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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. 

Looking for some excellent fitness gifts for mom? We have great ideas from high-tech to low-cost presents.

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.

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.

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.

We tasted dozens of protein powders to find the best whey protein on the market.

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.

Looking for the best creatine to add to your supplement regime? We’ve got the 15 top creatine products for muscle strength and size.

In this Nutricost Pre-X Pre-Workout review, we’ll evaluate this supplement’s taste, solubility, formulation, and more.

Our in-depth Xebex ST-6000 Treadmill review has all the details on this new and innovative treadmill machine.

In our Bells of Steel Manticore Power Rack review, we’ll go over this beastly squat cage and how much value this attachment ecosystem can add.

In our Tru Grit Cold Tub review, we look at this lightweight and portable option for an ice bath in terms of durability, construction, and performance.

Want to know which power rack attachments are compatible with your setup? Check out our complete guide, approved by a certified personal trainer and coach.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

In this REP Fitness cardio lineup review, we offer a sneak peek into the company’s brand new cardio products. Read on to see how they stack up.

We share our initial impressions after a few workouts using the Aviron app on the Concept2 RowErg. Check out all the details in our Aviron app review.

In this REP Adonis review, we’re taking a first look at the versatility and weight capacity of this single cable tower machine.

In this Plunge Evolve Series review, a certified personal trainer takes a look at Plunge’s newest lineup of affordable cold plunge tubs and powerful standalone chiller system.