Fitness Gear Guide
Honest reviews and buying guides for the gear that matters.
Best gym flooring for home workouts
Rubber tiles, stall mats, foam tiles, and crash pads compared. What to put under your home gym without destroying your garage floor.
Best weight benches for home gyms
Flat benches, adjustable benches, and budget options compared. How to pick the right bench for your home gym and what to spend.
Running in the heat: what actually helps and what doesn't
The science and practical advice behind running in hot weather. What works for hydration, cooling, clothing, and acclimatization, and what's just marketing.
Best running shoes for triathlon training and race day
Running shoes that handle brick workouts, sockless racing, and the weird demands of going from bike to run. Six picks across every budget.
Best barbells and weight plates for home gyms
Olympic bars, bumper plates, and cast iron compared. How to pick the right barbell and plates for your home gym without overspending.
Best swim goggles for triathletes and open water
How to pick swim goggles that won't leak, fog, or fall apart mid-race, plus the best options for pool training and open water.
Best cycling computers for road and triathlon
Garmin, Wahoo, and Hammerhead compared. Which GPS cycling computer is worth buying for training rides and race day.
Best triathlon watches for swimming, cycling, and running
GPS watches tested for open water swimming, cycling power, and run tracking. Which ones are worth it for triathlon training and race day.
Best triathlon wetsuits for open water swimming
What to look for in a tri wetsuit, how they differ from surfing suits, and which ones are worth buying at every price point.
Best wrist wraps and knee sleeves for lifting
Which wrist wraps and knee sleeves are worth buying, which ones to skip, and how to figure out if you even need them.
Best power racks and squat racks for home gyms
Full cages, half racks, and folding options compared. How to pick the right rack for your space, budget, and training style.
Wahoo's smart trainer lineup compared for 2026
KICKR V6, KICKR MOVE, and KICKR CORE compared. Which Wahoo smart trainer is worth buying for your indoor cycling setup.
Best gym bags for every type of training
Duffels, backpacks, and crossovers compared. What to look for in a gym bag and which ones hold up to daily use.
Best weighted vests for calisthenics, running, and general training
A practical guide to weighted vests that actually fit well, last, and won't wreck your shoulders. What to look for and which ones are worth buying.
Best exercise bikes for home gyms in 2026
Spin bikes, upright bikes, and smart trainers compared. What's worth buying for indoor cycling at home and what to skip.
Best rowing machines for home gyms in 2026
A practical look at the best rowing machines you can buy for a home gym, from budget-friendly air rowers to connected smart machines.
Best cable machines for home gyms in 2026
Functional trainers, cable towers, and compact pulley systems compared. Here's what's actually worth buying for a home gym.
Best weightlifting belts in 2026
Leather, nylon, lever, prong. Here's how to pick the right lifting belt and which ones are actually worth buying.
Best running hydration vests and trail packs in 2026
Tested picks for trail running, ultras, and long road runs. Soft flasks, bounce, fit, and which vests are actually comfortable.
Best pull-up bars for home gyms in 2026
Doorframe, wall-mounted, and freestanding pull-up bars compared. What actually holds up and what to avoid.
Best workout earbuds for the gym and running in 2026
What actually stays in your ears, survives sweat, and sounds good enough to keep you moving. A guide to earbuds that can handle training.
Do you actually need lifting shoes?
What weightlifting shoes do, who they help, and whether you should buy a pair for your home gym. Four options from budget to premium.
The best recovery tools for athletes, from foam rollers to massage guns
A practical guide to recovery tools that actually work for triathletes and endurance athletes, with specific product picks across price ranges.
Battle ropes: a full-body conditioning tool worth trying
Battle ropes build upper body endurance, crush your heart rate, and take up almost no storage space. How to use them and which ones to buy.
Best heart rate monitors for triathlon and endurance training
A side-by-side comparison of the best heart rate monitors in 2025, covering accuracy, comfort, features, and price to help you pick the right one.
HIIT gear that actually matters: kettlebells, jump ropes, and more
The gear worth buying for high-intensity interval training at home. Four picks that cover everything from conditioning to tracking your effort.
Kettlebells vs. dumbbells: which should you choose for strength and conditioning?
A practical comparison of kettlebells and dumbbells for triathletes and endurance athletes looking to add strength work that actually improves performance.
Best energy gels for runners and endurance athletes
Six popular running gels tested and compared. What they taste like, how they sit in your stomach, and which ones are worth the money.
Best fitness trackers and smartwatches for general fitness
Fitness trackers and smartwatches for people who want health data without a full triathlon watch. Four picks from budget bands to capable smartwatches.
Top 5 Adjustable Dumbbells for Small Spaces
Five adjustable dumbbells that work well in tight home gyms, with options for different budgets and training styles.
Best yoga mats for stretching, mobility, and actual yoga
How to pick a yoga mat that works for your training, whether that's full yoga sessions, post-run stretching, or mobility work on the garage floor.
Resistance bands: the most underrated training tool you can pack in a bag
How resistance bands fit into endurance training for warm-ups, prehab, and travel workouts. Plus which ones are worth buying.
How to choose running shoes that actually fit
A practical guide to finding running shoes that match your feet, your gait, and the kind of running you do. Plus five solid picks to start with.
Home gym essentials: what to buy first and what can wait
A practical priority list for building a home gym that actually gets used. What's worth buying now, what to add later, and what to skip.