The post-pandemic years haven’t been especially kind to connected fitness. As bigger names like Peloton and Mirror have struggled, however, plenty of smaller firms like Tonal are still going strong. At CES 2025 on Wednesday, the Bay Area firm announced the arrival of its new strength training system, fittingly named Tonal 2.
At its core, the system is the same as its predecessor, which was introduced way back in 2015: It’s a wall-mounted exercise bench with built-in weight bars.
There are a few aesthetic changes, including a sleeker black and chrome design, coupled with a more durable frame. The built-in camera has been upgraded, and the cables are “75% stronger,” per Tonal’s figures.
The system now supports up to 250 pounds of resistance, adjusting the weight accordingly based on things like workout types. If, for example, it senses fatigue in the user, it will drop the weight down and increase it when building strength. The onboard motors have also been improved to provide smoother workouts.
The upgraded camera, meanwhile, “analyze[s] your movement pattern and provide[s] real-time coaching cues like a personal trainer–so you can train safely, improve form, and achieve better results.” All of that is coupled with new HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts.
Overall, not a tremendous change after nine years, and likely not worth the upgrade for most — unless, of course, your original machine has given up the ghost. Still, it’s nice to see a connected fitness company still going strong post-pandemic slowdown.
The system is available now for $4,000.
