For athletes wanting a low-impact cardio machine for their home gym, the best ellipticals can deliver with calorie-burning workouts that can be less taxing on your joints than, say, running on a treadmill ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Sole Treadmills of 2026, Expert-Tested, Expert-Approved
Some of the best treadmills the BarBend team has tested come from Sole. With wide incline ranges, cushioned running surfaces, and integration with the free Sole+ app, these top-notch machines are a worthy ... Continue Reading
In a Rush to Get Ripped? Here’s How to Build Muscle Fast
The good news about hypertrophy is that it’s kind of simple for a lot of athletes: train hard, eat in a slight caloric surplus, and get enough sleep. Here’s the bad news about building muscle: it doesn’t ... Continue Reading
Should You Run Slower to Get Faster? Yes. Your Guide to 80/20 Running
It’s not that you mindlessly follow whatever fitness trend pops up on your feed. But when an intriguing idea comes along, you’ve got to take a look, right? So what’s the deal with 80/20 running? Can ... Continue Reading
The Top Benefits of Running, Plus Tips on How To Start
Key Takeaways: We know, we know, you might not like running. Let's be honest: it can be a tough slog. Sprinting is very high-intensity, and Here are our expert-explained benefits of running, plus some ... Continue Reading
Horizon EX-59 Elliptical Review (2026): An Elliptical To Kickstart Your Fitness Journey
While many of the best ellipticals can leave an elliptical-sized hole in your budget, the Horizon EX-59 Elliptical delivers the essentials without breaking the bank. If you’re on the hunt for a practical ... Continue Reading
How Long Do Running Shoes Last? Plus Tips From a Coach to Help Shoes Last Longer
Key Takeaways When you purchased your pair of Nike Pegasus kicks and loaded up your Strava app to hit the trails, you fell in love with them the instant you tightened the laces and went out for a run. ... Continue Reading
Sam Sulek’s Grocery Tips During a Cutting Phase
Smart grocery shopping during a cutting phase is crucial for fueling your body with the right nutrients and staying on track with your calorie and macronutrient goals. Your choices will ultimately ... Continue Reading
Using Science, Jeff Nippard Ranks the Best and Worst Triceps Exercises
As part of his best and worst exercises YouTube series, fitness professional Jeff Nippard compiled a list of 20 common triceps exercises and ranked them from S-tier, for Super, to F-tier, or ... Continue Reading
2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro Preview
The 2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro will occur on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Miami, FL. It will feature three IFBB Pro League divisions: Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness. If they have not previously earned ... Continue Reading
Your Guide to Post-Run Nutrition From a Certified Nutrition Coach
Key Takeaways You take your last few strides, wipe the sweat from your forehead, and hit the mat for some post-run stretches. After your cool down, it’s time to refuel and rehydrate with a quick ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike Israetel’s 11 Tips for Muscle Gain After Age 40
Muscle gains after age 40 can be difficult, especially if you are training incorrectly. Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology, shared his 11-step process for hypertrophy training after ... Continue Reading
Jacked Factory Authentic ISO Review (2026): A Modern Update on the Traditional Protein Powder
In addition to their popular pre-workout and intra-workout supplements, Jacked Factory also makes some of the best protein powders we've tested. This Jacked Factory Authentic ISO review will cover the pros ... Continue Reading
Jonathan Henningsson (93KG) Raw Bench Presses an IPF Junior World Record of 225.5 Kilograms
Swedish bench specialist Jonathan Henningsson competed on May 25, 2024, at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships (WBC), and he put in a phenomenal performance in ... Continue Reading
Is It Okay to Put a Treadmill in a Garage?: Pros and Cons of Sprinting in a Garage Gym
Purchasing a new treadmill for your home is a great way to reach your fitness goals. In fact, BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC, believes that the convenience of having a ... Continue Reading
The Best Jump Rope Workout for Beginners, Catered to Your Goals
Rocky. Ali. Creed. These boxing classics have a lot of throughlines. Grit, loyalty, devotion, family, intense training montages…and jump ropes. Lots of jump ropes. But your name doesn’t have to be ... Continue Reading
Why Does Pre-Workout Make You Itch? (And How to Make it Stop)
It’s deadlift day, and your shaker bottles are ready with pre and post-workout nutrition — pre-workout on the way to the gym and a protein shake to kickstart recovery. You’re fired up and halfway through ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter & Boxer Stefi Cohen Arrested For Allegedly Hacking Laptop and Publishing Nude Photos
UPDATE: the charges against Cohen were dropped on July 23, 2025. On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, multiple world-record-holding powerlifter-turned-pro-boxer Stefi Cohen was "arrested after she allegedly hacked ... Continue Reading
Why Bodybuilder James Hollingshead Relies on Multiple Spotters During Leg Workouts
Men's Open bodybuilder James Hollingshead has graced the Olympia stage, secured a fifth-place finish at the recent Arnold Classic UK, and claimed the 2020 Europa Pro ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey Does Drop Sets to Build Muscle. But Are They Worth It?
When it comes to hypertrophy, all roads lead to Rome. Most of the best bodybuilders in history — think Sergio Oliva, Dorian Yates, or Arnold Schwarzenegger — had their own unique approaches to building ... Continue Reading
Supercharge Your Cardio With This Hill Running Workout From a Running Coach
If you’re only doing track or treadmill runs, you’re leaving gains on the table. Sure, you might throw some speed work in there. But when all your runs are on flat ground, there’s still more proverbial ... Continue Reading
The 14 Best Trail Running Shoes in 2026, Tried and Tested by Our Experts
There’s no denying that the best running shoes can help you conquer a variety of workout environments, from the treadmill to the track, city streets, race day courses, and more. However, there’s one area ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s 3 Must-Eat Meals for Muscle-Building
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic published a video on his YouTube channel showcasing the preparation of his three main daily meals. He stressed the importance of planning meals to stay on track ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Says His 2024 Bodybuilding Season Is “a Wrap”
On May 27, 2024, Four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jeremy Buendia announced across social media that he'd re-injured his Achilles tendon, doubling down on trauma suffered earlier in the spring. More ... Continue Reading