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The 7 Best Dumbbell Sets in 2025, Picked by Experts

When it comes to at-home fitness the best dumbbells can be some of the most versatile tools in your arsenal. The approachability and wide range of available weights makes them suitable for athletes of all ... Continue Reading

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The 11 Best Barbells of 2025 (Personally Tested)

When it comes to the best home gym equipment — or strength-training gear in general — the barbell reigns supreme. The versatility, style, and performance baked into these metal rods is iconic in the ... Continue Reading

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The Best Slam Balls to Add to Your Home Gym in 2025

Trying to round out your collection of home gym essentials? From squats to overhead presses, the best slam balls have the resistance and versatility to help build strength throughout your entire body. You ... Continue Reading

Best Probiotic Supplements for Women

Best Probiotic Supplements for Women (2025): Tested and Reviewed

Probiotics contain live bacteria — often called the “good bacteria” — that your body needs to support a healthy gut. Anyone looking for an immunity boost, digestive aid, and help clearing up their skin can ... Continue Reading

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The Best Pre-Workout Snacks For Vitamins, Digestion, Protein, and More

Sneaking a meal in before you train at the gym can be difficult, especially if you’re coming from a long day at the office. Equally difficult is when you have to wake up early, and find the energy to push ... Continue Reading

Best Joint Supps

The Best Joint Supplements for Knee Pain and Cartilage Support

Joint pain is a common issue among those who lift heavy, run long distances, are getting older, or have an abundance of inflammation in the body. If you’re a gymgoer, you may notice heavy ... Continue Reading

The 5 Best Krill Oil Supplements of 2025

As krill oil gains popularity across the supplement space, you may be wondering why people choose to use it. Many gymgoers tend to think about whey protein, pre-workout, and even multivitamins as the main ... Continue Reading

Best Supplements for CrossFit for Sleep, Protein, Carbs, and More

CrossFit has grown into a widely popular sport since its start in 2001. The sport’s mission is for its athletes to garner improved health and better performance, and be able to reach their fitness goals. ... Continue Reading

The Best Niacin Supplements For Pre-Workout, Slow Release, And More

Niacin (vitamin B3) helps turn carbs, fats, and proteins into energy that your body can use. It’s naturally present in many foods, including poultry, beef, fish, nuts, and even marinara sauce, and most ... Continue Reading

Best Collagen Supplements

The Best Collagen Peptide Supplements (2025), According to R.D.s and Nutrition Coaches

The best protein powders aren’t the only building blocks you can supplement with. Found in bone broth and eggshell membranes, collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and it plays ... Continue Reading

The Best Testosterone Boosters of 2025, RDN-Approved

Testosterone is a powerhouse hormone that influences everything from muscle strength and lean body mass to energy, mood, and libido. "Testosterone is crucial for developing male reproductive tissues, ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Protein Shakes of 2025 – Expert Tested

Protein is finally getting the recognition it deserves when it comes to muscle growth, weight loss, and enhanced metabolism. Getting enough protein each day to reach your health goals can be challenging, ... Continue Reading

The Best Betaine Supplements for Athletes, Pre-Workout, And More

Also called trimethylglycine, betaine anhydrous (betaine for short) is not as artificial as its lengthy name might suggest. It occurs naturally in the body and can also be found in spinach, seafoods, and ... Continue Reading

Best Glutamine Supplements

The 5 Best Glutamine for Stacking, BCAAs, and More

Glutamine is an amino acid — a building block for protein — that plays a role in several bodily functions. L-Glutamine, the type found in supplement form, plays a significant role in transporting ... Continue Reading

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11 Best Protein Powders for Muscle Gain in 2025, Reviewed and Approved by RDN

Protein is among the most widely used supplements for muscle gain, and for good reason. While it’s much easier to hit your daily requirements for carbs and fat, many athletes struggle to consume enough ... Continue Reading

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The 10 Best Weighted Vests, Picked by Trainers and Coaches

Want to upgrade your fitness regimen, but don’t have the space for home gym equipment like a squat rack, cardio machine, or free weights? Fear not. The best weighted vests can help you add resistance to an ... Continue Reading

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The Best Home Gym Equipment in 2025, Tested and Verified by Experts

Tired of spending a hefty chunk of change on your commercial gym membership? Struggling to find time to commute to your center, only to find your favorite machines already occupied by other gym-goers? A ... Continue Reading

Best Leg Extension Machines

Best Leg Extension Machines of 2025, Reviewed by Certified Trainers

If you’ve got a monstrous set of quads or toned and defined legs, that’s usually a sign of athletic prowess and lower body power. Building your legs can be quite difficult though, and it requires hard work ... Continue Reading

Best Plyometric Boxes for Stacking, Softness, and More

Plyometrics is an incredibly potent training modality that can get you ready for other movements, or can be useful for improving your explosiveness. They can also help develop longevity in your training. ... Continue Reading

Best Punching Bags

The Best Punching Bags of 2025 for Price, Speed, Free-Standing, and More

Punching bags are popular pieces of training equipment for a variety of individuals. From those practicing forms of combat, martial arts, and self defense to those hoping to work on their agility and ... Continue Reading

Best Shaker Bottles

Best Shaker Bottles For Design, Supplement Storage, and More

A shaker bottle is a staple gym accessory. Shaker bottles are used to mix up all kinds of supplements, including pre-workout, post-workout, protein shakes, and anything in between. It can be overwhelming ... Continue Reading

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The 9 Best Power Racks of 2025, Researched and Tested

For strength athletes, a power rack can be one of the most vital home gym equipment they can add to their setup. These sturdy rigs can be helpful tools when looking to bolster your workouts, capable of ... Continue Reading

Best Trap Bars

Best Trap Bars For Value, Elevated Handles, and More

For strength-training enthusiasts, having one of the best barbells in your home gym is a must. This iconic tool of the trade, though, can come in more specialized forms to help you make the most of certain ... Continue Reading

Best Women's Barbells

The Best Barbells for Women for Value, Competition, and More

A barbell is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment you can find in a gym for building full body strength, right up there with squat racks and weight benches. They’re great tools for lifters of ... Continue Reading

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