Bikes have evolved a great deal through the years. However, it was the introduction of the electric bike that really turned the game on its head. Today, the ebike is a bonified solution to a great deal of issues, and today they are more widely available than ever before. For example, there are a few … Read more
Update: The full Suunto 9 review is now live The Suunto 9 was announced a few weeks ago, and I received my review sample at the end of last week. Since then I have replaced my Garmin 235 and used it as my daily watch. I have not had it long enough to test it … Read more
Having the necessary clothes and shoes for running and practising sports, we think that this is enough to feel easy and comfortable. After all, what other running outfits are needed to get a full pleasure of training? There are accessories that enable to alleviate some problems. Using them, you are unlikely to be able to … Read more
I am a terrible sleeper so I am always on the quest for new things to try to help my partner or me get a better sleep. I am a very light sleeper, and very sensitive to sound, even the slightest electrical hum will cause me sleep anxiety. I also occasionally snore which then wakes … Read more
Bkool Smart Bike Bkool has officially expanded their product line up to include a new Smart Bike, priced at £1,249.00 this new bike takes aim at the hugely popular Wattbikes and offers some appealing features in comparison to the Atom while being cheaper. The Bkool Smart Bike is built to seamlessly integrate with Bkools online … Read more
As a geek and fitness fantastic I love a good fitness tracker or running watch. I love being able to keep track of my progress, and the growth of apps such as Strava proves that everyone else is too. The market is a bit of a minefield though; you have devices ranging from £30 up … Read more
At the start of the year, I was sent the Modius Health headset to review, this weird looking headset claims to promote fat loss via vestibular stimulation. It does this by shooting small amounts of electricity into your head via 2 pads placed on your mastoid bone behind your ear. The company has some impressive … Read more
If like me, you spend all day sat behind a computer screen, you are probably aware of the health consequences of being sat down immobile all day. Over the past few years, we have seen a boom in sit/stand desks which aim to alleviate some of the issues we face. Then there are more extreme … Read more
I have reviewed quite a lot of fitness trackers, and sports watches now, from cheap to expensive. One thing that is common with them is that they are all a bit ugly. The Suunto Spartan is possible the most attractive one I have reviewed; if you don’t mind the sports watch look, none are suitable … Read more
Being based in Blackpool, cycling conditions are not ideal very often, especially at the start of the year with things like beast from the east ruining any chance of going outside. So as someone wanting to push my cycling distance beyond 100m I need to up my training a little, and a turbo trainer is … Read more
If you are a regular cyclist, especially commuter, you will be all too aware of the dangers of cycling in traffic. During dark mornings or evenings bike mounted lights help a lot, but Livall hopes to improve your safety even further. The Livall range of bike helmets are possibly the first smart helmets on the … Read more
I have previously reviewed the Garmin Edge 1000 which is arguably the best bike computer on the market, or at least it was until the 1030 came out. However, at an RRP of £499, it is worth about 50% of my actual bike and is a bit over the top for my needs and most … Read more
I used to be an obese heavy drinker, and since getting fit, I always have obsessed with monitoring my health being paranoid that my previous lifestyle choices have caused chronic damage. I love all fitness tech and love to keep track of stats, so keeping an eye on various health markers is something I find … Read more
Amazon is an excellent source of cheap alternatives to expensive branded smart technology. I particularly love the fitness trackers that use the Very Smart Pro app. Amazon is also a safe way to get cheap Chinese Android phones where you have the backing of Amazon customer service. I thought I would broaden my horizons and … Read more
**Update: I have posted an 8-week update review on the Modius here ** Update 2: You can now buy Modius from Amazon for just £269.00 at the moment. It is fulfilled by Amazon so you have their next day delivery and customer service support for returns. I only became aware of Modius around a month ago, … Read more
I reviewed the excellent Sudio Vasa BLÅ back in 2016. At the time they offered a designer look, premium build quality for a reasonable price tag of £69. Sudio have now followed this model up with the Tre, which are priced at £79 but you can get them with 15% off if you use the … Read more