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Home fitness has come a long way since the days of doing aerobics in your living room. Now, workout mirrors, which are among the smartest home gym equipment out there, give you access to on-demand and live fitness classes, from Pilates to full-body strength training.
Some of the best workout mirrors also provide real-time feedback, so you can strategically improve your fitness level and reach your health goals, just like you're working one-on-one with a personal trainer. With top fitness brands like Tonal and Peloton, among others, offering great options with different features, it can be tough to choose.
Our ACTIVE Reviews Team assessed the workout mirrors available now and came up with 7 options that are worthy of a spot in your home gym.
Best Workout Mirrors - Our Top Picks
- Best Overall Workout Mirror: Tonal
- Best Workout Mirror With Classes: Echelon Reflect
- Best Workout Mirror With iFIT: NordicTrack Vault
- Best Workout Mirror for Strength Training: Tempo Studio
- Best Workout Mirror for Cardio: Lululemon Studio MIRROR
- Best Free-Standing Workout Mirror: ProForm Vue
- Best Workout Mirror for Weightlifters: Tonal
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Best Overall Workout Mirror - Tonal
SPECS
- Screen: 24" touchscreen
- Dimensions: 21.5"W x 50.9"H
- Delivery: Shipping and installation costs not included and varies by location
- Subscription: $49 per month
- Weight: 150 lbs.
Tonal has all the bases covered. This high-quality smart fitness mirror comes with thousands of on-demand workouts, plus access to live classes that are recommended based on your fitness level and goals. Tonal tracks stats, like reps, sets, and time under tension, as you work out, then provides real-time feedback and suggestions to help you reach your goals, just like a personal training session.
Instead of free weights, it utilizes up to 200 pounds of digital resistance, 100 pounds on each arm, so there are no dumbbells to store. This also makes it a great option for heavier lifters. Of course, all of this comes at a cost. The Tonal is one of the most expensive workout mirrors available, especially considering the extra accessories aren't included. Also, you're required to commit to a 12-month membership at $49 per month when you purchase. But most agree that it's worth it.
What We Like
- Real-time feedback for live and on-demand workouts
- Has a small footprint of 7'
- Equipment adapts to your movement
- Automatic weight adjustment
- Tracks your progress so you don't have to remember the weight you use
What We Don't Like
- Delivery and installation can be costly
- Not all the accessories you need for classes are included
- Expensive
Best Workout Mirror With Classes - Echelon Reflect
SPECS
- Screen: 40" HD display
- Dimensions: 20"W x 39"H
- Delivery: Shipping costs not included, DIY installation
- Subscription: $34.99 per month
- Weight: 26 lbs.
If you're into fitness studios, the Echelon Reflect is the smart mirror for you. This 50-inch full-length mirror comes integrated with more than 2,000 built-in workouts, including kickboxing, HIIT, Pilates, yoga, and Zumba. Plus, it gives you access to live workouts each day of the week. While you can follow along with instructors, there isn't a two-way camera. That means that you can see the instructor and yourself in the mirror, but it doesn't offer any real-time feedback to help you improve your form.
The Echelon Reflect can be wall-mounted for almost zero footprint, or it can be connected to a stand (sold separately) that allows you to position it anywhere in the room.
What We Like
- Comes with 2,000 built-in workouts
- Can be mounted to the wall or attached to a stand
- Reflective surface allows you to see your form and the instructor
- When not in use, it looks like a decorative mirror
What We Don't Like
- No real-time feedback
- Stand is an additional cost
Best Workout Mirror With iFIT - NordicTrack Vault
SPECS
- Screen: 61.5" rotative reflective HD touchscreen
- Dimensions: 70.5"W x 22.5"H
- Delivery: Free, DIY assembly or White Glove delivery and setup (at an additional cost)
- Subscription: $39 per month
- Weight: 258 lbs.
The NordicTrack Vault is a freestanding workout mirror that doubles as a vertical storage locker. The 61.5-inch mirror—32 inches of which is a touchscreen—opens to reveal a full collection of weights, neatly packed away for when you need them. The set includes dumbbells ranging from 5 to 30 pounds, two kettlebells, resistance and loop bands; basically, everything you need for a full-body workout.
Like all of NordicTrack's newer workout equipment, the Vault also comes equipped with iFIT, which gives you access to on-demand workouts in a full range of categories from strength training to Bootcamp to interval training (and more). While you can watch your reflection in the mirror to follow along with the iFIT trainers and correct your form, there are no live capabilities or immediate feedback to help guide you.
