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Do you love to work out? If so, you are in the right place. Whether you are looking for the best running gear or any other type of training or workout gear, we've got you covered. Our hand-selected team of reviewers buys all the latest products from the top treadmills and the best exercise bikes, to barefoot running shoes and gps watches. Then we put them through rigorous side-by-side testing to see what comes out on top. The final result is an unbiased review you can trust to get you started, or keep you stoked, on your workouts.
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Best Treadmills of 2023
Are you in the market for a new treadmill? We researched the best models on the market before buying 8 to test and...
Best Running Gear of 2023
With our collection of knowledge on all things running, we have put together a list of our favorite products to keep...
Best Exercise Bikes
We bought nine of the best exercise bikes on the market for side-by-side testing and comparison. Over months of...
Best Budget Exercise Bikes of 2023
In the market for the best new exercise bike? After researching the best reasonably priced models, we bought nine to...
Best Bike Trainers
Looking for the best bike trainer available today? We bought the top trainers available today and put them to the...
Best Trail Running Shoes
Looking for a new pair of trail runners? We have tested close to 100 of the most popular models over the past decade...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women
Searching for your next trail running shoe? With our expert advice and experience testing various models this season...
Best Running Shoes
After hundreds of miles both fast and slow, on roads and trails, we've found the best running shoes for any running...
Best Running Shoes for Women
Seeking a women's running shoe to help you pick up the pace? Our comprehensive review of the most popular running...
Best GPS Watch of 2023
Looking for the perfect GPS watch? Our experts spent hours looking over options before choosing 13 of the most popular...
Best Hangboard of 2023
Looking for the best hangboard? Hang on as we assess the best training boards out there. Our team of experts spent...
Best Running Hydration Pack
After months of researching the most popular running packs on the market, our testers dedicated hundreds of miles in...
Best Running Hydration Pack for Women of 2023
Only recently have female-specific hydration packs become popular and we sure are glad they did. Our running-obsessed...
Best Barefoot Shoes of 2023
Ready to make the switch to minimalist or barefoot shoes? Our comprehensive review compares 10 of this season's best...
Best Barefoot Shoes for Women
Barefoot shoes got a bad rap shortly after their introduction to the mainstream. In this review, we talk about ways to...
Best Exercise Mat of 2023
Need help purchasing the perfect exercise mat? We've spent weeks researching and testing the best exercise mats of...
Best Yoga Mat of 2023
Are you tired of your mat being a slip'n'slide? After researching over 60 models, we purchased 14 of the best for use...
Best Yoga Block of 2023
The fitness world has been overwhelmed with manufacturers claiming to offer the best of the best. We painstakingly...
Best Portable Home Gym
Searching for a new home gym system to help you reach your goals? We tested 9 of the best options in 2021, ranking...
Best Dumbbells
Looking for the best dumbbells? We researched the market before our experts bought and tested the top 9 promising...
Best Muscle Rollers of 2023
Relieving muscle tightness and soreness is easily accomplished with a muscle roller stick, and we bought and tested 9...
Best Exercise Bands of 2023
Are you looking for a way to stay fit on the road? Do you prefer working out from home? Or maybe you are rehabbing an...
Best Exercise Ball of 2023
Want to know which exercise balls are the best for home workouts, or sitting in the home office? We purchased 9 of the...
Best Massage Ball
We extensively tested some of the best massage balls on the market. Whether you are looking for a ball to relieve your...
Best Foam Rollers of 2023
Which is the best foam roller for you? We bought and tested dozens of rollers before narrowing down our selection to...
Best Pedometer
Looking for a pedometer? We review the 10 best to help you find the best device for your activity needs and budget. To...
Best Weight Vests of 2023
On the hunt for a way to enhance your fitness routine? We found the 13 best weight vests for this comprehensive...
Best Exercise Step Platform of 2023
Exercise step platforms add a major facelift to a played-out, home gym setup. If you're looking for a step to add some...Recent Gear Reviews in Fitness Gear Reviews
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Nathan TrailMix 7L - Women's Review
Our top recommendation for bang per dollar. We love how comfortable and breathable this pack is, offering plenty of...
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Nathan Pinnacle 12L - Women's Review
One of our favorite vests to date due to its ample pocket space, soft fabric fit, and precisely-engineered features...
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Coros Apex Pro Review
We tested this watch during ultra distance events, on training runs, and hiking through the mountains of Colorado. It...
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Coros Pace 2 Review
This watch boasts exceptional performance for a fraction of the cost of most high-end GPS watches. Featuring 30-hour...
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Yoloha Unity Cork Review
With supreme wet and dry traction, this mat proves to be truly versatile. It rolls up tight and out flat quickly, and...
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Manduka eKO Review
This mat offers a nice balance between firmness and comfort, with good dry traction that doesn't require much breaking...Fitness Gear Reviews Learning Center
How to Choose the Right Trail Running Shoes
We recommend making a basic self-assessment to help you determine what your specific needs are when it comes to a...
How to Choose Minimal and Barefoot Shoes
What could be complicated about a minimalist running shoe? If you want to learn about the design of barefoot running...
How to Choose a GPS Watch
Thinking of purchasing a GPS watch but you're not sure where to begin? The market is full of different options ranging...
How to Choose A Bike Trainer
Are stationary bike trainers a necessary training tool? Are smart trainers worth the money? What is the deal with...
How to Choose a Hydration Pack for Running
There are several factors to help choose a hydration pack for your running needs. This article systematically helps...
How to Choose Trail Running Shoes for Women
While the market is inundated with different types of trail running shoes specific to women, we help you avoid choice...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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