I was skeptical about magnetic weight resistance before trying a Tonal demo. After trying it in a mall, I was a believer in the technology.

After doing a bunch of research on magnetic resistance machines for home, it came down to Tonal and Vitruvian for me. I ended up going with Vitruvian for these reasons:

  • Vitruvian can support max lift of 440lbs vs Tonal’s max of ~200lbs
  • Tonal has to be professionally mounted to wall studs. Vitruvian sits on the floor and requires no install.
  • Vitruvian weighs 65lbs, and has two wheels to easily lift and roll it around
  • Tonal seems to have better software UX, but Vitruvian seems to have better hardware.
  • Vitruvian retains all of its 300+ exercise library even if you stop paying for the subscription

I have only had the Vitruvian for a week so it is too early to give a full review, but thus far I am incredibly impressed with it.

If you are subscribed to ChatGPT 4, you can try my free Custom GPT Vitruvian AI Personal Trainer . Here’s how I made it:

  • Goal of the Vitruvian AI Trainer bot: Design an expert workout for a specific muscle group in a set amount of time, using the same Vitruvian attachment for time efficiency.
  • Transcribed the list 300+ exercises in the Vitruvian app into a google sheet then uploaded the sheet into the custom gpt knowledge
  • Gave custom gpt context of what Vitruvian is and persona of being an expert exercise physiologist and sports scientist
  • Gave the goal of outputting a workout based on muscle group requirements.
  • GPT assumes you have all the accessories in the Pro Kit

You can try the custom GPT here , or see a sample real result below.

Prompt: 20 min tricep workout

Output:

For a 20-minute tricep-focused workout using the Vitruvian Form Trainer+, I’ve selected a sequence of exercises targeting the triceps. Given the muscle group focus, the accessory chosen for all these exercises is the “handles,” ensuring a streamlined and efficient workout session.

Accessory: Handles
  • Bent Over Tricep Extension (Set 1): 12 reps, 75% of max, targeting arms (triceps brachii)
    • 60-second break
  • Bent Over Tricep Extension (Set 2): 10 reps, 80% of max, targeting arms (triceps brachii)
    • 60-second break
  • Skull Crusher (Set 1): 12 reps, 75% of max, targeting arms (triceps brachii)
    • 60-second break
  • Skull Crusher (Set 2): 10 reps, 80% of max, targeting arms (triceps brachii)
    • 60-second break
  • Overhead Tricep Extension (Set 1): 12 reps, 75% of max, targeting arms (triceps brachii)
    • 60-second break
  • Overhead Tricep Extension (Set 2): 10 reps, 80% of max, targeting arms (triceps brachii)
    • 60-second break
  • Tricep Kick Back (Set 1): 12 reps, 75% of max, targeting arms (triceps brachii)
    • 60-second break
  • Tricep Kick Back (Set 2): 10 reps, 80% of max, targeting arms (triceps brachii)

This workout sequence is designed to thoroughly engage and fatigue the triceps muscle group, contributing to muscle growth and strength improvement. Remember to maintain proper form throughout each exercise to maximize effectiveness and minimize the risk of injury. Adjust the percentages based on your current fitness level and the Vitruvian Form app’s guidance.

Please leave me feedback on how I can improve the bot!

Disclosure: While this post includes affiliate links in which I earn a commission from Vitruvian, I paid full price for the machine.