting a lot of incoming contacts.
I doubt anyone will say this is better than the vitruvian, but it's almost 3 times the price and has an expensive subscription. This isn't anywhere close to the same price bracket
Kind of depends. For my needs, I like the Gym Pal more as it is way cheaper, has enough resistance for me to work with for some time, is a much smaller size, and the ring is great. Vitruvian may have made updates since I used it, but if it hasn't the only major pros it has are the resistance it can prove (400 vs 220) and fail mode. Luckily with the ring you can now fail out and end a set pretty easily with the Gym Pal. If I start maxing out the weight though, it would definitely fall on Vitruvian.
It's connected to your account, which needs the Speediance linked to it. I'm not positive how many can be assigned to each device though. Great question for their support team.
Would you consider just working out exclusively for this product for a couple of months? Will you increase muscle mass with this equipment instead of the nuo adjustable dumbbells?
The potential of the Gym Pal is greater than Nuobells as it can produce more resistance and is more constant throughout each rep. Meaning, momentum does not assist you with the Gym Pal as free weights like dumbbells can (the faster you move dumbbells, the more momentum assists you in moving the weight). Both options will work as long as you can generate a great enough stimulus for the body to focus on building muscle (normally within 0-2 reps to failure).
Maybe not fully relevant to a review of the product itself, but this is probably a buyer beware situation in terms of when you may actually receive the product. Would not be surprised if this is something most people decide they’re never getting only for it to show up at the door months later with no notification.
At least this one you can pickup and move. The Gym Monster was left outside and it was very hard to get into my office. I like it, but the thing is heavy.
my sister pre-ordered gym pal with incline bench in June. She had been trying to contact them regarding ship date. She had to file a dispute with PayPal as they didn't respond to any chats or emails. She got a response today from speediance. Due to drought in canal, large ships are being restricted causing a delay. Orders in June should expect delivery by end of September. Orders after June, they anticipate delivery in mid-October.
yep, ordered myself in June and have not heard anything in mid-late Oct. Again I think it will arrive eventually anywhere between 3-6 months after initial shipping estimate. I've got no problem with that as I expected it at time of purchase and am still looking forward to trying the product out. But know yourself. If you are going to be losing your mind when you haven't heard anything 3 months after it was supposed to arrive, you absolutely cannot click purchase. With these types of products, delays and poor communication are the rule, not the exception.
This is a great review, thank you! I am curious ....how is the friction on this? And can you do super slow cadence reps like 10/2/10? If you do a hold during the top portion of the row for example, would it drop resistance? BTW, try using the chain mode for squats and keep up the good work here!
For the friction, it is very minimal. Feels very smooth when using it (same with the Gym Monster). You can do a 10/2/10 but not with a spotter. If this is what you want to do, dont set a spotter, but make sure you are using the ring that comes with it to activate/deactivate the resistance if needed. Sometimes I forget to set the spotter and the ring has saved me a few times.
The device is not 55lb, its 75lb. They scammed me and are not changing it in their website after i reported it to them. They are a brand who thinks its ok to blatantly lie to people. I can guarantee it wasnt a typo, becayse they didnt care to change it rven after a month of being pointed out.
It is heavy to move around if you don't use the wheels. I was very surprised how heavy the Gym Monster is. Getting that box inside was a pain. I can pickup the Gym Pal, but I agree it is more than 55lbs.
@@outtrigger I think that there are far more portable options if you wanted to travel. Look at the maxpro or the unitree pump. I actually have both, with my gym pal preordered. The unitree pump is actually excellent, though the max weight is 44 pounds per hand. The gym pal is better, but I'm not sure I would travel with a large, 50 pound device like this.
Could you? Yes. Will I, probably not. It is heavy to lug around but if you are up for it, you certainly can. It does not come with a carrying case, but it does have a handle area on top and wheels (small wheels, but they are there).
I do have the Speediance Gym Monster which doesn't need it (has a built-in touch screen), but traveling with that thing is basically impossible unless you have a large truck or UHAUL to take it places.
They have a FB group where a person has been replying to all of our messages. Were you able to get that in your order to join? Might be a good place to reach out.
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Can you tailor the cadences beyond the default setups, for example, a 4 seconds negative followed by a one-second pause, followed by a 2-second concentric, and so forth? Also, how about the resistance? Can you set it up so it follows the correct strength curve of the muscles, as opposed to just a linear type of resistance that only works the weakest part of the range of motion but leaves the strongest part of the range of motion untouched, similar to the cam effect of the Nautilus machines?
Good idea with the pullover. Ive done this movement standing for years and that looks like it works. Just put a dumbell on the unit to create a counterweight.
Great review. Thanks.
Yeah, just make sure you put a counter weight as needed to not get injured.
