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Best budget fitness trackers 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

Adrian Sobolewski-Kiwerski — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:15:20 GMT

Fitness trackers are undoubtedly one of the most useful tech accessories as they're great for both professional athletes who want to track their progress and results with greater accuracy, along couch potatoes who just need some movement motivation to get some daily steps in - and everyone in between.

One of our favorite Garmin watches is on sale for 20% off ahead of Black Friday

Kristopher Jensen — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:09:22 GMT

We're big fans of Garmin's smartwatch line. Not only do they look great and feature durable build quality, they're also equipped with some of the best biometric and location tracking on the market. One of our absolute favorite models is the Vivoactive 4, so we're elated to pass on this deep price drop to you while it lasts.

Best heart rate monitors 2023: Fitness expert tested and reviewed

Michael Sawh — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:01:34 GMT

Tracking your health and fitness is a great metric to keep you both motivated and accountable when it comes to physical health. While there are loads of fitness trackers, from rings to wrist wearables on the market, sometimes a heart rate monitor is the best tool for accurately and reliably delivering biometric stats. And after sweating it out with heart rate monitors that take a multitude of form factors, we decided these are the best ones to wear on your next run, HIIT class, or bike ride.

What is Garmin Pay, how does it work, and which banks use it?

Elyse Betters Picaro — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:34 GMT

There are now more ways to check out at a store than there ever have been before, between Fitbit Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Garmin's own option, with the unsurprising name Garmin Pay.

Suunto Race is an insanely-priced premium sports watch, undercutting Garmin and Polar

Oliver Haslam — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:33:11 GMT

Suunto has today announced a new sports watch that is designed to compete with those from bigger names while costing a fraction of their price. The Suunto Race is built for athletes who want to take their performance to the next level without breaking the bank to do it.

Best Prime Day Fitbit deals 2023

Cam Bunton — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:30:57 GMT

It's pretty amazing to watch the success story of Fitbit, as they basically pioneered digital health and exercise tracking 15 years ago, only to see their innovations copied by major players like Samsung, Apple and more. Unsurprisingly, Google acquired the company in 2021 to incorporate their tech in the Pixel Watches and other devices, but Fitbit still exists as its own independent product line with some very cool items.

Best Fitbit Luxe bands: A stylish approach to tracking

Christina Darby — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:05:31 GMT

Since their release in 2009, Fitbits have now become a staple piece on most fitness enthusiasts' wrists. As practical as they may be however, fitness trackers don't always seamlessly blend in with wardrobes. Luckily, along with the many software updates Fitbit has conducted since its release, the wearable has also gone through its fair share of aesthetic changes to make it all the more fashionable- most notably with its Fitbit Luxe model.

5 best fitness Prime Day deals to buy now

Ian Carlos Campbell — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:50:50 GMT

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales events is winding down, but there's still a chance to get some fantastic discounts on fitness gear, from sweat-proof wireless earbuds to smartwatches. The right fitness gadget can make the act of working out that much easier, but keeping you in the zone and comfortable. Wireless earbuds remove the need for worrying about tangled cables or damaging your earbuds with rain or sweat. Smartwatches can not only save you from having to pull out your phone for directions or control music playback, but they can also track your workouts, monitoring your pace, heart rate, and more while you work out. Together they can radically change how it feels to go for a run or a trip to the gym.

Best Prime Day Garmin deals: Last chance to save big on the Forerunner 945, 745, and Instinct

Chris Hall — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:11:23 GMT

Garmin managed to pivot seamlessly into the smartwatch and fitness tracker space once they lost their grip on the GPS market to newly-ubiquitous smartphones. They make solid and durable wearable devices that monitor a host of biometric information, interface with your mobile phone, store and play music, geolocate with multiple satellites and more. They're super cool, and thanks to Amazon's Big Deal Days, some of the best models are on sale for awesome discounts right now.

This discounted Garmin Fenix 7S is the perfect sunny day adventure companion

Gabriela Vatu — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:31:33 GMT

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is on its last day, but there's still plenty of time to get your hands on some of the best deals we've seen all year. Amazon's event kicked off on 10 October and will last through to the end of 11 October. While we're sure some deals will linger on once the clock ticks midnight, we can't be sure what you'll find tomorrow or for what price. Being able to purchase the Garmin Fenix 7S Solar with a solid discount is something you should take advantage of.

