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The 9 Best Tried and Tested Treadmill Alternatives of 2024

The 9 Best Tried and Tested Treadmill Alternatives of 2024

The home gym is an escape, a safe place to build a better you with free weights and the best cardio machines. No matter where you look, you’ll find treadmills leading the pack as one of the most popular exercise machines. But what do you do when you’re all treadmill-ed out? We want to broaden your horizons with…
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9 Best Treadmills for Seniors of 2024

9 Best Treadmills for Seniors of 2024

As we approach our golden years, resisting sedentary behaviors and staying active is a key component of maintaining our quality of life and physical health. (1) For seniors who are either unable to go to the gym (or simply uncomfortable going to one), buying one of the best treadmills for home use can be a convenient way to…
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7 Best Treadmills Under $500 of 2024

7 Best Treadmills Under $500 of 2024

With a budget of $500, you may think that it will be difficult to find the best treadmills for running, with incline, or that can fold in half and fit under your couch — seriously. With high-end treadmills routinely coming in over $2,000, we understand your hesitance. Well, we started pinching our pennies and tested out the best…
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The 6 Best Tried and Tested Non-Folding Treadmills of 2024

The 6 Best Tried and Tested Non-Folding Treadmills of 2024

Whether you’re hitting the pavement or sprinting on one of the best treadmills money can buy, running has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, create stronger bones, lower resting heart rate, improve VO2 max, delay memory loss as we age, and potentially stave off the risk of developing dementia. (1)(2)(3) That’s a pretty promising list of benefits, and…
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The 8 Best Tried and Tested Treadmills Under $1,000 of 2024

The 8 Best Tried and Tested Treadmills Under $1,000 of 2024

A baby is born. They learn to crawl. Then walk. Then run. Then run on a treadmill. The treadmill, perhaps the most coveted cardio machine, provides training from the comfort of your own home. No need to run on the streets or at the gym with, yuck, other people. When searching for the best treadmill to outfit your…
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8 Best Compact Treadmills of 2024

8 Best Compact Treadmills of 2024

Many of the best treadmills on the market have a big footprint, making them unsuitable for those sweating in tight apartments or gyms. The good news is that bigger isn’t always better — there are plenty of compact treadmills available that can deliver a workout every bit as satisfying as a commercial model. Since we at BarBend know…
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The 6 Best Folding Exercise Bikes of 2024

The 6 Best Folding Exercise Bikes of 2024

The home gym: a sanctuary where you can train however you like, whenever you like, and wear whatever you like without anybody complaining to a manager. A key component for many home gyms is cardio equipment — powerful treadmills, sturdy ellipticals, and the best exercise bikes. But when space is limited, finding pieces that you can fold and…
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The 10 Best Workout Apps for Men of 2024

The 10 Best Workout Apps for Men of 2024

While the landscape is changing for the better, the gym and training environment can still be intimidating for some athletes, especially beginner male athletes that don’t want to be perceived as weak if they ask for assistance or need advice mid-workout. (5) The best fitness apps work to absolve that anxiety with helpful guidance, workout tracking, and motivation…
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10 Best Natural Pre-Workouts of 2024

10 Best Natural Pre-Workouts of 2024

The best pre-workout supplements can provide physical and cognitive benefits, but formulations tend to vary wildly, with many containing artificial sweeteners, colors, dyes, and additives that may blunt their overall impact. Since more and more athletes are looking for clean supplements, we tasked ourselves with curating a list of the best natural pre-workouts on the market.  Over the…
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The 9 Best Running Apps of 2023

The 9 Best Running Apps of 2023

Your shoes are laced, your water bottle filled with the best-tasting protein powder, and you’re ready to log some miles. Whether you’re a seasoned racer, or the type of person who has to drag yourself out on a jog, running apps can help you find motivation, support your efforts, and track your progress. With features like personal coaching, route…
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