One question I get asked all the time is which dumbbells are best for at home workouts. The Powerblock and Bowflex adjustable dumbbells are the two premier products, and I have actually used both of them at one time or another in my garage gym, and in my basement for workouts. There are a few other products on the market with similar functionality, but these two are the most popular and most reliable products worth your investment.
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Best DNA Testing For Health Reasons: 23AndMe vs AncestryDNA vs Family Tree DNA vs LivingDNA vs DNA Fit
Ever wonder what your genetic makeup means for your health? A lot of people use sites like 23AndMe, Ancestry DNA & Family Tree DNA to see where their family originated, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. DNA tests do so much more than tell you where you’re from. They can tell you, based on your genes, whether you and your children are predispositioned for certain types of diseases.
T25 Reviews: Mostly Positive, But Some Valid Concerns
With T25 having exploded in popularity this past decade, it’s no wonder that it remains one of the most sought after at home exercise programs on the market. The 25 minute, no-break, no-nonsense HIIT workouts are great ways to shed pounds, build lean muscle, and get in the best shape of your life. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a lot of time to dedicate to exercise, but wants to get in phenomenal shape.
Flipbelt vs SPIbelt: The Best Running Belts To Hold Your Gear
Before I got into many of the home workout programs I’ve reviewed on this site, I was a runner. I continue to be a runner even as I continue to do the programs like P90X3 and T25. I find that running is the perfect way to keep my cardio endurance up, and it helps with keeping up with the cardio and core work that is required from many of the at home workouts I do. I have been experimenting with running belts, and the Flipbelt and Spibelt are the two best products I’ve found to keep my hydrating and gels with me on my runs. While they both have redeeming qualities (I actually use both still), there are a few key differen
Best Smart Scale 2018: Fitbit Aria vs Withings vs Weight Gurus vs Yunmai
You can go to just about any box store or major online retailer and find a scale that will give you your weight and, if you spend a few extra bucks, body mass. In order to track your progress or see if all your workouts are paying off, you need to manually track your numbers which can be time consuming and something that is easier to forget to actually do. That’s why we were excited to get our hands on a few of the best smart scales on the market, like the popular Fitbit Aria, Nokia Body+, and Weight Gurus Smart Scale.
Best Grip and Hand Strengtheners: Gripmaster vs Gripmaster Pro vs Captains of Crush vs Heavy Grip
One thing I’ve been getting into lately are grip trainers to improve not just my grip strength, but my overall strength as well. Another benefit I’ve found from grip strength training is that improving grip goes a long way at building up the strength of tendons and will actually prevent many injuries. Despite being very simple devices, I’ve found that some grip trainers are quick to break down and become weaker over time. That’s why I tested four of the most popular grip trainers on the market to figure out which one is is worth your investment.