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The Best Outdoor Training Equipment, According to Fitness Editors

The best gear for when you’re working out in the driveway, the backyard, or your local park.

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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The Best Fitness Deals, According to Our Editors

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Vibration Plates to Amplify Your Recovery

Ben Court Home Gym

Inside the Home Gym of MH’s Executive Editor

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Treadmills That Deserve a Spot in Your Home Gym

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Our Review of the SMRTFT Nüobell

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We Found the Best Adjustable Dumbbells

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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6 Editor-Tested Rowing Machines Under $500

By Korin Miller, Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Ellipticals to Help You Get in Cardio at Home

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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6 Effective Recumbent Exercise Bikes to Buy

By Korin Miller, Amy Schlinger, NASM-CPT

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The 8 Best Racks for Storing Your Dumbbells

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Space-Saving Foldable Rowing Machines for Your Gym

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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Kettlebell Vs. Dumbbell: Which is More Versatile?

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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The 7 Best Pieces of Smart Home Gym Equipment

By Korin Miller

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How to Clean Dumbbells, According to a Gym Owner

By Korin Miller

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7 Trainer-Approved Dumbbells Worth the Investment

By Charles Thorp, NASM, Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Kettlebells to Add an Extra Challenge to Workouts

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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When It's Time to Lift Heavy Use These Wrist Straps

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Weighted Vests to Turbocharge Any Workout

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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Get Fit at Home With The 7 Best Rowing Machines

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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Trainer-Approved Adjustable Kettlebells

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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How to Build a Family Home Gym

By Richard Dorment

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How I Built the Ultimate Home Gym in My Garage

By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S.

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The 2026 Men's Health Fitness Awards

By Editors of Men’s Health

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The 6 Best Exercise Bikes for Your Home Gym

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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Trainer-Approved Pull-Up Bars for Your Home Gym

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Cardio Machines to Get Your Heart Pumping

by Charles Thorp, NASM, Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S.

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We Have Lots of Thoughts on the New Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

weighted vests

APEXUP Weighted Vest Review: An Affordable Pick That Performs

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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The Best Home Gym Equipment

by Charles Thorp, NASM, Brett Williams, NASM, Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Resistance Bands to Pack in Your Gym Bag

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Weight Benches for Your Home Gym

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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5 Things I Learned Training on the Zwift Ride

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Medicine Balls Are Simple Yet Effective

By Jeff Turbett

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The Best Back Extension Machines We've Ever Tried

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT, Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S.

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A+ CrossFit Gear, Tested by Fitness Editors

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT, Charles Thorp, NASM

best budget treadmills

We Found the Best Treadmills Under $1,000

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT, Charles Thorp, NASM

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The Best Plyo Boxes for Next-Level Workouts

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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