🏋️ We have the best 4th of July treadmill deals

Welcome to Home Gym Club! According to the National Sausage and Hot Dog Council (NHDSC)—it exists!—Americans are expected to consume 150 million hot dogs over the 4th of July holiday, and the majority of those will be consumed by Joey Chestnut (kidding).

What’s in today’s newsletter:

• Check out the best 4th of July cardio equipment sales.

• Our expert testers tried the best electrolyte drinks for hydration.

• Our trainer-created guide to treadmill hill workouts. 

• All the best yoga mats for your active recovery sessions.

Deals, Baby!

The Best 4th of July Treadmill Sales in 2024

Fireworks, backyard barbecues, fun in the sun. These are the staples of the 4th of July. Another mainstay of this holiday has emerged in recent years: finding great deals on the best cardio equipment.

We have seen the best treadmills offered at deep discounts at this time of year, which is why our team has compiled a comprehensive list of 4th of July treadmill sales. You’ll find high-tech machines, budget-friendly options, and more.

Team GGR has you covered with coupon codes to keep more money in your pocket. And when it’s too hot for your regular outdoor run, you can still get your sweat sesh on (with a cooling fan).

Here’s a sampling of some of the Best 4th of July Treadmill Sales:

• NordicTrack: Up to $500 off

• Sole Fitness: Save up to $200

• Echelon: Save up to $700

• Horizon Fitness: Use code FIREWORK50 to get the T101 for $599, the T202 for $749, and the 7.4AT for $1,549

• Life Fitness: Free shipping sitewide and up to 50% off the outlet until 7/5

Fuel Up!

Best Electrolyte Drinks

If you sweat a lot, or if it’s hot and humid, then an electrolyte drink could be beneficial.

Electrolytes play vital roles in fluid balance, muscle contraction, nerve stimulation, blood pressure regulation, and so much more, so an electrolyte imbalance can be life-threatening. Let’s dive into our curated list of the best electrolyte drinks, all expert-tested and approved.

Stay hydrated, friends!

Our squad of registered dietitians and sports nutritionists, certified personal trainers, and competitive athletes have consumed dozens of electrolytes during marathon prep, intense training sessions, and on hot summer walks to find the top picks that keep your body (and workouts) electric.

Cardio Zone

Ultimate Guide to Treadmill Hill Workouts

Now that we’ve saved you $ on your treadmill, it’s time to put it to good use. Get ready to elevate your treadmill routine—literally. Treadmill hill workouts may be the secret weapon you’ve been missing to transform mundane cardio sessions into exhilarating and effective fitness challenges. With just a few adjustments to the incline settings, you can intensify your workouts, burn more calories, build greater endurance, and keep boredom at bay.

Whether you need to shake up a stagnant routine or unlock a new level of lower-body strength and stamina, hill training can make every step count more. We asked staff writer Stephen Sheehan—certified personal trainer (CPT) and longtime rugby player—to put together this guide to help you learn how and why hill repeats and incline running workouts belong in your program.

R & R

The Best Yoga Mats

Yoga is a wonderful method of exercise. It can be used to stretch or perform mobility exercises or simply to help meditate and relieve stress. People constantly add yoga exercises and poses to their workouts and cooldowns, although you may want a bit more cushioning than your typical home gym flooring.

Enter the world of yoga and exercise mats. With a variety of poses and stretches done on your feet or knees, or while lying down, the best yoga mats strike a great balance between cushioning your body and remaining grippy and firm enough to stand stable during your warrior or tree poses.

Members of the GGR team—including certified personal trainers, lifting coaches, and lifelong athletes—have all had their hands (and feet) on top yoga mats and brands to determine the best on the market.

Featured Deal

Plunge

Speaking of recovery, Plunge is offering a free Plunge basin when you buy a Plunge with a chiller. Use code FREEBASIN to claim your complimentary basin ($790 value). Promo ends July 4th! 

Quick Hits

Looking for Fun (and Free) Training Tips and Stories?

• Check out our gym buds, the BarBend Newsletter, for a FREE guide to what’s new in the world of strength training and sports, all in a three-minute read.

• Seeking serenity in nature? Our team of experts rounded up the best outdoor saunas for peak relaxation.

• We’ve put together a handy dumbbell-to-barbell converter tool to safely cycle between both pieces of strength equipment.