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Tempo Move is a smart home gym device. It uses app-based technology and 3D sensor-tracking to support a variety of workouts. Users will need a TV or monitor and an iPhone.
This article looks at Tempo Move in more detail, including how it works, the subscription process, and how it compares with similar devices.
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Tempo Move is a smaller and more affordable version of the Tempo Studio home gym, which is a fitness mirror. It connects through an iPhone app to a TV using the Tempo Core device.
Similar to the original Tempo Studio, it uses a 3D tracking system called 3D Tempo Vision to deliver instant feedback and provide guidance on workouts.
The 3D Tempo Vision tracks the user’s movement to provide them with personalized guidance on correct posture and form. In the Tempo Move model, the 3D Tempo Vision requires the use of an iPhone with a camera.
Alongside form correction, Tempo Move tracks a person’s performance, tailoring training while setting the pace and counting repetitions. It also provides live and on-demand classes and uses interactive weights.
Currently, the customer reviews on the Tempo Studio website give the device an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
To use Tempo Move, a person needs access to a TV or monitor that has an HDMI port. They also need an iPhone to download the Tempo Move app.
The iPhones that are compatible with the app are:
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS series
- iPhone 11 series
- Phone 12 series
- iPhone 13 series
A person then connects their iPhone to the Tempo Core, a small docking device that sits on top of the weights cabinet. The Tempo Core device connects to a TV or monitor with an HDMI cable. It is possible to move the Tempo Core away from the weights cabinet, as long as it remains connected through the HDMI cable to the TV or monitor.
The individual then uses the app to choose a class or start a workout. Music is also available to play through the app during the workout. A person can also pause or stop a workout and edit the free weights information.
Various classes are available on the Tempo app, and there are weekly additions of new classes. Both live and on-demand options are available. Class types include:
- cardio
- high intensity interval training (HIIT)
- low impact
- prenatal
- strength
- core
The device comes with a variety of accessories. These include:
- Tempo Core, which is a small, detachable docking (and charging) device to which a person can attach an iPhone
- a small — 2 inches (in) high, 1.6 in wide, and 1.6 in deep — weight storage cabinet that is covered in a soft fabric and is available in white or black
- 2 x 7.5-pound (lb) dumbbells
- 4 x weight collars
- 4 x 1.25-lb smart weight plates
- 4 x 2.5-lb smart weight plates
- 4 x 5-lb smart weight plates
- HDMI cable
All of the smart weight plates are color-coded, and the tracking system allows Tempo Move to offer guidance on a person’s weight intensity during workouts.
Each of the dumbbells weighs 7.5 Ib, with a maximum potential weight of 25 Ib per dumbbell.
Tempo Move costs $495. There is the option to pay it off at $16 a month for 24 months alongside 0% financing.
The price includes free shipping and a 3-year limited warranty.
A full refund is available if a customer requests a return within 30 days of the date of delivery.
Membership is separate at $39 a month, and it gives the use of Tempo Move to six accounts.
Before purchasing Tempo Move, a person may wish to weigh the various benefits and disadvantages:
Pros
- The cost is lower than that of many similar smart home gyms and fitness mirror devices.
- A range of fitness classes is available through the app.
- The device is compact and portable compared with many other home gym equipment options.
- 3D Tempo Vision monitors movements and provides personalized feedback on posture and performance.
Cons
- The device requires an iPhone and TV or monitor to use.
- Users need to purchase a subscription to the Tempo app at an additional cost to access workout classes.
- It comes with fewer accessories than other home gyms.
- The provided dumbbells can hold a maximum of 25 Ib each, which may be insufficient for some people and limit their weight training progress.
This is how Tempo Move compares with various competitors in the smart home gym equipment market:
| Tempo Move | Tempo Studio | Peloton Bike | NordicTrack Commercial 2950 Treadmill | The Mirror | |
| Price | $495 with payment plans available | $2,495 with payment plans available | $1,495 with payment plans available | $2,499 with payment plans available | $1,495 with payment plans available |
| Monthly access | $39 | $39 | $12.99 | $39 | $39 |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty | 3-year limited warranty | 12-month limited warranty | 2-year parts warranty | 12-month warranty |
| Trial period | 30-day home trial period | 30-day home trial period | 30-day home trial period | 30-day home trial period | 30-day home trial period |
| Extras | includes a total of 35 lb in weight plates weight cabinet HDMI cable Temp Core docking station | includes a total of 75 lb in weight plates 42-in HD touch screen storage cabinet for weights | 21.5-in HD screen 2 x 10-watt speakers premium packages available with accessories | 22-in smart HD screen. dual autobreeze workout fans | 43-in HD 1080p display 4 x 15-watt speakers 5-megapixel front-facing camera mirror stand accessories, such as weights and mirror care kit, available at additional cost |
| Smart features | on-demand classes available 24-7 personalized workouts with 3D tracking system simple storage facility | on-demand classes available 24-7 personalized workouts with 3D tracking system simple storage facility | real-time data can access app via phone, tablet, TV, or web browser compatible with Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, and other streaming devices | hands-free classes mean instructors can increase and decrease users’ incline and speed as necessary wireless Bluetooth connectivity WiFi connectivity | compatible with smart watch devices full display compatible with iPhone or Android adaptable wall mount |
Tempo Move uses 3D sensor tracking to provide live, personalized feedback on correct posture and performance. It also gives access to live or on-demand classes with instructors.
Tempo Move costs less than many other smart home gyms and workout mirrors. It comes with interactive free weights and a weight storage cabinet. However, it does require access to an iPhone and a monitor with an HDMI port, which may rule it out as an option for some people.