As athletes sometimes we buy stuff for outside of the gym. I know, I know. It seems ludicrous. But paying attention to sleep, what we eat, what we wear, or just buying something that isn’t a piece of gym equipment but upgrades your gym space is a valid investment. So here we have the Non-Gym Accessories Reviews. Everything that is garage gym owner adjacent, but not right on target.
Over the years I’ve done some additional write ups on items that would fit here. Blood tests, bed climate control items, even did a YouTube video on my favorite paint. I’m willing to cover what you’d like to see. Standing desks, fans for the gym, heating systems, flooring, insulation. Maybe a blender?
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