Articles by Matt Evans, Fitness, Wellness, and 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

Garmin's latest free update is a big win for e-bike users

By Matt Evans published 26 August 22

The Garmin Edge 1040 cycling computer is now worth getting if you're an e-bike user.

Garmin just added some of its best new features to more watches for free

By Matt Evans published 25 August 22

The Garmin Forerunner 955's HRV status, Race Widget, and more just got added to the Fenix 7, Epix 2, and Instinct 2

Fitbit finally reveals Inspire 3, Sense 2 and Versa 4 – and the tactile button is back

By Matt Evans last updated 24 August 22

Fitbit Fitbit launches three new-look devices, with big design changes but little in the way of features.

Never, ever wear your running shoes to squat or deadlift in the gym

By Matt Evans last updated 23 August 22

Opinion I will not rest until everyone knows it's bad to do barbell squats in running shoes

Colgate Hum Smart Rhythmic Sonic Electric Toothbrush

By Matt Evans published 18 August 22

Review The Colgate Hum smart toothbrush is a great budget alternative to more expensive electric models.

If more e-bikes looked like the new Raleigh Trace, we’d all be using them

By Matt Evans published 16 August 22

More electric bikes need to look like this lightweight Raleigh Trace e-bike

The Garmin Enduro 2 probably isn't for you – here's what to buy instead

By Matt Evans published 13 August 22

Opinion You probably shouldn't buy Garmin's newest, most expensive watch – but you've got lots of other great options

You need to get your music library onto your Fitbit while you still can

By Matt Evans published 12 August 22

Fitbit Fitbit announced it will scrap a key music feature, but I can't understand why

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: everything you need to know

By Matt Evans published 10 August 22

Unpacked 2022 All your questions on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, including price, release date and more

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro's outdoor cred proves Samsung and Apple are taking on Garmin

By Matt Evans last updated 10 August 22

Opinion Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro just beat the 'rugged' Apple Watch 8 to the finish line

Garmin Enduro 2 review

By Matt Evans last updated 16 September 22

The Garmin Enduro 2 looks set to be an endurance race monster, with additional support for hiking, swimming, cycling and skiing.

A cheap fitness tracker can be just as good as an expensive smartwatch

By Matt Evans last updated 8 August 22

Opinion If you’ve just started working out, don’t buy an expensive fitness watch

Your phone is a terrible alarm clock – here are four better ones

By Matt Evans last updated 8 August 22

Sleep The best ways to wake up for class: old-school alarm clocks, wake-up lights and more

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The best running headphones 2023: top audio for running

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 29 September 23

Buying Guide The best running headphones ranked based on comfort, sound quality, battery life, and more.

Fitbit, what in the world are you doing right now?

By Matt Evans published 3 August 22

Opinion Fitbit's disastrous new update has some users believing they have sleep apnea.

Why I stopped using my phone as an alarm clock – and why you should too

By Matt Evans published 2 August 22

Opinion If you’re still using your phone as an alarm clock, it’s time to buy a real one.

Three completely free fitness services that are actually worth using

By Matt Evans published 31 July 22

These free fitness apps and software resources have everything you need to get fit on a budget.

Sick of notifications? This Casio Pro Trek digital watch helps you unplug outdoors

By Matt Evans last updated 28 July 22

Casio This Casio adventure watch is eco-friendly, solar-charging and made for climbing mountains.

Eufy P2 Pro

By Matt Evans last updated 28 July 22

Review The Eufy P2 Pro is a powerful smart scale offering great in-app presentation.

5 Garmin Connect features every athlete should be using, according to the experts

By Matt Evans published 24 July 22

Garmin Got a Garmin? Here are the five Garmin Connect features you should be using.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, the predecessor of the Galaxy Watch 5

Will the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 make Fitbit's smartwatches obsolete?

By Matt Evans published 21 July 22

Opinion Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 could be the premium Fitbit watch we've been waiting for.

Amazfit T-Rex 2 review

By Matt Evans last updated 8 December 22

Review The Amazfit T-Rex 2 is a mid-range rival to Garmin’s devices, but some accuracy and UX issues let it down

After wearing Garmins for two months, I’m never going back to Fitbit

By Matt Evans published 19 July 22

Opinion I'm unlikely to go back to Fitbit again, now I've experienced the full power of Garmin

Fitbit Charge 5 blasted by angry users over battery and connection issues

By Matt Evans published 18 July 22

Fitbit Some irate Fitbit Charge 5 owners are still waiting for a solution to their connection and battery drain problems

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Rings of Power looks good, but it's unlikely to win over Tolkien fans

By Matt Evans published 16 July 22

Opinion The new Rings of Power trailer looks slick, but it’s not won me over yet

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