The 3 Best Training Shoes on the Market

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Stephen Sheehan, CPT, CNC
January 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Welcome to Home Gym Club! What’s in today’s newsletter:

  • The 3 best training shoes on the market

  • Coops reviews the Body-Solid Functional Trainer Rack

  • A comprehensive Carnivore Diet food list

Watch Party

The 3 Best Training Shoes Available Now

Conventional wisdom says Nike, Reebok, and Adidas are among the best training shoe manufacturers. While the GGR staff has given high ratings to several footwear options from those three titans of the industry, Coop has a bit of an unconventional take on the top training shoes on the market.

In one of his recent videos published on the official GGR YouTube channel, our resident equipment expert shares his picks for the winner’s podium. Which training shoe took home top honors? And why does Coop stay away from the big brands in lieu of some lesser-known companies?

Check out his top three choices for training shoes so you can determine which one fits your budget and needs the best.

A Message From Nike

This Holiday Season, Give Yourself the Gift of Nike Air Max.

This winter, take your footwear game to the next level with Nike's Air Max collection for men. With a diverse range of models, this collection prioritizes comfort and functionality, perfectly tailored to meet your everyday needs. Whether you're hitting the gym or heading out for a casual outing, these sneakers deliver the support you crave without compromising on style.

Find the perfect pair that matches your lifestyle and get ready to make a statement with every step. Treat yourself to a fresh pair from the collection this holiday season—you deserve it.

Test Drive

Body-Solid Functional Trainer Rack Review

A lot of our fans from the Home Gym Community have asked our founder to review some products from Body-Solid, a long-standing company producing residential and commercial gym equipment. Well, we’ve finally answered the call; Coop got his hands on some Body-Solid equipment, and he’s beginning his series of Body-Solid reviews with their functional trainer rack attachment and squat rack.

The Body-Solid GPRFTS Functional Trainer Attachment and GPR400 Power Rack are similar to the REP Ares and Rogue FM6: a power rack with functional trainer compatibility. However, this is made to be a more budget-oriented rack and functional trainer than the offerings by REP or Rogue.

But does the price provide enough value? To help answer that question and more, check out Senior Staff Writer Caine Wilkes’ in-depth review of this versatile piece of strength training equipment.

Fuel Up!

The Ultimate Carnivore Diet Food List

From Joe Rogan to Jordan Peterson, many prominent figures sing the praises of the Carnivore Diet. This highly restrictive, low-carb eating approach eliminates entire food groups from the menu, leaving you with a fairly short list of options to fuel your gains.

While all types of meats are fair game, what else can you put on your plate? More importantly, what foods must you steer clear from to stay #carnivore?

Our comprehensive Carnivore Diet food list breaks down everything you can eat, including a few animal-based products you haven’t tried before. With New Year’s Day representing the start of World Carnivore Month, go all-in on all things meat to see if this popular diet pays dividends for your waistline.

Deal Zone

Reebok Military Discount

As any CrossFit enthusiast knows, Reebok is synonymous with high performance. However, the whole “you get what you pay for” motto means the Boston-based brand’s array of shoes, activewear, and other products isn’t always the most budget-friendly.

Luckily, Reebok offers discounts for active duty and retired military members, students, hospital employees, and several other groups. So, if you’ve served (or are currently serving) in one of the six branches, find out how you can receive two promo codes per month for 50% off your entire purchase by checking out our dedicated Reebok military discount page.

Plus, you’ll learn more about our favorite Reebok products, including the highly rated Nano shoe line.

Quick Hits

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