Speediance Gym Pal vs Sperax: Are These E-Platforms Worth it?

[@hybridresistance]

Couple things that I edited out for time. These types of products have heavy influencer campaigns (nothing wrong with that), but did want to thank these companies for allowing me to be honest as I've turned down many of these types of products because they often want a paid promotion (which this again was not) in exchange for a positive review. With that said, I think many people with small spaces or needs would benefit from these devices. Of all the things I own, my Motion Space (another similar product I reviewed) gets used the most by my wife because she likes it so much. Time will tell though how long the electronics will last with these products. Also, I just forgot to mention you can stream your music in the Sperax as well, which I thought is a cool feature. If you guys have any questions, I will provide an honest answer with respect to the companies. Thanks as always for watching.

[@ambark37]

Is the motion space noticeably better than the Sperax? Sperax is now about $300 and motion space is about $1k.

[@hybridresistance]

@@ambark37 biggest thing is at the motion Space can allow for a bench. My wife still really loves the sperax but that issue with the cable is still present and someone else said they have the same same thing

[@JayB-JayB]

There are so many new cool fitness inventions that let people work out at home. Loved the 2nd EFX Creatine interview as well! Awesome channel Mike!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Jay. I think there's some really cool stuff coming out in the future. Those guys at EFX are solid dudes.

[@Dranomoly]

more of these type of machines would be awesome

[@balboa0621]

I've had a gym pal since it was released. It works great for accessory exercises, but barbell exercises generally don't feel good. I would point out that you need to turn off spotter mode when you are doing alternating movements like curls. It's not a fault with the machine, but it will naturally think you have failed when you alternate arms. Glad to see that they dramatically improved the packaging as the first round of shipments (including mine) had damage to the case.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for this update. I like the barbell for curls / and chest presses, but the squats not so much. Thanks for those tips as well with the spotter mode.

[@thomaskennedy7842]

I love that user interface on the sperax. I hate aps and think 90% of them across all products suck. If they made an upgraded version with 200+ lbs (100 per side) equivalent resistance I bet they'd have a runaway hit. For me, 66 lbs a side isn't enough.

[@ECIA78]

Great stuff as usual Mike!! Thanks. I honestly think: should you consider a comprehensive smart gym equipment then Monster is probably the best overall option. Should you go for a first smart experience with little footprint, not great expectations, ease of usage, basic exercises, than skip completely the gym pal and start to look at the 500$ space where there are a ton of options. Most probably the one you reviewed today being the go to for versatility/footprint/user friendly. Thanks a lot Mike.

[@hybridresistance]

I agree, the Gym Monster is definitely better than these. Thanks for the comments and for watching.

[@CJHolcomb82]

I saw that there are two new boards coming out in Aug/Sept, on pre-order now - Feier makes them - the NebulaX looks really cool. It would be great to see you review that one!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for that heads up. I'll check them out.

[@CJHolcomb82]

@@hybridresistance no problem! I enjoy your reviews!

[@briand5047]

These are interesting. I want to see what happens in this category over the next few years. I want one when it is voice activated instead of that ring thing.

[@hybridresistance]

I really do think these types of machines are going to be a heavy player in the world of fitness

[@wkwong80]

Great review! Thank you!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for watching.

[@ckeiiofficial7219]

That was very useful thank you

[@hybridresistance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EricK-i1y]

Just bought the Sperax gym from Amazon for around $80 with an Amazon coupon. Lower available resistance than I’d like, but thinking of picking up some resistance band hooks to attach to the bar so I can use my Undersun bands with it. Ever tried anything like this ?

[@sinnervision]

Same thing I said when brought it. Low resistance but just use some bands to add extra. I paid 159 plus tax. Saw the 50 off and returned it and brought 2 for the same price 😂. So when one goes I'll have another. Good for arm workouts. Add bands and good for squats and deadlifts.

[@hybridresistance]

Yes, I have actually. I think in one of my videos with these things I actually had a shot of it. The Gym Pal actually has a "chains mode" so it's like resistance bands.

[@philip5549]

Hey Mike, have you had any issues with the sperax after some use? It’s 200 now on Amazon, but read some reviews where the cable breaks. Thanks!

