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Latest Nutrition Reviews

  • Seed Probiotic Review (2025): A Dietitian’s Take

    Seed Probiotic Review (2025): A Dietitian’s Take

    Several factors affect your gut microbiome, but a high-quality probiotic can be a golden ticket to improved gut health. Our team of experts — including board-certified physician and active clinical researcher Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD — has tried some of the best probiotic supplements on the market, using our supplement testing methodology to rate and examine each profile in…

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  • Spoiled Child Liquid Collagen Review (2025): A Convenient Shot for Skin and Hair Health?

    Spoiled Child Liquid Collagen Review (2025): A Convenient Shot for Skin and Hair Health?

  • HumanN SuperBeets Review (2025): A Beacon of Hope for Improved Blood Flow?

    HumanN SuperBeets Review (2025): A Beacon of Hope for Improved Blood Flow?

  • Hungryroot Review (2025): What Do Our Experts Say?

    Hungryroot Review (2025): What Do Our Experts Say?

Equipment Reviews

  • Echelon Stride-6 Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Compact Treadmill Fit for Any Space

    Echelon Stride-6 Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Compact Treadmill Fit for Any Space

    As Amanda Capritto, CPT, CSNC, CPS states, “The best treadmills can be excellent additions to your home gym, especially for athletes looking to increase their daily or weekly cardio workouts through walking, jogging, or running.” Of course, though, some treads can become eyesores in cramped training quarters, taking up plenty of space and rendering the area virtually useless for other fitness endeavors.…

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  • Titan T3 Power Rack Review (2025): An Expert-Approved Rig Beckoning to Budget-Minded Athletes

    Titan T3 Power Rack Review (2025): An Expert-Approved Rig Beckoning to Budget-Minded Athletes

  • Rogue Resistance Bands Review (2025): Tested by a Certified Personal Trainer

    Rogue Resistance Bands Review (2025): Tested by a Certified Personal Trainer

  • Force USA G3 Review (2025): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms

    Force USA G3 Review (2025): Our Experts Tested This Compact All-In-One Rack for Small Home Gyms

  • X3 Bar Review (2025): After Years of Use, Here’s Our Honest Expert Opinion

    X3 Bar Review (2025): After Years of Use, Here’s Our Honest Expert Opinion

  • PowerBlock Adjustable Kettlebell Review (2025): An Expert-Tested Powerhouse for At-Home Kettlebell Training

    PowerBlock Adjustable Kettlebell Review (2025): An Expert-Tested Powerhouse for At-Home Kettlebell Training

  • Ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbells Review (2025): Expert-Tested, Durable Option for Heavy Lifters

    Ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbells Review (2025): Expert-Tested, Durable Option for Heavy Lifters

Supplements

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

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

  • The Best Budget Meal Delivery Services of 2025 (Yes, They’re Actually Good)

    The Best Budget Meal Delivery Services of 2025 (Yes, They’re Actually Good)

  • The 13 Best BCAA Supplements of 2025, Expert Tested and Approved

    The 13 Best BCAA Supplements of 2025, Expert Tested and Approved

  • The 10 Best Greens Powders of 2025, Tested, Chosen, and Approved by a Dietitian

    The 10 Best Greens Powders of 2025, Tested, Chosen, and Approved by a Dietitian

Strength Gear

  • The Best Nordic Benches of 2024, Tested and Chosen By Fitness Pros

    The Best Nordic Benches of 2024, Tested and Chosen By Fitness Pros

  • The Best Powerlifting Barbells of 2025, Tested by CPTs

    The Best Powerlifting Barbells of 2025, Tested by CPTs

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    Best Balance Boards (2025): Tried and Tested by Strength and Sport Athletes

  • The 10 Best Budget Barbells of 2025: Our Team of CPTs Tested Dozens to Find the Best

    The 10 Best Budget Barbells of 2025: Our Team of CPTs Tested Dozens to Find the Best

Fitness Gear

  • The Best Compression Boots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Experts

    The Best Compression Boots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Experts

    As certified personal trainer Kate Meier points out, “Recovery tools can be incredibly subjective.” While your training partner or colleagues may be raving about the best massage guns, this post-workout modality may be too invasive or irritating for your personal needs. The best compression boots may offer a convenient solution, utilizing pneumatic compression across your lower limbs to help…

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  • Fulton Insoles Review (2025): A Custom Fit for Alleviating Foot Pain

    Fulton Insoles Review (2025): A Custom Fit for Alleviating Foot Pain

  • The 14 Best Trail Running Shoes in 2025, Tried and Tested by Our Experts

    The 14 Best Trail Running Shoes in 2025, Tried and Tested by Our Experts

  • The 9 Best Recovery Shoes of 2025, Worn and Tested by Our Experts

    The 9 Best Recovery Shoes of 2025, Worn and Tested by Our Experts

More Reviews

  • Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge Review

    Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge Review

    Though cold plunging has gained popularity recently, people have been seeking the benefits of plunging for hundreds of years (possibly longer), and products — like the Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge — are turning this frigid activity into a luxurious experience. If you aren’t familiar with cold plunging, it’s exactly as it sounds — plunging into water…

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  • Schwinn 430 Elliptical Review (2025): High Incline, Low Tech

    Schwinn 430 Elliptical Review (2025): High Incline, Low Tech

  • AssaultRower Pro Review (2025): A Rower That Outlasted Our Training

    AssaultRower Pro Review (2025): A Rower That Outlasted Our Training

  • Peloton Rower Review (2025): They’ve Done It Again

    Peloton Rower Review (2025): They’ve Done It Again

  • FightCamp Review (2025): Knock Out Your Training with This Unique Home Gym

    FightCamp Review (2025): Knock Out Your Training with This Unique Home Gym

  • NordicTrack RW700 Rower Review (2025): Bridging the Gap Between Budget and Luxury

    NordicTrack RW700 Rower Review (2025): Bridging the Gap Between Budget and Luxury

  • ProForm Pro R10 Rower (2025): A Free Rower? Yep, If You Really Love iFIT

    ProForm Pro R10 Rower (2025): A Free Rower? Yep, If You Really Love iFIT

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