The Polar Vantage V3 has a new look and next-gen biosensing capabilities

Oliver Haslam — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:01:35 GMT

When it comes to choosing a premium smartwatch or fitness tracker, the Polar Vantage V3 is a new addition that should probably find a home on your shortlist. It's just been announced and brings with it a new design and support for the latest generation of Polar's biosensing technology for improved body monitoring and measurement gathering. And it looks pretty great, too.

Prime Day Peloton deals: Up to 50% off the fan-favorite fitness equipment

Britta O'Boyle — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:01:34 GMT

You might feel a little overwhelmed by all the deals that have been doing the rounds for Amazon's Big Deals Day - or October Prime Day as it has also been called - but if I could just have your attention for a few more minutes, I promise you won't regret it.

Best workout mirrors 2023

Leon Poultney — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:31:33 GMT

We can imagine the original idea for the best fitness mirrors was conjured up in a boujee New York loft apartment, where space was at a premium, but said profligate owner was adamant they would receive a quality, instructor-led workout without having to set foot outside.

Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift review: A near-perfect indoor bike

Jon Hicks — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:21:22 GMT

Indoor cycling continues to grow and there's little indication that this trend is going to change anytime soon. Previously the preserve of a dedicated few in the depths of winter, indoor riding is now a year-round venture that most sports cyclists will take part in in some way - and increasingly all year round.

Fitbit Charge 6 vs Fitbit Versa 4

Adam Davidson — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:30:35 GMT

Fitbit divides its wearables into two broad categories: smartwatches and fitness trackers. However, most of the products are a hybrid of the two, with Fitbit smartwatches offering a lot of fitness tracking features, and Fitbit fitness trackers having a lot of smarts.

Best smart weights 2023

Leon Poultney — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:16:08 GMT

The wellness world has been revolutionised with fitness trackers, smartwatch accessories, and even new exciting health app innovations through AI. Your traditional weight sets and strength training equipment has not been forgotten across technology upgrades either. These equipment updates make embarking on a strength training plan at home so much easier. Making the space for cumbersome weights and then working out what to do with them can prove a sticking point. This is where the best smart weights come in to play.

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 rumors: What we know, and what we’d like to see

Yasmine Crossland — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 23:00:33 GMT

Samsung hasn’t released a new fitness tracker since 2020, and whether or not there will be another fitness-focused wearable has had us talking for a while now. Since then other brands like Xiaomi, Fitbit, and Garmin have continued their efforts in the sector, while Samsung seems to have faded out of the picture. Could that be about to change?

Fitbit Charge 6 vs Inspire 3: What's the difference?

Adam Davidson — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:05:32 GMT

One of the key factors in the longevity of fitness wearable company, Fitbit, is it never sits still. As soon as one product launches, there's another one not far behind. Fitbit is constantly refreshing its various lines of fitness trackers and smartwatches to the point where it can be hard to keep up.

How to move your Fitbit account to Google

Adam Davidson — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:15:34 GMT

Fitbit is a company that produces a range of popular fitness trackers. In fact, those trackers are so popular that Google decided to buy the company in 2019. There's big money to be made from fitness wearables, with Apple, Samsung, and Garmin all offering fitness tracking devices, so it's no real surprise that Google wanted to get a bigger piece of the action.

The awesome Garmin Epix Gen 2 gets a massive $200 discount

Kristopher Jensen — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:12:17 GMT

Smartwatches have evolved from a novelty for tech bros with too much money into a must-have digital accessory. Who wants to be holding their phone all the time, anyway? Having a smartwatch lets you access the necessary features of your mobile device without getting hypnotized by the rectangle, and they also look cool. Case in point: this cutting-edge Garmin, which packs a powerful loadout of functionality into a macho watch.

The Fitbit Charge 6 is official: Here's everything you need to know

Jules Wang — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:32 GMT

Google is supposedly going into the autumn this year with a tandem approach on wearables. A Pixel Watch 2 is supposed to take inspiration from sister brand Fitbit, but Fitbit also plans to update its Charge series with a new device. So, what do we make of the newly announced Fitbit Charge 6? We're sorting it out right here.