11:58 I was thinking the white is OK, doubt it will be helpful for reps because nobody will be at that eye level. At least not much.
Would this work for someone who can deadlift over 300 lbs and bench 225-235? I’m thinking of this or the apolo board 2. I hear digital weight is heavier. Don’t really care much about strength train in anymore as my main goal is just hypertrophy
If goal is just hypertrophy you could get it to work. If it is strength, I don't think it would be enough though if you are at 300lbs already. While it does feel harder with the digital weight, it isn't that much of a difference.
Can the app be installed on Google tv or fire TV? Or at minimum screen casted so you can look at it on the big screen?
Not sure about Google TV or Fire TV, you will need to ask support on that one (I only know IOS and Android have it as an app).
For casting, I pulled up the app but I do not see an option to cast the workout at this time. That would be a good improvement though.
How thick is that bar? Can you put small plates on it and a clip to increase the weight a bit if you need more than 220 lbs?
I just measured it and it has a circumference of 3.5 inches and a diameter of 1inch. You could add plates (if the holes in your plates fit the diameter, but there is nothing to stop the dumbbells so you may need to add something, or just do it without extra stops on the bar.
@@GamerBody Cool! Thanks for the reply
Great review! Just found you bc of the Gym Pal
I pre ordered in early July. Will I receive the “defective” incline bench or will the new improved incline bench be included with ALL orders? Please ask Speediance. Also look forward to your review of some complete workouts
Agreed! Will the pre-orders receive the crappy incline bench?????? Pls ask Speediance bc will cancel if don’t get the new enhanced incline bench!
From my understanding the regular orders will have the new and improved one.
@@GamerBody wait? So are you saying the pre-orders get the crappy incline bench??? Please clarify and confirm with your Speediance contact. Thanks
No, all orders made now will get the newer version based on what they told me. I just got one of the older benches for review, but anyone who is ordering directly from them will get the newer one on launch day.
@@GamerBody what? “Orders made now”. So you’re saying the pre-orders made in July get the crappy incline bench??
The cable draw seems exceptionally smooth; did you find this so?
Yes, it is really smooth on both devices. I haven't really tried a lot of other brands to compare, but I am happy with how smooth it is coming out of the machine.
Can you tell me what the maximum load capacity of an individual is that can use this piece of equipment within manufacturers warranty?
Unfortunately I can't find it anywhere, even in the product manual. Best bet is to ask support on the site directly :/
I realize the big difference in resistance between the Gym Pal and Vitruvian. However is the overall smoothness of the cables/workouts similar? Is there any way to use Gym Pal without an app or without WIFI? I do not need classes or tracking and just want to do basic movements with the least hassle and using an app or internet connection is a bit of a hassle. It would suck to lose WIFI in middle of a workout. Thank u.
You have to use the app to use the device. It is one of the potential cons. I haven't had any issues with the app yet, but I mostly use the Gym Monster as I prefer it, and the programs are synced right into the device and displayed on screen instead of a phone bluetooth connection (from what I can tell).
In terms of smoothness, it is very good. Occasionally I will get some jitteriness with heavy loads, but only at around 200+ resistance. It's not all the time, only sometimes I notice it.
I'm glad you asked this question.
I'm very limited on space, and I can't see paying for the Gym Master with the recent price increases, so I was going to go with this. Now I will not be getting this due to the necessity of using the app 😢 I'm okay with using apps in general, but not for something like this. I have to re-think my plan.
Ordered one today using your $100 discount/referral code - Thanks to your video I was able to decide between this and a Vitruvian at double the price and Speediance won! Now just have to wait for UK delivery
Let me know what you think after you get to test it a few times.
Hi,
Had my machine for 2 weeks now. Unfortunately I got stung with some customs and import charges and a bit of back and forth with customer services over some price changes (They basically reduced the price the day after I paid)
The machine itself is great and incredibly versatile and the different modes add a little something extra.
It's worth the money and am happy with my purchase.
Just a couple of issues.
My LED lights sometimes stop working but after powering down they spring back to life. The app could do with a bit of work, especially around living history and progress.
I've just seen your post on the Facebook Speediance community where you update your stats. Have been building and enhancing my own custom workouts since I bought it so hopefully will get similar gains of I work at it.
@@thugalicious80 What was the customs you had to pay on it?
Have you reviewed the new incline bench?
Not yet. Reaching out to see if they will send me it, or if I can purchase separately for updated review on it.
does it come with a warranty? who's going to fix thing when it breaks or stops working
You may have to ask Speediance directly on that. I got a free review version (still works) but no warranty with that and no idea who would fix it. My guess is some contractor would review it, but make sure you check with Speediance first if you plan to make an order.
Can you perform barbell cleans?
