10 Home Gym Items You Should NEVER Buy

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

• 10 home gym items you should NEVER spend your money on

• Reviewing the REP Arcadia Max Functional Trainer

• The best bottles for shaking up your supplements

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10 Home Gym Items You Should NEVER Buy

When you’ve been around the home gym game as long as Coop, you know what’s worth investing in and, more importantly, what’s not worth your hard-earned dollars.

While our founder mostly focuses on equipment that can enhance your workout experience, his latest video on the official GGR YouTube channel takes the opposite approach. Instead of recommending what to buy, Coop’s here to tell you what to steer clear of so you can avoid wasting time, energy, and money that can be better utilized elsewhere.

So, before you shell out some dough on items that will ultimately leave you disappointed, do yourself (and your wallet) a favor and check out Coop’s top-10 list.

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Test Drive

REP Arcadia Max Review

Bigger isn’t necessarily always better when it comes to functional trainers. However, if you’re ready to unlock your full muscle-building potential, the newer, more sizable sibling from the REP Arcadia family offers more functionality and versatility than its more space-friendly older brother.

In this Arcadia Max review, I’ll break down all the design elements that make this recent release one of the best functional trainers on the market. From dual 220-pound weight stacks, smooth-moving pulleys, and integrated peg board storage, it’s hard not to be impressed by REP’s engineering team.

Get ready to dive into all the high-quality details so you can decide whether this ultra-versatile strength training tool deserves a spot in your home gym.

Around the Horn

Best Shaker Bottles

Shake, shake, shake…shake, shake, shake. Shake your bottle. Shake your bottle!

We might be misquoting KC and the Sunshine Band, but using a shaker bottle is a pretty simple task. Add a scoop or two of your favorite protein powder or pre-workout into your cup, pour your liquid of choice, and shake to your heart’s desire (or until your forearms are on fire).

However, finding the best shaker bottle is a tougher task. There are tons of options to help get the right consistency for a protein shake or smoothie. And considering there are plastic, metal, or electric bottles (including different mixing ball styles), finding the perfect fit can be as daunting as searching for an open treadmill in a jam-packed gym.

To help you find a high-quality shaker bottle that’ll last, our team of certified personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and competitive athletes tested out the top shaker bottles on the market—covering a broad range of types, budgets, and features. Which bottle rules them all? Check out GGR Senior Staff Writer Caine Wilkes’ roundup so you can get blending immediately.

Deal Zone

Adidas Discount Code

From the ultra-durable Powerlift 5 to the super-comfortable Adipower 3, the Garage Gym Reviews team stands firmly behind Adidas as one of the best training shoe manufacturers. However, we recognize that lifters looking for affordable footwear may not have quite enough room in their budget for a fresh pair of kicks from the company.

Luckily for you, our squad has scoured the web for different ways to save on Adidas. Here are some solutions that may allow you to save some money on shoes, apparel, or whatever else you need to round out your athletic wardrobe.

• Join the Creators Club: The Creators Club is free to join and gives you access to discounts and special promotions, including $10 vouchers for every friend you get to join the club (up to 10 friends) and store credit for cleaning out old shoes and clothes.

• Sign up for Adidas Emails: If you sign up for the Adidas newsletter, you’ll receive a promo code for 15% off.

• First Responders, Medical, and Teachers Discount: All first responders, hospital personnel, and teachers can get 30% off online orders and 20% off in-store orders.

Quick Hits

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