UREVO Kardio T1 Exercise Bike Review – A cheap Zwift compatible spin bike [Model URSB002]
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UREVO Kardio T1 Exercise Bike Review – A cheap Zwift compatible spin bike [Model URSB002]

During the lockdowns, demand for home gym equipment boomed and finding a good quality indoor spin bike was like gold dust. Things have settled down now, but with Covid still causing worldwide issues, many people will still be reluctant to return to the gym. At-home gym equipment is a great way to keep fit, but…

Lumen Review – Can you hack your metabolism for easy fat burning?
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Lumen Review – Can you hack your metabolism for easy fat burning?

Lumen claims to be the world’s first hand-held, portable device to measure metabolism accurately. The homepage even states that you can “hack your metabolism” and then “enhance fat burn, lose weight & boost energy naturally.” With such grand claims, you may be wondering why Lumen is not a household name. Surely everyone that has the…

How to use ECG & Blood Pressure on a Galaxy Watch 4 without a Samsung Phone using a modded Samsung Health Monitor App
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How to use ECG & Blood Pressure on a Galaxy Watch 4 without a Samsung Phone using a modded Samsung Health Monitor App

My initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 have not started well. When I first set up the watch it because apparent that the ECG and blood pressure function would not work on my OnePlus Nord 2. It turns out some functionality is walled off for users with a Samsung phone. While this may be…

Flexispot Cycle Desk Bike V9 Pro Review – A more active alternative to your sit-stand desk & superior to under desk ellipticals
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Flexispot Cycle Desk Bike V9 Pro Review – A more active alternative to your sit-stand desk & superior to under desk ellipticals

Update – FlexiSpot will be celebrating FlexiSpot’s Day this May 25th. FlexiSpot’s Day will be marked with special flash sales Up to 32% OFF Flash Deals from 24th May to 30th May. Get 15% off for other products SITE WIDE.  I have previously reviewed the excellent Flexispot electric E5 standing desk, and 3 years ago, the…

Polar Unite vs Ignite vs Vantage M – Polar introduces an affordable fitness watch without built-in GPS
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Polar Unite vs Ignite vs Vantage M – Polar introduces an affordable fitness watch without built-in GPS

With Garmin dominating the upper end of the market, competing brands are looking at trying something different that not necessarily tries to compete like for like. We saw Suunto make a dramatic change with the introduction of a WearOS watch, sacrificing battery life in favour of all the functionality a true smartwatch OS brings. Now…

Best rowing machines available on Amazon and in stock for working out at home
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Best rowing machines available on Amazon and in stock for working out at home

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…

Branx Fitness Foldable Elite Runner Treadmill Review – Keeping me sane & socially distant during lockdown – Best Treadmill Under £1000
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Branx Fitness Foldable Elite Runner Treadmill Review – Keeping me sane & socially distant during lockdown – Best Treadmill Under £1000

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…

Fitbit Charge 4 vs Charge 3 vs Versa 1 & 2 vs Ionic vs Inspire HR – The best release in years, but is it too little too late?
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Fitbit Charge 4 vs Charge 3 vs Versa 1 & 2 vs Ionic vs Inspire HR – The best release in years, but is it too little too late?

Fitbit announced their latest wearable yesterday, the new Charge 4. While times are challenging for a lot of people, this could be fortuitous for Fitbit, with many people looking at ways to stay fit and monitor their health during isolation. When I first got into fitness, the Fitbit Ultra was my first bit of fitness…

How to stay fit when self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic
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How to stay fit when self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic

Unfortunately, it would seem like this Covid-19 virus is not going away any time soon and we will likely be in this for the long haul with increasing restrictions on our ability to do anything in public. Things are going to get very difficult for a lot of us, and if reduced social contact, self-isolation,…

New Suunto 3 for 2020 vs Suunto 3 Fitness – Almost the same but fifty quid more
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New Suunto 3 for 2020 vs Suunto 3 Fitness – Almost the same but fifty quid more

Suunto recently put up the pre-order page for a new Suunto 3, but there has been a suspicious lack of press releases and other coverage With the recent launch of the WearOS based Suunto 7, I was hoping that Suunto may have done something radical with their affordable options, but it appears not. First of…

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…

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…