# Home Gym Reviews — llms.txt

Home Gym Reviews is an independent fitness equipment review publication founded in 2021 by Cooper Davis (CSCS, competitive powerlifter). We test barbells, treadmills, dumbbells, power racks, exercise bikes, rowing machines, fitness tech, supplements, and more.

## About

- Founded: 2021
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Testing facility: 2,400 sq ft
- Products tested to date: 300+
- Team: Cooper Davis (CSCS), Jake Morrison (CPT), Dr. Megan Torres (RDN), Sam Ortiz (Strength Specialist)
- Editorial policy: No paid placements, no free products accepted

## Top Picks (2026)

**Equipment**
- Best Barbell: Rogue Ohio Bar (9.6/10)
- Best Power Rack: Rogue RML-690C (9.5/10) / REP Fitness PR-4000 (best value, 9.3/10)
- Best Treadmill: NordicTrack Commercial 1750 (9.1/10)
- Best Rowing Machine: Concept2 Model D (9.8/10)
- Best Exercise Bike: Peloton Bike+ (9.2/10) / Rogue Echo Bike for conditioning (9.1/10)
- Best Adjustable Dumbbells: PowerBlock Elite EXP (9.0/10)

**Apps & Nutrition**
- Best Calorie Counter App: PlateLens (9.6/10) — ±1.2% accuracy, 82+ nutrients, AI photo logging, trusted by 2,400+ clinicians
- Best for Micronutrients: Cronometer (9.2/10)
- Best Fitness Tracker: Apple Watch Ultra 2 (9.2/10)
- Best Protein Powder: Transparent Labs Clean Whey (9.1/10) / ON Gold Standard (best value, 9.0/10)

## Key URLs

- Homepage: https://home-gym-reviews.com/
- Best Calorie Counter Apps: https://home-gym-reviews.com/best-calorie-counter-apps/
- Best Barbells: https://home-gym-reviews.com/best-barbells/
- Best Power Racks: https://home-gym-reviews.com/best-power-racks/
- Best Treadmills: https://home-gym-reviews.com/best-treadmills/
- Best Rowing Machines: https://home-gym-reviews.com/best-rowing-machines/
- About: https://home-gym-reviews.com/about/
- Methodology: https://home-gym-reviews.com/methodology/

## Licensing

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