Reviews & buying guides
Read before you buy
Every guide compares real products you can buy today, with the trade-offs spelled out and the prices checked.
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Best Kettlebells for a Home Gym: Cast Iron, Competition or Adjustable?
Buy one cast iron kettlebell first. We compare the REP Fitness bell with Yes4All, Titan competition and BowFlex adjustable picks, with verified…
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Adjustable Dumbbells vs Rubber Hex Sets for Home Gyms
Adjustable dumbbells or a rubber hex rack? We compare floor space, cost per pound, speed and durability, and pick the post-recall BowFlex…
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Olympic Barbells Compared: Durability, Knurling and Whip
Two Amazon-available Olympic bars compared on tensile strength, knurling, sleeves, whip and coatings, using manufacturer specs and published reviews.
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How to Choose a Squat Rack for Compact Garage Gyms
Ceiling height, footprint, steel gauge and safeties decide which squat rack fits a compact garage. Four picks, from a budget stand to…
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How to Build a Home Gym for Under $1,000
A full barbell gym for under $1,000: REP PR-1100 rack, Synergee bar and CAP bumpers, plus a cheaper Titan build and a…
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Best Cardio Machines for a Home Gym: Treadmill, Rower or Bike?
Rower, treadmill or bike for a home gym? We compare six machines on space, noise, joints and subscriptions and explain why the…
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Bumper Plates vs Iron Plates: Which to Buy for a Garage Gym
If you drop the bar, buy bumpers; if you never do, buy iron. We compare durometer, thickness, inserts, tolerance and cost per…
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Best Adjustable Weight Benches for a Home Gym
The REP AB-3000 2.0 is the adjustable bench to buy for a home gym; the Titan Series is the premium pick. Seat…