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For someone who writes about fitness for a living, my own home gym set up is, in a word, pathetic. I'm talking one set of adjustable dumbbells, a motley tangle of resistance bands, and my favorite yoga mat. By supplementing with outdoor runs, a gym membership, and studio workouts, I make that sad assortment of at-home fitness equipment work -- but if you were to ask me about my dream setup, I'd show you a picture of Amp.
Amp ($1,795) is the newest addition to the world of smart fitness equipment, and it's unlike anything I've tried before. At first glance, you might think you were looking at a very fancy, high-tech coat rack; it's a sleek silver column, with a single arm that hides its cable. The minimal design disguises an absolute workhorse of a strength-training machine, with the ability to take you through upper-body, core, and lower-body workouts. But the truly impressive part about Amp is its intelligent algorithm, which learns from your performance and adapts to your needs, fitness levels, and goals.
Amp is available to reserve now for a $99 deposit, which will be used toward the total price once the machine is available and earns you a complimentary year of the app subscription; the actual machine is expected to start shipping in early 2025. Luckily I had the chance to preview the training system. Keep reading for a deep dive into my experience, and whether I think Amp is worth the splurge.