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New from Bells, Tonal 2, Top Sales, Going Live, MORE

New from Bells, Tonal 2, Top Sales, Going Live, MORE

Jake Jaworski
January 10, 2025

🎬Knurled News is Going Live!

Exciting news! I’m teaming up with @nicelikemike__ to turn Knurled News into a live weekly show on Garage Gym Radio! 🎙️

We’ll cover:
✅ New product launches
✅ Industry highlights
✅ Live guests
✅ Content reactions
✅ And much more!

It’ll be fun.

The first episode goes live at 9:30 AM EST, and we’re aiming to make it a weekly event. I’ll send a reminder email just before it begins. Don’t miss it! 💪

If you are a company and want to make sure we don’t miss one of your products or hop on to discuss, please let me know!

*All other podcasts on the platform will continue as normal.

🤑Top Sales🤑

RX3 Racks from Get RXd are still on sale during pre-order.
Save 60% on the Strongman Bundle and 32% on the Cardio Bundle from Fringe Sport. In addition, they just added about 20 new packages to choose from.
Use code GGE to save on the Smile Handle from UClips
Use code GGE to save on the heaviest weight vest you’ll find - The Pro Sledge
Free Air Rowers on purchases over $2,999 from Force USA.
Save 15% on the Elite Series Rackable Curl Bar from Titan

🆕 Products

The Arch Nemesis Bar has been upgraded to the Omni Bar by Bells of Steel. This improved version features a rackable length and more aggressive knurling, making it compatible with power racks and bench stations while providing a stable grip for various exercises, including cable movements and neutral grip pull-ups.

The Omni Bar includes three neutral grip handles, which many users find more comfortable on the shoulders. It’s finished with a durable black sand powder coat, laser-cut end caps, and sleek branding for a stylish and functional addition to your training.

The Tonal 2 now includes an increased weight resistance from 200 to 250 lbs, enhanced smart view using AI for coaching cues, automatic drop set capability, and more.

In general, this does feel like a nice upgrade based on what they are reporting.

HomeGymCon Update

This map is steadily being filled up! With about 75% filled, we are still in need of some companies to help surround the Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting meets.

I hope to see you in Louisville! You can still grab a single day pass for under $40.

7+ Predictions for the Home Gym Scene in 2025

More Content Creators
Home gym content creation is poised to grow in 2025 as more people build home gyms and seek authentic, relatable guidance, with brands encouraged to support this growing community.
The Year of the “2nd Rack”
Dual-rack setups, combining traditional racks with all-in-one machines, are gaining popularity for their versatility and space efficiency, offering home gym owners expanded workout options.
Magnetic Resistance Machines: Promising, But Not Yet Mainstream
While magnetic resistance technology offers great potential for home gyms, high costs, and software concerns may delay widespread adoption in 2025.
Strong Brands Who Differentiate Their Offerings Will Thrive
Brands with innovative products, strong identities, and engaged communities are expected to succeed, while generic or copycat companies face challenges as consumers become more discerning.
More Products Designed for Women
The growing number of women in the home gym space is driving demand for equipment tailored to their needs, prompting brands to innovate with products like optimized barbells and hip thrust platforms.
Commercial Gym Brands Enter the Home Gym Market
As specialty machines gain traction, commercial gym brands like Prime Fitness are making inroads into the home gym market, with opportunities for others like Life Fitness to follow suit.
Equipment Trends to Watch
Popular trends include adjustable dumbbells for space efficiency, mini commercial gyms with specialty machines, diverse cable attachments for versatility, custom-designed setups, and the rising appeal of Smith machines for targeted training.