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The Ultimate Functional Trainer for MAX-imum Gains

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Stephen Sheehan, CPT, CNC
November 15, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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

  • Coop takes a close look at the REP Arcadia Max Functional Trainer

  • A user-friendly tutorial on how to start lifting weights

  • An expert review of NordicTrack’s most expensive treadmill

Watch Party

REP Arcadia Max Functional Trainer Review

Bigger isn’t necessarily always better, but in the case of the REP Arcadia series, going to the MAX is the best choice if you want to unlock all of your muscle-building options.

Already a big fan of the original Arcadia Functional Trainer, Coop got a chance to thoroughly explore its more sizable sibling in an in-depth video review on the official GGR YouTube channel. Needless to say, the younger (but bigger) brother may have stolen the spotlight away for good with features like 36 cable positions, 220-pound weight stacks, and fully knurled steel handles.

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Train Station

How to Start Lifting Weights

You gotta start somewhere. That motto applies to all aspects of life, and as any seasoned lifter knows, the beginning of your strength training journey is actually the most exciting time.

However, it’s also probably a confusing one if you’ve never performed a kettlebell swing (let alone know the difference between the American or Russian version), don’t know the correct setup for a bench press, or have no clue how many reps of any exercise to do.

That’s where leaning on the expertise of a certified personal trainer can help set you up for success and help you avoid common mistakes. This starter’s guide for lifting weights by CPT/GGR contributor Ravi Davda delivers everything you need to know to begin your journey, including exercises to try and a sample workout.

Test Drive

NordicTrack X24 Treadmill Review

NordicTrack has a well-established track record of producing top-notch treadmills. So, when an equipment expert like GGR Everything’s Lindsay Scheele gives the new X24 perfect scores in five key categories of our proprietary grading system, that should get your cardio juices flowing.

If you’re looking for the ultimate treadmill, this high-end release from NordicTrack offers a 24-inch touchscreen monitor, an impressive incline/decline range of -6% to 40%, and excellent programming.

For more testing notes, comparison charts, and key information on the X24, check out Senior Editor Amanda Dvorak’s in-depth review. And if you decide to go the NordicTrack route, you’re in luck.

We have ways to save on your next treadmill further down the page.

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Can’t-Miss Black Friday Treadmill Deals

One moment, you’re stuffing your face with enough pumpkin pie to feed a small village, and the next, you’re looking for a way to put a whole patch worth of sugar to good use. With your glycogen stores full and your sweet tooth content, it’s time to give your home gym (and heart health) some love with a new treadmill.

But a slice of savings would be nice, too.

When it comes to serving holiday shopping deals, the GGR team gathers like a group of executive chefs assembling a five-star meal at a discounted price. While you’ll need to visit our dedicated hub of Black Friday treadmill deals for the full menu, here’s a sampling of some of the tasty discounts you’ll find:

  • Horizon: Use code 150GGR to get $150 off the Horizon 7.8 AT treadmill.

  • NordicTrack: Save up to $500 on select cardio machines + an extra $100 with iFIT.

  • Sole Fitness: Save up to $380 on select treadmills, including the ST90.

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