Our Most Anticipated Home Gym Gear of 2025

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

• Home gym gear we can’t wait to try this year

• Reviewing the Desert Cold Plunge Tub

• Our experience using the Alo Moves workout app

Watch Party

2025 Home Gym Gear I’m Most Excited For!

A new year doesn’t just mean new habits and new workout routines.

It also means NEW releases from both well-known and under-the-radar equipment manufacturers.

When you’re a gear connoisseur like Coop, it’s hard not to get excited about fresh takes on what can seem like stale designs. And when companies come up with revolutionary products that can change the home gym landscape, that gets him even more fired up.

So, what’s got Coop’s attention as 2025 rolls along? In one of his latest videos on the official GGR YouTube channel, our founder goes through the gauntlet of gear he’s most excited about this year — and we’re sure you’ll see at least a few items you’ll want to add to your wish list, too.

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Recovery Corner

Desert Cold Plunge Tub Review

As anyone who’s taken a frigid dip will tell you, spending any amount of time in one of the best cold plunge tubs is never the most comfortable experience. However, when you’ve got #gains to make, you’ll do just about anything to hasten your recovery so you can feel fresh for your next workout.

To counter the cold, many cold plunge companies try to make their tubs as comfortable as possible, with a vertical style you can sit in or a longer tub for more leg room. One such company that aims for a roomier fit is Desert Plunge, which uses an actual oversized Grizzly Cooler to have plenty of room for users.

With a volume of 450 quarts, it has ample space even for taller athletes like Senior Staff Writer and Olympian Caine Wilkes, but how does it feel in use?

Caine teamed up with GGR Everything Lead Reviewer Lindsay Steele to tackle this Desert Cold Plunge Tub review, giving you all the details on an extra-wide tub that won’t take an extra-wide bite out of your budget.

Test Drive

Alo Moves Review

For those who love taking classes in a fitness studio but don’t have the time or budget to regularly attend one, Alo Moves is here to bring high-quality workouts to your home for a fraction of the cost.

Created by Alo, the fitness apparel company, the Alo Moves app focuses on improving health and well-being through yoga, Pilates, cardio, strength, mindfulness, and regular self-care. 

In our experience, the best workout apps provide high-quality instruction, a variety of workouts, easy-to-use features, and options for all sorts of gym setups. While Alo Moves checks all of these boxes, our expert tester spent plenty of time exploring the app and trying a variety of workout classes, carefully noting the good and bad to see if it lived up to its claims.

So, is Alo the way to go? Check out Staff Writer Matt Dustin’s in-depth review to find out if it’s time to say hello to a new workout app.

Deal Zone

Alo Yoga Discount Code

With yoga-centric men’s and women’s activewear and accessories, Alo Yoga impresses us with comfortable, durable mats and fitness apparel.

Still, we want to make sure you get the most out of your money when buying full-priced items, so the team at Garage Gym Reviews has scoured the internet to find you the best ways to save on Alo Yoga:

• Alo Access: Signing up for Alo Yoga’s three-tier rewards program, Alo Access, allows you to earn points on each purchase, nets you free gifts in the form of a welcome gift and birthday gift, as well as early access to new drops and releases and members-only sale items.

• Alo Pro Program: Fitness professionals currently teaching and coaching can sign up for The Pro Program and enjoy a 25% discount on Alo Yoga apparel.

• Refer A Friend: You can give a friend 15% off their first Alo Yoga purchase, and you’ll receive 15% off your next purchase after they complete their first order.

• Student Discount: Students who practice yoga and mindfulness can get up to 60% off an Alo Moves subscription—which comes to $5 a month or $49 a year—until you graduate, plus your first month is free. Additionally, you can get 20% off your next in-app Alo Yoga purchase.

Quick Hits

Brave the Cold, Reap the Rewards

• From stretching to foam rolling to yoga, discover why active recovery is the key to leveling up your fitness routine.

• Check out our picks for the best yoga mats so you have the ideal combo of comfort, grip, and style.

• Is immersing yourself in frigid waters really worth it? Once you understand the benefits of cold plunging, your muscles will be eager for their next hydrotherapy session.

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