Ben Emminger

Pittsburgh

Reviews Writer at BarBend

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Dinnerly Review (2025) | BarBend

5 days ago | barbend.com | Ben Emminger

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Studies report that the best meal delivery services can be excellent for improving energy and protein intake, optimizing your ability to fuel your nutrition with balanced, hearty meals each weeknight. (1) “These prepared meals and meal kits can also help eliminate the challenge of regular grocery shopping and even serve as pathways for trying new dishes,” adds Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RDN, LD.
Best Beet Root Powders (2025)

1 week ago | garagegymreviews.com | Ben Emminger |Sydney Lappe

We test and review fitness products based on an independent, multi-point methodology. If you use our links to purchase something, we may earn a commission. Read our disclosures. Have you heard? Beetroot isn’t just another veggie to push around your meal plate. Beetroot is naturally rich in nitrates, which can help your body produce nitric oxide to improve blood flow (and why you’ll often find beetroot in some of the best pre-workout blends).
EveryPlate Review (2025) | BarBend

1 week ago | barbend.com | Ben Emminger

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. If you’re struggling to find time to cook your weekly meals or find it difficult to maintain a healthy nutrition plan day in and day out, the best meal delivery services can be a beacon of hope. “Popular meal kit delivery services can be excellent for supporting a healthy diet thanks to their portion-controlled, nutrient-dense dishes and convenient ordering processes,” adds Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RDN, LD.
ARMRA Colostrum Review (2025)

1 week ago | barbend.com | Ben Emminger

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. It seems that every week there’s a new supplement trend across different social media platforms. One supplement category gaining traction as of late has been colostrum.
Sun Home Luminar Review (2025)

1 week ago | barbend.com | Ben Emminger

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. A “spa day” doesn’t need to be a far-off treat, anymore. The best home saunas can be excellent additions to your space, bringing the wellness benefits of improved rest, relaxation, and recovery to your doorstep. (1)(2) “Home saunas can also help you detox through increased sweating, influencing your breathing efficiency and potentially improving your muscle recovery and cognitive function,” adds Dr. R.
How to Improve Your Gut Health

3 weeks ago | garagegymreviews.com | Ben Emminger |Sydney Lappe

We test and review fitness products based on an independent, multi-point methodology. If you use our links to purchase something, we may earn a commission. Read our disclosures. I’ve got good news—and I’ve got bad news. And since I’m the type who always wants the bad news first, let’s start there. The truth is, the gut microbiome is a complex and layered topic.
Bioniq Multivitamin Review (2025)

3 weeks ago | garagegymreviews.com | Ben Emminger

We test and review fitness products based on an independent, multi-point methodology. If you use our links to purchase something, we may earn a commission. Read our disclosures. OK, so we’d all like to answer our body’s needs with a well-rounded diet delivering all your required macro and micronutrients. However, this is easier said than done on a regular basis, either due to dietary restrictions, palate preferences, or just the sheer cost of foods.
The Best Running Headlamp: 6 Picks Chosen by Fitness Experts (2025)

1 month ago | garagegymreviews.com | Ben Emminger |Amanda Dvorak |Matt Dustin

We test and review fitness products based on an independent, multi-point methodology. If you use our links to purchase something, we may earn a commission. Read our disclosures. An evening or nighttime running workout can be a great way to get some outdoor training and avoid spending hours in the harsh sun, especially in the warm summer months. However, unless you’re training on a busy street, safety can be a real concern, especially when it comes to lighting.
The 8 Best Gym Bags of 2025

1 month ago | garagegymreviews.com | Ben Emminger |Stephen Sheehan |Bojana Galic |Matt Dustin

We test and review fitness products based on an independent, multi-point methodology. If you use our links to purchase something, we may earn a commission. Read our disclosures. Here at Garage Gym Reviews, we could spend all day talking about the best weightlifting shoes, resistance bands, lifting belts, and more, but without a good gym bag, you’ll inevitably end up struggling to bring all that stuff with you.
AbMat Pivot Pad Review (2025) | Garage Gym Reviews

1 month ago | garagegymreviews.com | Stephen Sheehan |Ben Emminger |Lindsay Scheele

We test and review fitness products based on an independent, multi-point methodology. If you use our links to purchase something, we may earn a commission. Read our disclosures. As a certified personal trainer (CPT), former rugby player, and longtime weightlifter, there’s nothing I look forward to more than #LegDay. However, while I love doing back squats and deadlifts, one of the few exercises I don’t enjoy doing is the almighty hip thrust. That’s not because it’s ineffective.