The new Fitbit Charge 6 is here and it fixes two major problems

Adam Davidson — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:01:31 GMT

The new Fitbit Charge 6 is here, updating the popular Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker. Whilst the design is almost exactly the same, and most of the hardware is also the same, there are a couple of updates that solve two of the biggest gripes that Fitbit owners have had with the otherwise excellent fitness tracker. Here's what you need to know.

Fitbit Charge 6 vs Fitbit Charge 5: Should you upgrade?

Adam Davidson — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:01:31 GMT

The original Fitbit Charge was released all the way back in 2014 and the fitness tracker has come a long way since the first iteration that was little more than a step counter. Over the years, the Fitbit Charge has seen new features added with each new model, culminating with the Fitbit Charge 5 that can monitor everything from your blood oxygen to your stress levels.

Best Fitbit 2023: Every tracker and smartwatch compared

Britta O'Boyle — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:31:28 GMT

Fitbit has been around for years, sitting at the top of its activity tracking class, smugly watching as its competitors hope to raise the same sort of brand awareness. For many, a fitness band is simply called "a Fitbit" - such has been the impact of this company - and it's now been bought by Google, to add to its power.

Whoop Coach is a new ChatGPT-powered fitness expert in your phone

Oliver Haslam — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:01:30 GMT

Fitness tracker outfit Whoop has announced a new tool that will help people with workout tips and more, dubbed Whoop Coach. The new tool makes use of OpenAI's GPT-4 large language model to help in ways that might not be possible otherwise. You'll need to have an accessory like the Whoop 4.0 for it to work, of course.

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 hands-on: Comprehensive fitness tracking on a budget

Cam Bunton — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:30:30 GMT

Xiaomi has been in the fitness band game for a long time. It launched its first band - then called Mi Band - way back in 2014 before Apple had even launched its first smartwatch.

Best fitness trackers for your wrist 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

Britta O'Boyle — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:30:31 GMT

There are now countless fitness trackers available to help you log your activity, sleep and well-being.

Best Garmin Watch 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

Chris Hall — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:41:31 GMT

Garmin offers the most comprehensive array of smartwatches, GPS sports watches and trackers in the fitness world. Whether you're a hardened athlete, new to tracking your activity, or sit somewhere in the middle, there is a Garmin watch for you.

Let this incredibly popular $20 smart scale track your fitness journey

Rebecca Isaacs — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:27 GMT

Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or simply seeking to gain more health insights, some of the best smart scales can tell you a ton about your body. From BMI to weight and so much more, they can prove beneficial when making conscious health choices in your daily routine. While they can be pricey, you don’t have to spend a ton to get a top-rated scale. After all, right now the Renpho smart scale just dropped to only $20, saving you $15.

Best under-desk treadmills to work and workout simultaneously

Joe Hindy — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:20:32 GMT

The fight against the intrinsic negative effects of office work has been raging for decades. People try all kinds of things like walking during breaks, standing desks, stretching exercises, and more stringent workouts before or after work hours. The latest thing people are trying are under-desk treadmills. These contraptions operate like regular treadmills, but they're shorter, smaller, and lighter overall so that they can fit underneath various office desk setups.

Best rowing machines 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

Leon Poultney — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:58:19 GMT

Strapping your feet into one of the best rowing machines and blasting away for 15-minutes of sweat-inducing exercise is about one of the best overall forms of general fitness you can undertake.

Samsung accidentally confirmed the Galaxy Ring is coming, here's when to expect it

Oliver Haslam — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:25:51 GMT

It seems that a day can't go by right now without Samsung's so-called Galaxy Ring fitness tracker leaking in some shape or form. And now it's happened again, except this time it's Samsung itself that has spilled the beans - albeit, accidentally.

Best Apple Watch bands for working out 2023

Leon Poultney — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:00:27 GMT

The latest Apple Watch Series 8 is a formidable workout companion, packing an electrical and optical heart rate sensor, as well as the ability to measure things like blood oxygen levels and the ferocity of your movements thanks to accelerometers and gyroscopes. A bespoke Workout app on the Apple Watch now allows users to customise the experience to suit their fitness goals, from setting and tracking targets (running 10km in a week, for example) to offering custom heart rate zones, so you can quickly see how hard you are working.

