Fitness

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ABUS MoDrop Mips bike helmet closeup.
Cycling is going high-tech in some exciting ways—here’s what to look out for

On your bike.

Galaxy Watch 7 battery settings screen
Smartwatch battery life isn't a problem, you just bought the wrong watch

A super long battery life may not mean your smartwatch is the right fit

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Young woman wearing a Fitbit Luxe Fitness and Wellness Tracker.
This is why I only buy fitness trackers, not smart watches

I'm convinced.

A phone with a Strava run opened leaning against some Nike running shoes.
Your Strava profile could be more public than you think—make these changes immediately

That neat little route map might be revealing more than you'd like.

The FitoTrack fitness app on a OnePlus 15 Android phone that's leaning against Nike shoes.
Strava was logging my home address without asking—here's the open-source app I switched to

I ditched fitness social media for privacy, and I don’t miss it one bit.

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The Withings ScanWatch scanning for a heart rate.
Hybrid smartwatches are the anti-smartwatch trend we need, but nobody's ever done them right

A uniquely difficult combination to pull off.

A traditional Seiko wristwatch next to a smartwatch with an arrow pointing to it.
I stopped wearing my smartwatch, here’s what brought me back

There's a reason smartwatches are so popular.

A woman after a run looking at her smartwatch with the Google Fit logo in the center.
Google Fit is shutting down, and you need to migrate to a new Health app—here's how

The Fitbit app is becoming "Google Health."

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Fitbit Air-1
Fitbit Air is finally Google's answer to screenless fitness trackers like Whoop

And there's a Steph Curry model, too.

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Non-display fitness band being worn and shown over flowers.
I regret buying an expensive smartwatch: This $40 fitness band does everything I actually need

After realizing my Apple Watch usage had changed, I decided to try a less expensive fitness band that focuses on the essentials.

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Fitness with Spotify as a person conducts workouts wearing headphones
Spotify gets into fitness with Peloton's help—here's how to start your workouts

It's a not-so-subtle response to Apple Fitness+ and YouTube.

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Person wearing the Apple Watch SE 2022 on their wrist
The "dumb" smartwatch: Why I want the sensors of an Apple Watch without the screen

The smartwatch I want doesn't exist.

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Android Lock Screen WIdgets
4 useful Android widgets that actually deserve space on your home screen

The right widget can make all the difference in how you actually use your apps.

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man wearing hypershell x series exoskeleton in snowy terrain
Hypershell proves exoskeletons belong in daily mobility, not just the lab

This article is sponsored by Hypershell

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Google Pixel Watch 4 Quick Settings.
The Best Fitness Trackers of 2026

Keep track of and hit your fitness goals.

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Apple Watch Series 8 starting a strength training workout.
Here's one thing that can help you hit your 2026 health and fitness goals

Watch this.

A laptop with a snowy tree in the background.
How I’m using tech to beat the winter blues

Tech helps me maintain a positive, energetic routine throughout the season.

A woman running on a treadmill with close-up circles showing devices powered through its USB port, including a smartphone, power bank, and a mini fan.
Your Treadmill Has a USB Port—Here's 5 Useful Things You Can Do With It

Give that lonely USB port a purpose.

iPhone Health app in iOS 26 with the Weight screen displayed.
How to Track Your Weight with Apple's Health App on iPhone

It's as easy as entering a number (or you can link a scale).

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AirPods Pro 3 in an Apple Watch casing.
Can the AirPods Pro 3 Replace Your Apple Watch? Yes and No

AirPods Pro 3 include a heart rate sensor for health tracking, so how does it compare with the Apple Watch?

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