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Welcome to Home Gym Club! Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:
Lindsay dives into the best pre-workout supplements
Reviewing the Nordik Recovery Cold Tub
10 best TRX exercises
Plus: Our favorite early Black Friday fitness deals
Watch Party
Best Pre-Workout Supplements
Remember Jack3d? The infamously potent pre-workout of choice that a generation of lifters hit hard—maybe a little too hard. Luckily, today’s formulas are a lot safer and still deliver key ingredients that can help get your mind and body prepared for a serious pump.
In one of her latest videos for the official GGR Everything YouTube channel, Lindsay Scheele dives deep into what makes a pre-workout truly effective—and why some tubs are twice the price of others.
From the muscle-building Transparent Labs BULK to the beginner-friendly Jacked Factory Nitrosurge to the caffeine-free Legion Pulse, Lindsay breaks down which supplements deliver real results and which might just be expensive hype. So, if you’re looking to upgrade your stack, check out the full video for the cream of the crop when it comes to pre-workouts.
Weigh In
What’s your approach to fitness goals during the holiday season?
We Asked, You Answered
In the last edition of HGC, we asked, “How do you approach tracking nutrition during the holidays?” Here’s how you voted:
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔓 Don’t track at all (33)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ 🥧 Loosen up a bit (30)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ 🤷♂️ Never track anyway (22)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🥦 Track as usual (20)
👉 Work smarter, not harder, by using a calorie-counting app to stay on top of your nutrition.
Test Drive
Nordik Recovery Cold Tub Review
As a certified personal trainer, former rugby player, and dedicated #gymrat, experience has taught me that prioritizing my recovery can help prevent plateaus and unlock a new level of performance. Though not quite as relaxing as kicking back and breaking a sweat, submerging yourself in one of the best cold plunge tubs can pay big dividends for your immune system, mental clarity, muscle recovery, and overall well-being.
However, figuring out which tub to invest in can be a challenge, especially if you’re not ready to shell out $5,000 (or more) on a premium model.
Luckily, there’s an all-in-one solution that allows you to enjoy the benefits of hot and cold therapy at a more affordable price point. In this Nordik Recovery Cold Tub review, I’ll break down everything—from the filtration system to the temperature settings—so you can determine whether this inflatable tub is the right fit for your recovery routine.
Trainer’s Corner
10 Best TRX Exercises
Just because you aren’t preparing to be a Navy SEAL—i.e., the developers of the TRX suspension trainer—doesn’t mean you should dismiss this unique system. TRX suspension trainers allow you to perform resistance exercises without hauling around kettlebells or dumbbells, making them one of the best portable home gym options. The beauty lies in using just your body weight and changing the angle of attack to develop strength, stability, and muscular control.
GGR expert contributor Jarrod Nobbe, MA, CSCS, USAW National Level Coach, has coached countless TRX classes and regularly relies on their effectiveness with athletes and clients. When he hits the beach for vacation, he always packs a TRX training system (and a pair of adjustable dumbbells).
In this guide, Jarrod shares the 10 best TRX exercises suitable for all fitness levels, followed by sample workouts to help you maximize your results.
Early Black Friday Deals
We’re already hard at work on our 2025 Black Friday sales hub to get you the latest and greatest fitness deals around. But to make things even easier, we’ve compiled some of our favorite sales below.
Ergatta Black Friday Sale
Not only can you save up to $650 on a rower, but you can also finance or pay with HSA/FSA funds
The Ergatta Lite features an oak frame, 17.3” touchscreen and is designed for smaller spaces.
The Ergatta Luxe is made from cherrywood, has a larger touchscreen, and supports users up to 500 lbs.
Ergatta Lite final price:
$1,699$1,299Ergatta Luxe final price:
$2,499$1,999
PRx Rack November
Take up to 15% off select PRx Performance racks, attachments, and accessories all month long.
The sale ends on 12/2/25 at 11:59 PM CST.
Check out these reviews of some of our favorite PRx products:
Legion Early Black Friday Sale
Build the supplement stack of your dreams by taking advantage of Legion’s early Black Friday sale: Buy One, Get One 50% off
You will also receive a FREE gift card if you spend more than $99
Check out our full reviews of some of our favorite Legion products:
Snode Promo Code
Get ahead of the Black Friday crowd by using code BF2025 to get a 10% discount on everything site-wide
Snode also offers a $50 cash back loyalty program and a 5% discount for local pickup
We highly recommend picking up a pair of Snode AD80 adjustable dumbbells. Here’s a snippet from our full review:
“Snode’s durable design is definitely one-of-a-kind in the adjustable dumbbells market.”
AD80 final price:
$795$716









