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Kate has nearly two decades of experience working in both the fitness and content industries. Personally, Kate enjoys competing in weightlifting and doing burpees.

On the content side, Kate’s background is in newspaper journalism. She branched into public relations for the American Red Cross for about five years and then moving into content marketing. Today, her work at Garage Gym Reviews blends her excitement for fitness and love of writing. If she isn’t reviewing fitness equipment, you can find her working out or spending time with her two children.

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Updated on July 22, 2022
Updated on July 22, 2022

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When Garage Gym Reviews started in 2014, it was just Coop, his home gym, and the equipment he liked to use. Coop had a passion for fitness and made it his mission to help other people find the right tools for their own home gyms.

“We are nearing a decade since we started GGR,” Coop says. He has moved his garage gym to four different houses. The website has gone through multiple iterations.

Needless to day, things look a little different now than they did in 2014: GGR has built up a team of fitness gurus and industry experts dedicated to writing reviews, sharing insights on social media, and strategically finding ways to make sure you, the consumer, get the information you need about the products you like.

However, there is one thing that remains the same, and it is something we have been committed to since Day One: We are the most trusted voice in exercise equipment reviews.

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REP Fitness Sport Bumper Plates Review: Durable, But Expensive

The REP Sport Bumper Plates are designed to be durable black bumper plates that can be used both outdoors and indoors. After using them in my home gym for the past month and comparing them to the many others on the market, we’re confident in bringing you this in-depth REP Fitness Sport Bumper Plates review.
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Tsunami Barbell In-Depth Review

Tsunami Barbell In-Depth Review

The Tsunami Barbellis one of the most unique barbells currently being manufactured. Rather than being rigid like most bars, the Tsunami Bar is manufactured with the intention to be as whippy as possible. Based upon our testing as well as published studies, we believe the Tsunami Bar does what it claims: increase force production.
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Aaptiv Fitness App Review (2026): Audio-Guided Workouts Powered by Artificial Intelligence

Aaptiv Fitness App Review (2026): Audio-Guided Workouts Powered by Artificial Intelligence

Are audio workouts the best choice for your training goals? Find out in our Aaptiv Fitness App Review.
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Kabuki Strength Kadillac Bar Review: The Cadillac of Multi-Grip Bars

Kabuki Strength Kadillac Bar Review: The Cadillac of Multi-Grip Bars

The Kabuki Strength Kadillac Bar is the best multi-grip bar we've reviewed. It features high attention to detail on areas that matter, a camber angle borrowed from the ever-popular Duffalo Bar, and a fit and finish that is top-notch. If you want the best and can stomach the price tag, we recommend the Kadillac.
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