Strength training might seem intimidating, but it’s also key for living a long, healthy life. We cover how to start and the simple at-home gear that’ll help.
Guests: Wirecutter supervising editor Ingrid Skjong and Wirecutter fitness writer Seth Berkman
Products we recommend:
- Best yoga mat: JadeYoga Harmony Mat
- Best kettlebell: Rep Fitness Kettlebell
- Best adjustable dumbbell set: Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set
- Best pull-up bar: Ultimate Body Press Elevated XL Doorway Pull-Up Bar
- Best resistance bands: Bodylastics Stackable Tube Resistance Bands (5 Bands Pro Series Set) and Serious Steel Assisted Pull-Up, Resistance, and Stretch Bands
- Seth loves: KSY Jump Rope
Additional Reading:
- The 4 Best Resistance Bands of 2025
- The 3 Best Yoga Mats of 2025
- The 3 Best Pull-Up Bars of 2025
- The 2 Best Kettlebells of 2025
- The 3 Best Adjustable Dumbbells of 2025
- The 5 Best Jump Ropes of 2025
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