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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Charlie Allenby

‘Better than a bog-standard running shoe’: the best fitness tech and gadgets, according to experts

A wrist is shown with a smartwatch on.
Game, set … watch: here’s the low-down on the gadgets worth your time, money and sweat. Photograph: PR Image

The fitness-focused tech scene is booming, and there are now more ways than ever to track, analyse and dissect every run, ride and workout rep. From carbon-plated running shoes to form-boosting pool floats, a new wave of fitness kit promises to help you set PBs, win that next match and elevate your athletic abilities.

Not every device, wearable or training tool will be right for your goals, so you’ll need to be clued up on where to invest your hard-earned money. To cut through the marketing gumpf, I enlisted the help of experts across various disciplines and sports to identify the technology that can truly make a difference. And surprisingly, it isn’t always the newest, most expensive releases – some aren’t even “smart”.

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