Welcome to our Fitness Technology category page, your ultimate resource for the gadgets and gear that take your training, performance, and health tracking to the next level. Here, we explore the seamless intersection between tech and fitness, offering in-depth reviews, expert insights, and the latest news on products that promise to revolutionise how you approach your physical well-being.
What is Fitness Technology?
Fitness technology refers to the range of electronic devices designed to monitor, track, and enhance various aspects of physical activity and health. Ranging from wearable tech like Garmin multi-sport watches to stationary devices like indoor smart trainers, this category covers a diverse array of gadgets that offer real-time data, performance metrics, and interactive features to keep you engaged and informed.
Why This Category Matters
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone looking to make those first steps into a healthier lifestyle, fitness technology can offer the extra edge you’re looking for. These devices not only keep tabs on your activity and health but also offer actionable insights that can genuinely impact your training outcomes.
Key Products You’ll Find Here:
Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your training regime, get more granular with your health metrics, or simply find new and interactive ways to stay active, our Fitness Technology category is brimming with resources that are both informative and actionable. Dive in and find the tech that speaks to your fitness aspirations!
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, I padded out my home gym, knowing that gyms would inevitably close. I already had a power rack and a Tacx Flux S smart trainer so I bought a running machine and was hoping to pick up a rowing machine. If you use a rowing machine at the…
I will preface this stating I am a chronic sceptic, so there is an element of negative bias as I enter the review. Sensate is a new bit of health tech that claims to be a revolutionary way to tone your vagus nerve and tap into all of the health benefits that people typically experience…
As well as updating the flagship Garmin Edge 1030 Plus with new mountain bike features, Garmin has refreshed their most affordable cycling computer. Not a great deal has changed, but there are a few key features that will be useful for some people What’s Changed? Like the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus, it is easier to…
[Original Post 7th of May 2020] [Update 16th of June 2020] This is now official, as rumoured, not a great deal has changed Price and Availability The Garmin Edge 1030 Plus is available now for £519.99 with a 1-3 day processing time. In comparison, the existing Garmin Edge 1030 is sold on the site for…
The Garmin MARQ range is the niche-specific ultra-premium range of watches from Garmin. They are based on the flagship Fenix 6 but come with a premium design and build quality, then with additional features added for specific activities. Garmin MARQ variants To date they have already launched: The Driver for £2,249.99 with preloaded access to…
Yesterday, Realme announced their new Realme Watch, and incredibly affordable fitness tracker/feature watch. Yesterday’s announcement was for the Indian market with the watch being priced at INR3,999 (£43/$53/€48). However, Realme will also be announcing several AIoT products today as part of the Realme X3 SuperZoom launch, this will include: Realme Watch, Realme Band, Realme Powerbank…
The niche-orientated watches from Garmin get seriously expensive, and the marine-focused GPS Quatix is no exception. Today Garmin has made the Quatix 6X the second device in the Garmin range to feature solar charging which was first introduced on the of Garmin’s fēnix 6X Pro Solar. The Quatix 6X is essentially the same watch but…
This review was originally posted on 26th January 2019 but has now been updated on the 20th of May 2020 to reflect over a years worth of use On my never-ending quest to improve my sleep quality, I have been reviewing several mattresses recently. Last month I had the Simba which I found to be…
Back in March when it became blatantly obvious a lockdown was approaching even though the government refused to issue the order, I committed to stop going to the gym and start working out from home. I already have a Tacx Flux S Smart turbo trainer, but the prospect of using my bike every day of…
It has become usual for us to lead a healthy lifestyle and improve our bodies in the efficient way. That is why health and fitness gadgets come in handy for us. Why is it so? The main reason is that they help us monitor our fitness results and control our well-being. Curious to know what…
IoT devices that measure air quality are becoming increasingly common. I reviewed the Foobot back in 2017, then the Airthings Wave Plus in 2019. Recently I have been testing the Aranet4 HOME from the Latvian company SAF Tehnika. While the effects of high levels of CO2 were long thought to be benign, research has found that concentrations…
I have had lifelong sleep problems, and I am a very light sleeper that also overheats very easily. So as soon as the weather heats up, my sleep quality reduces. Being in the north of the UK we don’t have air-con so for hot nights we have to resort to a fan. Unfortunately, fans can…