Trainers Say Your Home Gym Needs Dumbbells. These Are The Ones Worth Buying

Dumbbells can generally be broken into two types: standard and adjustable. Choosing standard or adjustable dumbbells usually comes down to your budget, space, and fitness goals. Adjustable dumbbells allow you to modify the weight for every exercise but are often...

How to Determine if Your Home Gym Needs a Kettlebell or Dumbbell (or Both)

If you are building a home gym, you need to buy something to lift. Sounds obvious, right? It may be, but you’re going to find yourself quickly wondering exactly “what should I be lifting?” For most people, the choice rightfully...

These Trainer-Approved Dumbbells Are Actually Worth Investing In

If you want a complete home gym setup, you need a proper set of dumbbells—period, full stop. Sure, a barbell, weight plates, and a pull-up bar are great pickups as well, but they're not as beginner-friendly as one might be led to believe. Bench presses, pull-ups, and chin-ups are excellent for...

The 14 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Home in 2026, Tested by Editors

Even high-quality dumbbell sets can become bulky obstacles in your home gym, especially when you’re tight on space. Adjustable dumbbells provide access to an entire dumbbell rack at a fraction of the space, says certified personal trainer Prince Brathwaite, NASM-CPT. The...

The 5 Best Adjustable Dumbbell Sets, Tested by Certified Trainers

There's one piece of home gym equipment anyone can make room for at home, it's a pair of adjustable dumbbells. These clever pieces of fitness gear require minimal space, shifting from light to heavy with a quick turn of a...

The 2026 Women’s Health Fitness Awards Winners Will Be In Your Workout Routine For The Long Haul

Having a consistent,keep-coming-back fitness regimen isn’t just about adding years to your life, it’s about adding life to your years. (Read that again!) The goal is simple: stay strong, agile, and motivated well beyond your 20s and 30s. Picture running...