Lauren Keary
Reviews Editor
Lauren Keary is a running and boxing enthusiast, contributing to BuzzFeed, Women’s Running, Fitt, Outside, TripSavvy, the Evening Standard, and Modern Luxury on topics related to fitness, lifestyle and travel.
Give her a shout if you ever need a running shoe recommendation — she’s got a whole basket of them in her closet. Call it a shoe problem, but she likes to think of it more as a (very expensive) passion.
About BarBend
BarBend covers a wide range of topics in strength, including training, nutrition, sports, news, analysis, reviews, and opinion. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter, new to the gym, or a dedicated strength sports fan, we’re your go-to source for the content you need to know!
Our team of in-house editors has decades of combined experience in strength training content. The majority of reviews on our site are written based on their first-person experience and testing. We also feature content from dozens of top contributing writers, coaches, and athletes from around the world. And BarBend’s Expert Network features medical professionals, trainers, and researchers who help verify the accuracy of our content, specifically select training and reviews topics. Content that is Expert Verified is indicated at the top of each corresponding article. We also work to keep our content up-to-date and indicate the day of the most recent editorial updates at the top of our articles.
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- MYX Exercise Bike Review
- ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 Review
- NordicTrack S22i Exercise Bike Review
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- Sole SB700 Exercise Bike Review
- NordicTrack Commercial S15i Exercise Bike Review
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- Horizon 7.4 AT Treadmill Review
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- NordicTrack Commercial X22i Treadmill Review
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Rowers
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Supplements
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Treadmills
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Treadmills
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