10 Cheap Ways to Upgrade Your Home Gym

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Welcome to Home Gym Club! It’s no secret that eggs are an excellent source of protein and quality fats. However, you may be surprised at just how much we love eating this staple food. According to Statista, the consumption of eggs in the United States in 2023 was estimated at 281.3 per person.

That number is expected to jump to 284.4 in 2024—or about one more tasty omelet.

What’s in today’s newsletter:

• Coop spotlights 10 budget-friendly ways to level up your home gym.

• A comprehensive body fat percentage guide from a certified nutritionist.

• All the e(gg)ssential elements of the Egg Diet.

• An expert tutorial on how to use grip strengtheners.

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10+ Ultra Affordable Home Gym Game Changers

While Coop loves getting his hands on premium products, he enjoys a good bargain as much as anyone. With a keen eye for budget-friendly equipment, he embarked on a mission to find ultra-affordable accessories that add versatility and functionality to your home gym.

From specialized spotters for heavy dumbbell lifts to a squat harness that connects to your cable machine, Coop spotlights some innovative (and inexpensive) items in his latest video on the official GGR YouTube channel. If you’re looking for effective ways to level up your home gym without breaking the bank, trust GGR’s founder to steer you in the right direction.

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Back to Basics

An Expert Guide to Body Fat Percentage

While many people rely on a scale to track their progress, your body fat percentage can be a better predictor of health than your weight. High body fat can put you at greater risk of chronic health problems, like cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and certain cancers. On the flip side, low body fat can impair your immune system, disrupt hormones (especially in women), and increase your risk of fractures and osteoporosis.

Ultimately, body fat truly is a Goldilocks moment: You want just enough to keep you healthy but not so much that it contributes to health conditions.

What’s an ideal number for you to shoot for? And how can you calculate your body fat percentage accurately? Functional nutritionist Lindsay Boyers answers all those questions (and more) in this expert guide on all things body fat.

Fuel Up!

Cracking Open The Egg Diet

When it comes to losing weight, there are plenty of supposed quick fixes and “nutritional strategies” that enjoyed their 15 seconds of fame. From the Grapefruit Diet to Atkins, you’ve probably heard of (and maybe even tried) a few of these fad diets.

However, a new trend emerging in the health and fitness industry narrows your options even further: the 14-day egg diet. Yet another method promising rapid and dramatic weight loss, this latest fad focuses on consuming simple, low-calorie meals centered around eggs.

Is this “diet” really one of the best weight loss programs out there? Or is it too egg-centric for most people to follow? GGR contributor Zach Pierce and registered dietitian Destini Moody teamed up to crack open the truth about the egg diet, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks and providing a sample eating plan so you can get an idea of what to put on your plate.

Trainer’s Corner

How to Use Grip Strengtheners

“Get a grip” is a common phrase that has to do with keeping cool, calm, and collected rather than holding onto something tighter. However, in the world of health and fitness, the idea of a firm grasp has both mental and physical applications. After all, you must remain laser-focused on your technique to avoid injuries and maximize the returns on your weightlifting efforts.

While the best lifting straps can help keep things secured, they don’t necessarily help you develop stronger forearm muscles or a tighter grip. Luckily, there’s an affordable tool you can add to your arsenal that’s specifically designed for this purpose: grip strengtheners.

If you’ve never picked up (let alone squeezed) one of these devices before, you may be surprised at just how effective they can be at making you a better lifter. Even as a certified personal trainer (CPT) and longtime rugby player, I’ll admit I overlooked this underrated piece of equipment for far too long. Now that I’m a little older, wiser, and open to expanding my training routine, I can shed some well-deserved light on how to use grip strengtheners to enhance your performance.

So, whether you want to become more proficient at powerlifting, set yourself up for more success at strongman events, or develop a strong grip to make everyday activities just a little easier, the answers are right at the tips of your fingers.

Deal Zone

Titan Fitness Coupon Code

Titan Fitness has established a reputation for producing reliable strength and cardio equipment at budget-friendly prices. Need further proof? Their new TwistLock Barbell Collars just made the cut for Coop’s ultra-affordable home gym game changers video.

However, bargain-focused fitness enthusiasts are always looking for ways to save money—especially with Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner.

Luckily, the GGR team of certified personal trainers and home gym equipment shopping experts spent hours tracking down the best Titan Fitness discounts. Plus, we have personally used and tested dozens of products from Titan—including the limited edition Medusa barbell—so we know the entire Titan experience from ordering products to putting them in our home gyms.

While there is no specific Titan coupon code, and there isn’t a Titan military discount, there are a few ways to save on Titan Fitness home gym equipment:

• Flash sales: Log onto Titan’s home page and look for flash sales.

• Shop around the holidays: Titan nearly always offers sales year-round near major holidays.

• Enjoy free shipping: Titan Fitness always (yes, always) offers free shipping!

• Finance big purchases: While it won’t save you money, financing may make purchasing larger pieces of equipment a little easier on your budget. Titan offers financing on its website.

• Check out the brand’s sales page for all kinds of discounted items.

Quick Hits

Flip the Script

• Build boulder shoulders and a stronger core by mastering the technique for handstand push-ups.

• Time to move on from your trusted treadmill? Consider all your disposal options before you tear it apart.

• Give your body an antioxidant boost by learning about the benefits of CoQ10 from a registered dietitian.