Livall BH51M NEO Cycling Helmet Review – The Perfect commuters helmet with brake lights, fall detection, and speakers
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Livall BH51M NEO Cycling Helmet Review – The Perfect commuters helmet with brake lights, fall detection, and speakers

I reviewed the Livall BH60SE back in March 2019 and came away very impressed with the smart bike helmet which combined lights, built-in speakers and indicators. That was a road cycling style helmet, and Livall also makes some more urban or commuter orientated helmets. Their latest being the new flagship Livall BH51M NEO which has…

Omron HeatTens Pain Reliever Review – Short term drug-free pain relief
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Omron HeatTens Pain Reliever Review – Short term drug-free pain relief

The Omron HeatTens is the latest drug-free pain-relieving product, that does what its name suggests, offering heat therapy combined with TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) technology. As someone that runs quite a lot of half and full marathons, cycles a lot, and weight lifts I am inevitably in some form of pain quite frequently. Most…

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Review – Is the Fenix still the best multisport watch on the market?
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Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Review – Is the Fenix still the best multisport watch on the market?

The Garmin Fenix range is the top of the range mainstream models Garmin has to offer, and along with the Forerunner 945, the Fenix 6 is classed as the gold standard of multi-sports watches. If you are new to Garmin and the Fenix, you may be wondering how a sports watch can cost so much?…

Honor Band 5 Review – A superb affordable entry into fitness tracking
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Honor Band 5 Review – A superb affordable entry into fitness tracking

During my fitness journey, I started with fitness tracking with the Fitbit Ultra which was a clip in device offering very basic step counting, followed by the Flex and then the original Charge HR, finally migrating to Garmin and recently the £600 Fenix 6. It has been an expensive evolution of tech that is for…

Can’t afford a Garmin Fenix 6 but want PacePro? The Forerunner 245 & 945 now have it via Beta
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Can’t afford a Garmin Fenix 6 but want PacePro? The Forerunner 245 & 945 now have it via Beta

The one big feature the Fenix 6 launched with is PacePro which allows users to set a pacing strategy that takes into account elevation. PacePro coaches you in real-time so you can slow and speed up your run as necessary.  I plan to use this for the Chester Marathon on Sunday and I hope it will…

Garmin Fenix 6 vs Fenix 5 Plus vs Forerunner 945 – How does the Fenix 6 compare to Fenix 5+ and is it better than the Forerunner 945?
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Garmin Fenix 6 vs Fenix 5 Plus vs Forerunner 945 – How does the Fenix 6 compare to Fenix 5+ and is it better than the Forerunner 945?

Originally posted on 13th of August 2019, updated on 30th of September 2019 The Garmin Fenix 6 is now official and shipping worldwide including Amazon availability. If you are on the lookout for a new watch you may be wondering how the Fenix 6 series compares to previous generations, or how it differs from the…

What are the best cheap fitness trackers?
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What are the best cheap fitness trackers?

As a runner and cyclist, I went down the Garmin rabbit hole and now use the obscenely expensive Garmin Fenix 6. Recently I reviewed the Huawei Watch GT, and I am currently reviewing the Honor Band 5, which sits at the opposite end of the spectrum at just £30. This made me wonder what are…

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro tips and tricks. A guide to get the most out of your new multisport watch
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Garmin Fenix 6 Pro tips and tricks. A guide to get the most out of your new multisport watch

As I use and write my Garmin Fenix 6 review, I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to highlight some of the features, as well as various tips and tricks to make the most out of your new £600+ watch. For existing Garmin users, a lot of these will be obvious, but I hope…

Huawei Watch GT 2 Review a detailed review over 5 days use. An amazing watch let down by no Strava or data export.
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Huawei Watch GT 2 Review a detailed review over 5 days use. An amazing watch let down by no Strava or data export.

On Thursday, alongside the new Mate 30 series, Huawei introduced its latest smartwatch – the Watch GT2 powered by the latest Kirin A1 SoC which is also used in their new FreeBuds 3. It comes in two sizes, 42mm and 46mm catering for different sized wrists and styles, though the 42mm is mainly targeted towards…

Does your Garmin Fenix 6 Pro heart rate and PulseOX not track all-day activity? Here is how to fix it

Does your Garmin Fenix 6 Pro heart rate and PulseOX not track all-day activity? Here is how to fix it

I pre-ordered my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro from Amazon as soon as it became available, sadly for me, Amazon didn’t get stock until well after the launch date. When I finally got the phone last Monday, I was very disappointed to find the heart rate and PulseOX sensor not working properly. When not actively tracking…

The Ultimate Fitbit Buying Guide: Which Fitbit Is Right for You?

The Ultimate Fitbit Buying Guide: Which Fitbit Is Right for You?

When you get serious about upping your exercise game, you’ll probably start looking at Fitbits. But which one is right for you? With dozens of products with hundreds of features, it’s hard to know what will suit your needs best. If you’re asking yourself, “which Fitbit should I buy?” this read is for you. Which Fitbit…

Garmin Legacy Hero Series Launched at IFA- Marvel-themed Vívoactive 4 & 4S
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Garmin Legacy Hero Series Launched at IFA- Marvel-themed Vívoactive 4 & 4S

As part of the IFA announcements, Garmin launched a new superhero-themed watches. The two watches are functionaliy identical to the Vívoactive 4 & 4S with the First Avenger watch being the 45mm Vívoactive 4 and Captain Marvel being based on the 40mm 4S. The watches will cost you an additional $50 in the US to…