Even the best protein powders can’t stand in for the “real thing” — that is, nutrient-rich whole foods that give you more than just a whole lot of protein per gram. Whether you’re focusing on muscle gain, ... Continue Reading
Getting a Grip on Deadlift Strength Standards, With Insight From a Competitive Weightlifter
We love the deadlift, and you should, too. Pulling weight from the floor strengthens your posterior chain (hips, glutes, hamstrings, and back), increases bone density, and reinforces one of the most ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Pace Chart: How Does Your Indoor Running Compare to Outside?
When you’ve got one of the best treadmills that can help you control every aspect of your training — from pace to variations in incline and decline — understanding how to use a treadmill pace chart can ... Continue Reading
How Much Do Treadmills Cost? Explaining the Massive Price Range
If you’ve contemplated buying a home treadmill, you’ve probably wondered, “How much do treadmills cost?” In a nutshell, these beloved cardio machines have a large price range affected by several factors. ... Continue Reading
The Best High-Protein Fast Food, Chosen By a Nutrition Coach
Typically laden with saturated fats, ultra-high in sodium, and full of high-glycemic carbs, fast food certainly isn’t the healthiest way to get your calories in. But its call is in the name: It’s fast. And ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Exercises for Weight Loss, Chosen By Our Experts
Losing weight is a numbers game. If you eat fewer calories and burn more calories for months at a time, you’ll end up lighter and leaner. However, weight loss takes precision. If you lose too much too ... Continue Reading
Here’s the Best Place to Buy a Treadmill, According to Our Experts
With all due respect to machines all across the cardio deck, the treadmill is the largely undisputed ruler of cardio machines for a reason. It’s functional, it’s convenient. You can use them for relaxed ... Continue Reading
Guide to Financing a Treadmill: Loan, Lease, or Line of Credit — Which One is Right For You?
You’ve vowed to keep up with those cardio goals and a home treadmill seems like your ticket to be a goal crusher — but your bank account balance is saying it’s a no-go. Anyone with a home gym or even just ... Continue Reading
Arc Trainer Vs. Elliptical: The Same Machine With Different Names?
If you add cardio to your training sessions, you'll likely come across the Arc trainer vs. elliptical debate. Choosing the correct cardio machine can significantly impact your progress, especially if you ... Continue Reading
Learn How to Do High Knees to Step Up Your Leg & Core Game
Calisthenics training is a massively underrated category of exercise. Not only are these bodyweight exercises helpful in nearly every workout program, but they typically don’t require set-up, tear-down, or ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know about Different Types of Exercise Bikes
You’ve weighed your options and decided that an exercise bike would be the perfect piece of exercise equipment for your home gym. That’s when you hop online to see what’s available. Immediately, your eyes ... Continue Reading
Manual Vs. Electric Treadmill — Which One Should You Buy?
You’ve been agonizing over your decision as to what type of cardio equipment to purchase for your home gym, and you’ve settled on a treadmill. Smart choice. Of course, you want one of the best treadmills ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Squat: Be Brilliant at the Basics
There’s nothing like the sensation of getting stuck under a loaded bar at the bottom of a barbell squat, only to battle out an incredible one-rep max. But no matter how much raw strength you have, ... Continue Reading
Why Is My Treadmill Leaving Black Dust? How to Resolve This Common Cardio Machine Dilemma
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your home gym area has collected some soot-like buildup and you’re asking yourself, “Why is my treadmill leaving black dust?” There’s no need to fret. Even the best treadmills ... Continue Reading
Power Rack Attachment Guide
If variety is the spice of life, our power rack attachment guide is your new spice rack. Even the best power racks may need the added dash of a pull-up bar or sprinkle of dip handles to bring out their ... Continue Reading
How Much Caffeine Is in Pre-Workout? (And How Much Is Too Much, According to a Nutrition Coach)
You’ve seen it, or maybe even felt it. The sluggishness before a workout—then, the chugging of a pre-workout drink that seems to give an athlete superpowers. Or, at least, a jolt of seemingly superpowered ... Continue Reading
How to Move a Treadmill: Your Guide to Relocating Your Treadmill
The best treadmills on the market make the numerous benefits of cardio exercise — lower blood pressure, improved circulation, and more — more accessible. (1) But, as BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto ... Continue Reading
Exercise for Seniors: Physical Therapists and Fitness Trainers Share Their Best Tips
Key Takeaways Especially with all the stigma about aging and exercise, starting an exercise routine as an adult in your 60s or later may feel intimidating or downright impossible. But in reality, ... Continue Reading
How Much Do Ellipticals Cost?
Whether it’s one of the best ellipticals that money can buy or one of the best ellipticals you can buy, cross trainers (aka ellipticals) deliver a full-body workout that can reduce stress on muscles and ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Warranty Guide: Covering the Best, the Worst, and Everything in Between
Treadmills can vary significantly in price, quality, and features, but no matter how you slice it, purchasing a home treadmill is a significant investment with many factors to consider. If you’re in the ... Continue Reading
Mal O’Brien’s Full Day of Eating & Why She Doesn’t Track Macros
At the elite level of any sport — including CrossFit, where 20-year-old Mal O'Brien has built a reputation as perhaps one of its next great generational talents — performing well is about more than ... Continue Reading
Is It Better to Work Out Morning or Night? A CPT Gives Their Insight
You’ve finally figured out what kind of workouts you will actually do consistently. The only question on your mind is your darn schedule—plus, of course, the optimal exercise timing to get The ... Continue Reading
4 Steam Room Benefits to Get You Ready to Sweat (Even More)
After a workout and cool down, a lot of athletes grab their water bottle and heat back up in the steam room or sauna. Steam rooms have high humidity and will have you sweating quicker than the dry heat of ... Continue Reading
Common Treadmill Problems: Indoor Runners Beware
Setting up a treadmill in your home gym can make improving your cardiovascular health and chasing your fitness goals that much easier. However, it also requires a level of responsibility and commitment in ... Continue Reading