Meet Ryan
Hey, I'm Ryan. I've been training for over a decade - home gym, running, and everything in between - and I've bought enough disappointing gear to know that marketing photos and real workouts are two different sports.
FitGear Verdict is simple: every product gets used in real training for weeks before we write a word. No unboxing-day hot takes, no spec-sheet reviews.
When the $30 option beats the $300 one, we say so. When something is worth the splurge, we say that too.
How we review
We sign up for and actively use every tool we write about. Each product is scored across four pillars — ease of use, features, value for money, and support — each rated from 1 to 5. The overall score is the average of those four numbers, always on a clear 5-point scale.
Our independence
Some of our links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission when you sign up through us. This funds our testing. It never influences a score or ranking — a low-scoring tool with an affiliate program still gets a low score. You will find tools rated below average on this site, on purpose.
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