Training Gear Reviews
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Upping your training game? We’ve got all the gear you need to start your journey…or optimize your current one. Want to run? We’ve tested treadmills and GPS watches. Interested in biking? We’ve got bike trainers and exercise bikes. So, whether you hope to better your home gym experience or soothe muscles with a roller after a hard workout, our training experts have you covered. We’ve purchased and tested training equipment side-by-side for an unbiased analysis of the best gear.
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Best Treadmills of 2022
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 2022
With our collection of knowledge on all things running, we have put together a list of our favorite products to keep...
Best Exercise Bikes of 2022
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 2022
In the market for the best new exercise bike? After researching the best reasonably priced models, we bought nine to...
Best Bike Trainers of 2022
Looking for the best bike trainer available today? We bought the top trainers available today and put them to the...
Best GPS Watch of 2022
Looking for the perfect GPS watch? Our experts spent hours looking over options before choosing 13 of the most popular...
Best Hangboard of 2022
Looking for the best hangboard? Hang on as we assess the best training boards out there. Our team of experts spent...
Best Slackline of 2022
Looking to upgrade your current rig or new to slacklining? We tested 12 of the highest-ranked slacklines on the market...
Best Exercise Mat of 2022
Need help purchasing the perfect exercise mat? We've spent weeks researching and testing the best exercise mats of...
Best Dumbbells of 2022
Looking for the best dumbbells? We researched the market before our experts bought and tested the top 9 promising...
Best Portable Home Gym of 2022
Searching for a new home gym system to help you reach your goals? We tested 9 of the best options in 2021, ranking...
Best Muscle Rollers of 2022
Relieving muscle tightness and soreness is easily accomplished with a muscle roller stick, and we bought and tested 9...
Best Exercise Bands of 2022
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 Massage Ball of 2022
We extensively tested some of the best massage balls on the market. Whether you are looking for a ball to relieve your...
Best Exercise Ball of 2022
Want to know which exercise balls are the best for home workouts, or sitting in the home office? We purchased 9 of the...
Best Foam Rollers of 2022
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 Bike Computer of 2022
Looking for the best bike computer on the market? We tested the most compelling cycling computers available today to...
Best Exercise Step Platform of 2022
Exercise step platforms add a major facelift to a played-out, home gym setup. If you're looking for a step to add some...
Best Weight Vests of 2022
On the hunt for a way to enhance your fitness routine? We found the 13 best weight vests for this comprehensive...Recent Gear Reviews in Training Gear Reviews
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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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NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Review
An excellent treadmill for any fitness level or training program with excellent integration with the iFit app for a...
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XTerra Fitness TRX3500 Review
This moderately priced model is suitable for any fitness level with a large running surface, 12 mph top speed, and...
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Bowflex VeloCore 16 Review
An excellent spin bike with a unique lean feature that works not only with the JRNY app, but has the ability to stream...
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Tacx Neo 2T Smart Review
Once you go Tacx you don't go back. This newest iteration of the high-end direct-drive bike trainer provides...Training Gear Reviews Learning Center
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 the Right Bike Computer for Road and MTB
How do you choose the bike computer that will meet your needs? After months of testing eight of the best cycling...
How to Choose a Slackline
Slacklining as a sport has grown significantly in the last 30 years. With a ton of high-quality options on the market...
How to Choose Women's CrossFit Shoes
As CrossFit continues to grow in popularity, people are coming to the sport from different athletic backgrounds and...
How to Choose a Pedometer
How will you sort through the burgeoning and varied market for personal step counters? We are here to help you with...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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