<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar AU in Health-fitness ]]> https://www.techradar.com/au/health-fitness Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ One leaker claims Apple's long-rumored plans for Touch ID on Apple Watch have been shelved in favor of 'packing in larger batteries' — and as a Garmin main who's recently switched, that's totally fine by me ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/one-leaker-claims-apples-long-rumored-plans-for-touch-id-on-apple-watch-have-been-shelved-in-favor-of-packing-in-larger-batteries-and-as-a-garmin-main-whos-recently-switched-thats-totally-fine-by-me kDHQtUaq8tzvHoj5CuUNHn Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ As a fitness editor, I thought I knew what I liked in a gym shoe — but after using the VivoBarefoot Motus Strength II for one month, I'm not sure I'm ever going back ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/as-a-fitness-editor-i-thought-i-knew-what-i-liked-in-a-gym-shoe-but-after-using-the-vivobarefoot-motus-strength-ii-for-one-month-im-not-sure-im-ever-going-back WCc6ZzW2R4btC37VYY9sn9 Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for your first running watch? These are the budget fitness bands and watches we'd recommend to get you on the right track ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/looking-for-your-first-running-watch-these-are-the-budget-fitness-bands-and-watches-wed-recommend-to-get-you-on-the-right-track QNQggFDWeBTBAdBidNFUhn Sat, 09 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Huawei has unveiled two new kids’ wearables to add to its lineup of smartwatches — the Watch Kids X1 Series — and they could prove to be serious competition for the Garmin Bounce 2 and Fitbit Ace LTE ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/huawei-has-unveiled-two-new-kids-wearables-to-add-to-its-lineup-of-smartwatches-the-watch-kids-x1-series-and-they-could-prove-to-be-serious-competition-for-the-garmin-bounce-2-and-fitbit-ace-lte NtYa8fSPpdhgNnop3X7TkQ Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Why does technology just keep getting less fun?' Fitbit users are mad about losing key features as a result of the huge Google Health changes — but I want to hear what you think ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/why-does-technology-just-keep-getting-less-fun-fitbit-users-are-mad-about-losing-key-features-as-a-result-of-the-huge-google-health-changes-but-i-want-to-hear-what-you-think 8CQgweGU9nowj6b8m4s2sF Fri, 08 May 2026 13:53:41 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:33:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Fitbit app is finally being rebranded as Google Health — here are 5 things you need to know about the big change and what it means for Fitbit users ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-apps/the-fitbit-app-is-finally-being-rebranded-as-google-health-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-big-change-and-what-it-means-for-fitbit-users PzxhSvYEBsDSJdWFzioheZ Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your next Samsung Galaxy Watch could ‘dramatically reduce’ your chances of injury thanks to this one clever feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/your-next-samsung-galaxy-watch-could-dramatically-reduce-your-chances-of-injury-thanks-to-this-one-clever-feature CFJydYvr9LHK5sMqiDwGKb Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:59:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Google Fitbit Air finally breaks cover, and it heralds a new era of screenless fitness tracking to take on Whoop and Garmin ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/the-google-fitbit-air-finally-breaks-cover-and-it-heralds-a-new-era-of-screenless-fitness-tracking-to-take-on-whoop-and-garmin LmK893KvYjiW9Sy3JRFYwC Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:34:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Whoop, Apple, Garmin, and all the rest — when it comes to lifting weights, I've never found a better solution than a spreadsheet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/forget-whoop-apple-garmin-and-all-the-rest-when-it-comes-to-lifting-weights-ive-never-found-a-better-solution-than-a-spreadsheet EK2W5HcPSYLidJYa5joy5g Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Despite the name, they lack nuance" I've got a hearing impairment, so I tried the high-tech Nuance Audio smart glasses to see if they really can help me hear better without the hassle of a hearing aid ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/nuance-audio-hearing-glasses-review 7aghwcsv5yB5rqPiNY2f2f Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'No other smartwatch has this feature': the Apple Watch's most innovative running feature is one you've probably never used ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/no-other-smartwatch-has-this-feature-the-apple-watchs-most-innovative-running-feature-is-one-youve-probably-never-used G2uzKqugzhdff7jKgHjmN4 Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a long-time Garmin user and the Vivoactive 6 for AU$388 would be my pick over the Apple Watch SE 3 — here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/im-a-long-time-garmin-user-and-the-vivoactive-6-for-au329-would-be-my-pick-over-the-apple-watch-se-3-heres-why mUjPBTQuwiZf9uQFDbdYjA Sat, 02 May 2026 00:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The cost of cloud services and the cost of AI will also go down in the future, so we’ll try very hard to keep it for free': Coros' CEO on how the smartwatch maker is swerving subscriptions for now — avoiding another Garmin Connect+ disaster ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/the-cost-of-cloud-services-and-the-cost-of-ai-will-also-go-down-in-the-future-so-well-try-very-hard-to-keep-it-for-free-coros-ceo-on-how-the-smartwatch-maker-is-swerving-subscriptions-for-now-avoiding-another-garmin-connect-disaster UXzYrLryBc8qiKEnrJxJC4 Fri, 01 May 2026 16:11:38 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Apple Watch SE 3 might be cheaper, but the Apple Watch 11 at its lowest price is the better buy right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/the-apple-watch-se-3-might-be-cheaper-but-the-apple-watch-11-at-its-lowest-price-is-the-better-buy-right-now dvXiyCwDgJfPK3svtYEgF3 Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ While the Apple Watch needs charging every night, Suunto could be prepping a smartwatch with battery life measured in years — to take on the Garmin Fenix ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/while-the-apple-watch-needs-charging-every-night-suunto-could-be-prepping-a-smartwatch-with-battery-life-measured-in-years-to-take-on-the-garmin-fenix NiBBbX8WRWKhf9SGyjh3mA Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:17:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ This entry-level Garmin watch helped break running records, and it's discounted just in time to train for the Aussie marathon season ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/this-entry-level-garmin-watch-helped-break-running-records-and-its-discounted-just-in-time-to-train-for-the-aussie-marathon-season RNuekeVFqWPEqoCDVkFuhV Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spotify is expanding into fitness in partnership with Peloton — its new Fitness hub is available today, and is designed to help you ‘build momentum’ and ‘improve your wellbeing’ ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/spotify-is-expanding-into-fitness-with-its-latest-peloton-partnership-its-new-fitness-hub-is-available-today-and-is-designed-to-help-you-build-momentum-and-improve-your-wellbeing-says-vp-global-head-of-podcasts g6XdZZeqrWZb7eef5MdwUo Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:10:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've worn the Garmin Tactix 8 for 8 weeks, and elite adventurers will love this watch — but most of you probably don't need it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/garmin-tactix-8-review 3Bnd3dMqQJH98qMicbvr9L Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:20:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget your Apple Watch: 'self-powering', health-sensing fabrics that draw energy from our bodies are being worked on as the next evolution of wearables ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/forget-your-apple-watch-self-powering-health-sensing-fabrics-that-draw-energy-from-our-bodies-are-being-worked-on-as-the-next-evolution-of-wearables 3xFxyykSfdA7JjYciRJeUb Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:08:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is a terrific specialist running tool, fast and accurate — but it's hobbled by Huawei's usual side-loading ecosystem problems ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/huawei-watch-gt-runner-2-review Nb56puygs6LAa8gTYaR8k8 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:04:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I won’t settle for an AMOLED’: New poll suggests Garmin users want MIP screens to stay, as 34% say they’d switch brands if MIP died out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/i-wont-settle-for-an-amoled-new-poll-suggests-garmin-users-want-mip-screens-to-stay-as-34-percent-say-theyd-switch-brands-if-mip-died-out TgK7yTVnR7HzTx2YYR7BUa Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:38:39 +0000 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:44:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the app Whoop just sued — and it’d be a real shame if it lost the battle ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-apps/i-tried-the-app-whoop-just-sued-and-itd-be-a-real-shame-if-it-lost-the-battle zHWNGjBAbvU7tCheH64U6G Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:32:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ OnePlus Watch 4 revealed with a software surprise — but fans aren’t impressed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/oneplus-watch-4-revealed-with-a-software-surprise-but-fans-arent-impressed wuoG55aBd3nibsA4WZJsAi Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:06:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest Fitbit Air leak gives us colors, a launch date, and a possible price — and I've got my money ready ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/the-latest-fitbit-air-leak-gives-us-colors-a-launch-date-and-a-possible-price-and-ive-got-my-money-ready 7fmcf86wgTtyFEFagkP4BA Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:08:38 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:52:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple says it’s survived a ‘relentless legal campaign’ against the Apple Watch — and it could mean a key health feature is returning to your wrist ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/apple-says-its-survived-a-relentless-legal-campaign-against-the-apple-watch-and-it-could-mean-a-key-health-feature-is-returning-to-your-wrist Y65H38sB98HoMpeDjbTgz6 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:47:30 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:47:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fitbit Air: The latest Whoop rival rumors say that's the name of the mystery Fitbit — and your Fitbit Premium subscription could also change ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/fitbit-air-the-latest-whoop-rival-rumors-say-thats-the-name-of-the-mystery-fitbit-and-your-fitbit-premium-subscription-could-also-change jkLDRTKse3Xb3TboDVuNG8 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why are running shoes different for men vs women? I tested the specialist QLVR shoe to find out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/exercise-equipment/qlvr-endvr-review LxdEp33nVAYj9uXAe9ZLZk Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:30:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'No barbell, no special equipment and no gym membership required': the forward lunge is the best simple move you're not doing, and it's vital for over-50s ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/no-barbell-no-special-equipment-and-no-gym-membership-required-the-forward-lunge-is-the-best-simple-move-youre-not-doing-and-its-vital-for-over-50s mYmNYRmS3WDuhrqVb9YC9 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped my phone for a cycle computer after a crash — but a tiny, underrated device was the real safety upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/i-swapped-my-phone-for-a-cycle-computer-after-a-crash-but-a-tiny-underrated-device-was-the-real-safety-upgrade hgQ3qEjtMqYKbFJsCaic9b Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whoop is moving beyond wearables to test your blood, integrating the results with its AI-powered app — and its latest evolution is smarter than ever ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/whoops-gone-beyond-wearables-to-test-your-blood-integrating-the-results-with-its-ai-powered-app-and-its-latest-evolution-is-smarter-than-ever yZT9RXMP7Fg5F6rriF3c7F Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:47:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fitbit’s upcoming Whoop rival has been repeatedly leaked by Steph Curry, images show — and it could launch imminently ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/fitbits-upcoming-whoop-rival-has-been-repeatedly-leaked-by-steph-curry-images-show-and-it-could-launch-imminently RfabC6edojtp2CkCwA3Lgg Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:23:31 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:23:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ My pre-teen son tested the Garmin Bounce 2 to see if it's really the top smartwatch for kids ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/garmin-bounce-2-review jMucyRjDo9XDcFzb4X4npP Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A total disappointment': Some Galaxy Watch owners are seeing major battery drains after the latest software update ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/a-total-disappointment-some-galaxy-watch-owners-are-seeing-major-battery-drains-after-the-latest-software-update hmmbq68PTn7m3mkgnRCHRJ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:32:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mother's Day 2026 is coming soon — these 21 gift ideas have been carefully chosen for every kind of Aussie mum because she's special ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/mothers-day-2026-is-coming-soon-these-21-gift-ideas-have-been-carefully-chosen-for-every-kind-of-aussie-mum-because-shes-special M388hYmVGS5RrxspeX8fy5 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:22:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ The incredibly cheap AGM Legion Pro is ideal for users who want a rugged Garmin-style watch for less than $100/£100 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/agm-legion-pro-review 2FuvQRnejkEH5nrLb3ffKS Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'This just knows so much more than a human ever could': Meet CoachCube, the intelligent AI personal trainer that lives inside a Tron-style box room ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/this-just-knows-so-much-more-than-a-human-ever-could-meet-coachcube-the-intelligent-ai-personal-trainer-that-lives-inside-a-tron-style-box-room yUvFTtNthFpQzBwVToiPkC Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:20:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fitbit's new screenless