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Roundup
Best Fitness Gifts for Dad (2024): Show Him How Much You Care
Your dad (or dad figure) means a lot to you, but let’s face it––buying gifts for him can be a real challenge. He says he doesn’t want anything, but of course, you want to give him something. Whether he loves trail running, CrossFit, yoga, or powerlifting, we have you covered with the best fitness gifts for Dad.
Updated October 7, 2023
By Caine Wilkes
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The Best Fitness Gifts for Mom (2024): Give Her Something She’ll Love
Looking for some excellent fitness gifts for mom? We have great ideas from high-tech to low-cost presents.
Updated February 6, 2024
By Kate Meier NASM-CPT
Roundup
The Very Best Gifts for Runners, as Told by a Runner and Personal Trainer
If you’re not a runner, but you know and love one, you know it can be tough to get them a great gift, whatever the occasion. We’ve compiled the very best gifts for runners.
Updated September 27, 2023
By Amanda Capritto
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Show You Care While On a Budget: The Best Fitness Gifts Under $25 (2024)
Fitness gifts can be expensive, but they don’t always have to be. Here is our comprehensive list of the best fitness gifts under $25.
Updated February 6, 2024
By Caine Wilkes
Best-in-Class Reviews
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The Best Squat Racks for 2024
The squat rack is the centerpiece of just about every home and garage gym in the world. As such, it should be versatile, durable, useful, and fit the space it will be used in. I have tested countless of today’s best options, putting them through heavy squats, bench presses, pull-ups (when applicable) and a number of other exercises.Based upon my use, experience, and community input, I’ve compiled the best power rack, half rack, squat stand, and fold-away squat rack for most people—including recommendations for various budgets.
Updated February 27, 2024
By Anthony O’Reilly CPT
Roundup
These Are the Best Whey Protein Powders, as Tested by Personal Trainers and Dietitians (2024)
We tasted dozens of protein powders to find the best whey protein on the market.
Updated March 8, 2024
By Nicole Davis
Roundup
The Best Bumper Plates for 2024
After researching over 70 bumper plates and using 32 of them, we've determined that the best bumper plates for most people are the Fringe Sport Bumper Plates. The best competition bumper plates for most people are the Rogue Black Training Bumper Plates. Taking into consideration rubber used, durability, noise, appearance, price, warranty, and availability, these bumper plates will work well for any home gym, commercial gym, or CrossFit Affiliate.
Updated March 8, 2024
By Anthony O’Reilly CPT
Roundup
The 15 Best Creatine Supplements Of 2024, Backed by a Sports Nutrition Expert
Looking for the best creatine to add to your supplement regime? We’ve got the 15 top creatine products for muscle strength and size.
Updated March 11, 2024
By Nicole Davis
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Jacked Factory Green Surge Review (2024): Affordable and Appetizing
Is your diet lacking essential nutrients found in super greens powders? Read our Jacked Factory Green Surge review to discover if it’s the right choice for you.
Updated March 6, 2024
By Perry Nix
Review
ProForm Carbon TLX Review (2024): A Solid Treadmill for Both Runners and Walkers
We tested the newest ProForm treadmill and it’s pretty solid with an entry-level price tag. Find out more in our ProForm Carbon TLX review.
Updated February 29, 2024
By Lauren Strong
Review
Beyond Power Voltra Review (2024): Is This the Future of Home Gyms?
This compact cable machine has us excited for the future, but is it worth the cost? Find out in our Beyond Power Voltra review.
Updated March 12, 2024
By Caine Wilkes
Review
Nike Strength Equipment Review (2024): The Swoosh Just Does It In the Strength World
Causing a big ripple in the strength equipment industry is Nike Strength. We tried it out; see what our experts think in our Nike Strength equipment review.
Updated February 2, 2024
By Caine Wilkes
Guide Articles
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The Ultimate Guide to Power Rack Attachments (2024)
Want to know which power rack attachments are compatible with your setup? Check out our complete guide.
Updated February 27, 2024
By Jacob Penner
Guide
Biggest Home Gym Mistakes
Building a home gym can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience; it can also quickly become one of the most frustrating and expensive endeavors you take on. There’s no right or wrong way to build your own home gym, many of the decisions and processes you pick come down to personal preference, however with this quick guide, you can ensure it goes as smoothly as possible.
Updated July 28, 2022
By Cooper Mitchell
Guide
101 Home Gym Ideas, Tips, and Tricks
Over the years, we've compiled some of the most helpful home gym ideas as well as tips and tricks for making your gym, whether in your garage, basement, or spare bedroom a productive and enjoyable place to workout. Here are over 100 ideas you can use for your home gym. If these don't make you want to build one, we have no idea what will.
Updated August 24, 2023
By Cooper Mitchell
Guide
Building a Budget Home Gym from Titan Fitness
Titan Fitness is known for making budget-friendly home gym equipment. However, wading through the vast amount of equipment they sell and determining which is worth buying and which isn't can be difficult. We've used, arguably, more gear from Titan Fitness than anyone in the world (other than employees of the company) and are taking our experience as well as others to provide recommendations on the best equipment available from Titan.
Updated August 11, 2022
By Cooper Mitchell
Do-It-Yourself Equipment
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DIY Squat Rack Guide
The Squat Rack is the centerpiece for just about every home gym in the world. However, some people don't have the money or desire to buy a pre-made option. This is where the DIY Squat Rack comes in…
Updated August 1, 2022
By Cooper Mitchell
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DIY Outdoor Weightlifting Platform and Rack
Having a home gym is one of the best parts of adulthood. But, something that can be even more fun is being able to workout outside. In steps the DIY Outdoor Weightlifting Platform and Rack. Enjoy this weekend project.
Updated July 22, 2022
By Cooper Mitchell
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DIY Crossover Symmetry System Replica
Crossover Symmetry is a program designed to strengthen the shoulder girdle leading to fewer injuries and an increase in lifts. This is how you can make your own DIY version.
Updated August 1, 2022
By Cooper Mitchell
DIY
DIY Belt Squat Machine
The Belt Squat Machine is one of the most coveted pieces of gym equipment available today. Although there are many options, including those made by Westside Barbell, Pit Shark, Matt Wenning, and others, they're all pretty pricey. This DIY Belt Squat Machine requires no special skills and costs well under any other available options.
Updated July 22, 2022
By Cooper Mitchell
Newly Released Products
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Shogun NORD-EX Review (2024): Train Your Entire Posterior Chain
Read on for our thoughts on this extremely innovative piece of equipment, designed to train the entire posterior chain, in our Shogun NORD-EX review.
Updated December 7, 2023
By Caine Wilkes
Review
REP Arcadia Review (2024): Is This the Best Functional Trainer to Date?
Is this compact functional trainer the new gold standard? Find out in this REP Arcadia review.
Updated March 2, 2024
By Lauren Strong
Recovery
Renu Therapy Cold Stoic Review (2024): Expensive, but Is It Worth It?
In our Renu Therapy Cold Stoic review, we’ll discuss if this pricey cold plunge tub is worth the investment.
Updated January 11, 2024
By Lauren Strong
Review
Reebok Nano X4 Review (2024): Reebok’s New and Improved Training Shoe
What did our tester think of Reebok’s latest training shoe? Find out in this Reebok Nano X4 review!
Updated February 27, 2024
By Matt Dustin