AEKE S1 Pro Guide: Price, Features & Specs in the UAE
6 Oct 2026
The AEKE S1 Pro is a folding, AI-coached cable home gym that packs the work of 23+ gym machines, up to 100 kg of motor resistance and lifetime-free training content into a footprint smaller than a yoga mat. It is AEKE's new flagship, and Urban Fitness Cart is the exclusive AEKE distributor in the UAE.
This guide covers everything to know before you buy: design, AI coaching, resistance, workouts, safety, specs and who it suits.
What is the AEKE S1 Pro?
Think of it as a full gym floor folded into one frame. A functional trainer, cable crossover, shoulder press and Smith machine all live in the same unit, driven by an electric motor instead of weight stacks.
On top of the hardware sits an AI coach. A camera reads your form in real time, the system assesses your fitness, and it builds and adjusts a plan around your goals. It is built for people who treat their body as a long-term asset, not a 30-day challenge.
Squats, rows, presses and rotational work all run on one machine.
Design and build quality
The S1 Pro folds down to 0.31 m² (3.2 ft²), rolls on wheels and needs no wall anchors, so it suits apartments and villas alike. It arrives ready to use, with no installation.
Adjustable arms that fit your frame
The arm system adjusts across 9 heights, 7 tilt angles and 3 widths, giving 185 force-angle combinations. AEKE designed it for users from 150 cm to 200 cm tall and 40 kg to 150 kg in weight. You pull, raise or press to adjust, with no tools.
Smooth 360° pulleys
The pulleys are machined from aluminium alloy and bearing steel and swivel a full 360°. The cable line follows your body's natural movement path, so the target muscle stays loaded through the whole rep.
Built like commercial equipment
The main columns are 70 × 40 mm steel with 2.5 mm walls, and high-load joints use forged structural steel. Over 60% of the machine's weight sits in the base, which keeps it planted during heavy or rotational work.
- Each arm is rated to 150 kg (330 lb)
- The nylon cable is rated to 300 kg (660 lb)
- The steel foot pedal is rated to 720 kg (1,587 lb)
- Total load capacity is about 725 kg (1,600 lb)
Made for the living room
The stellar grey finish is anodised and electroplated, so it reads more like furniture than gym kit. A 27-inch touchscreen tilts from -6° to 90° for standing, seated and lying exercises, and the motor runs at 40–60 dB, quiet enough for early mornings or late nights.
AI coaching: what the S1 Pro actually does
The S1 Pro's AI goes well beyond counting reps: it assesses you, plans for you, watches your form and manages your load every session.
A six-part fitness assessment
Your first session is a full check of body composition, strength, flexibility, posture, endurance and movement patterns. It follows the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) fitness assessment model, then maps a starting point and a route forward.
Smart starting weights and progression
After the strength test, the machine suggests a starting weight for each major movement and remembers it next time. It uses velocity-based training (measuring how fast you move the load) to tell when you are ready to go heavier.
A plan built around you
You set the main goal: muscle gain, fat loss or general health. You then add a focus such as endurance, power, mobility, posture, recovery or a specific sport. Flag old injuries and the S1 Pro steers around those movements.
Planning runs on AEKE's LTAD (long-term athletic development) system, which aims to keep you training well for 10 to 20 years rather than burning you out. Miss a session or have a busy week, and the plan reschedules itself.
Real-time form correction
A 130° wide-angle 1080p camera tracks 42 points on your skeleton as you move. It catches common faults such as a rounded lower back, knees caving in, shrugged shoulders and forward head posture. An on-device processor flags them within milliseconds, mid-rep.
When you finish, a magnetic cover slides over the camera for privacy.
Post-workout reports
Every session ends with a summary of the muscles worked, the form errors spotted and a correction drill queued for next time. Reps, duration, calories and total volume are logged automatically.
Resistance, modes and safety
The digital motor delivers up to 100 kg (220 lb) of resistance in 0.5 kg (1 lb) steps, with smooth output and no clunking plates.
Five resistance modes
The same weight feels very different depending on the mode you pick:
- Constant: steady load through the full rep, like a classic weight stack
- Eccentric: heavier on the lowering phase, a proven driver of strength and muscle growth
- Rowing: load that mimics the feel of a rowing machine
- Elastic: resistance that builds as you stretch, like a resistance band
- HIIT: set up for fast, high-intensity intervals
Quick-swap accessories
A quick-release clip swaps between multiple attachments in one click, including rowing handles, ankle straps and a Pilates loop. A universal connector buckle also lets you use handles from other brands.
