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What’s in today’s newsletter:

• Our full review of the Gronk Fitness Leg Extension/Leg Curl Machine.

• Coop reviews EVERY Major Fitness squat rack.

• We found the best mushroom coffee.

• Our researchers tackle swimsuit season stress.

Gear Heads

Gronk Fitness Leg Extension and Leg Curl Review

If you’re not a fan of squat variations but still want to add strength and power to your legs, owning a machine for leg extensions and curls could be pivotal in your fitness journey. In this Gronk Fitness Leg Extension and Leg Curl review, we’re going to look at how this combo machine functions and what our testers have to say about it.

GGR Founder Coop Mitchell tested the strength machine for both functions: seated leg curls and extensions. Not only did Coop test this piece of equipment, but he also used our in-depth fitness equipment testing methodology to assess and score a variety of categories from 1 to 5 stars. Categories include:

• Durability

• Construction

• Versatility

• Value

So, how does it stack up to the competitors? You’ll have to read the review.

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Watch Party

Reviewing EVERY Major Fitness Squat Rack

If you've been on Amazon looking for power racks lately, you've probably noticed the popular options from Major Fitness. They’re budget-friendly, sure, but how versatile are they? And how do they stack up to the competition?

Coop aims to answer those questions and more with his comprehensive Major Fitness Squat Rack video review. When asked which of these racks he wanted to try, he answered:

Join Coop as he breaks it all down for you, looking at key rack components like:

• Folding

• Functionality

• Integrated accessories

• Pricing & comparison

Fuel Up!

Best Mushroom Coffee

Mushroom coffee is the latest darling of wellness influencers and functional health enthusiasts, widely promoted on social media and recommended by loyal customers. As a blend of ground coffee or tea and medicinal mushroom extracts or powders, it’s marketed as a coffee alternative that will boost energy levels without the jitters that can accompany a regular cup of coffee.

With varying types and amounts of mushrooms, caffeine sources, and bonus ingredients you may never have heard of, however, deciphering the labels on these products and trying to figure out whether they’re effective or not can feel overwhelming.

That’s why we’ve personally tested and analyzed many of the most popular products according to our comprehensive supplement testing methodology. With the experience of our product testers and insights on the ingredient lists and formulations from a registered dietitian (that’s me!), you’ll be much closer to finding the best mushroom coffee for your energy needs.

Summertime Stress

1 in 4 Americans Are Anxious About Swimsuit Season

Summer’s not over quite yet, but as we wind down the break and students go back to classes, the team at GGR wanted to take some time to look at summer fitness—not the usual summer fitness goals and beach workouts, though. Instead, we wanted to examine the emotions and challenges some Americans can face while achieving those fitness goals during swimsuit season.

We are generally our own worst critics, focusing less on a body-positive mentality and instead working on fitting into our latest greatest swimwear; even then, we stress out about how we look in it, trying to achieve the “perfect” body. In this article, we’ll explore motivations, struggles, and activities that have shaped summer fitness and the so-called bikini season thus far.

For this study, we talked to a diverse group of Americans, varied by age, gender, and fitness. We also talked with GGR Expert Contributor Nadia Murdock, a mindset and movement coach, on worries and fears in fitness, and gained some insight on how to overcome them. Let’s get into all we discovered.

Featured Deal

Labor Day Fitness Sales

Labor Day is all about honoring workers, and we know you work hard in your garage gym. (Creative stretch, we know, but bear with us.) This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

The best Labor Day sales on exercise equipment feature significant discounts on all of our favorite things: barbells, squat racks, dumbbells, treadmills, and more.

Click the button for some of the best deals we have found. (You can also check out our Best Labor Day Treadmill Sales page if you’re only concerned about treads!)

So go ahead, treat yourself to the latest and greatest fitness equipment—plus, save a boatload of cash in the process.

Quick Hits

Are You a Hydro Homie?

• If Water is Life—which it technically is, regardless of how much you enjoy hydrating—you may be familiar with the latest fitness trend “Water Fasting.” We asked a registered dietitian to explain the benefits and risks of this practice.

• Our equipment experts found the 6 best smart scales for fitness tracking.

• Sore triceps after arm day? We’ve got the best triceps stretches straight from a certified personal trainer.