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Cat is the editor of TechRadar's sister site Advnture. She’s a UK Athletics qualified run leader, and in her spare time enjoys nothing more than lacing up her shoes and hitting the roads and trails (the muddier, the better)

Articles by: Cat Ellis

Oral-B iO Series 10 electric toothbrushes in white and black

Oral-B's new electric toothbrush will stop you going cross-eyed

By Cat Ellis published 4 January 22

CES 2022 The Oral-B iO Series 10 displays important brushing info on the charging base so you don't have to peer at the handle.

Woman carrying yoga mat wearing Garmin Vivomove Sport in mint green

Garmin reveals Vivomove Sport hybrid watch and the long-awaited Venu 2 Plus

By Cat Ellis published 4 January 22

CES 2022 The Vivomove Sport is a smart looking everyday watch, and the new Venu 2 Plus allows you to take calls from your wrist.

How green is your electric car really? New battery 'passports' will reveal all

By Cat Ellis published 1 January 22

The new system for labelling batteries will reveal how and where they were made, and how they can be reused later on.

Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Versa 3: choose the right watch for you

By Cat Ellis published 31 December 21

Fitbit's latest smartwatches look very similar, but there are lots of differences below the surface.

Woman fastening running shoes, not wearing a watch

Why TechRadar's fitness editor is ditching the running watch in January

By Cat Ellis published 30 December 21

A new year means new goals, but it’s also the perfect time to fall back in love with running.

A massage gun was the best addition to my home office in 2021

By Cat Ellis last updated 11 January 22

Get fit in 2021 A high quality webcam is great, but the Power Plate Mini+ was the device that made home working bearable.

Garmin vs Fitbit: choose the right fitness watch for you

By Michael Sawh, Cat Ellis last updated 21 July 22

Get fit in 2022 They're two of the biggest names in fitness wearables, but how can you decide which is right for you and your budget?

Man descending trail on the Norco Range VLT C2

E-bike maintenance: your complete guide

By Cat Ellis last updated 11 January 22

Get fit in 2022 Julian Thrasher, head of training at Shimano, shares his expert advice on keeping your e-bike rolling.

Oura smart ring, the best sleep tracker on turquoise background

The best sleep tracker 2023: From smart rings and watches to earbuds

By Cat Ellis last updated 16 March 23

Updated The best sleep trackers to monitor and understand your sleep

Your next Fitbit could test your mental health with mini games

By Cat Ellis published 23 December 21

It tracks you when you're sleeping, it knows when you're awake, it knows if you feel bad or good.

Person's foot wearing Adidas The Indoor Cycling Shoe clipped into spin bike pedal

This new Adidas spin shoe is strategically designed to prevent sweaty socks

By Cat Ellis published 21 December 21

The aptly named Indoor Cycling Shoes have plenty of extra ventilation, plus an extra stiff sole for more efficient pedalling.

The best running shoes: Three running shoes on an orange background

The best running shoes 2023: Hit the road with our top sneakers and trainers

By Cat Ellis last updated 25 April 23

Buying guide We've tested the best running shoes for hard surfaces, with all distances and types of runners catered for

Under Armour teases new connected running shoes with biometric tracking

By Cat Ellis published 20 December 21

The Flow Velociti Wind 2 and HOVR Machina 3 are two new road shoes in Under Armour's lineup of smart footwear.

Running shoes, a running watch, a pair of earbuds and a T-shirt on a wooden floor

Forget watches and rings – your next fitness tracker could be a pair of earbuds

By Cat Ellis published 19 December 21

Tracking heart rate from your ears makes a lot of sense, and the next generation of sports buds will do a lot more besides.

Are Fitbits waterproof: Woman sitting in canoe wearing Fitbit Sense

Are Fitbits waterproof? Your complete guide

By James Peckham, Cat Ellis last updated 7 October 22

Updated Choose a Fitbit fitness tracker that's safe for the pool and open water.

Man sitting on sofa wearing Fitbit Charge 5

Leaked Google Pixel Watch face designs show how it could replace your Fitbit

By Cat Ellis published 17 December 21

New smartwatch faces have been discovered in the Wear OS 3 emulator, including Fitbit data right on the home screen.

Oura (Generation 3) review

By Cat Ellis published 16 December 21

Improved heart rate monitoring, plus new SpO2 and temperature sensors give the sleep-tracking smart ring a real boost.

Woman lacing up running shoes beside pile of Christmas gifts

As a fitness writer, these are the gifts that I'd like to find under the tree this Christmas

By Cat Ellis published 14 December 21

Struggling to think of a Christmas present for the sporty person in your life? These ideas might help.

Woman holding gift box, looking dismayed by its contents

Please don't give your loved one a fitness tracker for Christmas

By Cat Ellis published 11 December 21

Opinion A fitness tracker might seem like a lovely gift, but it'll go down about as well as a hamper full of deodorant.

Casio G-Shock G-SQUAD GBA-900 Vital Energy

Casio's latest slick G-Shock watches track your runs without the fuss of a Garmin

By Cat Ellis last updated 10 December 21

The new Vital Energy series have a sporty design, and monitor your training without drowning you in data.

Woman doing yoga wearing Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker

Your Fitbit could get a life-saving update in the coming months

By Cat Ellis published 9 December 21

A new patent registered by Fitbit describes how your watch's optical heart rate sensor could detect signs of hypertension.

Amazon's super cheap Halo View fitness tracker is now available to buy

By Cat Ellis last updated 9 December 21

The Halo View is one of the most affordable fitness trackers around, but you'll need a subscription to get the most from it.

Cream Fitbit Sense and blue Apple Watch 7

Apple Watch vs Fitbit: which watch is better?

By Daryl Baxter, Cat Ellis last updated 28 November 22

Versus Apple Watches share a lot of features with Fitbit devices, but there are also plenty of differences.

If Apple's next watch is built for extreme sports, it'll need an extreme redesign

By Cat Ellis published 6 December 21

Opinion Rumor has it that Apple is working on a new rugged watch for the great outdoors – if so, it'll need more than just a tough case.

Man lifting weights while wearing Fitbit Versa 2

The new Google Pixel watch might be the next-gen Fitbit we've been waiting for

By Cat Ellis last updated 4 December 21

Our Take A Fitbit powered by Google Wear OS has been on the cards for a while now – could this be it?

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