Fitness Gear Reviews
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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 the best running shoes and top 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
Our home gym enthusiasts researched the best treadmills available today, then purchased the top 9 for side-by-side...
Best Running Gear of 2023
We have hands-on experience with almost every type of gear you may need as a runner, and even some that you don't (but...
Best Exercise Equipment of 2023
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, adding to your personal gym will help you get moving from the comfort...
10 Best Running Shoes of 2023
Whether you're brand new to running or a seasoned marathoner, every running journey starts with the right pair of...
Best Running Shoes for Men of 2023
After researching dozens of the best men's running shoes over the last decade, we bought and tested 12 of today's top...
Best Running Shoes for Women of 2023
Since 2014, our team has tested over 100 of the best and most popular running shoes for women. We recently bought 12...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2023
Our running enthusiasts have reviewed 107 of the best trail running shoes for women in the last 11 years, with 21 of...
Best Exercise Bikes of 2023
Are you searching for the best exercise bike? After researching the best models on the market, we purchased nine for...
Best Budget Exercise Bikes of 2023
Are you searching for the best new exercise bike? After exhaustively researching all the top-rated models on the...
Best Bike Trainers of 2023
We've built our quads testing bike trainers for the last seven years, testing 25+ models hands-on. Our update features...
Best GPS Watch of 2023
Our review authors and testers have spent the last 9 years testing 45 of the best GPS watches, with the top 13 in this...
Best Hangboard of 2023
For the past 9 years, we have bought and tested the best hangboards on the market. Our current review covers 10 of the...
Best Running Hydration Pack for Women of 2023
Searching for a women's hydration pack for running? You've come to the right place. We have exhaustively tested 13 of...
Best Running Hydration Pack of 2023
We've tested close to 40 unique running hydration packs in the past 8 years, with our top 12 in this review. We sought...
Best Barefoot Shoes of 2023
For over a decade, our team has run and trained in some of the best minimalist and barefoot shoes on the market, with...
Best Barefoot Shoes for Women of 2023
We've bought and tested over 25 unique women's barefoot shoes for the past 8 years, with 9 top models in this review...
Best Exercise Mat of 2023
Looking for the best exercise mat? We spent countless hours stretching and sweating to help you make the best choice...
Best Yoga Mat of 2023
Looking for the perfect yoga mat but don't know where to start? Our yogis have tested over 30 different yoga mats over...
Best Yoga Block of 2023
Need a yoga block for your yoga practice? We researched several top options on the market before purchasing the best...
Best Dumbbells of 2023
Looking for the best dumbbells available today? To help outfit your home gym, we vetted 25+ contenders before buying...
Best Muscle Rollers of 2023
Are you looking for the best muscle roller stick to relieve tight muscles? We researched over 30 different options...
Best Portable Home Gym of 2023
Ready to finally reach your fitness goals? We researched dozens of portable home gyms before choosing the 9 best...
Best Exercise Bands of 2023
Looking to add some resistance to your workouts? After researching over 70 top-rated exercise resistance bands, we...
Best Foam Rollers of 2023
Looking for some muscle relief? After researching more than 50 of the top foam rollers on the market, our fitness...
Best Exercise Ball of 2023
In our search for the best exercise balls, we researched over 40 options and purchased 9 of the top-rated and most...
Best Massage Ball of 2023
Looking for a massage ball to help you get out all the kinks? We researched dozens before settling on the best 9 for...
Best Pedometer
Our diverse testing crew has spent the last four years testing 16 of the best pedometers, and recently purchased nine...
Best Weight Vests of 2023
Looking to amp up your fitness routine? We researched dozens of the best weight vests available today and purchased...
Best Exercise Step Platform of 2023
Looking for a new exercise step platform for your home gym setup? Our team of fitness experts chose 10 of the best...Recent Gear Reviews in Fitness Gear Reviews
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Brooks Divide 3 - Women's Review
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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...
How to Choose Barefoot or Minimalist Shoes for Women
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