Mirror, mirror, on the wall… who’s the fittest of them all?
If you happen to be gazing into a smart fitness mirror, it’s def gonna be you.
These mirrors are the newest, most high tech workout equipment to hit the fitness scene (they MIGHT be from the future), and we’ve got the scoop on the best ones you should check out.
Here are our picks for the best smart workout mirrors of 2021.
Best smart workout mirrors for 2021
- Best overall: NordicTrack Vault Complete
- Best high end: Forme Life The Studio Lift
- Best budget option: Echelon Reflect 40″ Connected Fitness Mirror
- Best free-standing mirror: ProForm Vue
- Most high tech: Tonal
- Best for workout variety: Mirror
- Most accessories: Tempo Studio Pro
What is a workout mirror?
A workout mirror is probably the most futuristic piece of workout equipment you could get your hands on right now.
It’s a mirror with a built-in digital screen that allows you to both see your reflection AND follow along with the movements being performed on screen. It’s like having a personal trainer in the room with you whose movements you can mirror to get the form correct.
But they do so much more. Some fitness mirrors also come equipped with cameras, sensors, and accessories that can guide you through tailor-made workouts, auto-adjust weight and resistance, and track your progress.
Talk about fancy.
These mirrors are made for streaming fitness, and if you wanna do it, there’s a class for it: yoga, barre, weight lifting, cardio. (OK, we haven’t found a line dancing class that streams to fitness mirrors… yet.)
The variety and versatility you can get from this one piece of workout equipment is totally unmatched, and many models also allow you to buy additional accessories that sync with the mirror.
Pricing guide
- $ = under $1,200
- $$ = $1,200—$2,500
- $$$ = over $2,500
The 7 best workout mirrors of 2021
Best overall
NordicTrack Vault Complete
- Price: $$$
- Mirror size and type: 22.5″ x 61.5″ and free-standing
- Equipment included: exercise mat, 2 yoga blocks, 3 loop bands, 3 resistance bands, 6 pairs of dumbbells, 2 kettlebells, storage shelves, cleaning towel
- App connectivity and pricing: iFit, free family plan for 1 year, $396/year for family plan or $180/year for individual plan
The NordicTrack Vault is literally a vault. The full-length mirror slides to reveal a handy storage vault for the many accessories it comes with. The mirror also rotates so you can place it however you’d like, and it’s free-standing — so no wall damage here!
You can also save about a grand by purchasing just the NordicTrack Vault with no accessories — perfect if you’ve already got a decently stocked home gym.
Best high end
Forme Life The Studio Lift
- Price: $$$
- Mirror size and type: 26″ x 70″ and wall-mounted
- Equipment included: 2 handles, rope grip, short bar, ankle straps, yoga mat, heart rate monitor, microfiber towel, storage cabinet, camera covers
- App connectivity and pricing: Forme Life, $39/month
The Studio Lift is launching soon, but you can reserve yours now. The price is hefty, but it comes with an oversized screen and mirror with 2 arms that offer up to 150 pounds of resistance each, a storage cabinet, and premier fitness classes with music from major labels — rather than generic instrumental stuff. It’s a whole experience.
Best budget option
Echelon Reflect 40″ Connected Fitness Mirror
- Price: $
- Mirror size and type: 20″ x 39″ and wall-mounted
- Equipment included: N/A
- App connectivity and pricing: Echelon Fitpass, $39.99/month or $199/year
This isn’t a full-length or responsive fitness mirror like some others on this list, but it’s also much less expensive. With the Echelon Fitpass app, you can stream a variety of fitness classes right to it (and you can use it to check the weather too). You can also upgrade to Echelon’s 50″ mirror for a more immersive experience.
Best free-standing mirror
ProForm Vue
- Price: $$
- Mirror size and type: 24″ x 60″ and free-standing
- Equipment included: weight bar, 2 dumbbells, 4 weight plates
- App connectivity and pricing: iFit, free family plan for 1 year, $396/year for family plan or $180/year for individual plan
Renting? You’re probably not interested in a wall-mounted workout mirror. This gorgeous free-standing mirror from ProForm can serve double duty in your home as a dressing mirror and as a feature-packed workout mirror. It records your progress and can customize workouts moving forward based on how you’re progressing.
There’s also space on the back of the mirror to store all of your accessories.
Most high tech
Tonal
- Price: $$$
- Mirror size and type: 21.5″ x 50″ and wall-mounted
- Equipment included: N/A, can add the accessory bundle when you purchase which includes smart handles, smart bar, rope, bench, roller, and workout mat
- App connectivity and pricing: Tonal, $49/month
Tonal is equipped with 17 sensors to help correct your form, and its smart weight system automatically adjusts weight up to 200 pounds — with no dumbbells, kettlebells, or weight plates.
The arms are fully adjustable for lower body and upper body workouts, and your progress is tracked to help Tonal customize workouts for your strength and skill level.
Best for workout variety
Mirror
- Price: $$
- Mirror size and type: 21.1″ x 52.6″ and wall-mounted or free-standing
- Equipment included: N/A
- App connectivity and pricing: Mirror All-Access, $39/mo
Mirror offers your standard selection of classes like yoga and strength training, plus things like Latin dance, boxing, and Family Fun. You can also buy personal training sessions through your Mirror.
Additionally, it gamifies your fitness by allowing you to join Competitive Classes and earn points for hitting your target heart rate zone and facing off against other Mirror users — and that’s gonna light up all them pleasure centers in your brain and make working out extra-fun.
Most accessories
Tempo Studio Pro
- Price: $$$
- Mirror size and type: 42″ mirror and display, wall mount
- Equipment included: 20 weight plates, workout mat, 2 dumbbells, 1 barbell, heart rate monitor, recovery roller, folding bench, kettlebell system, folding squat rack, weight plate storage
- App connectivity and pricing: Tempo, $39/month
Want to buy a whole, fully-equipped home gym in one go? Then the Tempo Studio Pro is IT. In addition to the fitness mirror, it comes with all the accessories you need to outfit your home gym. The 3D sensors also provide instant feedback on your form and progress, and track your sweet, sweet gains.
For fewer accessories and a less eye-popping price, you can buy the Tempo Studio Starter or the Tempo Studio Plus.
tl;dr
Fitness mirrors are super-advanced workout tech that allow you to see your reflection while following the moves on-screen, improving your form. Many are also equipped with sensors that track your progress and auto-adjust weight, resistance, and workouts based on the data they receive.
With one of these babies, you’re gonna love your re*flex*ion.
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