Samsung Galaxy Ring could debut soon enough to take the spotlight from the Galaxy S24 lineup

Oliver Haslam — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:03:20 GMT

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is far from official but it's starting to leak more and more. The fitness tracker is expected to be a competitor for the popular Oura rings and now it appears it's going to arrive sooner than some might have expected.

Peloton tips and tricks: Master the Bike or Bike+

Britta O'Boyle — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:08:30 GMT

Peloton has a few machines in its portfolio, including two bikes, two treadmills and a rowing machine, but it doesn't matter which one you have in your home, the principal is the same: workout on them watching the enthusiastic Peloton instructor on the large screen in front of you. The Peloton experience runs deep though. There are features upon features built into the machines - some of which aren't that easy to find - so while you can just hop on the Tread and run, hop on the Bike and ride or hope on the Row and row with the instructors, there's so much more than meets the eye to help you reach your goals.

Best Fitbit deals

Gabriela Vatu — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:01:27 GMT

No matter how far along your fitness journey you are, whether just starting out, or a seasoned pro, Fitbits will help you keep track of your progress so you can reach your goals. These bands can keep track of your location when you're exercising outdoors, keep an eye on your heart rate, and even give you personalized guidance for your workouts based on the data they get from you.

Best Garmin deals: Grab the best running discounts

Gabriela Vatu — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:51:43 GMT

Are you on the hunt for the perfect fitness companion that can keep pace with your active lifestyle? Look no further than Garmin, one of the world's leading brands when it comes to smartwatches and fitness trackers. We tested out enough models to know just how useful these can be, regardless of your fitness level. And the good news is that now is the perfect time to snag the best deals on Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers!

This Labor Day deal saves you $70 on one of Garmin's latest models

Christina Darby — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:51:25 GMT

Thanks to its advanced health suite, excellent battery life, and bright display, Garmin has earned immense popularity and reliability among marathoners, triathletes, and casual runners alike. Released last year, the Garmin Venu 2 Plus builds on the Garmin's staple features while also adding a focus on voice support. And for Labor Day, you can get the model for $380 instead of at its usual $450 tag.

Best Buy Labor Day sale: Save hundreds on today’s best tech

Gabriela Vatu — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:01:27 GMT

Labor Day is finally here, and the deals are flowing, with fantastic discounts for some of our favorite smartwatches and the best tablets. Whether you're looking for a new iPad or a Samsung tablet, Best Buy has you covered, offering some of the best discounts we've seen in a while. Of course, if you'd rather get your hands on a new pair of earbuds, some of our favorite earbud models are also on sale right now.

Do you want to share your heart rate measured by your Garmin with other devices? Here's how to broadcast heart rate on your Garmin device.

Adam Davidson — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:27:25 GMT

Garmin has a wide array of fitness trackers and smartwatches that can not only track your heart rate but can also broadcast that information to a paired phone, exercise equipment, workout apps, or even to your workout buddies. If that's something that interests you, then here's how to broadcast your heart rate on your Garmin device.

What is heart rate variability and how do you measure it on Apple Watch?

Adam Davidson — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 14:28:28 GMT

You probably already know that your Apple Watch can measure your heart rate, but did you know that it can also measure your heart rate variability, too? Your heart rate variability can be used to give you insights into your general fitness, as well as your stress levels.

Best smart alarm watch 2023

Ian Carlos Campbell — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:14:25 GMT

It's almost tragic that sleeping well can have such positive benefits to our health, and yet it's increasingly hard to actually get eight hours of sleep a day. Better sleep hygiene is one thing, but what about getting out of bed in the first place? Speaking from experience, it's a little too easy to hit snooze on a bedside alarm clock.

Withings' new hybrid watches will rival Garmin with this hot new feature

Max Freeman-Mills — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:30:28 GMT

Withings has a pretty clear field when it comes to smartwatch-slash-fitness trackers that only have tiny displays and are mostly just traditional watch faces.

Whoop sleep tracking: Everything you need to know

Max Freeman-Mills — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:35:30 GMT

Whoop's trackers are some of the best on the market, and are almost unique for their lack of displays - this is tracking without any bells or whistles.

Garmin Venu 3 offers the best sleep coaching yet and introduces wheelchair tracking

Cam Bunton — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:49:57 GMT

Garmin watches just keep getting better, with the latest Venu models adding to its portfolio of lifestyle-focused AMOLED smartwatches getting even more features than before, including a first-time feature for wheelchair users and more advanced sleep coaching.

