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2024 FitFest

2024 FitFest Preview: Team Europe and Team Rest of World Go Head-to-Head

The second annual FitFest is scheduled for December 6-8, and it will once again take place in Birmingham, UK.  This unique format of competition was a welcomed offseason celebration of fitness in ... Continue Reading

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Titan Fan Bike Review (2026): Approved By Our Experts and Your Budget

Many of the best exercise bikes are suited for long, steady rides perfect for endurance training or zoning out with some Netflix. But on air bikes like the Titan Fan Bike? Not so much. “Air bike sessions ... Continue Reading

Woodway Curve Treadmill Review (2026): What Our Experts Say About This Commercial-Grade Curved Tread

While some of the best treadmills can be the centerpieces of a well-rounded home gym, their reliance on tech and digital interfaces can make workouts more complicated than not. Curved, manual ... Continue Reading

50% of Yearly Weight Gain Happens During Thanksgiving: 7 Tips to Stop It

The holiday season is good for spending quality time with loved ones, taking a much-needed reprieve after a long year of work, and — perhaps most of all — indulging in festive foods that warm the soul. ... Continue Reading

Momentous Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate Review

Momentous Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate Review (2026): An Expert-Tested Protein That’s Easy on the Stomach, Hard on the Wallet

Searching for the best protein powders can have you looking at an abundance of options, yet one of our favorites remains whey protein isolate — a bovine-based protein that’s undergone further ... Continue Reading

Our tester works out on one of the best nordic benches.

The Best Nordic Benches of 2024, Tested and Chosen By Fitness Pros

A Nordic bench or even a Nordic mini bench may not qualify as essential home gym equipment for every athlete — but it’s sure nice to have one if training your lower back, glutes, or hamstrings is a ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Season

Piecing Together the 2025 CrossFit Games Season Details 

Late last week, CrossFit HQ announced “a few changes” to the 2025 CrossFit Games season, which turned out to be a top-to-bottom refresh of the entire season structure.  CrossFit made the ... Continue Reading

Reps Ahead Pro 5

Reps Ahead Pro 5 Results: James Sprague and Arielle Loewen Take Home the Top Prize

Reps Ahead Pro 5 provided blood, sweat, and possibly some tears.  The setup at the Stockyards Event Center in Denver, CO, was ideal for the head-to-head fitness fights. The athletes put on an epic ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Season

What if the 2025 CrossFit Games Qualification Rules Were Applied in 2023 and 2024?

The 2025 CrossFit Games season has been announced — and among the many changes next year, the individual field size has been reduced from the traditional 40 athletes to 30.  With the new rules in ... Continue Reading

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WODs & Wisdom Part 4: Longtime Affiliate Owners Talk What Has (and Hasn’t) Changed in Business

Editor’s Note: This is the third part in a multi-part series highlighting longtime CrossFit gym owners, their experiences over the past decade, and some advice they wish they had at the start. Catch up on ... Continue Reading

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Mitchell Hooper Ranks the Best Exercises to Test Your Strength

If you had to trust one person to rank the best exercises to test your strength, there's no one more qualified than the reigning Strongest Man on Earth. In addition to being an elite performer, ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games season

BREAKING: CrossFit Announces New 2025 Games Season Structure — Big Changes for Individual Division

Following the announcement of the conclusion of its third-party investigation into Lazar Ðukić’s death at the 2024 CrossFit Games, CrossFit HQ today revealed some details about the 2025 Games season ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler has the French Press among his favorite triceps exercises.

Jay Cutler’s 3 Favorite Triceps Exercises Features an Underrated Move

To transform your triceps into a true three-headed monster, you need to travel across the pond to pull a page out of a trusted friend's playbook. Luckily, this figurative trip won't cost you an arm and ... Continue Reading

1st Phorm Opti-Greens 50 Review

1st Phorm Opti-Greens 50 Review (2026): An Expert-Approved, Gut-Boosting Greens Powder

While the best greens powders can be excellent picks for improving energy levels and immune function, one of the major perks associated with this supplement category is digestive health. (1) ... Continue Reading

Live It Up Super Greens Review

Live It Up Super Greens Review (2026): An Expert-Tested, Flavor-Filled Greens Powder

The best greens powders can carry a wide range of health benefits, potentially promoting better energy levels, gut health, immune support, and more. (1) Unfortunately, though, finding a daily ... Continue Reading

Benefits of Staying Active During the Holidays

The Benefits of Staying Active During the Holidays

Even when armed with the best tips for the holidays, the “most wonderful time of the year” can still be stressful. Studies report that 89% of people report seasonal stress stemming from concerns such ... Continue Reading

Transparent Labs BCAA Glutamine Review

Transparent Labs BCAA Glutamine Review (2026): An Expert-Approved, Third-Party Tested BCAA Behemoth

Given their positive influence on post-workout recovery, the best BCAA supplements have become a staple in many nutritional regimens. (1) Transparent Labs BCAA Glutamine, however, takes the ... Continue Reading

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Vulcan Scull Rower Review (2026): Can This Expert-Approved Air Rower Compete With the Concept2?

The fan-powered resistance of air rowers makes them some of the best rowing machines for interval training and intense workouts. Each stroke on the Vulcan Scull Rower matches your effort — the harder you ... Continue Reading

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Tru Grit Runner Review (2026): Our Expert Tester Walked, Jogged, and Sprinted

Running on one of the best manual treadmills — like the Grit Runner from Tru Grit — can help improve your running form and burn more calories than running outside or on a motorized treadmill, thanks to its ... Continue Reading

Reps Ahead Pro 5

Reps Ahead Pro 5 Preview: James Sprague and Arielle Loewen Headline an All North America West Tournament 

What could make a head-to-head, knockout-style event even more exciting? Yep. A tournament bracket.  Reps Ahead Pro 5 is coming to the Stockyards Event Center in Denver, CO, as part of the 15th ... Continue Reading

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Squat Standards

Whether you’ve trained for years on the best squat racks or are still working on your walkout, setting target weights is an important part of increasing strength. You may be wondering, though, how to tell ... Continue Reading

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Sunny Health & Fitness Cardio Climber Review (2026): Expert-Approved Hybrid Cardio Machine

By combining the smooth glide of the best ellipticals with the vertical orientation of stair-climbing machines, the Sunny Health & Fitness Cardio Climber works to supercharge your cardio sessions by ... Continue Reading

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Rogue Resistance Bands Review (2026): Tested by a Certified Personal Trainer

Rogue Resistance Bands are the Swiss Army knife of fitness gear: they’re versatile, durable, and small enough that you can carry one around in your purse and pull it out for a little workout whenever you ... Continue Reading

Barbend tester Jake Herod works out on a Force USA Trainer

Force USA G3 Review (2026): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms

Functional trainer, all-in-one trainer, one of the best home gym machines: Call it what you want. The Force USA G3 is a heck of a deal. Equipped with a Smith machine, pull-up bar, core trainer, suspension ... Continue Reading

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Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 Review (2026): Our Expert’s New Favorite FID Bench

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Titan T3 Power Rack Review (2026): An Expert-Approved Rig Beckoning to Budget-Minded Athletes

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X3 Bar Review (2026): After Years of Use, Here’s Our Honest Expert Opinion

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PowerBlock Adjustable Kettlebell Review (2026): An Expert-Tested Powerhouse for At-Home Kettlebell Training

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