This is an overview of the functionalities available on Tonal without a membership subscription. Tonal requires a 12-month commitment upon purchase, but you can request a cancellation after meeting the requirement by submitting a cancellation request through their online contact form or calling Tonal at 855-MY-TONAL.
While Tonal access without a membership is somewhat limited, here’s a breakdown of what you can still do:
- Browsing and Viewing: You can explore various pages, see workouts/programs details, and utilize filters to narrow down specific options. However, initiating a workout or program is not possible.
- Workout/Program Details: On a workout/program page, you can access details such as the included exercises and the number of reps. Note that only exercises performed on Tonal are listed; stretches or Yoga moves are excluded.
- Exercise Videos: By pressing on an exercise on the workout page, you can watch a video demonstrating how it is performed on Tonal.
- Exercise Library: By pressing “See all movements”, you can explore the full exercise library, with filters available for specific body groups and other options. Clicking on an exercise takes you to a demonstration video.
When it comes to actually working out, you’re limited to only Basic Lift which is located in the “Custom” tab and activated by pressing “Tap to lift” at the bottom center of the screen.
In this mode, you can select your accessory (handle, bar, or rope) and adjust the weight using the dial or buttons. Features like weight suggestions, dynamic weight modes (Spotter, Smart Flex, Eccentric, Chains, and Burnout), workout history, and other smart functionalities are not available. It essentially covers the bare minimum functions.
- Timer and Rep Counting: The timer starts when you perform a movement on Tonal and you cannot pause the timer. Reps are counted for each instance of more than one repetition, with the counter resetting when you stop and start again.
- Accessory Controls: You can turn on/off the weight using the buttons on the accessories.
That’s basically all you can do. While it’s possible to work out on Tonal without a membership, I do not recommend purchasing a Tonal if do not plan on continually subscribing. Additionally, an internet connection is required to sign in and access the basic lift mode.