Safety systems that run automatically
These matter most if you train heavy, train alone or share the machine with family:
- Gradual weight ramping: load builds over 2 seconds, so there is no jolt to your joints at the start of a set
- Smart Assist: when your force drops on a tough rep, the motor eases off to help you finish safely
- Auto Stop: if your grip fails, tension releases instantly
- Mechanical backstop: the arms act like a Smith machine safety for presses and squats
- Soft-lowering pedal: step on the lock and the foot plate lowers gently, with no bending
AEKE S1 Pro specifications
| Max resistance | 100 kg (220 lb) |
|---|---|
| Resistance increments | 0.5 kg (1 lb) |
| Resistance modes | 5 (Constant, Eccentric, Rowing, Elastic, HIIT) |
| Machines replaced | 23+ |
| Arm adjustment | 9 heights × 7 tilts × 3 widths (185 combinations) |
| Accessories | full accessories + bench |
| Display | 27-inch touchscreen, tilts -6° to 90° |
| Camera | 1080p, 130° wide angle, magnetic privacy cover |
| AI tracking | 42 skeletal points, on-device processing |
| Folded footprint | 0.31 m² (3.2 ft²) |
| Arm load rating | 150 kg (330 lb) per side |
| Cable rating | 300 kg (660 lb); tested to 90,000 cycles |
| Pedal rating | 720 kg (1,587 lb) |
| Total load capacity | Approx. 725 kg (1,600 lb) |
| Noise | 40–60 dB |
| User profiles | 9 |
| Controls | Touchscreen, Bluetooth remote, handle buttons |
| Installation | None; wheels, no wall anchors |
| Finish | Stellar grey |
Workouts, programs and content
Every S1 Pro includes lifetime access to expert-led programs and premium AI coaching, with no monthly subscription. That is a real difference from many smart home gyms, which charge monthly for classes, AI analysis or even rep counting.
165 classes, 320 movements
The library holds 165 coach-led classes across 10 program categories and 320 movements. Categories include strength, hypertrophy, HIIT, boxing, yoga, dance, mobility and meditation, and AEKE keeps adding new programs.
A five-stage training path
The AI moves you through five stages, and only advances once your base for the current stage is solid:
- Movement Foundations
- Functional Fitness
- Fitness Transformation
- Performance Breakthrough
- Specialist Training
Family-friendly: 9 profiles and motion games
Up to 9 people can each have their own assessment, plan, AI coaching and progress history on one machine. Nine built-in motion games make it easy to get kids or less-keen family members moving.
Easy controls between sets
Control the machine from the touchscreen, a Bluetooth remote or buttons on the handle. The screen also shows exactly where to set the arms for the next exercise, so there is no guessing between sets.
Who is the AEKE S1 Pro for?
The S1 Pro suits anyone who wants gym-level strength training at home, with coaching built in, and does not have room for a rack, bench and cable tower.
- Busy professionals who lose an hour or more to the gym commute and want to train at 6 am or 11 pm without waking the house
- Beginners who need form correction and a structured plan, not a wall of machines
- Experienced lifters who want eccentric loading, velocity-based progression and precise 0.5 kg jumps
- Families sharing one machine across up to 9 profiles
- People returning from injury who need movements filtered out and load ramped in gently
- Apartment and villa owners short on space
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Replaces 23+ machines in 0.31 m² folded | Premium price compared with basic cable machines |
| Lifetime-free classes and AI coaching, no subscription | 100 kg max may cap very strong lifters on big leg movements |
| 42-point real-time form correction | Needs a power point near your training spot |
| Five resistance modes, including eccentric | New model, so long-term owner reviews are still limited |
| Strong safety set: ramping, Smart Assist, Auto Stop | Camera-based coaching works best with clear space around you |
| Quiet, no installation, rolls away |
S1 Pro vs a gym membership
A gym gives you more machines and free weights, but it costs travel time, waiting for equipment and working around opening hours. The S1 Pro is ready whenever you are, and its AI does the planning and form checks a personal trainer would. For most home users focused on strength, muscle and general fitness, it covers what they actually use in a gym.