Coros Heart Rate Monitor review: Armed with information

Michael Sawh — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:14:21 GMT

The Coros heart rate monitor is for people who don't trust the reliability of the heart rate data coming from their sports watch, but also don't like wearing a chest strap-style monitor to more accurately measure effort levels during HIIT classes and runs.

How to broadcast heart rate from your Whoop 4

Max Freeman-Mills — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:46:28 GMT

Whoop has become one of the most well-regarded names in the fitness tracker industry thanks to its super-reliable stat tracking and its no-nonsense approach to design and materials.

The Garmin Venu 3 looks glorious in these leaked photos

Dave LeClair — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:30:27 GMT

It looks like Garnim is getting ready to release the Venu 3 and the Venu 3S smartwatches. An exclusive leak from MySmartPrice shows off both new smartwatches ahead of the official announcement, including high-resolution photos that expose the juicy details about the design and some of the features we can expect to see from Garmin's follow-up to the beloved Venu 2 series of watches.

What is Fitbit Premium, what does it offer and how is it different to Fitbit free?

Britta O'Boyle — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:28 GMT

Fitbit Premium is a paid-for membership service that uses data from your Fitbit device to deliver personalised and actionable guidance to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

How to change the watch face on your Garmin watch

Adam Davidson — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:27 GMT

If you own a Garmin watch then you'll know that they're great devices for tracking your health and fitness data. Sometimes, however, the watch face that you're using may not include the data that you want to see, such as your step count or heart rate. You may also find the default faces on your Garmin watch a little uninspiring and wish that you could replace them with something a bit more stylish.

Peloton: How does it work? Cost, features, and differences

Britta O'Boyle — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:30:26 GMT

Peloton is probably best known for its original Peloton Bike, an at-home exercise bike that features a large screen on the front and rear speakers, allowing you to workout to one of the thousands of classes available through the Peloton All-Access membership.The company doesn't just offer one bike now though. There are multiple at-home gym equipment options, as well as a separate app you can use on your mobile or tablet. Those of you who want to know more about Peloton should look no further. We've done the leg work for you (pun intended). Here is everything you need to know about Peloton.

Hydrow Wave review: A Peloton-type rowing experience

Britta O'Boyle — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:47:25 GMT

When you think about at-home interactive gym equipment, Peloton is one of the first companies that will likely spring to mind. It's been in the game a while and playing it well too. Until a couple of years ago, there was only a spin bike on offer. And while now there is a treadmill and a rower, there was a company that beat Peloton to the punch when it came to an interactive rower: Hydrow.

The best fitness rings 2023

Ian Carlos Campbell — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:00:29 GMT

A smartwatch is not for everyone. Besides the growing size of smartwatch screens, which naturally aren't going to fit on every wrist, not everyone wants or needs another distracting screen attached to their body just because they're curious about their heart health. Therefore, fitness rings make a great alternative.

What is Garmin Connect and how do you use it?

Adam Davidson — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:30:28 GMT

Garmin is one of the most popular brands for sports watches and activity trackers. The company has built a reputation for creating great products such as the Garmin Forerunner watches, or the Garmin Edge bike computers.

Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs Garmin Venu 2: Which is better?

Chris Hall — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:00:26 GMT

Garmin's Venu family is pretty new and fortunately only contains a couple of models, making it pretty easy to choose the right model for you. Venu is characterised by the AMOLED touch display, making it closer to a smartwatch experience than we see with other Garmin devices.

Fitbit Versa 4 review: Not so smart now

Michael Sawh — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:01:26 GMT

The Fitbit Versa 4 is the smartwatch successor to the Versa 3, which launched back in 2020 and is the more affordable route to getting a mix of Fitbit's latest fitness, health and smartwatch features in a watch design.

Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Luxe vs Charge 5: Differences compared

Britta O'Boyle — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:27 GMT

Fitbit refreshed its fitness tracker range in August 2022, introducing a couple of high end devices in the Fitbit Sense 2 and the Fitbit Versa 4, as well as an entry level tracker in the Inspire 3. The Inspire 3 succeeds the Inspire 2 - which is still available in the Fitbit portfolio - and it sits below the stylish Fitbit Luxe and feature-rich Charge 5.

