What Is A Tonal?
Tonal is a relative newcomer to the home gum market, combining electromagnets with a cable driven machine, along with virtual educational resources to provide the experiences of visiting a weight room with the benefit of a personal trainer, all without ever leaving your home. Tonal was the byproduct of attempts to make exercise more convenient for folks who work long hours.
Toinal does share similarities with other home gym setups, but what sets it apart from its competition is the option to replace standard training equipment such as bells and cables. Part of the advanced the of Tonal lies in its ability to assess your current fitness level, detect muscle readiness, and even tell you if you are not getting enough exercise to meet your goals and challenge you appropriately.
There are several benefits to owning a Tonal unit. It is a space saver that is not ghastly to look at, even if it is located in a well-traveled area like a living room. It is also a quiet machine, which is perfect for apartment residents. It has connections for music sources so you can provide your own personal soundtrack or play list to your workout sessions. And it allows you to do customized workouts as well as receive feedback from Tonal during the process.
How Do You Plan for Moving A Tonal?
If you currently make use of a Tonal machine, you will no doubt want to take it with you when you make the move to a new home or apartment. While the Tonal is not an expensive machine, at $3995 it is something you want to make sure is not damaged over the course of a move. With that in mind let us examine the best practices for moving a Tonal from one location to another.
A Tonal is similar to other home gym set ups in that a bit more planning is required than just moving it from one location to another. As with any moving project, proper planning prevents inferior performance. You want to not only move the unit, but make sure that you maximize your new exercise area. More than one home gym project has been thrown out simply because the area allocated for it was not sufficient. Proper planning ahead of time eliminates many of the headaches associated with a major move.
- First off, you need to sit down and make that plan. Take an inventory of all items and connections and hardware associated with the Tonal. Take photos or better yet, video of the breakdown process so you know what has to be done at the other end of the move. Bag and label any and all loose items, along with their weight and any special handling that may be required.
- Secondly, draw up a map. This sort of move can get really tricky really fast, so you want to map out your move, taking into consideration all the tasks and various resources that may be needed to ensure a successful move. It is important to consider the layout of your destination, how you plan to move the Tonal from one location to another, as well as how much assistance may be needed to execute the project efficiently.
How Do You Set Up for the Move?
Tonals, like most home gym setups, will require at least a level of disassembly. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions IN ADVANCE before loosening the first screw. As we already mentioned, keep careful track of all loose parts, organized, and labeled so that you can find them easily later on. Moving blankets or towels and some bubble wrap (as always) are good for preventing scratches while the different mechanisms are removed and transported.
Always remember safety first. Workout equipment is heavy, cumbersome, and beyond awkward to move, so always use proper lifting techniques such as using your legs instead of your back, lifting straps or carts or dollies to move heavier items, and as always, do not hesitate to ask for help.
Of course, you will also want to protect the walls and floors of your home while moving your Tonal. Furniture sliders and mats are readily available and easy to use, and they protect hardwood floors and (to some extent) walls from dents, cracks, or scratches. Stop and make a plan before trying to navigate narrow hallways or turns, and especially stairs or steps.
How Do You Properly Load a Tonal?
Once you are ready for loading, make sure you have people to help, as this will be crucial when navigating loading ramps into trailers or truck beds. You can use ratchet straps (recommended) or bungee cords or tie downs to fully secure the Tonal and prevent shifting or damage during the transport process. Do not stack heavy items on top of the Tonal as again, they may shift or fall off during the journey to your new location.
How Do You Execute the Actual Transport?
Even if all the prep goes off without a hitch, it is always important to make at least a few stops en route to your new location and check on various items such as the Tonal to make sure they haven’t shifted in transport. This is especially important if you have encountered rough or incomplete roads, rough train track crossings, of incidents involving sudden braking or even (heaven forbid) an accident.
How To Unpack and Set Up the Tonal in Your New Location
Once you have arrived at your destination, it is time to basically do everything in reverse. Carefully unpack all of your Tonal related equipment, make sure everything is accounted for, and refer to your instructions, photos or videos taken earlier to make absolutely sure that everything is installed and put back together in the correct order. When it comes to your new exercise area, the three things to remember are layout, accessibility, and safety.
Also, because of the nature of Tonal’s technology, make sure you have updated your accounts so that you do not lose vital information or exercise records, workout history, etc. Tonal customer service is available to help you in this area.
Once you are set up and ready to go, take the time to evaluate the unit and all its options, making sure everything works as they should and that there is no damage before diving headfirst into another exercise routine. It only takes a few minutes, and you will know that your Tonal relocation was a success, and your new home gym is once again ready for use.
In Conclusion
Moving a home gym setup like a Tonal may seem like an intimidating task, but it only seems that way. By following a few common sense tips and relocation methods, it can actually turn into quite the rewarding adventure. And the end result is that you get to set up and enjoy a functional and efficient home gym in whatever new locale you have chosen for you and your family.
So carefully plan, properly execute, and then go forth and enjoy the fruits of your labors. And congratulations on a successful move!
