Simone Jeng
Gear & Technology Editor
Simone Jeng started her career designing and stress-testing composite materials for the aerospace industry before turning her analytical eye to fitness equipment. She developed a proprietary multi-point testing protocol for everything from barbells to smart-watch heart rate sensors. Her reviews are known for their obsessive attention to detail, objective data, and long-term durability testing. Simone's lab, equipped with force plates and high-speed cameras, provides No Bad Reps readers with unbiased, data-driven insights that simply can't be found elsewhere.
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Top 4 Smart Home Gym Devices for Personalized Training
A Peloton Cross Training Bike, currently priced at $1,295 after a $400 discount, still necessitates an ongoing subscription that can quickly overshadow its initial savings, according to pcmag .
Jun 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Zach John King readies debut album 'I'm What You Get' for August
Before stepping on stage, country artist Zach John King adheres to a strict routine: a high-protein meal, 30 minutes of high-intensity activity ('recess'), and 15-20 pushups, according to Muscle & Fit
Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Optimizing Knee Health for Return to Play: Addressing Protocol Gaps
Despite comprehensive rehabilitation protocols, approximately 30% of patients who undergo ACL reconstruction suffer a retear, meniscal, or contralateral knee injury in the years following surgery.
Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Fitness Gear: Uncovering True Value
Even after Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially concluded on June 26, the real hunt for value in fitness gear has just begun.
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Garmin Smartwatches for Strength Training: A Critical Review
Despite smartwatches offering advanced features like custom workout loading and VO2 max tracking, Garmin's strength training mode for sets and reps is widely described as a 'hot mess' due to its consi
Jun 20, 2026 · 4 min read
7 Top Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention Gear
AI models can now accurately predict an athlete's injury risk and performance fluctuations in real-time, long before any physical symptoms appear.
Jun 19, 2026 · 4 min read
5 Types of Resistance Bands for Strength Training
After just seven weeks of training, individuals using elastic bands have been shown to improve maximal strength and power, rivaling gains achieved with traditional weights, according to scienceforspor
Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Jozy Altidore Shares Key Advice for USMNT's 2026 World Cup Bid
Jozy Altidore, who scored 42 goals for the USMNT—second on the all-time list—believes the team can reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals, according to Foxsports .
Jun 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 6 Home Gym Equipment for Strength and Hypertrophy
A single piece of premium home gym equipment, like the REP Fitness Ares 2.
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Top Affordable Performance Apparel for Athletes Under $100
A pair of Stio Coburn Shorts, praised for their rugged durability and comfort, is currently available for just $67, representing a 25% markdown from its usual $89 price.
Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 5 Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers for Strength Training
A study involving thirty recreationally trained athletes performing barbell deadlifts, bench presses, and back squats highlighted the critical role of precise biometric tracking in optimizing strength
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Sports Exoskeleton Market Growth: AI Enhances User Experience
In just two years since their founding, companies like Hypershell and Dnsys have launched consumer exoskeletons priced as low as $599, promising to boost running speeds to 16.
May 18, 2026 · 4 min read