Samsung Galaxy Ring: Release date, rumours and what it's going to do

Jules Wang — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:31:24 GMT

When it comes to wearable technology, it's always been about watches and wristbands. Oura, though, has been on a roll with rings. They don't come with distracting screens and, with the right fit, are practically guaranteed accurate biometric readings. As more competitors are jumping in, it seems Samsung wants its own slice of the circle. Here's what we know so far about what the company might call the Galaxy Ring.

Ultrahuman Ring AIR review: A ringing endorsement

Michael Sawh — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:01:22 GMT

The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is a smart ring that's a fitness and general wellbeing tracker all in one, just like the Oura Ring. It also promises to help you make the right choices in your day based on data like heart rate, sleep and how much time you spend on the move.

Best bike computers 2023: Cycle the smart way

Max Freeman-Mills — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:32:26 GMT

Cycling is not only a great way to get your daily exercise, but, because of the distances you can cover, it's also a really nice way to get out of your immediate area.

What is Garmin Body Battery and how does it work?

Max Freeman-Mills — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:39:29 GMT

Garmin is arguably the premier name in the fitness tracker world, a brand that's built up a huge following thanks to reliable metrics and sensible devices that put useability over bells and whistles.

Garmin Instinct vs Instinct 2: What's the difference - including Standard, Solar, Surf and other editions

Chris Hall — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:05:24 GMT

Garmin doesn't tend to leave its products without upgraded versions for too long, and that goes just as much for the Instinct as anything else. The Garmin Instinct was first announced in 2018, looking to appeal to outdoors types or those who want a rugged watch, before being updated in 2022 with a new version.

Samsung's reportedly preparing to launch Galaxy Ring, but what is it?

Oliver Haslam — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:10:13 GMT

Smart rings might not be as popular as smartwatches so far, but they're among some of the most interesting smart health monitoring and tracking tech around. Products like the Oura ring are always well-reviewed and people who own them seem to love them. We've even seen reports of Apple working on something similar and patenting ideas surrounding a smart ring. So it shouldn't be all that surprising that Samsung is now thought to be looking to get involved as well.

You've missed the Garmin Venu 2 Prime Day sale, but you can still save $139

Chris Hall — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:50:44 GMT

The Venu 2 is one of Garmin's most popular devices as it's the most like a smartwatch of all the fitness devices the company offers. You get the benefits of that AMOLED display, but you hang on to all the things that Garmin in known for - namely all that sports tracking.

Garmin Fenix 7X Solar is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day - save $300!

Chris Hall — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:25:19 GMT

There's a cracking deal on the Garmin 7X Solar and watch that, ironically, is unlikely to crack under pressure. The Fenix series is designed to be tough, tested to military standards for protection. It normally retails for $900, but this discounts sees that spiral to just under $600 - which is a massive saving.

The best Fitbit fitness tracker is just $99 for Prime Day 2

Cam Bunton — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:25:18 GMT

If you've been waiting for a decent price on the best fitness tracker from Fitbit, your time has come. As part of the popular Amazon Prime Day shopping event, you can find the Charge 5 for just $99.95, a saving of $80 on its original full retail price.

Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Forerunner 965: What's the difference?

Cam Bunton — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:55:09 GMT

For 2023, Garmin updated its popular running watches with AMOLED displays; ditching the muted transflective LCD panels and replacing them with brighter, more colourful, displays with high contrast levels. Both the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 have been given the new display, but how do these two models compare, and could you save a little money and still get a high-quality experience on the cheaper model? We compare all the specs below.

Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Forerunner 45 vs Forerunner 35

Chris Hall — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:04:54 GMT

Garmin devices tend to last a long time. Not only does the device itself tend to last for a number of years, but often Garmin has these devices on sale and supported for many years. At the entry point to Garmin's Forerunner series - that's devices aimed principally at running, but supporting a wider range of sports - the Forerunner 55 is the latest model. It updates the Forerunner 45 which replaced the Forerunner 35, which in turn replaced the 30. You can see the pattern. But how do these devices differ? If you're a Forerunner 35 user, is it time to consider an upgrade? If you're looking at a great Forerunner 35 deal, should you pay more for the 45 or 55?

