Gear and Equipment Reviews

Buying guides and reviews for home gym equipment, cardio machines, lifting accessories, shoes and recovery tools. How we test and score.

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Home gym equipment and machines

Racks, benches, dumbbells, machines and the smaller kit for a home gym.

8 Best Adjustable Dumbbells of 2026 (Tested Specs and Ranked)

All 90 home gym equipment and machines guides

Treadmills and cardio machines

Treadmills, exercise bikes, rowers and other cardio machines.

9 Best Treadmills of 2026 (Running, Walking, Folding, Under-Desk, and Budget Picks)

All 20 treadmills and cardio machines guides

Lifting belts, straps and gym accessories

Belts, straps, gloves, chalk and the bag you carry it in.

10 Best Weightlifting Belts of 2026 (Expert Picks)

All 14 lifting belts, straps and gym accessories guides

Shoes and apparel

Lifting shoes, cross-trainers, insoles and gym apparel.

8 Best Weightlifting Shoes of 2026 (Expert Picks)

All 10 shoes and apparel guides

Tech, scales and recovery

Running watches, food scales, massage guns and other recovery tools.

8 Best Massage Guns of 2026 (Recovery Tools Ranked)

All 8 tech, scales and recovery guides

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Home gym equipment and machines

10 Best Push-Up Handles of 2026 for Home Workouts

Choose low push-up handles by grip shape, base design and movement. Compare ten distinct pairs, including fixed wood grips, rotating stands and travel-friendly bars.

Tom Miller, CSCS ·
Home gym equipment and machines

10 Best Yoga Mats of 2026 for Home and Studio Practice

Compare ten yoga mats for home and studio practice, from dense PVC and plain TPE to natural rubber, alignment guides and integrated microfiber surfaces.

Tom Miller, CSCS ·
Home gym equipment and machines

10 Best Stability Balls of 2026 for Home Workouts

Compare ten stability balls for home bodyweight workouts, including smaller kits, a weighted BOSU ball and a ball-and-base package.

Tom Miller, CSCS ·
Lifting belts, straps and gym accessories

10 Best Stretching Straps of 2026

Choose fixed loops for quick grip changes or a buckle for adjustable sizing. Compare ten nonelastic stretching straps for controlled home mobility work.

Tom Miller, CSCS ·
Home gym equipment and machines

10 Best Balance Pads of 2026 for Home Workouts

A foam balance pad makes the surface under you less stable. Compare ten distinct models, from compact oval trainers to larger rectangular pads for home exercise.

Tom Miller, CSCS ·
Home gym equipment and machines

10 Best Pilates Rings of 2026

A Pilates ring takes little storage space, but diameter and grip layout change which exercises it fits. Compare ten distinct circles for home mat workouts.

Tom Miller, CSCS ·

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