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Best Fitness Trackers For Heart Rate, Sleep Quality, And More BarBend Feature Image

The Best Fitness Trackers For Heart Rate, Sleep Quality, and More

Professional athletes, avid gymgoers, and probably even your grandmother are using fitness trackers: These wrist-worn pieces of tech track different health metrics to optimize performance and even general ... Continue Reading

Best Tasting Protein Powders

10 Best Tasting Protein Powders of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Team

When it comes to foundational supplements, protein reigns supreme. Some of the best protein powders on the market can do wonders for your protein intake while also initiating muscle protein synthesis and ... Continue Reading

Best Ab Rollers

The Best Ab Rollers of 2025 for Beginners, Non-Slip, And More

Ab rollers can be key in targeting ab muscles, as well as lesser-used core muscles. At the most basic level, the ab roller motion requires you to roll out on the roller from a quadruped position into a ... Continue Reading

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Best Dip Belts for Comfort, Value, and More

The dip, sometimes called the upper-body squat, is a favorite among lifters across many different disciplines — and for good reason. This ever-reliable exercise works your chest, shoulders, and triceps ... Continue Reading

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The 7 Best Battle Ropes of 2025 and Buying Guide

Battle ropes are among the best home gym equipment staples to help you build endurance and strength at the same time. They're also affordable, with many models costing roughly $100. If you've never trained ... Continue Reading

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The Best Ab Straps of 2025 For Comfort, Durability, And More

There are multiple tools and workout routines you can use to build a strong core, and ab straps are an implement that should not be overlooked. To use these core-burners, you simply fasten your straps to a ... Continue Reading

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Best REP Fitness Squat Racks for the Money, Small Spaces, And More

REP Fitness offers an array of squat and power racks — from short racks that can fit into smaller spaces to some of the biggest and most versatile power racks on the market. A squat rack or power rack can ... Continue Reading

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The 6 Best Supplement Stacks of 2025, RD-Reviewed

Supplement stacks are common among athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to maximize the benefits of their nutritional supplements to meet specific exercise goals. What’s a supplement stack? It’s a ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Resistance Bands To Add To Your Home Workout, 2025

If you think resistance bands aren’t home gym essentials, you’re missing out. I’m a former college athlete, CrossFit enthusiast, and competitive beach volleyball player who can also sport climb up to a ... Continue Reading

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The 9 Best Pre-Workouts for Women in 2025, Expert-Reviewed

The best pre-workout supplements contain an array of ingredients to help boost performance — like citrulline, caffeine, tyrosine, creatine, and many others that can help with muscle growth, energy, and ... Continue Reading

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Best Protein Powder in 2025, According to an R.D. 

According to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, “The best protein powders may help all athletes when it comes to building muscle, managing weight, and staying healthy.” Like the best ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Nitric Oxide Supplements of 2025, Reviewed by Registered Dietitians

Nitric oxide is a common part of the best supplement stacks, partly thanks to its research-backed effects on blood flow. But let’s make sure one thing is clear — even the best nitric oxide supplements ... Continue Reading

Best Vegan Protein Powders

The 11 Best Vegan Protein Powders of 2025, Tasted and Reviewed by a Dietitian

Meat-eaters and plant-based eaters don't always have much in common when it comes to what's on their plates, but one fact remains — both need protein. While it may have been a bit challenging for vegans to ... Continue Reading

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The Strongest Pre-Workouts of 2025, Our Favorites and Expert Picks

Many athletes turn to the best pre-workout supplements as tried-and-true secret weapons for in-gym success. After all, "pre-workout supplements are created to help you perform at your peak ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Ashwagandha Supplements of 2025

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a plant with a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. It’s considered an adaptogen: A product that might help the body to manage stress, whether that be stress from ... Continue Reading

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The Best Post-Workout Supplements for Muscle Recovery and More, From an R.D. and C.P.T. (2025)

Your pre-workout may give you the energy and focus to power through a tough workout, but have you considered what your body needs to recover afterward? When your energy levels are depleted and your muscles ... Continue Reading

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The 11 Best Multivitamins of 2025 For Greens, Brain Health, And More

Like the best greens powders, multivitamin supplements are diverse in their ingredient lists, dosages, and formations, which can make it seem like a daunting task to try and pick the one that is best for ... Continue Reading

The 8 Best Meal Replacement Shakes of 2025, With Dietitian Advice

Whether you’re a calorie-burning athlete or a gym enthusiast aiming to hit your daily macros, a meal replacement shake could be your perfect quick fix. These convenient meal shakes are like the best ... Continue Reading

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The Best Online Workout Programs of 2025, Tried and Expert-Tested

Working with a personal trainer can be a worthwhile experience for fitness enthusiasts. But considering a session can be upwards of $100, it’s not within every athlete’s budget. The best online workout ... Continue Reading

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Best Whey Protein Powders of 2025, and How to Choose the Best Option for You

When clicking through the internet to find the best protein powders, odds are that a majority of your results will come in the form of whey protein. Whey protein is a foundational supplement thanks to its ... Continue Reading

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Best Home Gym Flooring and Expert Buying Guide

The benefits of having a home gym are seemingly endless — no commute, increased privacy, and tailored equipment to match your wants and needs. If that sounds enticing, there are a few home gym ... Continue Reading

The Best Weight Benches of 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts

When you’re considering the equipment needed for building or improving your home gym, a solid workout bench is probably at the top of your list. While it’s possible, training on even the best home gym ... Continue Reading

Best Strongman Equipment for Home Gyms

Best Strongman Equipments for Home Gyms

Strongman is arguably one of the most entertaining strength sports to watch and compete in. The varied events, odd objects, heavy implements, and behemoths of human beings create quite a spectacle. The ... Continue Reading

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Best Foam Rollers for Muscle Recovery, Pinpoint Massage, and More

If only massages weren’t so expensive is likely a thought that has crossed the mind of many a trainee the day after a heavy lifting session. Thankfully, self-myofascial release, the scientific term for ... Continue Reading

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