I don't perform that exercise, but you could. However, you wouldn't get the same feeling as the tension pulling down is different than how gravity acts with a free weight for that particular exercise. With the clean, once you get it moving through space, your muscles relax before you "catch" the bar again. With the Speediance, it is a constant pull (based on the setting you use) so the section where the bar moves through space wouldn't feel the same - it would be harder. Just my 2 cents on the exercise for this type of resistance.
Thanks for the review. I have two questions….
1 - Can the app display real-time stats during an exercise like the screen on the Gym Monster does? (Maybe fewer since the screen is a lot smaller but at least some like counts?) I see that the app also has an iPad version so I’m hoping I could put my iPad on a stand to be able to see the screen during workouts.
2 - One year on from your review & with Speediance’s frequent software updates are there by any chance any cardio exercises yet?
1: yes, you should see the app update as you complete reps to see how you performed it, if the resistance has changed (if you use the assistance), how many reps are completed, etc.
2: No. It is still just a platform for resistance training exercises. There have been updates, but no cardio exercises.
How is the feel compared to the Vitruvian…the smoothness and one mayne hitching/glitching more. I know the Vitruvian has more weight and nicer accessories maybe, but the actual movements….how do they compare?
Feels very smooth. So far all of them have been good for me, including both the Gym Monster and Gym Pal. No catching or hitching of any kind in my tests so far. I'm very impressed with how smooth it is.
You may find you shake at first, even with less resistance, but that is because of how the machine constantly applies the full resistance and you can't get any assistance from momentum. I think this is why most exercises like squats feel a lot harder with "less" resistance than free weights.
Would you recommend the Speediance Gym Pal over the Virturuvian+ Trainer? Given the price difference, this seems like an attractive option. However, I am concerned about the company's responsiveness. Commenters on their social profiles have complained that the company doesn't respond to consumers.
I spoke with someone that said the Speediance FB group is pretty good, but I have a couple saying support hasn't been great. I haven't used them as I just have my contact, but I hope they do improve it more.
To answer your question, yes, I like the Gym Pal more. While you don't have as much resistance available, it is a bit more compact, lighter, and very easy to setup and use (also cheaper). Both are great in their own right, but if I bought one now, it would be the Gym Pal.
Note: I haven't used the Vitruvian in a long time, so they might have made changes I am not aware of. I returned it because of the monthly membership cost and limited features without it at the time.
@@GamerBody Thanks for the reply. I appreciate your insight. Have you had any concerns with the quality or durability of the Gym Pal?
No. Looks solid overall. As long as the company stays in business it should work very well for a long time (from my tests so far).
@@GamerBody without the monthly subscription does the V machines features work fine now, i’m still torn on which one to get. And I’ve gotta consider if the company stays in business.
@GamerBody Not sure if I missed this in the review (which is very helpful by the way especially the specs and your tips on connecting the bluetooth ring), but how long did yours take to arrive after ordering? I assume you’re in the U.S.
I got this as a review product directly from Speediance, so only a few days. I know many others that ordered it have much longer waiting times, especially now as they are pushing it out more than when I made this review.
@@GamerBody Thank you for these details and your transparency!
you can do shrugs on this?
Yes, and no. I do a mini squat so that the machine picks up that a rep was performed. So mini squat > shrug > repeat.
Thanks for the review. How many volts is the power supply?
It doesn't saw directly in the manual, but I found the following:
Rated Current: 8A
Rated Power: 1800W
I hope that helps.
Thanks for the review, and going super in depth, decided to get one and use your code 👍🏼 is there anything you have to do to activate the lifetime membership?
I didn't have to do anything. I think the membership is assigned to the device and account assigned to it. It might also be an email used when purchasing. Make sure to review that during setup and reach out to support if needed. Mine was already set to my email, but I worked with them directly so it may be different for you.
Hello,
Does this gym work without a WiFi connection? I live in hotels for a month straight where devices besides phones can’t log in. Wondering if I can park this thing in a hotel for 28 days then take it home.
According to the FAQ, it says the online workout programs require Wifi, but I think you should still be able to login with your phones data plan. I'd confirm with Speediance though just to be sure nothing is removed without a wifi connection.
How did you reach Speediance ? I'm about to order but have a few questions; tried the chat room with no reply and then tried calling with no answer. ???
They actually reached out to me through a marketing company. The only option I see otherwise is direct through support like you have. I wonder if they are getting a lot of incoming contacts.
After testing both machines, which do you like better? The gym pal or Vitruvian?
the vitruvian
I doubt anyone will say this is better than the vitruvian, but it's almost 3 times the price and has an expensive subscription. This isn't anywhere close to the same price bracket
Kind of depends. For my needs, I like the Gym Pal more as it is way cheaper, has enough resistance for me to work with for some time, is a much smaller size, and the ring is great. Vitruvian may have made updates since I used it, but if it hasn't the only major pros it has are the resistance it can prove (400 vs 220) and fail mode. Luckily with the ring you can now fail out and end a set pretty easily with the Gym Pal. If I start maxing out the weight though, it would definitely fall on Vitruvian.
