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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (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 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
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
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
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
Horizon 7.8 AT Treadmill Review (2025): A Durably Dedicated Runner’s Treadmill
The best treadmills can be excellent additions to any home gym, but for runners, the added training intensity can put a lot of wear and tear on your machine, thus requiring beefier builds. The ... Continue Reading
Aviron Strong Rower Review (2025): A Trip to the Arcade in the Form of At-Home Training
According to Lauren Keary, BarBend editorial team member and former collegiate rower, “Rowing is great for those who want a full body workout and are looking for a form ... Continue Reading
Gazelle Pacer Review (2025): A Fun Cardio Workout Tool That’s Simple to a Fault
For athletes needing to save space, the best compact exercise equipment can provide small footprints without compromising on performance. The Gazelle Pacer — an iconic “As Seen On TV” home gym ... Continue Reading
WalkingPad Treadmill Review (2025): An Under-Desk Tread With a Deck Longer Than the Rest
The Kingsmith WalkingPad P1 Foldable Walking Treadmill delivers on its promise to provide you with a compact folding treadmill that can be a calorie-burning, heart-healthy complement to your home office. ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack AirGlide 14i Review (2025): A Top-Tier Elliptical With Loads of Features
The best ellipticals can deliver ample training intensity, app-integrated touchscreens, and a smooth and comfortable workout experience to those in search of low-impact fitness. We'll get into the details ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Max Trainer M6 Review (2025): Too Basic or Right for the Price?
Scroll through social media and you'll find endless promises of seven-minute total-body transformations. And while no one training session will be a body-changer, the Bowflex Max Trainer M6 is an ... Continue Reading
WaterRower Review: The Rowing Machine You Actually Want In Your Living Room, Tested and Reviewed
Most pieces of cardio equipment scream “gym” — but if you’re looking for something to use in your living room, it’s fair not to want a massive black piece of heavy machinery. Allow us, then, to ... Continue Reading
Sunny Health and Fitness Rower Review (2025): A Budget-Friendly Rower That’s Rich with Workout Potential
When building out your home gym, the best rowing machines can be excellent for delivering low-impact training opportunities rich with full-body engagement… and there’s practically a silhouette for every ... Continue Reading
The 4 Best Schwinn Exercise Bikes of 2025 (Personally Tested)
When you think of Schwinn, you likely think of some of the best exercise bikes and road cycles — or maybe you think of someone saying “win” with a lisp. The best Schwinn exercise bikes, from air bikes and ... Continue Reading
Peloton Treadmill Review (2025): Solid Programming, Mediocre Machine
Back in 2020 gyms closed down, people were stuck in their homes, and sourdough became the “it” girl… but a bright light through the darkness of the pandemic was at-home connected fitness equipment — from ... Continue Reading
Horizon EX-59 Elliptical Review (2025): An Elliptical To Kickstart Your Fitness Journey
While many of the best ellipticals can leave an elliptical-sized hole in your budget, the Horizon EX-59 Elliptical delivers the essentials without breaking the bank. If you’re on the hunt for a practical ... Continue Reading
ProForm Pro HIIT H14 Elliptical Review (2025): Intense, Low-Impact Cardio, Anyone?
Sometimes when you’re stuck between two options — chocolate or vanilla, elliptical or stair climber — the universe comes through with an answer. The ProForm Pro HIIT H14 Elliptical may or may not be that ... Continue Reading