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REP Fitness Rubber Hex Dumbbells Review

The REP Fitness Rubber Hex Dumbbells are super reliable — they’re nothing fancy, but can offer weights ranging from 2.5 pounds on the low end to 125 pounds on the higher end, so you won’t be limited in how ... Continue Reading

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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells Review

Dumbbells may be the most utilitarian piece of equipment in your home gym. You can incorporate them into lighter yoga flows, or use them for heavy lifts on their own. Having a variety of weights is key if ... Continue Reading

REP Fitness PR-4000

REP Fitness PR-4000 Power Rack Review

The REP Fitness PR-4000 is one of the most versatile and powerful power racks on the market. Rated to hold 1,000 pounds, and forged with 11-gauge steel, this rack is built to last. Power racks ... Continue Reading

Core Adjustable Dumbbell

Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Review

Dumbbells are a great way to target specific muscles and/or muscle groups while also engaging your core to help with stabilization. The problem with dumbbells is that, traditionally, multiple sets can take ... Continue Reading

Bowflex PR1000

Bowflex PR1000 Review — Great For Beginners, Easy On Joints

Staying consistent in a workout program can be tough when life gets busy. That is one reason why owning home gym equipment can be beneficial for progress. Bowflex home gym equipment is designed to provide ... Continue Reading

Gold’s Gym XRS 50

Gold’s Gym XRS 50 Review

Home gym equipment is beneficial when the gym isn't easily available or wants to achieve a workout from their home's comfort. Not all pieces of home gym equipment are created equal, and it can be daunting ... Continue Reading

Marcy 990 Home Gym

Marcy MWM-990 Home Gym Review

Buying a new home gym can be a daunting experience with all of the options on the market. One has to consider space availability, budget, which machine best matches the training needs, and many more. The ... Continue Reading

meg gallagher and dana linn bailey

“Strong Like Her” Celebrates the Game-Changing Women in Sports

Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes shines a light on history’s rule breakers. From the Greek mother who disguised herself as a male trainer and ... Continue Reading

Under Armour TriBase Reign 2

Under Armour TriBase Reign 2 Review | Welcomed Upgrade

The Under Armour TriBase Reign 2 launched earlier this year and has been one of Under Armour's most highly anticipated training shoes. In early 2018, Under Armour brought the TriBase Reign to the cross ... Continue Reading

UA Project Rock 1

Under Armour Project Rock 1 Review

The Project Rock 1 is a high-top training shoe that was constructed by Under Armour with the help of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Of all the lifting and cross training shoes we've reviewed to date, the Under ... Continue Reading

Perform Better Kettlebell Review

Perform Better Kettlebell Review — Worth The Price?

Perform Better is a strength company that takes the approach of providing a variety of equipment with the thought of "functional fitness" in mind. You'll often see their functional or rehab focused ... Continue Reading

Kettlebells USA Metrixx® Classic E-Coat Kettlebell Review — What’s E-Coating?

Kettlebells USA is a company that designs a variety of different pieces of fitness equipment. As their name states, one area of equipment they specialize in is kettlebell production. Their company offers a ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Kings Steel Standard Review — An All-Purpose Bell?

The Austin, Texas based company Kettlebell Kings create a variety of kettlebell focused equipment. They create individual kettlebells, sets, racks, and produce kettlebell training content. In this article, ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Kings Power Coat KB Feature

Kettlebell Kings Powder Coat Kettlebell Review — The Best Warranty?

If you’re looking for a way to challenge your strength and cardio quickly, you might want to scoop up a kettlebell or two for your home gym. While some athletes may opt for a ... Continue Reading

Kettle Gryp Review — Just Like a Kettlebell?

Kettle Gryp is a United States based company that offers a unique product and solution for those who want kettlebell workouts, but lack a kettlebell. Their product the Kettle Gryp is designed to allow ... Continue Reading

SPRI Vinyl Kettlebell Review

SPRI Products, Inc. is a fitness equipment manufacturer that makes a variety of strength equipment. On their website, they state they're the leading manufacturer of rubberized resistance exercise products. ... Continue Reading

Review: The Redeemed and the Dominant Is CrossFit’s Most Emotional Documentary Yet

It doesn’t take five minutes for the new CrossFit Games documentary, The Redeemed and the Dominant, to start talking about performance enhancing drugs. The question on everyone’s lips since the trailer ... Continue Reading

RKC Official Russian Kettlebell Review

When it comes to kettlebell companies, RKC is possibly the best known brand when it comes to creating high performance kettlebells. They're one of the first companies to bring the Russian kettlebell to ... Continue Reading

AmazonBasics Enamel Kettlebell Review

Amazon probably doesn't need much of an introduction, and it's probably not that surprising that they sell their own fitness equipment. Amazon's AmazonBasics line of products span across multiple markets, ... Continue Reading

Yes4All Vinyl Coated Kettlebell Review

Yes4All is a strength company that designs multiple types of training equipment. One of the types of equipment they design that's slightly different from competitors is their vinyl coated kettlebells. ... Continue Reading

TRX Kettlebell Review — The Right Grip?

Kettlebells are a piece of strength equipment that can fulfill multiple types of athlete's needs. Outside of the competition niche, most athletes will use them for training progressions and to strengthen ... Continue Reading

Rep Fitness Kettlebell Review

Kettlebells are a great tool for strengthening and conditioning the body in multiple ways. Often times, strength athletes will reach for kettlebells when working the body unilaterally, working on movement ... Continue Reading

Pseudois Weight Lifting Gloves Review

Gloves are supportive pieces of strength equipment that support a lifter's ability to endure long sessions that utilize grip. They're often used by lifters who are trying to avoid excessive wear and tear ... Continue Reading

Rogue Fitness Competition Kettlebell Review

No matter what type of lifting you prefer, a kettlebell can be useful in your training. They're a great tool for strengthening and conditioning the body, along with training both unilaterally and ... Continue Reading

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