What We Like
- Weight storage is built-in
- Includes 6 sets of dumbbells, 2 kettlebells, resistance bands, an exercise mat, yoga blocks, and a microfiber cleaning towel
- Carbon steel frame and the freestanding base is strong and has a sleek look
- Variety of on-demand classes to choose from
What We Don't Like
- Weights only go up to 30 lbs. which may be too light for some
- No real-time feedback
Best Workout Mirror for Strength Training - Tempo Studio
SPECS
- Screen: 42" touchscreen
- Dimensions: 26"W x 72"H
- Delivery: Shipping costs not included, DIY installation
- Subscription: $59 per month
- Weight: 100 lbs.
If you're looking for a workout mirror that's targeted toward strength training, the Tempo Studio is likely your best bet. It utilizes a 3D sensor that tracks your movement and form and offers instant feedback, like if your lunge posture is off or if you need to get deeper into your squat. The starter package comes with 75 combined pounds of weight plates (four 10-pound plates, four 5-pound plates, four 2.5-pound plates, and four 1 1/4-pound plates), which may not be enough for heavy lifters but you can upgrade to more advanced packages that also include a barbell (for an additional cost) if you want. The downside is that if you tack on additional equipment, you'll have to find a place to store it outside of the mirror.
In addition to strength training, the Tempo Studio also has on-demand classes that are dedicated to mobility training and proper movements to prevent injuries, as well as yoga, boxing, HIIT, low-impact cardio options, and weekly live classes.
What We Like
- 3D sensor tracks movement and offers feedback on form
- Comes with 75 lbs. of weight plates, four collars, two seven-and-a-half-pound dumbbells, and a 5mm workout mat
- There are upgraded package options that include heavier weights and additional equipment (for an upgraded price)
- It stands on its own and has equipment storage
- Offers live and on-demand classes
What We Don't Like
- Expensive
- Sensor feedback may not always be accurate
Best Workout Mirror for Cardio - Lululemon Studio MIRROR
SPECS
- Screen: 43" HD display
- Dimensions: 22.4"W x 56"H
- Delivery: Free, DIY assembly or White Glove delivery and set-up (at an additional cost)
- Subscription: $39 per month
- Weight: 70 lbs.
When it comes to cardio, the Lululemon Studio MIRROR has a lot going on. You can choose from more than 10,000 on-demand workouts in practically every category, from boxing and Pilates to Tai Chi and cardio dancing, which is reminiscent of studio-style group classes. In addition to on-demand classes, new live classes drop daily, and the two-way mirror (that you can turn off) allows personal trainers to give you feedback on your form and call you out for a job well done.
If you want to tone it down, you can also opt for lower-impact yoga and stretching options. While the Studio MIRROR doesn't come with any weights, you can purchase connected dumbbells and/or ankle weights or use your own, and follow along with strength training workouts, too.
Another benefit of the Studio MIRROR is its slim design that doesn't require professional installation—you can just lean it against a wall—but this does limit storage, meaning you'll have to find somewhere else to keep weights and accessories.
What We Like
- Over 10,000 on-demand classes to choose from over 60 categories
- 2-way camera allows for instructor feedback during live classes
- You can customize your workout using the search filters
- Classes are led by world-class instructors
- Sleek design fits right into your decor when you're not using it
What We Don't Like
- Not a touchscreen
- Weights and other accessories not included
Best Free-Standing Workout Mirror - ProForm Vue
SPECS
- Screen: 22" HD touchscreen
- Dimensions: 20.5"W x 58.5"H
- Delivery: Free, DIY assembly
- Subscription: $39 per month
- Weight: 140 lbs.
The ProForm Vue is a free-standing workout mirror that doesn't take up a huge amount of space. It measures 24 by 60 inches, and the mirror portion pivots so you can situate it in a dedicated spot and turn it as needed. At first glance, though, it can be a bit deceiving. While the mirror itself is 60 inches, the touchscreen portion where the workouts are displayed only measures 22 inches, but you can use the remaining portion to check––and correct––your form.
The ProForm Vue comes with some basic accessories, like a 10-pound bar, two 5-pound dumbbells, and four 2.5-pound weight plates. Plus, it's equipped with iFIT, which gives you access to a large library of on-demand home workouts. Unlike other workout mirrors, however, ProForm Vue doesn't have live capabilities (at least not yet), so you won't get any feedback from trainers.
