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Tonal
The world's smartest home gym
As of 30 August 2026, Tonal starts at $59.95/month. Tonal is a wall-mounted smart home gym using digital weights and AI to provide personalized strength training. Softwr lists it under Fitness. Tonal is made by Tonal Systems Inc., launched in 2015.
Overview
What Tonal does
Tonal is a wall-mounted smart home gym using digital weights and AI to provide personalized strength training. It features adaptive resistance, real-time form feedback, thousands of workouts, and programs from celebrity trainers. The system automatically adjusts weight based on your strength.
What people use it for
- Home fitness with digital strength training
- Personal workout customization and tracking
- Recovery monitoring and adaptation
- HSA/FSA eligible fitness equipment
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- Subscription is mandatory with equipment purchase
- Rental program requires credit approval
- Not available as rent-to-own option
- Higher barrier to entry compared to traditional gym equipment
- Financing options mentioned but rates not detailed
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Pricing
What Tonal costs
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Standard Membership
$59.95 /mo
- Required with Tonal 2 purchase
- 12-month commitment
- Access to Tonal system
Tonal 2 Rental
$219 /mo
- First 3 months promotional pricing
- Delivery and installation included
- Monthly membership
- Reduces to $279/month after 3 months
- Includes $180 promotional savings
Tonal 1 Certified Refurbished Rental
$159 /mo
- First 3 months promotional pricing
- Delivery and installation included
- Reduces to $219/month after 3 months
Capabilities
Features
Digital weight system
AI-powered training
Form feedback
Personalized programs
Strength assessment
Apple Health
Integration with Apple Health
Apple Watch
Integration with Apple Watch
Ios support
Available on ios
Hardware support
Available on hardware
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Questions people ask
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What is the cost of Tonal's Standard Membership?
Standard Membership costs $59.95 per month plus applicable sales tax and is required when purchasing a Tonal 2 machine with a 12-month commitment.
SourceCan I rent a Tonal machine instead of buying it?
Yes, Tonal offers rental programs. Tonal 2 rents for $219/month for the first 3 months (then $279/month), and Tonal 1 Certified Refurbished rents for $159/month for the first 3 months (then $219/month). All rental prices include delivery and installation.
SourceDoes Tonal accept HSA or FSA payments?
Yes, Tonal is eligible for payment through HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) via TrueMed.
SourceIs Tonal available as a rent-to-own option?
No, Tonal explicitly clarifies that rental programs are not rent-to-own arrangements. Rental is a separate option from purchasing equipment.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Tonal
- Company
- Tonal Systems Inc.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
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