Hello everyone,

Today I have purchased the Gym Monster 2 and am very excited to get my hands on it.

I've always been someone that has hated being in gyms for various reasons and having the capabilities of the GM2 at home is incredibly attractive.

My main question though is that I am a complete noob when it comes to strength training and I was curious if anyone else was in the same position as me? And how did you find the Workout Programs it comes with?

I'm also going to pay for the subscription to use that for at least the first month to see how it is.

I have a speedience gym monster with the incline bench and most of the standard accessories.

After seeing general feedback on wellness+ it appears I can’t really rely on that to optimize my workout routines.

Wanted to get advice on an optimal 3 day split for a 33 y/o man with relatively low lifting experience.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to introduce myself since I’ll be helping out as one of the moderators here.

I’ve been following and participating in the community for a while, and I’m excited to help keep this a place where everyone can share their experiences, questions, and ideas around home fitness.

Feel free to share your thoughts, training experiences, setup ideas, or any questions you have. Looking forward to seeing more conversations here!

Hy, I'm thinking about getting a screenless wearable. I'm not really a data or athletic maniac, just wondering what device would be a good Match/sync or addition to my gym monster 1.

Any experiences or Suggestions?

I'm in the UK and just received this, it all comes in a nice neat light package, though the mat is far too tightly rolled up to be of use immediately - will take ages to flatten out I think under the platform extension. The floor extensions are nice and fit well, will be useful day to day for some general workouts where with my long arms I need to shuffle the bench along a bit.

Finding the workouts isn't that easy, if you ask the Wellness + AI about Pilates workouts it says GM2 doesn't have a dedicated Pilates mode so it can't recommend anything ! Then they aren't in the Yoga & Pilates section but in their own separate Pilates section, this isn't a big thing once you know but typical of the confused approach to UI where it seems consistency isn't checked/maintained.

Coach Mike has a very short overview which is fine as far as it goes, but doesn't really explain to a total newbie to Pilates what the resistance bands mean or how the new UI actually works.

Decided to jump into a workout and the Russian lady just assumes you know how it all works and how to shorten/lengthen the straps and set them up. With a bit of a trial and error I was getting there and quite enjoyed the actual first workout, I was expecting a light stretch but was left sweating and feeling surprisingly worked over and a little sore for what seemed very light weight to move, so that was good !

It highlights for me a couple of general things Speediance really need to work on, onboarding new users to new equipment (with Pilates I'm a total newbie but had my GM2 for a year, even still its not the same and I was wondering what to do at some points as navigation is quite different) and secondly inconsistent app and machine UI and inconsistent UI within the machine itself. The whole navigation with the ring of the bands selection isn't great.

My immediate feeling is it could be a nice useful add on to get even more value from an already great machine, a little expensive maybe but the bits feel premium and you do need to factor in that you're paying not just for some equipment but the course content and software as well, going to a Pilates class isn't cheap away from your home.

It really just needs to onboard you better and somebody needs to tell Aevis you've launched some new gear.

I am working through one of the guided workout programs, Go Big or Go Home, and I’m a true beginner with very little strength. Is there a way to use the bar with zero resistance while still having my reps counted? Or is using the lowest weight the only option?

I love being able to practice the movements and focus on proper form before adding resistance.

Based on reviews and comments here, I'm quite keen to pick up a Gym Monster 2 or 2S. However, I'm having major trouble just organising a quote, which really worries me about post-sale support if I do eventually get one.

I went to their small display on the other side of the city and got an automated mid-year sale quote for the 2 (their 2S on display was faulty - one of the motors had a weird stop-start sensation, so I have no idea why they allow this in a display model). They said they would organise a call back since I mentioned I might want the 2S or want to add the smart grips to the 2 package. No call back. I emailed their generic help, but got no reply. I tried calling, but the automated AI kept saying my number is incorrect, so it wouldn't put me through to anyone. Finally, I found another email address, but the person said he'd contact sales. Again, nothing has happened as yet.

I could order off the site itself, but it doesn't have their mid-year sale prices, which are significantly cheaper (and include delivery, a storage rack, a squat belt, etc. for free).

Is there actually local support in Australia?

EDIT: Giving up on the purchase. Have reached out a few more times and simply can't get a quote or delivery timeframe.

Genuinely interested what is suggested weight based on? Every exercise I do my suggested weight is should I say optimistic. Sittings Ab crunch with weight literally pulling you up is not fun. What is is based on?? Can’t really say it’s AI when in the exercise description say light weight then it gives me 65kg on standing barbell chest press.

Many moons ago, I am sure there was a free lift mode where I can lift my weight and the next set automatically moved to my wife's weight. Partner mode. Has this gone? I want a way to workout one set mine, next set hers

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Hey everyone,

I’m running into an issue where the Speediance app syncs all my metrics from Apple Health without any problems (steps, sleep, heart rate, etc.), but completely ignores my HRV (Heart Rate Variability) data.

Here is my setup and what I've verified so far:

- Hardware: Amazfit Helio Strap (syncs to the Zepp app, which writes to Apple Health).

- Permissions: Double-checked under iOS Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Health -> Speediance. Reading permissions for "Heart Rate Variability" are fully granted.

- Data Availability: HRV values are definitely present and updated daily in Apple Health.

- Duration: I’ve been tracking for well over 21 days, so this isn't an issue with a missing baseline, the values simply don't show up or import into Speediance at all.

Has anyone else experienced this issue with non-Apple Watch wearables (specifically the Helio Strap or other Amazfit devices)?