@@GamerBody awesome analysis! Thank you!!
If two people want to use the same Gym Pal, can we use our own tablets or can it only connect to a single tablet?
It's connected to your account, which needs the Speediance linked to it. I'm not positive how many can be assigned to each device though. Great question for their support team.
Do you increase or decrease resistance from the app on your phone?
Yup, you change it on your phone OR the ring (when the weight is off you can change it).
Would you consider just working out exclusively for this product for a couple of months? Will you increase muscle mass with this equipment instead of the nuo adjustable dumbbells?
The potential of the Gym Pal is greater than Nuobells as it can produce more resistance and is more constant throughout each rep. Meaning, momentum does not assist you with the Gym Pal as free weights like dumbbells can (the faster you move dumbbells, the more momentum assists you in moving the weight).
Both options will work as long as you can generate a great enough stimulus for the body to focus on building muscle (normally within 0-2 reps to failure).
Great video as always. Cheers.
Maybe not fully relevant to a review of the product itself, but this is probably a buyer beware situation in terms of when you may actually receive the product. Would not be surprised if this is something most people decide they’re never getting only for it to show up at the door months later with no notification.
At least this one you can pickup and move. The Gym Monster was left outside and it was very hard to get into my office. I like it, but the thing is heavy.
my sister pre-ordered gym pal with incline bench in June. She had been trying to contact them regarding ship date. She had to file a dispute with PayPal as they didn't respond to any chats or emails. She got a response today from speediance. Due to drought in canal, large ships are being restricted causing a delay. Orders in June should expect delivery by end of September. Orders after June, they anticipate delivery in mid-October.
yep, ordered myself in June and have not heard anything in mid-late Oct. Again I think it will arrive eventually anywhere between 3-6 months after initial shipping estimate. I've got no problem with that as I expected it at time of purchase and am still looking forward to trying the product out. But know yourself. If you are going to be losing your mind when you haven't heard anything 3 months after it was supposed to arrive, you absolutely cannot click purchase. With these types of products, delays and poor communication are the rule, not the exception.
This is a great review, thank you! I am curious ....how is the friction on this? And can you do super slow cadence reps like 10/2/10? If you do a hold during the top portion of the row for example, would it drop resistance? BTW, try using the chain mode for squats and keep up the good work here!
For the friction, it is very minimal. Feels very smooth when using it (same with the Gym Monster). You can do a 10/2/10 but not with a spotter. If this is what you want to do, dont set a spotter, but make sure you are using the ring that comes with it to activate/deactivate the resistance if needed. Sometimes I forget to set the spotter and the ring has saved me a few times.
It looks awesome
Pretty cool overall. Some things you can't do, but is a cool design.
Dude how big is your closet?
my new one is very small at 24" x 48"
The device is not 55lb, its 75lb. They scammed me and are not changing it in their website after i reported it to them. They are a brand who thinks its ok to blatantly lie to people. I can guarantee it wasnt a typo, becayse they didnt care to change it rven after a month of being pointed out.
It is heavy to move around if you don't use the wheels. I was very surprised how heavy the Gym Monster is. Getting that box inside was a pain. I can pickup the Gym Pal, but I agree it is more than 55lbs.
would you travel with the gym pal?
It weighs 50 pounds and requires a power outlet. I don't think that is meant for travel.
@@balboa0621 i was thinking maybe it woudl be good for hotel room workouts. does it come with a carrying case?
@@outtrigger I think that there are far more portable options if you wanted to travel. Look at the maxpro or the unitree pump. I actually have both, with my gym pal preordered. The unitree pump is actually excellent, though the max weight is 44 pounds per hand. The gym pal is better, but I'm not sure I would travel with a large, 50 pound device like this.
Could you? Yes. Will I, probably not. It is heavy to lug around but if you are up for it, you certainly can. It does not come with a carrying case, but it does have a handle area on top and wheels (small wheels, but they are there).
I do have the Speediance Gym Monster which doesn't need it (has a built-in touch screen), but traveling with that thing is basically impossible unless you have a large truck or UHAUL to take it places.
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It looks like you will try to say anything good about free crappy stuff. 😂
Why do you think it is crappy?
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I ordered it before and never received it...they have no live person to speak to and their email that they gave they never reply. .its a scam
They have a FB group where a person has been replying to all of our messages. Were you able to get that in your order to join? Might be a good place to reach out.
@@GamerBodyI cancelled it...they are good to take your money but take forever to reply
Yeah, not a great customer support experience. What are you using in the meantime?