The BarBend team is full of personal trainers, Olympic-level weightlifters, endurance athletes, and general gym rats and fitness enthusiasts. Needless to say, we live and breathe fitness and all things ... Continue Reading
Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike Review (2024): A Budget-Friendly Recumbent Bike With Plenty of Get-Up
For cardio enthusiasts, indoor cycling can be a great discipline thanks to its low-impact nature and beneficial influence on aerobic capacity and training performance. (1) However, the best recumbent bikes ... Continue Reading
Schwinn 810 Treadmill Review (2024): A Popular Bike Company with Treadmill Appeal?
When you think of the best treadmills, you may not initially think of Schwinn because they’ve been making top-performing bikes and fitness machines for the last century. However, this brand brings their ... Continue Reading
Yosuda Exercise Bike Review (2024): The Best Affordable Bikes Out There?
As the maker of some of the best exercise bikes for those on a budget, Yosuda is on a mission to make home fitness equipment accessible to more people. We selected four Yosuda exercise bikes to bring you a ... Continue Reading
XTERRA Fitness TR150 Treadmill Review (2024): Value and Performance in a Stepping Stone Cardio Machine
It’s a tall ask to invest loads of money into one of the best treadmills on the market when you’re just getting started in fitness. Treadmills can cost thousands of dollars, but thankfully, budget-friendly ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Treadmill 22 Review (2024): A Big Machine to Support Big Goals
Much like Columbus, who discovered America while searching for India and said, “Close enough,” your hunt for the best treadmill may leave you feeling lost, confused, and ready to settle. But despair not, ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack EXP 10i Treadmill Review: A NordicTrack for Newbies (2024)
NordicTrack has consistently made some of the best treadmills on the market, so of course we got our hands on the EXP 10i, one of the most compact treadmills NordicTrack offers. Updated from the EXP 7i, ... Continue Reading
Echelon Connect EX-5 Bike Review (2024): To Screen or Not To Screen?
After Peloton helped kickstart a surge in popularity for connected home fitness equipment, Echelon has emerged as one of its true competitors, having created some of the best exercise bikes on the market. ... Continue Reading
Horizon T202 Treadmill Review (2024): Horizon’s Go Series Gets a Nifty New Model
Sandwiched between the T101 and T303 in Horizon’s Go Series, the Horizon T202 Treadmill is as impressive as its siblings, delivering a number of the key features we look for in the best treadmills on the ... Continue Reading
Sole ST90 Treadmill Review (2024)
The Sole ST90 is unique among the best treadmills on the market in that it can operate as both a motorized and a manual machine thanks to its rubber slat belt. This makes it especially useful for runners ... Continue Reading
Iron Bull Kettlebell Review (2024): The Price Is Right
Whether you lift them, swing them, thrust them, or play hackysack with them, the best kettlebells can help boost your overall strength, aerobic power, and physical fitness. (1) Despite having loads of ... Continue Reading
Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket Review (2024): We’re Sweatin’ That Price
When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, the best home saunas can impart a host of benefits. (1) If you lack the space or budget for a multi-person sauna, sauna blankets like the Higher Dose ... Continue Reading
Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro Review (2024): A Luxurious Setup for an Uncomfortable Activity
It’s safe to say that cold water immersion is red hot in fitness, with many athletes celebrating how cold plunge tubs can benefit muscle recovery, energy stores, general wellness, and mental health. (1) ... Continue Reading
Echelon Connect EX-8s Exercise Bike Review (2024)
Thanks to the success of Peloton, there’s been an explosion in popularity for app-connected cardio machines that can simulate the feel of a fitness class at home. Echelon has released some of the best ... Continue Reading
Bells of Steel Hydra Rack Review
The key to any solid home gym is finding the perfect centerpiece. Some may opt for a high-tech smart gym, cable machine lovers may want a functional trainer, but those who love working ... Continue Reading
Assault Runner Elite Treadmill Review
Treadmills can be a great way to boost your cardio from the comforts of your own home, but more often than not, you need a spare outlet available to power it up. The Assault Runner Elite, on the other ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack EXP 7i Treadmill Review (2024)
While many of the best treadmills will cost a pretty penny, there are still some budget-friendly options out there worth considering, including the NordicTrack EXP 7i. Boasting a respectable 2.6 CHP Plus ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Double Black Diamond Power Bar Review
Many home gym weight thrashers opt for a multi-purpose barbell to incorporate Olympic and CrossFit-style workouts into their routine, but if you’re looking to stick to the big three ... Continue Reading
Again Faster Pursuit Olympic Barbell Review
If you have enough space to build a full home gym, a barbell is one of the best investments you can make due to its sheer versatility. The market is flooded with high quality barbells, but one of our ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar Review
Barbells come in many shapes and sizes, and while many home gym owners opt for an all-purpose bar to use across all their lifts, specialty barbells like the REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar are designed to ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial 1250 Treadmill Review
Finding a solid treadmill can be an extremely difficult task since you need to find the right balance between all the features you need and a price you can afford. If you’re searching for a ... Continue Reading
Bells of Steel Competition Kettlebell Review
If you want to add a lot of workout options to your home gym without taking up a lot of space, a kettlebell is a great way to go. And if you’re going to get a kettlebell, you’ll have a hard time finding ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness BlackWing Weight Bench Review
An adjustable weight bench is a no-brainer for home gyms, as it allows for an array of exercises like dumbbell shoulder presses, chest-supported lateral raises, and incline bench ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Colorado Bar Review
A high-caliber barbell is a staple of any home gym, and the REP Fitness Colorado Bar could be the only one you need. Since it’s a multi-use bar, the Colorado has traits you’ll find with both ... Continue Reading