The Adjustable Dumbbell EVERY Home Gym Owner Is Talking About

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

• Coop spotlights the MX Select Evo Adjustable Dumbbell

• Reviewing the Aviron Strong Go Rower

• Our expert guide on pre-workout supplements

• Plus: Great deals from Titan, NordicTrack, PrX, and ProForm

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The Adjustable Dumbbells EVERY Home Gym Owner Is Talking About

The MX Select Evo Series is turning heads in the home gym community, so Coop had to see whether the hype was justified. After putting them through their paces, our founder was impressed enough to bump one of his long-standing top-four adjustable dumbbells off his favorites list—a rare move for someone who’s tested nearly everything on the market.

The biggest reason? A fully cageless design that feels and performs far more like traditional fixed dumbbells. Setup is seamless, range of motion is unrestricted, and there are no rails getting in the way when you’re pressing, rowing, or using straps and wraps. In short, they deliver that “commercial gym” dumbbell experience in a home-friendly footprint.

However, what really seals the deal is the versatility. The Evo set ranges from 10 to 105 pounds, with fast dial-style adjustments in 10-pound increments, plus optional micro plates that allow for precise loading down to 2.5-pound (or even 1.25-pound) jumps. They’re also fully upgradable, so you can start lighter and expand over time instead of replacing your entire setup.

For home gym owners who want one dumbbell system that can handle heavy lifting, fast supersets, and long-term progression without eating up space, Coop’s verdict is clear: the MX Select Evo is a true “buy once, train forever” investment.

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Test Drive

Aviron Strong Go Rower Review

If you’re deciding between a data-driven classic like the uber-popular Concept2 or a more interactive, entertainment-focused model, the Aviron Strong Go Rower deserves serious consideration. This smart rower blends dual air and magnetic resistance with immersive, game-based workouts that turn hard conditioning into something you actually look forward to.

Our testers praised its smooth, quiet ride, four-way adjustable footbeds, rotating handle, and elevated 20-inch seat height—features that make it more comfortable and accessible than most traditional rowers. Add in a massive 507-pound weight capacity and vertical storage, and it’s clear this machine was built for home gyms of all shapes and sizes.

Best of all, it delivers the same rock-solid build and interactive ecosystem as Aviron’s flagship model, but at a significantly lower price by letting you use your own iPad instead of a built-in touchscreen. Check out staff writer Matt Dustin’s full review to see how it stacked up in hands-on testing and who it’s best suited for.

Trainer’s Corner

The Ultimate Pre-Workout Guide

Whether you’re chasing skin-splitting pumps, looking for a surge of energy, or hoping to sharpen your focus, adding a pre-workout supplement to your stack can help set the stage for more productive training sessions.

That said, with dozens of powders, pills, and gummies on the market, figuring out which option is right for you can be overwhelming. Should you opt for a high-stim formula, or is a caffeine-free blend enough? Are nootropics the missing piece you’ve been overlooking? Or can you get by with a less-is-more approach?

While pre-workout is arguably the most popular supplement on the shelves (though creatine may have a strong claim to the top spot), it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

To clear things up, we enlisted registered dietitian Sydney Lappe to create a comprehensive guide to pre-workout supplements—breaking down how they work, what to look for on the label, and how to decide whether they actually belong in your supplement stack.

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