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FLYBIRD Adjustable Dumbbells Review (2025): Save Some Space and Cash With These Budget-Friendly Dumbbells

The best adjustable dumbbells solve two issues for athletes — limited space and limited budgets. FLYBIRD Adjustable Dumbbells can tackle both, with an emphasis on the latter. While experienced muscle ... Continue Reading

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Schwinn 430 Elliptical Review (2025): High Incline, Low Tech

When it comes to low-impact cardio workouts, it’s tough to beat the smooth glide of the best ellipticals. “Ellipticals are a wonderful option for individuals who want to increase their cardio exercise ... Continue Reading

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AssaultRower Pro Review (2025): A Rower That Outlasted Our Training

Assault Fitness is best known for its Assault AirBike, which has kicked my butt — and possibly yours — through many a CrossFit workout. And sure, the Concept2 is one of the best rowing machines out there ... Continue Reading

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Schwinn 130 Upright Bike Review (2025): A Budget-Friendly Ride for Low-Intensity Riders

If you’ve ever found yourself pedaling away on an exercise bike and your mind wanders from “Ow, my butt hurts” to “WHY AM I DOING THIS?” — fear not, it’s for a good reason even if the pain in your legs and ... Continue Reading

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Bells of Steel Blitz Air Bike 2.0 Review (2025): Breaking the Chains of Noisy Air Bikes

Anyone who’s stepped foot in a CrossFit gym has likely been intrigued by the roaring fans, clinking chains, and sweat-drenched riders on the best air bikes. The Bells of Steel Blitz Air Bike 2.0 can whirr ... Continue Reading

Cellucor C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout Review

Cellucor C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout Review (2025): Heavy on the Stim, Light on Other Key Compounds

In the realm of the best pre-workout supplements, there are different formulations for practically every need — some can be quick pick-me-ups, some are best for in-gym focus, and others are ... Continue Reading

Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Review

Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Review (2025): Weighing In On This Popular Mass Gainer

If you’re looking to pack on some extra muscle or weight, the best mass gainer supplements can be helpful tools when trying to consume extra calories throughout the day. Multiple weight gainer ... Continue Reading

Gorilla Bow Bands and Bow

Gorilla Bow Review (2025): Not Your Average Resistance Bands, Personally Tested

Home gym equipment is traditionally large and bulky. Often, one piece of equipment — say, a squat rack — requires a lot of space that not a lot of people have. Thankfully, the best compact exercise ... Continue Reading

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Peloton Rower Review (2025): They’ve Done It Again

There are two types of people in this world: those who Peloton, and those who think, “I can’t spend my life’s savings, even if it is on one of the best rowing machines.” Yes, the Peloton Row costs a pretty ... Continue Reading

FightCamp Review

FightCamp Review (2025): Knock Out Your Training with This Unique Home Gym

Okay, so adding some of the best home gym equipment to your abode can be motivating enough to get you off your feet, but oftentimes, these treadmills, exercise bikes, and ellipticals turn into ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack RW700 Rowing Machine Review

NordicTrack RW700 Rower Review (2025): Bridging the Gap Between Budget and Luxury

When it comes to the best rowing machines, there are no shortage of silhouettes these days, even within specific brands. For example, the NordicTrack RW700 serves as the middle child to the more luxe ... Continue Reading

Huel Black Edition Meal Replacement Review

Huel Black Edition Meal Replacement Review (2025): A Well-Balanced Formula for On-the-Go Feasting

If you need a quick, convenient meal or need to supplement your calorie-burning fitness endeavors, the best meal replacements pack in high-quality carb, fat, and protein counts in one ... Continue Reading

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ProForm Pro R10 Rower (2025): A Free Rower? Yep, If You Really Love iFIT

Asking experienced rowers and rowing newbies to identify the best rowing machines will likely yield different answers. Air rowers or water rowers may best replicate that on-water feel, but “smart” rowers ... Continue Reading

Onnit Plant-Based Protein Review (2025): Expert-Tested and Dietitian-Reviewed

Onnit is a one-stop shop for many of your fitness needs, with offerings ranging from chip-proof kettlebells, supplements formulated to rev up your memory and focus, and protein powders to help support ... Continue Reading

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Transparent Labs Casein Protein Review (2025): Athlete-Tested and Dietitian-Approved

We all know — and if not, now you do — that one of the best ways to support your work in the gym is by consuming enough high-quality protein. (1) But when there are only so many hours in the day, a product ... Continue Reading

Legion Plant+ Review

Legion Plant+ Protein Review (2025): A Plant-Based Powerhouse for Daily Protein Needs

When building out a performance-laden supplement regimen, the best protein powders can serve as a great foundation thanks to their influence on muscle growth, bone density, and recovery times. ... Continue Reading

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Thorne Creatine Review (2025): Clinically Dosed & Personally Tested

There are tons of gains-boosting supps on the market, and you may have heard that creatine is one of the best (spoiler alert: you heard right).  As a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer, I ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack RW600 Rower Review

NordicTrack RW600 Rower Review (2025): A Wallet-Minded Win for iFIT Enthusiasts

Despite their popularity and low-impact training opportunities, the best rowing machines can still cost you a pretty penny, especially when factoring in additional costs like storage accessories ... Continue Reading

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Think Protein Bar Review (2025): Reviewed by an RD and Personally Tested

If we’re being honest — and we’re always honest in our product reviews — I’m not really a protein bar gal. As a certified nutrition coach, I know they can often be more like candy bars than a healthy, ... Continue Reading

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ProForm Carbon TLX Review (2025): Serious Testing from Serious Runners

You’re in the market to build out your home gym, perusing the best treadmills to support your cardio goals. But then, after seeing price tags that leave you wide-eyed and shocked — like when you found out ... Continue Reading

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LIT Pre-Workout Review (2025): Great Ingredients, Underwhelming Doses?

Do you like getting LIT before you hit the gym? Beyond Raw LIT Pre-Workout by GNC contains caffeine, creatine, and other stacked ingredients to boost performance. These are common features, so we need to ... Continue Reading

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Jocko Greens Review (2025): Personally Tested by a Nutrition Coach

Fitness enthusiasts know that nutrition goes hand-in-hand with training, but after you’ve counted all your protein, creatine, and macros for the day — did you remember your veggies? Jocko Greens is a ... Continue Reading

A tub of REDCON1 Total War Pre-Workout in our testers kitchen

Total War Pre-Workout Review (2025): All Energy, No Focus? Insights from Nutrition Coaches

When you need a massive energy boost for the gym beyond your cup of coffee, you want a pre-workout supplement with research-backed ingredients for performance — plus caffeine. Total War Pre-Workout fits ... Continue Reading

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Ghost Greens Review (2025): Personally Tested by a Nutrition Coach

While Ghost Lifestyle is known for its whey protein powder and pre-workout collaborations with popular snack brands like Oreo, Sour Patch Kids, and Cinnabon, you won’t want to sleep on their Ghost Greens ... Continue Reading

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