Articles by Matt Evans, Senior Fitness & Wearables Editor

Matt is TechRadar's expert on all things fitness, wellness and wearable tech.

A former staffer at Men's Health, he holds a Master's Degree in journalism from Cardiff and has written for brands like Runner's World, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, LiveScience and Fit&Well on everything fitness tech, exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing.

Matt's a keen runner, ex-kickboxer, not averse to the odd yoga flow, and insists everyone should stretch every morning. When he’s not training or writing about health and fitness, he can be found reading doorstop-thick fantasy books with lots of fictional maps in them.

Articles by: Matt Evans

The Sennheiser Momentum Sport have fin wings

Exclusive: Polar's CEO talks about the Sennheiser collaboration and a potential future smart ring

By Matt Evans published 17 February 24

Polar CEO Sander Werring talks Sennheiser and Casio collabs, a future smart ring, and the rise of AI.

Lifespan TR1200-DT3 review

By Matt Evans last updated 6 February 24

Review The Lifespan TR1200-DT3 under-desk treadmill is a heavy-duty machine great for office use and power users, but it’s not cheap

Fitbit's just made its first big mistake of 2024 – are its devices still worth buying?

By Matt Evans published 3 February 24

The Fitbit Charge 5 firmware error could be the start of a long year of mistakes for Google.

Exclusive: 'We’ve condensed an entire e-bike into the palm of your hand'. Is this cool clip-on device the future of electric bikes?

By Matt Evans published 21 January 24

Start-up team Skarper is working to make electric bike conversion kits simple and exciting with an innovative new clip-on unit.

Samsung's Galaxy Ring reveal means smart rings have finally gone mainstream – which could be bad for Oura

By Matt Evans published 20 January 24

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is the tipping point for ring-based fitness tracking.

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 may be back on sale in the US soon – with a catch

By Matt Evans last updated 15 January 24

Updated Apple may have finally found a workaround for the Apple Watch Series 9 ban.

The Evie smart ring in its charging case, with a woman's hand reaching to pick it up.

I predicted that 2024 would be the year of the smart ring, and CES proved it

By Matt Evans published 13 January 24

From controlling your home to checking your health, rings are going to dominate the wearables landscape.

Amazfit Helio Ring is announced at CES – beating the rumored Samsung Galaxy Ring to the punch

By Matt Evans published 9 January 24

Amazfit announces the Amazfit Helio Ring, a new AI-powered wearable aimed at high performers.

Mojawa's new bone-conduction headphones have a built-in AI sports coach, and it looks like the future of fitness is here – but I’m not sold

By Matt Evans published 9 January 24

Would you let an AI design your exercise plan? These Mojawa HaptiFit Terra headphones will do exactly that.

Garmin Lily 2 in two colors on a pink background

Garmin has just revealed a new smartwatch, heart rate monitor and serious changes to the Connect app in a big CES announcement

By Matt Evans published 8 January 24

Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch, HRM Fit and overhauled app unveiled at CES this year – here's what we know.

Two Dell laptops and a Samsung Galaxy S23 phone on an orange background

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories, from the Dell XPS 16 to Galaxy S24 leaks

By Mark Wilson published 6 January 24

If you've been busy this week rebooting your brain for 2024, fear not – we've rounded up all of the week's biggest tech stories.

'I was doing everything according to plan – I just hadn't planned for that much pain!' Here’s what it’s like to swim, cycle and run 226km in one day

By Matt Evans published 6 January 24

What it’s really like to be an elite triathlete, according to Ironman winner Lucy Charles-Barclay.

Garmin's next smartwatch has leaked on its own site... and it's the Garmin Lily 2

By Matt Evans published 4 January 24

Garmin's next fitness watch has leaked, and it's physically very different to its recent Venu and Vivoactive models.

I trained like Henry Cavill every day for a week by doing fasted cardio, and I hated it and loved it in equal measure

By Matt Evans published 1 January 24

I trained like Henry Cavill every day for a week – but I still don’t look like him in the Witcher.

Welcome to Get Fit for '24 week on TechRadar!

By Matt Evans published 1 January 24

Looking to get fit this year? We're running fitness content all week, for both new starters and those in search of a challenge.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 sales ban: all your questions, answered

By Matt Evans published 18 December 23

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 could be banned again- what does this mean for you?

I tried the Apple Watch's best new fitness feature in ages, but it's not for everyone

By Matt Evans published 14 December 23

Apple Watch now lets fitness coaches beam new workout routines straight to your wrist – I tried it out.

Google Wallet graphic with Pixel Watch overlay

You can now use the loyalty cards in your Google Wallet on Wear OS smartwatches

By Matt Evans published 13 December 23

Your loyalty cards are now on your wrist thanks to the latest update for Wear OS watches.

Two phones showing Strava's new Spotify integration

How to change your privacy settings on Strava’s new messaging feature

By Matt Evans published 9 December 23

Strava’s new messaging feature has some runners worried: here’s how to toggle your privacy settings.

Withings' new hybrid smartwatch, the Scanwatch Nova, might knock my favorite Garmin hybrid off my wrist

By Matt Evans published 5 December 23

The new Withings Scanwatch Nova looks like a sleek, stylish way to fuel my hybrid smartwatch addiction.

A phone on a blue background showing the AllTrails app

I used Apple's best iPhone app of 2023 to level up my hiking this year – and it’s better than Strava for walks

By Matt Evans published 3 December 23

Want to turn your Christmas walk into a full-on hike? AllTrails is Apple's iPhone app of 2023.

Oura and Samsung Galaxy Ring rival Circular reveals the “slimmest smart ring ever”, and it’s powered by AI

By Matt Evans published 15 November 23

Oura Ring rival Circular debuts a slender new-look smart ring with AI capabilities.

4 home gym essentials that are actually worth the money

By Matt Evans published 7 November 23

These are the four home gym essentials that are really worth buying, from basics to smart tech.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 using traditional strength training

This lesser-known Apple Watch Ultra skill can help improve your gym workout

By Matt Evans published 28 October 23

I thought using my Apple Watch Ultra in the gym was pointless until I did this.

Google Pixel Watch 2 review: lighter, faster, and definitely better

By Matt Evans, Lance Ulanoff last updated 26 October 23

Google changes materials, updates the processor, and adds some features for a slightly better smartwatch.

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