[@hybridresistance]

My wife was really the one using it but has since stopped since I revamped the garage gym. But otherwise still working, but just collecting dust in our bed room. I'd look at that as a potential gamble that may or may not be worth it to you for $200

[@bondo31]

I decided to try the Sperax as my first e-platform experience from Amazon being it was on sale. I'm sold on the eccentric and isokinetic modes of these machines, but as with your unit I also found the right side cable hanging up on me. I also found it strange that the included bluetooth remote with the machine only stops resistance and can't be used to start. I'll look to invest in a better smoother machine very soon, so I'm eyeing out the 1200-1500 range Gym Pal/ Squatz Apollo "Motion space clone" or Squatz Mini if the 900 dollar promo price comes back. Which would you recommend? I mainly do functional training for mobility and endurance as required in my day job.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for sharing that. Good to know I'm not the only one. I've tried the Apollo Pluto and Motion space, both seem to have the same motor. All those along with sperax have the same voice activation person which makes me believe some of these may have the same motors or mechanics. Regardless overall the Speediance has the smoothest feel no question. My wife though, does prefer the sperax because of ease of use and footprint.

[@CJHolcomb82]

I had a Gym Pal before I upgraded to the gym monster, and I also have a Squatz Apollo mini for travel. I will say that the Squatz mini does pretty well with lower resistance, but the motion becomes pretty jerky if you go above 30-35 pounds on each side. Which for squats or deadlifts I don't notice it too much, but with bench press and rows it is definitely noticeable. I just bought an Innodigym p1 Lite and it arrived today - I'm gonna give that one a try and see how I like it compared to the Squatz Mini Board.

[@SouthFist]

@@CJHolcomb82how’s the p1 lite?

[@LouStLouis]

@bondo31 I just received my Sperax and have the same issue with the right side. The right-side pulley is not as smooth and is very ruff compared to the left-side pulley. Sometimes, it has a delay in retracting the cord when doing exercises and does not retract at the same time as the left. Did anyone find a manual fix for this?

[@CJHolcomb82]

@@SouthFist I like it. I recommend buying the long bar and smart handles, which don't come with it. The wall mount is also a great addition.

[@countbelisarius9742]

How does the Sperax work with a bench ?

[@hybridresistance]

You unfortunately can't use the sperax with a bench.

[@wertacus]

Does it (the sperax) pull down or just resist when you pull cable out? I've heard many of these do not have resistance as the cable retracts.

[@hybridresistance]

@@wertacus my cable on the right side, always wouldn’t retract when I turned it on so I have to just turn it off and then on again then it works fine

[@wertacus]

@@hybridresistance sorry, what I meant to ask if the eccentric was loaded or if going down was without weight

[@wertacus]

I ended up buying it, and it's fantastic. Feels very similar to a plate loaded cable machine.

[@Joe.T888]

Hey Mike, just wanted to let you know I was having issues with the right side cable of the Sperax and then it stayed stuck and can not be retracted. The user interface was great since you don’t need an app and the left-hand cable was pretty smooth, but they seem to still have serious problems with the right side. Thanks for all the great reviews!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for that update. My wife is still using hers, but I will update this if it fails on my end.

[@Joe.T888]

Thanks for getting back to me. I mainly wanted to comment on how accurate and honest your reviews are. You had mentioned there was a bit of an issue with the right side cable and of course you were spot on lol

[@LouStLouis]

@Joe.T888 I just received my Sperax and have the same issue with the right side. The right-side pulley is not as smooth and is very ruff compared to the left-side pulley. Sometimes, it has a delay in retracting the cord when doing exercises and does not retract at the same time as the left. Did anyone find a manual fix for this?

[@EmanuelQ3]

I just got the Sperax board, is there any good workout plans we can watch on either an app or KZbin to use it with?

[@hybridresistance]

I don't know of any off hand. But some simple things that I would do..Upper Body: Standing Shoulder Presses, Bent over Rows, Lateral Shoulder Raises, Bicep Curls, and maybe tricep kick backs. Along with these I'd do some sort of chest exercise off machine. Reps x Sets (10-20 x 1-3). Lower Body: Squat, Deadlift, possibly lunge, and Calve Raises. Same Rep/Set Range. Hope that helps. My wife uses this a lot and it really just a mix of the above and it works out well for her.

[@andrewmeyers1853]

Great video. Very interested in the products but I wonder which ones have a monthly subscription (that’s kind of a deal breaker for me).