What We Like
- You can pivot the touchscreen left and right
- Comes with one 10-lb. barbell, 2 (5-lb.) barbells, 4 (2.5-lb.) weight plates
- There is accessory storage on the back out of sight
- Bluetooth-compatible dual speakers
What We Don't Like
- Warranty offered is a little lackluster
- The included weights may be too light for some
Best Workout Mirror for Weightlifters - Tonal
SPECS
- Screen: 24" touchscreen
- Dimensions: 21.5"W x 50.9"H
- Delivery: Shipping and installation costs not included and varies by location
- Subscription: $49 per month
- Weight: 150 lbs.
If you're into lifting weights, Tonal is an excellent choice since it offers up to 200 pounds of resistance. It's an especially attractive option for a weightlifter limited on space since you don't need to worry about having room for dumbbells and weight plates because the resistance is digital. The arms can be adjusted to suit various lifts like bench presses (bench not included), triceps extensions, deadlifts, squats, and more. There are more than 245 different upper, lower, and full-body movements to choose from, so you'll never get bored.
When you first set up Tonal, you'll complete a strength assessment so it can understand your capabilities and adapt to your needs. While you work out, the weight will adjust by increasing or decreasing the resistance based on your performance. You'll get real-time form feedback, whether in a live class or doing an on-demand workout because Tonal is equipped with sensors.
Your cable length data is also tracked 60 times per second, allowing the artificial intelligence to follow your pace, range of motion, positioning, balance, symmetry, smoothness, and more. All this data is then compiled and used to deliver feedback where it detects imperfections.
What We Like
- AI tracks your movement characteristics and gives feedback
- Offers resistance up to 200 lbs.
- Adjustable arms add more movement options
- Resistance adapts to your performance
What We Don't Like
- Not all accessories you need for weightlifting are included
- Expensive
How We Chose the Best Workout Mirrors
Each workout mirror has a similar goal: to make home exercise easier and more convenient while offering instructor-led, high-quality workouts. These workout mirrors were chosen based on a variety of likes and limitations such as budget, space, preferred type of workout, content quality and variety, and design.
What Should I Look for in a Workout Mirror?
Workout mirrors are fairly new to the home gym equipment scene. Here are the things you should look for to determine the best choice for you.
Price
Workout mirrors fall within a similar price range as treadmills and ellipticals. You can expect to shell out $1,500 at minimum or up to $3,000, depending on which one you choose. One major difference is that while fitness memberships are optional for cardio equipment, you need one to fully utilize a smart mirror's features (and some require that you commit to a full year at purchase). This will run another $30 to $50 per month, about the price of a gym membership.
You'll also want to consider the price of additional equipment. Does your mirror come with everything you need, or do you have to purchase accessories separately? All of these things should factor into your final decision.
Footprint
Workout mirrors come in two forms: wall-mounted or freestanding. Wall-mounted mirrors have a smaller footprint but often require expert installation or come with guidelines about where you can put them (they usually require studs). You'll also have to make sure you have enough clearance space around it to effectively execute your workout. Freestanding mirrors stay upright on their own, but they're bulkier and take up more space.
Interactive Programming
As far as programming goes, different workout mirrors have varying things to offer. Most come with on-demand workout classes, but some also have live workout capabilities. From there, some take it a step further and allow for two-way interaction—meaning you can see your trainer and your trainer can see you to provide real-time feedback. Others have live workout capabilities but no real-time feedback; you can see and follow along with your trainers, but they can't see you.
Even without live capabilities, some workout mirrors offer real-time feedback, like form correction and other helpful tips. When choosing a workout mirror, you should decide what's important to you and make sure the one you're choosing will help you reach your personal wellness goals.
Extras
Some workout mirrors come with just the mirror. If you want extras, like dumbbells, yoga blocks and a yoga mat, or other pieces of equipment to help you reach your fitness goals, you'll have to purchase them separately. Others come as a fully equipped unit, supplying everything you need for all of the workouts that come built-in to the machine.
Others are a happy medium of both; they include some fitness equipment, but if you want more weights or additional accessories, you'll have to purchase them separately. Make sure you're double-checking what your workout mirror comes with and factoring in what else you'll need to reach your goals.
Weight Options
The weight options are another consideration. If you're looking mainly for weight lifting, make sure the workout mirror doesn't max out below your threshold. Most workout mirrors come with a basic weight range but give you the option to add additional weights as you progress (or if you're starting out a heavy lifter).
About the Author
Rachael Gonzalez is a Staff Writer for ACTIVE. She spent five years in education before she joined the ACTIVE team in 2022. In this role, she is still able to make a positive impact on others by writing about something she loves: health and wellness.
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