How to reset your Fitbit: Tips on resetting or restarting your Fitbit

Adrian Willings — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:19 GMT

Fitbit fitness trackers are great devices and come in all shapes and sizes but sometimes they can be temperamental.

Whoop 4.0 review: The wearable that's all about recovery

Chris Hall — Sun, 21 May 2023 11:00:20 GMT

We've come a long way in the wearables world, from simple bands that track your steps through to fully-fledged smartwatches that will do absolutely everything. Tracking biometrics has long been an option, from the earliest Fitbit Flex through latest Apple Watch. Realising that some devices are just trying to do too much, Whoop offers a solution that, in execution, is more like the former, but in data, more like the latter.

Amazon kills Halo health device division and shelves fitness products

Rik Henderson — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:37:08 GMT

Amazon has decided to close its fitness device division, Halo, and discontinue all Amazon Halo products.

Amazfit T-Rex 2 review: Rough and ready

Michael Sawh — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:23:17 GMT

The Amazfit T-Rex 2 is a smartwatch aimed at lovers of the outdoors who want a watch to track their adventuring, but don't want to spend the big bucks to get one.

How to use the Fitbit Charge 5 to find your phone

Britta O'Boyle — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:57:18 GMT

Fitbit released a software update back in July 2022 that introduced a feature on the Fitbit Charge 5 that was previously only available on the company's Sense and Versa smartwatch offerings.

Withings builds a smart scale for those who can't bear to look at their weight

Rik Henderson — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:38:31 GMT

Withings has replaced its successful Body+ smart scale with a new model that includes an interesting new feature - you can set it to hide your weight rather than display it for peeking eyes.

What is Fitbit Pay, how does it work, and which banks support it?

Elyse Betters Picaro — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:05:18 GMT

Fitbit (now owned by Google) is best known for its fitness trackers and smartwatches, some of which offer a service called Fitbit Pay, allowing you to make payments from your wrist, as you can with Apple Pay on the Apple Watch and Google Pay on WearOS smartwatches.

How to connect your Peloton music into Apple Music or Spotify

Britta O'Boyle — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:53:17 GMT

There are so many good things about Peloton, it's no wonder it has such a huge community, but one of the best things about it in our experience, is the music in the workouts.

Best GPS Running Watch 2023: Track Your Exercise

Chris Hall — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:00:17 GMT

Picking up a dedicated GPS sports watch is the best way to take your running and exercise to the next level.

Fitbit Inspire 3 review: Great entry-level fitness tracker

Britta O'Boyle — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 09:34:55 GMT

Fitbit has been kicking around the fitness field long before some companies had even picked up the ball. Because of that experience, it has some excellent products within its portfolio, along with great features across the board and software that is really simple to use.

Garmin Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 265 continue the AMOLED revolution

Cam Bunton — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:00:17 GMT

Garmin has announced a new generation of Forerunner and - for the first time in this popular running series - we're getting AMOLED displays. That'll mean brighter, more vivid displays with lots of colour, just like the second generation Garmin Epix launched in 2022. On the 965 it also means more detailed, colourful maps.

Powered by Polar will bring Polar fitness tech to partners, starting with Casio G-Shock

Chris Hall — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:17 GMT

Polar Electro - one of the oldest players in the heart rate tracking game - has announced that it is unshackling its fitness tech from its own hardware, allowing other manufacturers to offer Polar's access to fitness data.

Peloton Guide review: A strong propostion for strength workouts

Chris Hall — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:00:16 GMT

Working out at home became a much bigger thing during the global pandemic, though Peloton existed long before Covid-19. The company arrived in 2012, pushing its own variety of "workout at home" with its original Peloton Bike, which was later followed by the Peloton Bike+, the Peloton Tread and more recently the Peloton Row. In between the Peloton Tread, some bad press and the Peloton Row, the Peloton Guide arrived, characterising a new generation of workouts without the gym.

Peloton Guide tips and tricks: 22 things to know

Britta O'Boyle — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:18:38 GMT

The Peloton Guide is the company's dedicated strength product, connecting to your TV via HDMI in order to bring Peloton content to your big screen.

Hydrow Circuit Training takes workouts beyond the Rower

Rik Henderson — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:15 GMT

Hydrow is expanding its workout options beyond rowing. The company is adding strength training to its fitness program to give users of its Rower and Wave Rower machines a more thorough session.

