Fitness & Gym

Discover how to transform a compact 100-square-foot room into a high-performance smart gym. Learn specific layouts, gear selection, and design hacks from gear analyst Mason Trek.

Wilderness guide Mason Trek tests the physics, build quality, and ROI of the Hydrow Wave to see if this data-driven smart rower is truly the best home gym rowing machine for the modern athlete.

Cut through the noise of ambiguous fitness rules. Mason Trek breaks down the physics behind the 3-3-3, 3/2/1, and 2-2-2 protocols, explaining how to apply these data-driven algorithms to your smart home gym for maximum efficiency.

Gear analyst Mason Trek breaks down the best smart home gym equipment, analyzing resistance physics, AI integration, and space efficiency for the ultimate connected workout space.

Stop guessing your RPE. We stress-test the top 2026 velocity-based training sensors, smart cuffs, and form-correction cameras to maximize your strength gains.

A deep dive into 2026 stress tracking technology. Learn how EDA sensors, cortisol monitoring, and advanced body battery metrics quantify your physiological load for better training and recovery.

ECG vs. PPG explained by an expert analyst. We compare accuracy, latency, and comfort to decide if you need a chest strap or if a wrist sensor is enough for your 2026 training goals.

Optical sensors lag. Chest straps don't. We test the 2026 market leaders to find which sensors actually keep up with your pulse during max-effort intervals.

After three months of trail running and iron pumping, we test if the Oura Ring Gen 3 still holds the crown for recovery tracking in 2026.