We all know there are tons of different types of fitness equipment out on the market today – from recumbent bikes and TRX straps to treadmills and medicine balls; there are many choices for your home gym needs.
But what if you didn’t want all the pieces and parts? What if you wished to have one central platform that comprises almost all of your fitness needs in one place? Thankfully, this dream is a reality, thanks to both ProForm and NordicTrack.
Both of these companies have developed an all-in-one home gym that gives you both access to virtual technology while giving you the ability to seamlessly incorporate various workouts into your routine…all from one place! Let’s see the differences between the ProForm Mirror and the NordicTrack Vault, and you can see if one fits your home gym preferences.
The ProForm Vue Fitness Mirror
The ProForm Mirror, also known as the ProForm Vue, comes in at $999 and includes a 30 day subscription to iFit for you and your whole family. The Vue allows you to stream an endless amount of workouts, right from the comfort of your living room (or whenever you choose to put your Vue!).
With workouts ranging from yoga and mobility to resistance training, HIIT, and dance, you have the full spectrum of fitness classes to choose from to hit your goals! A massive bonus of the Vue is that it allows you to see your reflection while working out, ensuring that you match the form and technique of the virtual trainer and move correctly. These iFit trainers are seen on a 22” high definition touchscreen, which becomes virtually invisible – and in turn, looks like a full-length mirror when not in use.
The Vue rests on a pivoting surface and has a footprint of 24” wide by 14” in diameter, standing just slightly over 72” high. If you need some simple equipment to accompany your workouts, you are in luck. The Vue includes four 2.5 pound weight plates, two 5 pound dumbbell bars, and one 10 pound barbell, all of which can be stored behind the Vue and out of sight when not needed.
With 3” speakers and the ability to connect with Bluetooth, you will be able to listen to your trainer speaking to you (and only you) through headphones, or you can leave the speakers on for the ability to hear the trainer as well as anything else around you.
NordicTrack Vault
The NordicTrack Vault has two different package options with different price points. The Complete Vault comes in at $1,999 (and includes a free month iFit membership for the family, along with several pieces of exercise equipment and shelves).
In contrast, the Standalone Vault comes in at $1,499 and includes a 30 day free iFit membership and hanging shelves – but no extra fitness equipment. This information can come in handy, especially if you have the equipment that you need already.
The Complete Vault includes exercise mats, two yoga blocks, three resistance bands, three loop bands, 5-30 pound dumbbells, and 20-pound and 30-pound kettlebells….so if you need these fitness items to round out your routine, the Complete Vault might be the way to go.
Regardless if you’re looking at the Complete or the Standalone, both Vault options stream virtual classes and trainers through the iFit platform, which are viewed on a crisp 32” high definition touchscreen. With a 61.5” mirror, you can see your reflection along with your trainer, to ensure that your form and technique is correct while engaging with your workout coach.
The mirror on the Vault can rotate 360 degrees, giving you the chance to access your workout from any angle. With a footprint of 24.25” wide 14” in diameter and 72.65” high, the Vault allows your equipment to store vertically while being the same size as a bookcase – perfect for a corner of your living room or bedroom.
With dual 3” speakers and the ability to connect via Bluetooth, you can listen to your trainer and corresponding workouts with the comfort of headphones or while listening to the environment around you as well.
Bottom Line
Whether you like the Proform Mirror (Vue) specs or the NordicTrack Vault, one thing is for sure – either way, you will get a fabulous virtual workout right from the comfort of your own home! Determine what other fitness equipment you may or may not need, and you’ll be well on your way to reaching your fitness goals in no time.