“Clean energy and hydration fuel” is the promise from Ascent, the all natural supplement company that has released a pre workout that’s remarkable in its simplicity. This is the first pre workout we’ve ... Continue Reading
Athletic Greens Whey Protein Review – Is Grass-Fed Better?
“The purest pasture raised whey on Earth” is the promise made by Athletic Greens for their 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein. Founded in 2010, Athletic Greens is best known for their greens supplement, which I ... Continue Reading
Review: The Travel Show That Explores CrossFit in Asia
Amit Tripuraneni is a New Zealand-based CrossFit coach and filmmaker who decided to combine his two passions with an innovative travel show that explores how CrossFit® and its culture are manifesting in ... Continue Reading
Under Armour Project Rock 1 Review
The Project Rock 1 is a high-top training shoe that was constructed by Under Armour with the help of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Of all the lifting and cross training shoes we've reviewed to date, the Under ... Continue Reading
Isopure Zero Carb Protein Powder Review: How Does It Taste?
Perhaps you thought it couldn’t be done, but zero carb protein powders are possible and Isopure has the most popular one on Earth. Owned by Glanbia (the same folks behind Optimum Nutrition) Isopure was ... Continue Reading
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Isolate Review – The Best?
The most popular whey on Earth gets an upgrade. Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard Whey is the most popular whey protein powder on the market so when Optimum Nutrition releases a new whey, we pay ... Continue Reading
Adidas Power Perfect 3 Review
In early 2019, Adidas announced the Power Perfect 3 weightlifting shoe's release with relatively no announcement. This model is an update to the previous Adidas Power Perfect 2 that debuted back in 2011. ... Continue Reading
Nike Metcon 4 XD Review
The Nike Metcon 4 XD is the latest cross training shoe to be released in Nike's popular Metcon line. The Nike Metcon 4 XD is an update to the previous Metcon 4 and offers a couple subtle construction ... Continue Reading
Ladder Greens Review: Better Than a Multivitamin?
What does ‘high potency superfoods’ mean when Arnold Schwarzenegger is telling you to drink them? Today we wanted to take a look at the green superfood powder from Ladder, the new supplement company ... Continue Reading
HelloFresh Meal Review — Really the Most Popular???
When I heard the name “HelloFresh”, the first thing I pictured was a plate of vibrant greens, colorful vegetables and juicy proteins. If I’m being honest, thinking about all of that got me really ... Continue Reading
Transparent Labs Fat Burner Review: Burn More Calories at Rest?
You want to lose fat and you're interested in fat burning supplements. There's a lot of hype surrounding concoctions of chili pepper and caffeine and their purported abilities to help you lose fat ... Continue Reading
NOBULL Trainer Review
Author's Note: This is an updated review. We wrote an initial NOBULL Trainer review back in 2016, and have since put this shoe through even more tests to provide you with an accurate ... Continue Reading
Marley Spoon Review — Is Martha Stewart’s Meal Delivery Good?
Martha Stewart may be the queen of crafts, cooking, and home decoration, but is her meal delivery service comparable to what’s on the market? Potentially, yes. Martha and Marley Spoon looks like it ... Continue Reading
Ladder Whey Review – Why It Stands Out From the Crowd
If Arnold Schwarzenegger made a protein powder would you buy it? Ladder is banking on a “yes.” This is a very hot supplement company that’s not just backed by the Terminator it’s also got LeBron James, ... Continue Reading
Ladder Energy Review – Enough Caffeine for a Pre Workout?
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lebron James. Lindsey Vonn. Cindy Crawford. These are the founders of Ladder, a piping hot supplement company with some of the biggest names in the worlds of sport and fitness ... Continue Reading
Plated Meal Delivery Review: Was It Really That Simple?
It’s not hard to see why Plated is one of the more popular meal delivery services on the market: They offer fresh and sustainably raised produce and meats, flexible ordering and subscription options ... Continue Reading
Instant Knockout Fat Burner Review – The Best Appetite Suppressant?
We take mixed martial artists seriously and when they’re recommending a fat burner, our ears perk up. Today, we're going to discuss Instant Knockout, a fat burner product that could actually help to ... Continue Reading
Adidas Powerlift 4 Review — Best Version Yet?
The Adidas Powerlift 4 is the latest Adidas shoe to debut in the popular "Powerlift" shoe line. This weightlifting shoe tends to have a pretty consistent reputation across all lifting circles, and that's ... Continue Reading
What Equipment Is In the BarBend Gym?
In case you didn't notice, we film a lot of videos here at BarBend spanning from reviews to educational content. Over the last year, we've spent a considerable amount of time connecting and working with a ... Continue Reading
Powher Review – What’s Different About a Women’s Pre Workout?
Do women need different pre-workouts than men? Powher joins the ranks of brands like FitMiss, StrongGirl and other brands seeking to provide a boost to the slightly tricky female pre workout market, ... Continue Reading
Home Chef Meal Delivery Review: Did It Taste Homemade?
In the increasingly crowded world of meal delivery services, Home Chef stands apart for a few reasons. They have a clear focus on accessible preparation, legions of fans, and the backing of one of the ... Continue Reading
Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein Powder Review – What Is “Native” Whey?
Ascent's Native Fuel Whey Protein Powder Blend is advertised as the new “benchmark in protein purity.” What’s all the hype about? The company sent us the Chocolate and Lemon Sorbet flavors of their famous, ... Continue Reading
Under Armour TriBase™ Reign Cross Training Shoe Review — Hit or Miss?
Functional fitness athletes and cross training shoe fans get ready, Under Armour has created their first ever cross training shoe. The Under Armour TriBase™ Reign is UA's first ever shoe designed ... Continue Reading
I Tried Ritual Essential Vitamins for Three Months Straight. Here’s How I Felt
Ritual is vitamin supplement company with women’s daily vitamin called Essential for Women. I’d previously taken Ritual for 30 days about a year ago. But recently, I haven’t been feeling quite like the ... Continue Reading