Matt Evans

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

Acer FreeSense Ring

Acer's surprise new device is nothing to do with your laptop – it's a fitness-tracking smart ring

By Matt Evans published

Acer is dipping a toe into health tracking (again) with the Acer FreeSense smart ring.

Garmin watches in foreground, female runner in background

Garmin surprise launches two new Forerunner watches – the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Garmin Forerunner 970 – plus the HRM 600

By Matt Evans published

Garmin's brightest displays and a built-in speaker and microphone adorn two new watches.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in a charging case

Samsung drops a new Samsung Galaxy Ring limited-edition color, but you can only get it in one store

By Matt Evans published

During all the Samsung Galaxy Edge hype, Samsung also quietly dropped a new Galaxy Ring edition.

AllTrails app used on a hike

AI's environmental impact is a growing concern, but hiking app AllTrails sees a path to coexistance

By Matt Evans published

AllTrails' Chief Technology Officer tells us why he isn't worried about the app's new AI Features and their environmental impact.

Wrist wearing yellow Suunto Run

The Suunto Run could be every marathon-runner's new best friend – and it's cheaper than most Apple Watches

By Matt Evans published

Suunto's latest running watch is packing AI-powered features like real-time race predictions and a new 'Ghost Runner' mode.

AllTrails app used on a hike

AllTrails is the latest app with an AI-powered subscription tier – but it looks way more useful than the genAI from Garmin and Strava

By Matt Evans published

AllTrails' new update promises powerful new AI tools for outdoorsy types, albeit with a serious price hike.

Whoop Strap 3.0

From Garmin to Whoop and Polar, the rise in fitness tech subscriptions is a sign that one day we'll own nothing

By Matt Evans published

The subscription-based economy has always been a part of fitness, from gyms to personal data.

Fitbit Premium, one of the best fitness apps

Best fitness app 2025: Get fit with just a smartphone

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

The best fitness apps for all your needs, whether you're a runner, cyclist or gym bunny.

Best running shoes

The best running shoes 2025: Hit the road with our top sneakers and trainers

By Matt Evans last updated

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

Lifespan TR-1200 on Future background

The best under-desk treadmills 2025: Our top-rated walking pads

By Matt Evans last updated

Buying Guide The best under-desk treadmills for your home office or workstation, to help you get your steps in.

Cowboy C4 ST

'Rider safety is our top priority': E-bike maker Cowboy is recalling some bikes after frames develop cracks

By Matt Evans published

Cowboy is recalling C4 ST MR Edition bikes due to cracks appearing in the frames.

Pebble watch Core Time 2

Pebble OS watch Core 2 Duo demoed ahead of release – and it's currently being held together with tape

By Matt Evans published

The new Pebble OS watches just got demoed on a podcast, as Pebble's founder warns of tariff impacts.

Honor Watch 5 Ultra in Black

Honor Watch 5 Ultra review: an Ultra-worthy build with a very basic UI

By Matt Evans published

The Honor Watch 5 Ultra is rugged and handsome, but not sophisticated enough under the hood to merit its Ultra moniker.

Players handbook dungeons & dragons

I played Dungeons & Dragons with ChatGPT, and it was far better than I expected

By Matt Evans published

I was anticipating a dull, rote choose-your-own-adventure, but I got a session tailored to my character – albeit one still missing the core of what makes D&D great.

Forget smartwatches: 5 reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025

By Matt Evans published

The reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025.

Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones on TechRadar background

The best bone conduction headphones 2025: Stay aware on the road, in the pool, and in the office

By Matt Evans last updated

Updated Looking for the best bone conduction headphones to keep you aware of the outside world? Here are our top picks.

Fitbit Versa 3 and Charge 5 on techradar background

The best Fitbit 2025: Classic fitness trackers and the latest smartwatches

By Matt Evans last updated

Updated Find the best Fitbit to help you develop healthy habits, improve your workouts and provide great health metrics.

Motorola Watch Fit showing apps screen with Workout, Workout Record, and Heart Rate features

Motorola's Moto Watch Fit might look like an Apple Watch, but it reportedly packs more than 20 times the battery life

By Matt Evans published

The Moto Watch Fit could be the Apple Watch clone that Android users have been waiting for.

I ran London Marathon with Garmin and Apple Watch

I ran an entire marathon with a Garmin, an Apple Watch and Strava – here are all the differences in time, distance and more

By Matt Evans last updated

I put Garmin and Apple's best watches to the test, running the London marathon.

Runners compete during the London Marathon in the United Kingdom in April 2024

How to track a London Marathon 2025 runner: Follow the race with the official app and other services like Strava

By Matt Evans published

How to track runners during this year’s London marathon.

Garmin instinct 3 Tactical Edition press image of two watches

Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition drops with Stealth Mode, Kill Switch, extra metal and ballistics info

By Matt Evans published

The Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition just dropped, and it's very Metal Gear Solid.

The Apple Watch SE on someone's wrist using the Slate Milanese Loop band

Apple Watch users who close their rings today will get a cool free package of limited-edition digital prizes

By Matt Evans published

Apple Watch users, you can get a limited-edition badge and other goodies today – here's how.

Honor Band 7

One of the best budget Fitbit alternatives is about to get a new upgrade

By Matt Evans published

Honor Band 10 has been unveiled on Chinese storefront, but other regions are out of luck – for now.

Garmin Forerunner 955 showing Training Readiness score

I wish I was a better runner so I could use more of the features on my Garmin watch

By Matt Evans published

I test running watches like Garmins for a living – but I wish I was a better runner so I could get more out of them.

The Strava app open on an iPhone 15 Pro

What Strava buying Runna means for users of both fitness apps – according to their CEOs

By Matt Evans published

"We're keeping the two apps separate for the foreseeable": Strava and Runna CEOs tell us their acquisition won't be like Fitbit and Google

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