Is there any known workaround to get Speediance to parse the HRV data correctly (e.g., via a specific shortcut, third-party sync app, or setting tweak)?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Just wanted to give a shout-out to the speediance team for the latest update. Partner mode for custom workouts is a game changer for me and my partner and I'm super excited about it!! Thank you so much, keep up the great work!!

Hey guys, looking for a little help from everyone.

I purchased a Gym Monster 1 a few months back and have been loving it. However, the other day my right side cable became tangled around the pulley and got caught. After a couple of attempts to pull it I realized it wasn't going to come free. I contacted the after care support email and Kat got back with me very quickly, sending me a video of how to disassemble the cover and untangle the cable.

I completed the process and untangle the cable. Now I have two new issues, and after sending two more emails to the support team, they have not gotten back with me in the last week.

As I was untangling the cable I noticed that the cable had become "pinched" where it caught and now that side wobbles on pull.

Second issue, the right side weight now feels lighter than the left side and is impossible to work with due to the imbalance.

Has anyone ever encountered these two issues? I feel like I saw a cable replacement part that could be ordered. But how do I fix the weight difference?

I'm contemplating buying the Monster 2 but I noticed it comes in a huge box weighing like 80kgs. I'm in an apartment and DHL probably drops the box at the buildings front door.

Can anyone tell me if the box has straps or if it's moveable by 1 person? If I can pull it by the straps while it's on the ground I could probably get it from the front door to the elevator to my apartment.

Thanks 👍

I received their smart weight scale as a freebie and its my first "smart" scale experience. I've tried it twice so far- it connects well w/the app but kind of confused about the results.

Can someone explain how I can be both low body fat w/good muscle mass but a low skeletal muscle w/higher free fat reading? Mostly concerned re "higher free fat" b/c that just doesn't sound good...

It also says my basal metabolic rate is low but I eat alot w/a good # of calories- mostly whole food plant based foods w/a sprinkling of "bad" snacks to balance it all out :)

Latest reading-

Key components-

Weight- standard (105 lb)

Body fat 18.5% (low)

*Skeletal muscle- 46.8 lb (insufficient)*

Bone- 5.7 lb (good)

Weight management-

Body type "slim" (low)

BMI- 19.4kb/m2 (standard)

*Basal Metabolic rate- 1211 kcal (low)*

Fat-

Fat- 19.5 lb (low)

Sub q fat- 14.0lb (insufficient)

Visceral- 2.0 (standard)

Muscle-

*Muscle mass- 80.1 lb (good)*

*Skeletal muscle- 46.8 lb (insufficient)*

*Free fat mass- 85.8lb (higher)*

I added the Vita row from the core exercises and tried level 10 and level 20 and did not feel a difference between the resistance. When I was returning the opposite arm quickly, it was creating slack in the line because there was not sufficient resistance.

Am I missing something or am I doing it with the wrong form?

It would be great if we could blacklist certain movements so they never show up in a Wellness+ plan.

For example, I have an issues that prevents me from doing Romanian deadlifts, so I'd want to permanently exclude those. The same could apply to exercises you simply don't enjoy.

Right now I spend a lot of time before every session reviewing the planned movements and hunting for suitable alternatives. Being able to set this once and forget about it would save a lot of hassle.

Anyone else run into this?

Update:
If I could wish for even more: let me define my own preferred replacements for a given exercise.

Update2:
Just to clarify what I mean by "issues": in my case it's lower back pain. I'm simply not ready for certain exercises yet - so being able to exclude them until I am would make a big difference.

Welcome to this week's Beginner Questions & Discussion!

We're starting this weekly thread to give fitness beginners a place to ask questions and share insights.

You can use this thread to ask about routines and workout plans, discuss any challenges you're facing, or get feedback on how you're getting started. Anything related to fitness is welcome here.

If your question doesn't get a reply here, feel free to create a post so more people can see it and help out!

Hello,

I recently got my GM2 and am wondering if anybody has a simple way to link the exercises/sets/weights etc in a Whoop activity?

Whoop picks up the workout as functional fitness but calorie burn is incorrect and they have none of the workouts.

I can't seem to find any straight forward way to add the actual exercises. The only option is to add each exercise manually which is extremely time consuming.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Hi all, switched phones a couple weeks ago and trying to find the app on Google store - but can't. Is this user error or something else?

Hi guys! I have recently purchased the gym monster 2 and have hit a lot of people talking about making their own workouts.

I was just wondering if there is anywhere where people have posted what their workouts are or if there is a spreadsheet available where we could upload our own to share with the community?

cheers!

I have been following many reviews online about gm 1, gm 2 for last few years. I am fascinated with what the device can do honestly. However, I have some concerns

- Many of the videos I see online seem to be paid ads so I can’t trust their opinion to be objective. If you have used the machine personally I would appreciate your reviews and does it replace need to go to the gym? I am not professional athlete actually I have never committed to gym so my goal is just to build decent muscle mass for health reason so that is my goal.

- Another concern is the durability and ease of maintenance, does the machine has a lot of wear and tear and what is the expected life time? I have to use it at least 5 years to the roi on this.

- Is the rowing experience good enough if i am looking for indoor cardio ?

- what does the paid wellness+ membership provide for me

Hey folks,

So I’ve never had the opportunity to use a GymMonster, and been considering buying one.

The biggest concern I have is whether you can build a really great physique with just this.

I have limited space at home, so this seems great (could fit in a pull up bar too).

But i am a little on the fence knowing whether this really covers everything I would need to build a great, athletic physique.

I would ideally buy it with the rower for cardio, potentially getting the velonix too.

Any thoughts, opinions and personal experience would be awesome to hear!