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Cat Ellis

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

Garmin vs Fitbit: choose the right fitness watch for you

By Michael Sawh, Cat Ellis last updated 11 January 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.

Best sleep tracker 2022

By Cat Ellis last updated 1 April 22

Updated Find the best sleep tracker that will help you understand your sleep and solve the problems that keep you up at night.

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.

The best smart scales 2022: track your weight and body composition

By Cat Ellis last updated 10 March 22

Updated Smart scales can help you record much more than your weight, and we've tested and ranked the very best.

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 waterproof headphones 2022: enjoy music and podcasts while you swim

By Cat Ellis, Joseph Delves last updated 4 January 22

Updated Our favorite waterproof earbuds and headphones for open water and dips in the pool.

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The best road running shoes 2022: the latest shoes put through their paces

By Cat Ellis last updated 21 December 21

We've tested the latest road running shoes and rounded up the very best for all distances and types of runners.

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.

Woman sitting in canoe wearing Fitbit Sense

Are Fitbits waterproof? Your complete guide

By James Peckham, Cat Ellis published 17 December 21

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 last updated 23 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.

Polar Grit X watch on gold gradient background

The super tough Polar Grit X running watch is going cheap at Amazon today

By Cat Ellis published 13 December 21

TechRadar deals The powerful and rugged Polar Grit X is very nearly back to its Black Friday sale price right now, but it's selling fast.

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.

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Best massage guns 2022

By Cat Ellis last updated 21 December 21

Massage guns to release sore shoulders at work, warm muscles up before a workout, and help recovery afterwards.

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 21 April 22

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

Missed the Fitbit Charge 5 on Black Friday? It's back to its sale price right now

By Cat Ellis published 7 December 21

TechRadar Deals The most advanced Fitbit to date is just $130, with delivery in time for Christmas.

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?

Porsche may soon release its most advanced (and expensive) e-bike to date

By Cat Ellis published 2 December 21

Our take The German carmaker has bought a majority stake in luxury e-bike builder Greyp, and is bringing its engineers to the party.

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