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Latest Nutrition Reviews

  • Onnit Alpha BRAIN Pre-Workout Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Brain-Boosting Powder Ready to Power Up Your Training

    Onnit Alpha BRAIN Pre-Workout Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Brain-Boosting Powder Ready to Power Up Your Training

    While the best pre-workout supplements can certainly add some spark to your training through their included stimulants, these formulations can sometimes lack when it comes to focus and mental clarity. Onnit Alpha BRAIN pre-workout packs servings of both alpha-GPC and ashwagandha to help bolster your brain power mid-workout. (1)(2) The 200 milligrams of caffeine anhydrous can also…

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  • Momentous Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate Review (2025): An Expert-Tested Protein That’s Easy on the Stomach, Hard on the Wallet

    Momentous Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate Review (2025): An Expert-Tested Protein That’s Easy on the Stomach, Hard on the Wallet

  • 1st Phorm Opti-Greens 50 Review (2025): An Expert-Approved, Gut-Boosting Greens Powder

    1st Phorm Opti-Greens 50 Review (2025): An Expert-Approved, Gut-Boosting Greens Powder

  • Live It Up Super Greens Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Flavor-Filled Greens Powder

    Live It Up Super Greens Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Flavor-Filled Greens Powder

Equipment Reviews

  • Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7603 Treadmill Review (2025): Tried and Tested By Our Experts

    Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7603 Treadmill Review (2025): Tried and Tested By Our Experts

    After testing out the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7603 Treadmill, it’s clear that the best treadmills don’t need to be loaded up with tech. For people starting out on a new cardio regimen or getting back into exercise after an injury, we think this affordable treadmill is a great option for walking and jogging. It…

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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

  • Bloom Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1 (2025): Which Greens Powder Grabs the Top Spot?

    Bloom Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1 (2025): Which Greens Powder Grabs the Top Spot?

  • Jocko Greens vs. Athletic Greens — Which Popular Greens Powder Can Earn a Place in Your Diet?

    Jocko Greens vs. Athletic Greens — Which Popular Greens Powder Can Earn a Place in Your Diet?

  • Primal Harvest Primal Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1: Glory to the Grandest Greens Powder

    Primal Harvest Primal Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1: Glory to the Grandest Greens Powder

  • The Best Pre-Workout for Focus of 2025, According to Nutrition Experts

    The Best Pre-Workout for Focus of 2025, According to Nutrition Experts

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

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

    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

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

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

    Okay, so you’ve got your best running shoes ready to hit the pavement, trail, or treadmill belt, but the insoles your kicks come with do little in terms of support and cushioning, meaning that plush underfoot is mainly the result of your shoe’s midsole tech. Aftermarket inserts, like Fulton Insoles, allow you to garner even more shock…

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  • 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

  • The 12 Best Treadmill Running Shoes of 2025, Tested by Experts

    The 12 Best Treadmill Running Shoes of 2025, Tested by Experts

More Reviews

  • Ice Barrel Review

    Ice Barrel Review

    Cold plunging may have quite the buzz around it in the modern fitness climate, but people have used the benefits of cold water therapy for hundreds of years. Companies like Ice Barrel offer a designated area to cold plunge instead of using your bathtub in your home. A cold plunge is when you submerge your body into temperatures…

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  • 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

  • NordicTrack RW600 Rower Review (2025): A Wallet-Minded Win for iFIT Enthusiasts

    NordicTrack RW600 Rower Review (2025): A Wallet-Minded Win for iFIT Enthusiasts

  • ProForm Carbon TLX Review (2025): Serious Testing from Serious Runners

    ProForm Carbon TLX Review (2025): Serious Testing from Serious Runners

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