Looking for fresh fitness tech? From trackers to static bikes, these are the best gadgets to get you sweating.
If you’re confused by the bewildering choice of fitness tech promising to help you set a new PB, our connected run testers and gym addicts have taken the strain out of selecting the best fitness gadgets with our series of in-depth reviews.
That might mean getting to grips the wealth of sensors on the latest Apple Watch, comparing affordable sports wearables from the leading brands, or simply understanding the major components of a bike before choosing the right ride for your needs.
Best of luck blitzing that PB.
Our pick of the best fitness tech
A stylish bike perfectly tuned for anyone serious about home fitness. It’ll work you hard and never hold your hand, but you will get fitter and become a better cyclist when you get back to the real world
Features:
- Lovely design
- Accurate data
- Sweat proof
When the Charge 5 gets its most exciting health features turned on, it’ll be a tracker with big appeal for anyone that wants to pay closer attention to their health beyond tracking steps and runs
Features:
- Finally gets a screen upgrade
- Comfortable to wear 24/7
- Easy to use interface
- Solid heart rate monitoring
Features:
- Lovely light design for active use
- Useful running software features
- Works with external heart rate monitors
- Smartwatch experience favours Android users
Can headphones avoid the main pitfall of bone conduction headphones?
Features:
- Bassy sound
- We like the lights
- Comfortable fit
- Controls take a bit of getting used to
If your budget stretches – and your fitness pursuits demand it – the impressive combination of rugged durability, serious battery endurance, excellent navigation skills and the richest suite of training analysis, wellness and smartwatch skills, make this the best all-rounder sports watch you can buy right now.
Features:
- Outstanding battery life
- Excellent durability
- Offline mapping
- But bulky and pricey
Apple’s yearly update has given the Apple Watch Series 7 a bigger display amid other refinements – but is it worth upgrading?
Features:
- New size is very welcome
- Brilliantly bright display
- New colour cases
- So many watch face options
Addictive, convenient and motivational fitness tracking without a Peloton PT crowing in your ear
Features:
- Versatile fitness tracking
- Accurate heart rate readings
- Massively motivational
A smooth app and hardware make this as good value as any gym membership
Features:
- Amazing, motivating trainers
- Neat design
The rugged fitness adventurer packs serious smartwatch screen appeal
Features:
- Best sports watch screen going
- Excellent performance tracking tools
- Rich colour mapping
- Though bulky on the wrist
The Peloton of the indoor rowing world, just not quite as polished
Features:
- Looks great
- Addictive online classes
- Offers one hell of a workout