AEKE S1 Pro vs other smart gyms in the UAE
Smart home gyms all swap weight stacks for a digital motor, but they differ a lot in what you get for the price. Here is how the S1 Pro compares with the other smart gyms you'll find in the UAE.
| Feature | AEKE S1 Pro | Other smart gyms |
|---|---|---|
| AI coaching | Included for life, no subscription | Paid subscription plan to access full features |
| Live form tracking | 42-point camera tracking, included | Often limited, or locked behind the subscription |
| Body assessment | 6D ACSM-based assessment, plus smart scale and heart-rate armband in the box | Basic goal setting; scale and armband usually not included |
| Arm system | 3D: height, tilt and width, 185 angles | Mostly vertical-only cable positions |
| Max resistance | 100 kg (220 lb) | Typically 80–120 kg |
| Resistance modes | 5 | Typically 3–4 |
| Screen | 27-inch, tilts -6° to 90° | Usually smaller |
| User profiles | 9 independent profiles, included | Fewer, or extra cost for family plans |
| Solo safety | Smart Assist, Auto Stop, support arms, soft-descent pedal | Varies by model |
| Warranty in the UAE | 2 years from the exclusive UAE distributor | Varies by seller |
Which smart gym should you choose?
Some smart gyms offer a higher maximum load, a bigger class library or a slightly smaller folded footprint. If one of those is your only priority, it's worth comparing.
Choose the AEKE S1 Pro if you want a coach and not just a machine. Every AI feature is included with no subscription, the 3D arm reaches angles a vertical-only track can't, and the smart scale and heart-rate armband mean your plan is built from your own data. For most home users, that adds up to more value over the life of the machine.
Price and where to buy the AEKE S1 Pro in the UAE
AED 22,999
The one-time price includes lifetime AI coaching and the full class library, with no monthly subscription.
Buy the AEKE S1 Pro from Urban Fitness Cart, the exclusive UAE distributor of AEKE. You get a genuine unit with local warranty and support, plus:
- 3-hour, same-day and express delivery options across the UAE
- 2-year warranty with local support from the exclusive UAE distributor
- Payment by bank card, or 0% EMI with Tabby and Tamara
- See it in person at our store before you buy
Fast UAE delivery from Urban Fitness Cart.
AEKE S1 Pro FAQ: UAE buyers' questions answered
Price and buying in the UAE
What is the AEKE S1 Pro price in the UAE?
The AEKE S1 Pro costs AED 22,999 in the UAE at Urban Fitness Cart, AEKE's exclusive UAE distributor. That is a one-time price, with no subscription to pay afterwards.
Where can I buy the AEKE S1 Pro in Dubai and the UAE?
You can buy the AEKE S1 Pro from Urban Fitness Cart, the exclusive AEKE distributor in the UAE. Order online at urbanfitnesscart.com or visit our showroom, with delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the UAE.
Can I buy the AEKE S1 Pro in the UAE with 0% EMI?
Yes. You can pay for the AEKE S1 Pro in the UAE by bank card, or split the cost with 0% EMI through Tabby or Tamara at checkout.
Does the AEKE S1 Pro have a monthly subscription fee in the UAE?
No. The AEKE S1 Pro has no subscription, ever. AI coaching, live form correction, the body assessment and all 165 programs are included with the machine for UAE buyers.
Can I try the AEKE S1 Pro before buying in the UAE?
Yes. Visit the Urban Fitness Cart showroom for a live AEKE S1 Pro demo and try the machine yourself before you buy.
Is the AEKE S1 Pro worth it compared with a gym membership in Dubai?
For many households, yes. A premium gym membership plus personal training in Dubai adds up every year, while the AEKE S1 Pro is a one-time cost the whole family can share. You also save the commute and can train indoors all year, even in the summer heat.
Warranty and support in the UAE
What warranty does the AEKE S1 Pro come with in the UAE?
The AEKE S1 Pro comes with a 24-month warranty in the UAE on core components such as the motor, screen and power supply. Accessories such as the smart grips, cross-bar, unloader, heart-rate armband and electrode scale are covered for 12 months.
Who services the AEKE S1 Pro in the UAE?
Urban Fitness Cart, as AEKE's exclusive UAE distributor, handles AEKE S1 Pro warranty service and support locally.
Features
What is the AEKE S1 Pro?
The AEKE S1 Pro is an all-in-one smart home gym that uses a digital motor for up to 100 kg of cable resistance. It combines 23+ gym machines with an AI coach that assesses you, plans your training and corrects your form in real time.
How much weight can the AEKE S1 Pro lift?
The AEKE S1 Pro provides up to 100 kg (220 lb) of resistance, adjustable in 0.5 kg (1 lb) steps.
Is 100 kg on the AEKE S1 Pro enough for serious lifters?
