Like other facets of fitness, personal training has gone digital, too. There’s no shortage of online personal trainers available — including the Caliber Fitness App — that keep your instruction and workout ... 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
Renu Stoic 2.0 Cold Tub Review
If you’ve spent some time in the fitness space, you’re probably no stranger to the benefits of cold water immersion, like reduced inflammation and decreased stress levels. (1) While you can enjoy those ... 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
Redwood Thermowood Panorama Sauna Review
If you’re looking to reduce inflammation or recover faster, a steam in the Redwood Thermowood Panorama Sauna might be just the thing. (1) Studies have also suggested that stress relief is another one of ... Continue Reading
Redwood Outdoors Yukon Cold Plunge Tub Review
People have been immersing themselves in frigid waters for centuries, but cold plunging has made a resurgence in the fitness world, thanks in part to scientifically backed cold plunge benefits, including ... Continue Reading
Redwood Outdoor Thermowood Garden Sauna Review
Combined with regular exercise, bathing in a sauna has many potential benefits. Studies have shown that relaxing in a sauna like the Redwood Outdoors Thermowood Garden Sauna can reduce inflammation, loosen ... Continue Reading
Future App Review (2024): Personal Training for the Stay-At-Home Athlete
Research has shown that working with a personal trainer can not only help break down barriers to exercise, but may also help change one’s overall attitude about fitness. (1) Of course, not everyone has the ... 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
Ka’Chava Review (2024): Our Take on the Popular Meal Replacement
Ka’Chava claims to be the world’s healthiest shake. Our Ka’Chava Meal Replacement Review will explore whether this claim is too good to be true. At BarBend, our registered dietitians and testers reviewed ... Continue Reading
Noom Weight Loss App Review
Noom is a weight loss app that emphasizes building a healthy and sustainable relationship with food more than it does on counting calories and restricting your eating. It runs primarily on the Noom app, ... 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
Redwood Outdoors Alaskan Cold Plunge Review
While cold plunging has been around for hundreds of years, its popularity has grown in recent years, leading to a host of cold plunge tubs flooding the market. They come in various shapes and ... Continue Reading
Living.Fit Grip Strengthener Review
Grip strength is one of the most overlooked areas of strength despite its importance in various lifts, from deadlifts to snatches. Plus, grip strength comes in handy (get it?) in so many areas of your ... 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
Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0 Review
Many home gym owners opt for the versatility of a multi-purpose barbell, but dedicated powerlifters might be better off targeting a powerlifting-specific bar. While you’ll find a variety of ... 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
Inergize Cold Plunge Review
If you’re new to the idea of cold plunging, it’s exactly what it sounds like — plunging into frigid water (sub-50 degrees) to take advantage of potential benefits, like speeding up muscle ... Continue Reading