Top Pre-Workouts for Muscle Gains, Performance, and More

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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.

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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.