For most home users, yes, including advanced lifters on most exercises. The AEKE S1 Pro's digital resistance keeps tension constant through the rep, so it often feels heavier than the same free weight.
How does the AEKE S1 Pro AI form correction work?
The AEKE S1 Pro uses a 1080p wide-angle camera to track 42 points on your body as you move. It spots faults like a rounded back or caving knees, alerts you mid-rep, then adds correction drills to your next session.
Is the AEKE S1 Pro camera private?
Yes. The AEKE S1 Pro processes its AI on the device itself, and a magnetic privacy cover blocks the camera when you are not training.
What exercises can I do on the AEKE S1 Pro?
The AEKE S1 Pro trains your whole body: chest, back, legs, glutes, shoulders, arms and core. Typical moves include bench press, lat pulldowns, rows, squats, Romanian deadlifts, shoulder press, curls, tricep pushdowns and woodchoppers.
Can I build my own workouts on the AEKE S1 Pro?
Yes. The AEKE S1 Pro lets you set your own exercises, supersets, sets, reps, rest times and resistance modes.
Does the AEKE S1 Pro work without internet?
Yes. The AEKE S1 Pro's free-workout mode lets you set the resistance and train offline. AI coaching and guided classes need Wi-Fi.
What comes in the box with the AEKE S1 Pro?
The AEKE S1 Pro comes with smart grips (set of 2), a cross-bar, a resistance controller, ankle straps (set of 2), a triceps rope, a heart-rate armband, an 8-electrode smart scale, a replacement cable, a camera cover and connector buckles (set of 2).
Can I use other brands' handles with the AEKE S1 Pro?
Yes. Besides included AEKE accessories on the quick-release clip, the AEKE S1 Pro's connector buckle accepts third-party attachments.
How durable is the AEKE S1 Pro cable?
The AEKE S1 Pro's nylon cable is rated to 300 kg and tested to 90,000 cycles, which AEKE estimates at over 10 years of regular home use.
How is the AEKE S1 Pro different from other smart gyms in the UAE?
Most smart gyms sold in the UAE charge a monthly or yearly subscription to unlock their full features. The AEKE S1 Pro includes everything for life: live form correction, a full body assessment with a smart scale and heart-rate armband, and a 3D arm with 185 training angles.
Who can use it
Is the AEKE S1 Pro good for beginners and women?
Yes. The AEKE S1 Pro starts with an assessment of your level, builds the plan for you and guides every rep. The library also includes Pilates, yoga and mobility alongside strength training.
Is the AEKE S1 Pro safe to use alone?
Yes. On the AEKE S1 Pro, load ramps up over 2 seconds, Smart Assist helps when you tire, Auto Stop releases tension if you lose grip, and the arms double as a mechanical safety stop.
Can my whole family use one AEKE S1 Pro?
Yes. The AEKE S1 Pro supports 9 separate profiles, each with its own assessment, plan and progress history, plus 9 motion games. One person trains at a time, so couples can take turns or alternate sets.
Can an elderly parent use the AEKE S1 Pro?
Yes. The AEKE S1 Pro starts light and rises in small steps, and Smart Assist and Auto Stop reduce the load if they lose control. Seated exercises are available too. Anyone with a health condition should check with their doctor before starting a new programme.
Can teenagers use the AEKE S1 Pro?
Teens within the AEKE S1 Pro's 150–200 cm height and 40–150 kg weight range can use it with adult supervision.
Is the AEKE S1 Pro suitable for tall or short users?
Yes. The AEKE S1 Pro's arms adjust in 185 combinations of height, tilt and width, for users from 150 cm to 200 cm tall and 40 kg to 150 kg in weight.
Space and setup in UAE homes
Will the AEKE S1 Pro fit in a Dubai apartment?
Yes. The AEKE S1 Pro folds to about 0.3 m² (715 × 425 mm) and rolls on wheels, so it suits apartments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. For training, allow about 1.6 m wide by 1.8 m deep, with 2.2 m of ceiling height for full arm extension.
Is the AEKE S1 Pro noisy for apartment living?
No. The AEKE S1 Pro motor runs at 40–60 dB, about the level of a normal conversation, and there are no weight plates to drop. It suits early-morning or late-night workouts in apartments.
Does the AEKE S1 Pro need installation or wall drilling?
No. The AEKE S1 Pro arrives fully assembled with no installation or wall anchors. Plug it in, create your profile and start your assessment.
How heavy is the AEKE S1 Pro?
The AEKE S1 Pro weighs 110 kg, but it rolls on built-in wheels, so you can move it around your home easily.
