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Dec 5, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Kate Meier |Ben Emminger |Jake Boly
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. “How much ya bench?” Whether it’s your first experience in the gym or you’ve loaded up your best barbell countless times for heavy training, this question always seems to present itself when talking about strength.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Kate Meier |Ben Emminger
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Studies suggest that staying active can be a good way to cut future healthcare costs. (1) However, the prices associated with even the best budget home gym equipment can be too costly for some, and high-priced gym memberships are often barriers to achieving your fitness goals.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Randall Colburn |Matt Cummings
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. After testing out the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7603 Treadmill, it’s clear that the best treadmills don’t need to be loaded up with tech. For people starting out on a new cardio regimen or getting back into exercise after an injury, we think this affordable treadmill is a great option for walking and jogging. It checks all the boxes for necessities like smooth operation, stability, and even incline.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Rosie Borchert
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. When building out a home gym, we often focus on gearing up with power racks, barbells, weight plates, and dumbbells. However, bringing home one of the best weight benches, like the Super Bench Pro V2 from Ironmaster, can bring some additional versatility to your strength-training routine.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Ben Emminger |Matt Cummings
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Sizing up the Xebex ST-6000 can be tough. We’re not quite sure it’s one of the best treadmills out there, but that weight sled training it offers? Now we’re talking. As we’ve been testing out this hybrid machine, one thing is clear — it’s a beast, as long as you plan on using the sled modes. “Without the sled function, I wouldn’t recommend it purely as a treadmill,” our tester notes.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Randall Colburn |Matt Cummings
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Within the family of the best exercise bikes, air bikes could be that annoyingly ambitious sibling — really intense and best in small doses. And at air bike dinner, the Vulcan Thrasher Air Bike is eyeballing the head of the table. For years, that seat has been occupied by time-tested models like the Rogue Echo Bike and Concept2 BikeErg. But alas, a new challenger has emerged.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Ben Emminger
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. When looking to elevate your home gym to support your strength training goals, a logical place to start is by researching some of the best power racks available today. The T3 Power Rack from Titan Fitness is one of our favorites for garage gyms everywhere thanks to its upgraded construction, boasting laser-cut holes and improved welds as well as its customizable depth and height.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Ben Emminger |Matt Cummings
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Within the family of the best exercise bikes, air bikes could be that annoyingly ambitious sibling — really intense and best in small doses. And at air bike dinner, the Vulcan Thrasher Air Bike is eyeballing the head of the table. For years, that seat has been occupied by time-tested models like the Rogue Echo Bike and Concept2 BikeErg. But alas, a new challenger has emerged.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Kate Meier |Randall Colburn |Matt Cummings
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Many of the best exercise bikes are suited for long, steady rides perfect for endurance training or zoning out with some Netflix. But on air bikes like the Titan Fan Bike? Not so much. “Air bike sessions wipe me out,” says BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Caprito.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
barbend.com | Alex Polish |Ben Emminger
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. While some of the best treadmills can be the centerpieces of a well-rounded home gym, their reliance on tech and digital interfaces can make workouts more complicated than not. Curved, manual treadmills like the Woodway Curve Treadmill forgo app-riddled consoles and motorized belts to bring the machines back to their roots — a convenient means to run and walk indoors.
