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🏋️ Can a Bolt functional trainer rival REP or Rogue?

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Erin Chancer
July 23, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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What’s in today’s newsletter:

  • Coop tried out the Bolt Fitness Warlord Functional trainer in his latest video review.

  • Our experts selected the 7 best treadmills for bad knees.

  • We tried Huel’s on-the-go meal replacement protein.

  • A personal trainer shares 3 HIIT workouts for different goals.

First Look

Bolt Warlord Functional Trainer Rack Review

Can the Warlord from Bolt Fitness compete with functional trainer racks from REP, Rogue, and more? You might be surprised by Coop’s answer. (He certainly was.)

For his Bolt Warlord Functional Trainer Rack review, Coop breaks down the nice-to-haves and need-to-knows of this kitted-out machine, covering essentials like:

  • Power rack function

  • Upright sizing and construction quality

  • Functional components

  • Trolley system/rollers

  • Fit and finish

  • Pricing & comparison to other models

Coop ends his assessment with his final thoughts on whether this functional trainer is a worthy adversary of our beloved REPs and Rogues. But, what do you think? 

Cardio Zone

Best Treadmill for Bad Knees

Suffering from knee pain can be frustrating, and we understand you may be wary of cardio because you’re worried about agitating your joints further. However, picking a treadmill that works with your knees rather than against them is the key to a mostly painless workout.

In this guide, we give our picks for the best treadmills for bad knees and help you select a machine you’ll actually want to use. We’ve also enlisted Amanda Capritto, a certified personal trainer (CPT), for further professional insight on using treadmills for those with knee issues.

Our team at Garage Gym Reviews has been on dozens of treadmills and even tested some of the best exercise equipment for bad knees. A copious amount of research has gone into examining deck lengths, belt materials, and other useful specs to help determine the best treadmills for bad knees. We’ve also enlisted members of our expert panel to give more useful information on using treadmills with knee pain.

Goodbye Meal Kits, Hello Hungryroot

Hungryroot is a grocery and recipe delivery service that supports any health needs you and your family might have. Whether you’re looking to incorporate a gut-friendly diet, just trying to eat healthy, or anything in between, Hungryroot makes achieving your goals on your terms easy.

Browse the thousands of groceries and recipes available each week, or have Hungryroot curate a delivery made just for you and your family based on your preferences. Save hours planning, shopping, and cooking each week. Plus pick one free item for life.

What’s Supp?

Huel Review

When you think of meal replacements, you may think of low-calorie, bland-tasting supplements that leave you wanting more. Is there a better option? Whether you’re aiming to boost your calorie and protein intake for muscle gains, or seeking to steer clear of fast food when out and about, Huel Black could be the best meal replacement solution you’ve been searching for.

In this Huel review, our expert testers share their insights on formulation, taste, solubility, and cost. We also break down the ingredients, so you know exactly what you’re getting in each scoop.

With this information, we hope you feel better equipped to decide if Huel Black is the right choice to help fuel your fitness goals.

Train Station

3 Goal-Based HIIT Workouts

During the weight-loss journey that inspired him to become a certified personal trainer, staff writer Stephen Sheehan discovered the power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Like many others, he found these workouts challenging but efficient and well-suited for a busy schedule.

Whether you want to improve your conditioning, add lean muscle, or shed stubborn body fat, you can utilize the 3 goal-specific HIIT workouts he’s designed to make your fitness dream a reality. While they certainly aren’t for the faint of heart, you’ll undoubtedly feel accomplished once you wrap up the final interval.

Redwood Outdoors Fire & Ice Sale

Experience the recovery benefits of fire + ice. Heat up in your sauna (the fire) and then hop into your plunge tub (the ice). A game-changing combo that will have you performing at your peak.

Right now, Redwood Outdoors sauna and cold plunge duos are $600 off. Financing is available.

Quick Hits

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