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Best Compression Boots

The Best Compression Boots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Experts

As certified personal trainer Kate Meier points out, “Recovery tools can be incredibly subjective.” While your training partner or colleagues may be raving about the best massage guns, ... Continue Reading

Fulton Insoles Review

Fulton Insoles Review (2025): A Custom Fit for Alleviating Foot Pain

Okay, so you’ve got your best running shoes ready to hit the pavement, trail, or treadmill belt, but the insoles your kicks come with do little in terms of support and cushioning, meaning that ... Continue Reading

Best Trail Running Shoes

The 14 Best Trail Running Shoes in 2025, 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

Best Recovery Shoes

The 9 Best Recovery Shoes of 2025, Worn and Tested by Our Experts

“I would argue that your shoes are more important than most things in your home gym,” says BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC. With this in mind, you may be sprinting to ... Continue Reading

Best Shoes for Treadmill Running

The 12 Best Treadmill Running Shoes of 2025, Tested by Experts

For running enthusiasts, the best treadmills can be great pieces of fitness equipment for training at your leisure in the comfort of your home or training space. Like other running disciplines, ... Continue Reading

Best Stability Running Shoes

The 10 Best Stability Running Shoes, Tested and Trialed by Our Team

Running can be an excellent form of cardio partly because of its easy to get into a routine — a pair of the best running shoes (and a good route) is basically all you need to get going. However, your ... Continue Reading

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Reebok Nano X4 Review (2025): Continuing a Legacy of Style and Performance

When building out the perfect workout wardrobe, the best cross-training shoes can provide a solid foundation to your get-up. While many brands and sneaker silhouettes exist in the space, there are a few ... Continue Reading

Looking at some of the Best Cross-Training Shoes.

The 13 Best Cross-Training Shoes of 2025, Personally Tested by Certified Trainers

When packing your training essentials into your best gym bag, there are, oftentimes, a few staples: your water bottle, headphones, accessories like wrist wraps and knee sleeves, and, of course, your ... Continue Reading

Best Weightlifting Shoes

The Best Weightlifting Shoes of 2025, Approved by Trainers and Lifters

While a high-quality pair of the best cross-training shoes are plenty capable for a range of workouts, some exercises and training disciplines can call for specific footwear. “Weightlifting ... Continue Reading

Nike Savaleos

Nike Savaleos Weightlifting Shoe Review

The Nike Savaleos are a premiere choice for your metcon and WOD needs. Designed to be stable and solid for weightlifting, but lightweight and flexible for plyometric and jumping movements, the Savaleos are ... Continue Reading

Nike Romaleos 4 Weightlifting Shoe Review

The Nike Romaleos 4 are the newest iteration of Nike’s immensely successful weightlifting shoe line. They’re an updated version of Nike’s Romaleos 3 and Romaleos 3 XD versions, but this new model draws ... Continue Reading

Best Running Shoes

Best Running Shoes for High Arches, Flat Feet, Cross Training, and More

Running shoes are a necessity for athletes looking to hit the track, trail, or pavement. Whether you’re an aspiring beginner, an intermediate pavement-pounder, or an advanced athlete, running shoes provide ... Continue Reading

Best Men's Headbands

The Best Men’s Headbands For Sweat-Wicking, Tennis, and More

The sign of a strong workout is the sweet sting of sweat in your eyes. However, it’s not ideal when you’re trying to focus on running, thrusters, muscle-ups mid-WOD. If you're playing a sport like baseball ... Continue Reading

NOBULL Mesh Trainer review

NOBULL Mesh Runner Review | Are They That Good for Running?

NOBULL continues to innovate their shoe line with new models to tackle more and more activities. They came to market with their signature cross-trainer and have since branched into weightlifting shoes, ... Continue Reading

Allbirds Tree Dashers Review

Allbirds Tree Dashers Review | Good for Cross Training?

The Allbirds Tree Dashers have been a highly anticipated model for long time Allbirds fans and environmentally conscious individuals. This model is Allbirds' first performance focused shoe and we recently ... Continue Reading

Nike SuperRep Go

Nike SuperRep Go Review | Good for Class Workouts?

The Nike SuperRep Go training shoes are a model designed to accommodate high intensity interval training (HIIT). These shoes, unlike other cross trainers I've reviewed, are more versatile in nature and are ... Continue Reading

Reebok Nano X Review

Reebok Nano X Review | Versatile and Stable

We are officially on the tenth iteration of the Reebok Nano and the newest model is possibly my favorite. The Reebok Nano X features a reworked outer and lace construction that levels up the previous model ... Continue Reading

Best Gym Shorts

Best Gym Shorts On The Market

When it comes to gym shorts, the market is vast and it can be difficult to suss out what makes any one pair different from another beyond a brand logo. However, there are several nuances that can make a ... Continue Reading

best mens compression shorts

Best Men’s Compression Shorts

Compression shorts are a piece of apparel that often go unseen; similar to underwear, compression shorts often sit underneath layers of shorts or pants. However invisible they may be, they can play a ... Continue Reading

best running sunglasses

Best Running Sunglasses

Runners know that they are at the whim of the elements as much as any athlete, if not more so. Professional runners and casual joggers alike will have to deal with a wide range of conditions based on ... Continue Reading

Best Womens Workout Shorts

Best Women’s Workout Shorts

A good pair of workout shorts should feel comfortable and be easy to move in. Depending on workout goals and activities, the design of workout shorts can vary pretty significantly. This can be overwhelming ... Continue Reading

Metcon 5 vs Nano 9

Nike Metcon 5 Vs. Reebok CrossFit Nano 9: The REAL Winner

The Nike Metcon 5 and Reebok CrossFit Nano 9 have both been on the market for a few months now, so I figured it was about time to highlight each of them in an epic showdown. One of the most frequently ... Continue Reading

Best Running Socks

Best Running Socks

Shopping for running socks can often feel like a difficult run with no end point. There are so many makers and styles on the market, it can be an overwhelming process to find the perfect ... Continue Reading

Best Sweat Headbands

Best Sweat Headbands

The best fitness gear will generally stay out of your way and allow you an easier, distraction-free workout. Sweat headbands can be a simple and functional accessory to help you do exactly that by ... Continue Reading

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Titan T3 Power Rack Review (2025): An Expert-Approved Rig Beckoning to Budget-Minded Athletes

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Force USA G3 Review (2025): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms

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