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The 5 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Your Home Gym, According to Certified Trainers

Ditch that cluttered pile of random dumbbells pairs, and make the most out of your gym space.

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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Is Nike Strength Equipment Actually Worth Buying?

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Save Big on Fitness Equipment Ahead of Labor Day

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A Game-Changing Piece of Home Gym Equipment

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Kettlebells to Add an Extra Challenge to Workouts

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What Size Kettlebell You Need to Crush Workouts

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Get Fit at Home With The 7 Best Rowing Machines

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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We Found the Best Outdoor Training Equipment

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Vibration Plates to Amplify Your Recovery

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT

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Inside the Home Gym of MH’s Executive Editor

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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Treadmills That Deserve a Spot in Your Home Gym

By Charles Thorp, NASM

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Our Review of the SMRTFT Nüobell

By Charles Thorp, NASM, Amy Schlinger, NASM-CPT

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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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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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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, Photographs by Joe Lingeman

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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

By Alyssa Shaffer

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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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