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We Found Our NEW Favorite REP Bench
Stephen Sheehan, CPT, CNC
April 30, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
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Welcome to Home Gym Club! What’s in today’s newsletter:
Coop reviews the badass Nighthawk Bench from REP Fitness
An expert guide on how to improve your gut health
The best fitness gifts for moms
Watch Party
REP Fitness Nighthawk™ Bench Review
From the ultra-versatile BlackWing™ to the steady-and-stable FB-5000, it’s no secret we’re BIG fans of REP Fitness weight benches. However, even our founder, Coop Mitchell, had a tough time containing his excitement about the company’s latest release in his video review on the official GGR YouTube channel.
Building on the success of the popular AB-4100 (check out our full review for more), the Nighthawk™ adjustable bench features:
7 back positions (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 85 degrees)
4 seat positions (-15, 0, 10, 20 degrees)
Built-in vertical storage post
6 color options
Best of all: Despite earning the coveted title of being Coop’s new favorite REP bench, the Nighthawk™ isn’t even the company’s most expensive offering. For an in-depth look at this well-priced bench, click the link below.
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What’s Supp?
How to Improve Your Gut Health
Gut health has become a hot topic in the health and fitness community in recent years, yet many misconceptions remain about what exactly you can (or should) do to keep your microbiome happy. With about 100 trillion (yes, trillion, with a T!) microorganisms living in your gastrointestinal tract, it’s no wonder researchers are still piecing together the role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and health.
Luckily, even though gut health can seem overwhelming, science has come a long way. And while learning how to improve your gut microbiome takes more than popping open a prebiotic soda or adding a greens powder to your supplement stack, you don’t have to get lost in all the complicated gut health chatter.
Instead, lean on registered dietitian Sydney Lappe to walk you through this practical, easy-to-digest guide to help you take better care of your gut. And as a friendly reminder — don’t forget to loop in your healthcare provider, too!
Around the Horn
Best Fitness Gifts for Mom
Moms truly are superheroes, and let’s be honest—they deserve to be spoiled!
Whether your mom is a marathoner or a CrossFitter, a committed walker or a weightlifter, finding the perfect gift for her active lifestyle is no easy task. But don’t worry, we have you covered. Our team specializes in testing fitness equipment to find the best of the best—and isn’t that exactly what you want when shopping for Mom?
Our team includes several mothers and fathers (we also compiled the best gifts for Dad), so we really know how to find the best fitness gifts for Mom.
Check out our comprehensive gift guide for Mother’s Day gifts, birthday presents, and other ways you can show your appreciation any time of the year.
Deal Zone
Factor Meals Coupons
For those who are too busy to cook, the best meal delivery services can be a lifesaver, offering healthy, convenient meals that can be reheated in just a few moments. Factor has become one of the most popular delivery services, offering a variety of delicious meals to suit all sorts of fitness goals.
While their meals can be expensive at times, you may be able to find sales and promo codes throughout the year, especially if you’re a new customer. Factor may also offer limited-time offers on various social media platforms, but the best way to save is to take advantage of the year-round savings and discounts.
How to Save on Factor Meals
New Customer Discount: At the time of writing, new customers can save 50% on their first box and receive 20% off their next four boxes.
Student Discounts: Eligible students who can prove their enrollment status through Student Beans can receive a discount on Factor Meals.
Hero Discounts: Factor offers discounts for medical providers, nurses, hospital employees, teachers, first responders, active military, and veterans who can prove their eligibility with ID.me.
We Asked, You Answered
In the April 16 edition of the Home Gym Club newsletter, we asked which leg day exercise is your favorite. Here’s how you voted:
Squats (61.8%)
Bulgarian Split Squats (15.4%)
RDLs (9.8%)
Other (5.7%)
Leg Extensions (4.9%)
Hip Thrusts (1.6%)
Leg Curls (0.8%)
👉 Check out our best squat racks guide so you can take #LegDay to the next level at home.
Quick Hits
Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Ride
💺Train Hard, Recover Harder: Our experts picked out the best massage chairs so you can get back on your feet feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
🧘♂️ Cool, Calm, and Collected: From stress relief to sleep support, learn more about the benefits of ashwagandha from a registered dietitian.
🇺🇸 Sweat for Service: With Memorial Day on the horizon, use our Murph training guide to get ready to crush this classic CrossFit workout.
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