[@hybridresistance]

I agree. Subscriptions would be a hard no for me.

[@bossfan61]

Speediance is the choice right now with the free lifetime subscription. Subject to change of course, but it's been that way for almost a year (maybe more).

[@emilyng2844]

Hey Mike, I have an innodigym that i have been using consistently. And i feel it is an in btwn btwn sperax and the gympal that you mentioned. I got their p1 plus because my smol self will not be able to carry their p1max which weighs 112lbs 🤣🤣

[@hybridresistance]

thanks Emily. I was actually very close to reviewing that board as well, but decided against it. I'm sure that's another good machine as well. I do like the lighter versions of these as I don't think most people will use them for heavy lifting.

[@emilyng2844]

@@hybridresistance FYI Mike, you are a goat 👌👌

[@hybridresistance]

@@emilyng2844 too kind, but I’m not that big of a deal. Thank you though 🙏

[@WandaLam-bo4xd]

Please review the SOLE SRVO. Its super under covered

[@GGhostStudios]

I still think a traditional non electronic cable machine is a safer bet. Especially when pushing to failure. My total gym will never have a motherboard failure, PSU failure, etc….any traditional or as I’m calling them from now on, any analog cable machine shall suffice. But I won’t lie, the small footprint concept of the 2 devices shown is great. But as always mike got great content, appreciate your honest takes, keep it up, god bless bro.

[@hybridresistance]

I agree totally. I alluded to this at the end, but these are really luxury fun fitness items that I wouldn't think would have super long life (but never know ), but at the very least do offer some novel features. I also cut a big segment out about my concerns about benching with the ring to failure. Not so much with the machine but user error. Blessings to you as always brother.

[@countbelisarius9742]

Great observation. For travel, I like my Maxpro. The lack of eccentric resistance means I will never get caught under a bar. Of course, you lose some benefit without the eccentric, but at 9 pounds, it’s very portable, and offers more resistance than the Spediance, Sperax, Tonal etc (but not Vitruvian). On a recent trip, I brought both my Maxpro and some resistance bands, but found I used only the former. It remains to be seen how the longevity of the Maxpro compares to the electronic cable machines and resistance bands. My guess is it will favor the Maxpro. For adjustable dumbbells, my 15+ year old Powerblocks are still going strong.

[@hybridresistance]

@@countbelisarius9742 the max Pro is a very cool device and one that I still have to do more with. The hard thing with that is really showing people the benefits of a device that has no eccentric. I definitely think you can get great results with that machine though.

[@mrqualityreviewer4752]

💯 percent agree with this statement

[@ChrisSzulwach]

"E-gym or smart gym platforms... I just call them E Fitness Boards for short." Um... is that really short? THANKS FOR THE COMPARISON!

[@hybridresistance]

haha, I actually said the same thing when I watched it back. Meant to just say e boards.

[@joseppebatman]

If they could up the weight to like 500 pounds for folks who are intermediate strength level wise these things would be perfect for a small gym space

[@andrewstutz4240]

440 is the highest I’ve seen but that’s pretty damn good.

[@douglasfuentes2737]

The Sperax is now $159.99 on Amazon.

[@hybridresistance]

Wow, that's cheap. Sounds like a liquidation

[@jamesmitchell7992]

@@hybridresistanceeven cheaper now has a 50% coupon so now $80

[@mrqualityreviewer4752]

I honestly think they aren’t worth it in the long run. It could honestly be a fad and lose popularity.

[@hybridresistance]

Time will tell. That’s why I kind of lump these in as luxury buys or fitness toys if you have the money to burn. I really only say that with not knowing the longevity of the products.

[@thomaskennedy7842]

I'll respectfully disagree. There are just a ton of advantages to being able to do resistance without surrendering the space to massive weight stacks

[@mrqualityreviewer4752]

@@thomaskennedy7842 I understand your thinking. Definitely don’t like heavy machines and weight stacks. Just thinking of repairing tech that breaks and possible subscription fees that turn me off to these type of products.

[@andrewstutz4240]

These things haven’t been around long no telling what the actual longevity will be. I completely see a place for these not everyone has room for equipment these offer easy access in a small form factor.

[@JaySmith-i3z]

Sperax is $80 now on Amazon; with the 50% off coupon to clip.