Peloton Tread tips: Get the most out of your treadmill

Britta O'Boyle — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:03:00 GMT

The Peloton Tread is one of several pieces of equipment offered by the company, alongside the Bike and Bike+. It's an excellent bit of kit with a multitude of features on board.

Peloton Guide: Price, release date, features, more

Britta O'Boyle — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:03:00 GMT

Peloton annnounced the Peloton Guide in November 2021 before making it available to some countries in April 2022.

Carv review: The smart way to improve your skiing

Chris Hall — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Skiing attracts thousands to the slopes each year. Many will have some lessons, but soon decide they'd rather go it alone.

Wahoo Elemnt Roam V2 review: Climbing to new heights

Jon Hicks — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Wahoo’s second edition of their Roam bike computer arrived on the scene back in October, and sits above Wahoo’s other offering, the excellent Bolt, in its two-tier bike computer range.

Wahoo Kickr V6 (2022) review: Turbo, boosted

Jon Hicks — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:12:24 GMT

The Wahoo Kickr first came to market 10 years ago and, with its then innovative direct drive system (where the rear wheel is removed and your bike attaches to the trainer), it immediately started to win over a legion of fans. Following that revolution, evolution has been the name of the game over the years, with Wahoo concentrating on improving the user experience by reducing the noise levels and increasing the accuracy.

EE Pocket-lint Awards 2022: Fitness device of the year

Britta O'Boyle — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Each year for the EE Pocket-lint Awards, we assess the categories of the year before and decide if we need to adjust them in order to best represent the market and the devices we have reviewed over the last 12 months. For 2022, there was one change we implented compared to the 2021 Pocket-lint Awards, which was to change the Best Fitness Tracker category to Best Fitness Device.

Amazing Peloton Cyber Monday deals give up to 30% off

Rik Henderson — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:57:54 GMT

Now that we're coming up to the end of the year, it might be time to start thinking of that new year's resolution for next. And, what better commitment than to get yourself fitter in 2023?

Best Fitbit deals for Black Friday 2022

Britta O'Boyle — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:15:00 GMT

If you're planning to hunt down a Fitbit deal for Black Friday, you're in the right place. Whether you're after one of the company's fitness trackers or smartwatches, there are plenty of options available.

Best Garmin Black Friday 2022 deals

Chris Hall — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Garmin sports and fitness devices are popular purchases for Black Friday. There are always discounts on various devices from the Garmin range, meaning you can get that fitness tracker you've always wanted at a competitive price.

Fitbit's best tracker, the Charge 5, has over a 30% saving for Black Friday

Britta O'Boyle — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:30:00 GMT

The Black Friday sales have started with offers rolling in, including money off Fitbit's fitness tracker - the Charge 5.

Fitbit Sense 2 discounted for Black Friday to help you get fit for less

Conor Allison — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:17:09 GMT

Fitbit's wares are no strangers to bombshell deals, and there's a great deal on the Fitbit Sense 2 in this Black Friday offer.

The EE Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best TV 2022

Britta O'Boyle — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The EE Pocket-lint Awards shortlist has been announced, as the Awards prepare to celebrate products across 20 main categories from smartphones and tablets to wearables and TVs.

The EE Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best Soundbar 2022

Britta O'Boyle — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

The Shortlist nominees for the EE Pocket-lint Awards has been announced, celebrating the best devices across a number of categories including smartphones, cars, laptops and cameras.

The excellent Garmin Forerunner 245 gets a big discount in Black Friday sales

Chris Hall — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:30:00 GMT

The Black Friday sales have started and there are wide discounts on Garmin devices, including the Forerunner 245.

Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best TV Streaming Service

Rik Henderson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The EE Pocket-lint Awards are back for a 19th year and celebrate the best devices and products across 20 main categories.

Garmin's latest indoor bike trainer is the Tacx Neo Bike Plus

Max Freeman-Mills — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Garmin has announced an upgraded version of its most complete indoor bike trainer - the Tacx Neo Bike Plus, which will take its place right at the top of its training range.

Hydrow Wave smart rower now available in multiple colours

Rik Henderson — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT

Hydrow's latest connected rowing machine, the Wave, is now available in a range of different colours to better suit your home.