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 could ... 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 with ... 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 Whey Protein Review (2024): An RD Scrutinizes This Tasty Powder
Whey protein is what you’ll find in many of the best protein powders on the market, and Ascent Whey Protein stands out from the pack with its unique filtration process. Their Native Whey Protein Blend is ... 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
Legion Phoenix Review – 3 Ways It Burns Fat
You can’t pop a pill to get a six pack, but you can pop a pill that makes it easier to burn fat. It might be hard to believe but the science is actually pretty solid, provided you're paying attention and ... Continue Reading
Ritual Versus Care/of Vitamins Review — How Do Top Brands Compare?
There’s no shortage of multivitamin brands popping up on my Instagram feeds that promise to amp-up my health-game one supplement at a time. But thanks to their aesthetically pleasing packaging, ... Continue Reading
MuscleTech Nitro Tech Casein Gold Review – Highest in Calcium?
MuscleTech is one of the most popular and inexpensive supplement companies on the market, ubiquitous in supplement stores and usually mentioned alongside other big names like Optimum Nutrition and ... Continue Reading
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Casein Review – Most Popular Brand?
If you know protein supplements, you probably know Optimum Nutrition. This company sells the most popular protein powder on the market — Gold Standard Whey — which has won countless awards and is ... Continue Reading
The Bar Shack Custom Protein Bar Review
In the last five years alone, protein bars have grown in popularity across all spectrums of health oriented individuals. Whether you're a dedicated strength athlete or the casual lifter, chances are you ... Continue Reading
No Cow Protein Bar Review — Best Tasting Vegan Bar?
In this review, we'll be taking a deep dive look into the No Cow Protein Bar. No Cow protein bars are a non-dairy vegan friendly protein bar that made their name by not only matching niche nutritional asks ... Continue Reading
Less Naked Mass Review – How Many Carbs for a Mass Gainer?
Naked Nutrition is a Florida-based nutritional supplement company and per their name, they’re pretty well known for stripped back products. That doesn’t just mean they eschew artificial flavors and ... Continue Reading