Whoop-style tracker is a better fit for the brand than a smartwatch — it's a return to the 'almost invisible' pedometer of 2008 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/fitbits-new-screenless-whoop-style-tracker-is-a-better-fit-for-the-brand-than-a-smartwatch-its-a-return-to-the-almost-invisible-pedometer-of-2008 bN4yUUYGp5HsC6WSiTzxam Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:12:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've only just discovered the Walk With Frodo app on Garmin's Connect IQ store — and as as a huge LOTR nerd, it's going to make the next 1,800 miles fly by ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/ive-only-just-discovered-the-walk-with-frodo-app-on-garmins-connect-iq-store-im-a-huge-lotr-nerd-and-its-going-to-make-the-next-1-800-miles-fly-by atj8gt5VUa4wez82Dkb7a Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not a squat, not a deadlift — the trap bar deadlift 'sits between' the two, builds muscle fast and is safe for the over-50 crowd ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/not-a-squat-not-a-deadlift-the-trap-bar-deadlift-sits-between-the-two-builds-muscle-quicker-and-is-safe-for-the-over-50-crowd DDx74tA7Mh7cFoYkZheKTL Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin's cashing in on the screenless Whoop-style smart band trend with its upcoming CIRQA — here's the proof ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/garmins-cashing-in-on-the-screenless-whoop-style-smart-band-trend-with-its-upcoming-cirqa-heres-the-proof dbhQPwJ7yPCA9mycd8ToSd Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:45:11 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:11:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Today I learned what a social media bot farm looks like — and it made me delete my Reddit account ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/today-i-learned-what-a-social-media-bot-farm-looks-like-and-it-made-me-delete-my-reddit-account c6wC6YuRQYxr3D3i9Jq3m3 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin fans can now ‘unlock fertility insights’ on their wrist thanks to this handy new feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/garmin-fans-can-now-unlock-fertility-insights-on-their-wrist-thanks-to-this-handy-new-feature QtCqS4PboBXHU38tgcBrnZ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Headphones are getting smarter — the latest open-ear buds from Suunto offer head movement controls and monitor your 'neck health' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-headphones/headphones-are-getting-smarter-the-latest-open-ear-buds-from-suunto-offer-head-movement-controls-and-monitor-your-neck-health M8s6ui2LZAEGkNcjGdEfvd Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 'return to analog' trend and the rise of Whoop clones means smartwatches just aren't cool anymore ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/the-return-to-analog-trend-and-the-rise-of-whoop-clones-means-smartwatches-just-arent-cool-anymore rJpjNVYc4swBrF7wTSNskM Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:04:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over 50? You need to be doing these 3 PT-approved exercises that 'replicate activities of daily living' for lifelong muscle ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/over-50-you-need-to-be-doing-these-3-pt-approved-exercises-that-replicate-activities-of-daily-living-for-lifelong-muscle RdSMXqg25vpzu6dScFr2xc Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:18:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Garmin Approach S50 is a mid-range golf watch that could give some premium devices a scare ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/garmin-approach-s50-review cLYt6m8vUdbitpvR6GEkYh Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Loop vs Whoop 5.0: Which should you buy? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/amazfit-helio-strap-vs-polar-loop-vs-whoop-5-0-which-should-you-buy dC6JeByujWyPSjyCtEZpFP Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Strava runs are continuing to leak sensitive military information, with over 500 UK soldiers the latest to be exposed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-apps/strava-runs-are-continuing-to-leak-sensitive-military-information-with-over-500-uk-soldiers-the-latest-to-be-exposed vcKXC26YqfrAREsSGKxTdB Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hiked the highest peaks in Britain with a robotic exoskeleton to see if it could supercharge my mountain-climbing — here's what happened ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/i-hiked-the-highest-peaks-in-britain-with-a-robotic-exoskeleton-to-see-if-it-could-supercharge-my-mountain-climbing-heres-what-happened ffE2WsaJk2FYcDPpYtYKoH Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a Garmin expert — I've put together this difficult Garmin quiz to make sense of all those confusing watch names ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/im-a-garmin-expert-ive-put-together-this-difficult-garmin-quiz-to-make-sense-of-all-those-confusing-watch-names AdZRzAy2Mx4wM7LXLAL6Cj Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000