Speediance Gym Monster 2S
Primary upstairs machine with massive real-world usage.
`It is significantly quieter than my original unit and office-friendly. My recorded Speediance history shows ${currentSpeedianceStats.totalVolumeLbs.toLocaleString("en-US")} lbs across ${currentSpeedianceStats.totalWorkouts} sessions (${currentSpeedianceStats.dateRange?.start} – ${currentSpeedianceStats.dateRange?.end}). My best single session was 35,305 lbs in 50 minutes.`
Post-V3.1 firmware changes made cable behavior worse for my training style. I have publicly criticized the retraction behavior and app responsiveness issues.
Even with software frustrations, the physical utility for daily heavy cable work is high enough that it remains a core part of my training.
The Good
- • Significantly quieter than the original Gym Monster
- • Compact footprint for an upstairs office setup
- • Proven volume workhorse across hundreds of sessions
Watchouts
- • Firmware V3.1 regression changed cable loading behavior
- • App responsiveness can feel laggy during sessions
- • Software changes hurt user trust over time
I bought and use both machines. This verdict reflects my training data and the limitations documented above.