Suunto 7 vs Suunto 9 & 5 – Suunto throws a curveball with WearOS & Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100
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Suunto 7 vs Suunto 9 & 5 – Suunto throws a curveball with WearOS & Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100

Everyone has been expecting a Suunto 7 but I am not sure anyone had predicted that the new watch would be a WearOS device. I feel like they could have differentiated the watch with a different naming scheme as it is a little confusing to have a WearOS watch sat in the middle of two…

The best heart rate monitors for Garmin & Zwift for 2020 – Chest & Optical HRM
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The best heart rate monitors for Garmin & Zwift for 2020 – Chest & Optical HRM

As much as I love my Garmin Fenix 6 and other multi-sports watches, the wrist-based optical heart rate monitoring is poor. The accuracy will vary a lot depending on placement and the activity. For me, with things like cycling and rowing, accuracy is poor to the point of being useless. Generally, for things like rowing,…

Garmin Instinct 2 to get Fenix 6 Solar charging & PulseOx
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Garmin Instinct 2 to get Fenix 6 Solar charging & PulseOx

The original Garmin Instinct was released back in October 2018 and it is one of the last watches to be launched before Garmin introduced their new Elevate HRM with PulseOX. It received very favourable reviews with its chunky Casio-like design and if often regarded as an affordable Fenix. An eager-eyed Reddit user potted new firmware…

Garmin Forerunner 45 vs Forerunner 35 – Is the 45 worth £25 more this Cyber Monday
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Garmin Forerunner 45 vs Forerunner 35 – Is the 45 worth £25 more this Cyber Monday

Both the Garmin Forerunner 35 and 45 have seen some excellent discounts this year for Black Friday and now Cyber Monday. I have previously recommended the Forerunner 35 as the perfect option for someone wanting to get into fitness, it offers superior features to other devices at this price point, including Fitbit. Currently, the Garmin…

Mujjo Insulated Touchscreen Gloves Review
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Mujjo Insulated Touchscreen Gloves Review

With the overnight weather hitting -4 degrees, winter has most certainly arrived. While there are many touchscreen gloves on the market, many only provide a moderate amount of protection from the cold. The Mujjo insulated touchscreen gloves offer a level of protection from the cold that many can’t compete with, thanks to the 3M Thinsulate…

Black Friday Deals – Smart Turbo Trainers for Zwift
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Black Friday Deals – Smart Turbo Trainers for Zwift

Last year I managed to get the Tacx Flux S for just £399 and it has been one of my favourite buys in the past year or so. I probably don’t train on it in a structured manner like many cyclists, but I love the flexibility it gives me when I don’t have time to…

Ely Mattress – an affordable eco-friendly all-natural mattress with a 30-day trial & 30% off for Black Friday
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Ely Mattress – an affordable eco-friendly all-natural mattress with a 30-day trial & 30% off for Black Friday

While not exactly tech or a gadget, I have covered mattresses quite a bit on this site, good sleep is an essential part of your health and overall fitness and will have a far superior benefit than buying the latest sports watch. I have previously focussed a lot on memory foam mattresses, they tend to…

Black Friday Memory Foam Mattress Deals – Massive savings to be had on superb mattresses
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Black Friday Memory Foam Mattress Deals – Massive savings to be had on superb mattresses

I have reviewed several memory foam mattresses now during my quest to improve the quality of my sleep and with Black Friday near, many companies have started their sales. So what are the best offers available right now? Nectar Memory Foam Mattress II reviewed the Nectar memory foam mattress back in January and I still…

Garmin Forerunner 745, 955 LTE, Fenix 6 Sport & Edge 1030 Plus expected in 2020
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Garmin Forerunner 745, 955 LTE, Fenix 6 Sport & Edge 1030 Plus expected in 2020

Garmin has been busing this year with a flurry of launches in the last half with the Fenix 6 in August and multiple watches at IFA including the Venu. Things look set to continue, with some very early speculation via the5krunner with a list of devices that are due to launch which includes: Garmin Forerunner…

How to export Google Maps directions as a course into a Garmin device

How to export Google Maps directions as a course into a Garmin device

With the built-in maps functionality of the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro and many other Garmin devices, you have the ability to plot routes and export them to your device. For watches, this is perfect for hiking, but I have used it when doing walks around a new city for sightseeing. Of course, on a bike,…

Fitness Tech Buying Guide – Deals for Black Friday and Christmas 2019
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Fitness Tech Buying Guide – Deals for Black Friday and Christmas 2019

With the Black Friday sales starting soon, and Christmas fast approaching us I thought it would be a good idea to cover some of the best fitness tech that will likely be featured during the sales. This won’t necessarily be the best or latest tech, but the things you can expect to get a good…