The sheer variety of exercises possible with pull-up bars makes them one of the best pieces of equipment you can buy. What’s more, they’re far more affordable than most other equipment with many options under $50. If you’re ready to expand your burgeoning home gym, check out our top picks for the best pull-up bars, below. But first things first, you’ll want to consider safety features. TJ Mentus, an ACE-certified personal trainer and expert panelist of Garage Gym Reviews, says that any bar you install in your home should be firmly secured in place and “unable to be dislodged....

In our brain-imaging work, we began by looking for patterns that could help us diagnose and treat mental health conditions, such as ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. But as we studied more and more scans, we also realized that certain brain patterns corresponded to personality types. Based on our research, we have identified five primary brain types that influence who you are, how you behave, and how you relate to others....

Read on for expert insight into this home gym MVP from three certified personal trainers, plus our picks for the six best kettlebells for all your lifting needs. From squats to curls to presses, kettlebell variations allow you to challenge your muscles in different ways—and that promotes progress. Plus, some signature kettlebell moves, like kettlebell swings, can’t be comfortably replicated with a dumbbell. While both home gym staples share a similarly small footprint, kettlebells zig where dumbbells zag....

As an ACE-certified personal trainer with a specialization in orthopedic exercise, I advise clients to get at least 30 minutes of cardio on most days of the week outside of our sessions. An ideal running (or walking) buddy, a treadmill makes workouts fly by as fast as your foot turnover on the tread belt. As for the best NordicTrack treadmills of 2023 to add to your home gym setup? Let me break it down....

But if you’re someone who has acid reflux or post-surgery pain, finding the right sleep setup can be a struggle. A wedge pillow, which elevates the head and shoulders, could be your best bet for much-needed support (and relief) throughout the night. Plus, it boasts other potential benefits like minimizing snoring, helping with sleep apnea, and even reducing neck pain. According to Seema Bonney, M.D., founder and director of the Anti-Aging & Longevity Center of Philadelphia, wedge pillows are most commonly used by folks looking to relieve symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder), snoring, and post-surgery pain....

Here are eight cooling mattress toppers that will take your bed from sweat zone to sleep sanctuary faster than you can count sheep. In this sleep-deprived age, you can find cooling mattress toppers in a number of materials, thicknesses, and firmness levels. They’re a popular option for people who want to make their mattress feel cooler, more comfortable, or both. Here’s what to consider when shopping around to find your ideal topper....

There is no “right” way to do this. But there is a healthy, responsible way to end a relationship and an unhealthy irresponsible way. I believe if you hit these key points, you are terminating in a healthy, responsible way. Listen: You’re the one who will have to carry how you ended it. Not them. All breakups are difficult, but you want to leave with the least residue as possible. You want to like yourself afterwards and not have any regrets, including how you ended things....