Articles by 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

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is going ludicrously cheap for Black Friday – save up to 48%

By Matt Evans published 24 November 25

Amazon just dropped a record-low Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 deal for Black Friday, and I recommend snapping it up.

Black Friday deals on a Garmin Forerunner 265

The Garmin Forerunner 265 helped me fall in love with marathon running, and right now it's cheaper than ever

By Matt Evans published 24 November 25

I ran my first marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 265 – it's now 33% off in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

5 essential Black Friday deals for fitness-conscious over 50s – from massage guns to fitness trackers

By Matt Evans published 23 November 25

I'm a fitness writer: here are 5 products I recommend for over-50s, and they're all on sale for Black Friday.

Garmins Forerunner 55, Forerunner 165 and Vivoactive 5

Three Apple Watch-beating Garmin watches under $200 – the perfect gifts for runners

By Matt Evans published 23 November 25

You can get any of these three Garmin watches for under $200 for Black Friday – and they're all great.

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Garmin Fenix 8 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 – here's which one I'd buy on Black Friday

By Matt Evans published 22 November 25

Should you get the super-premium, powerful adventure watch from Garmin or Apple this Black Friday?

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

By Matt Evans last updated 21 November 25

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

Jabees 7Seven swimming headphones review: light, high-performing and affordable bone conduction headphones

By Matt Evans published 21 November 25

The Jabees 7Seven bone conduction headphones are comprehensive, affordable headphones ideal for swimmers and runners.

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Forget the Samsung Galaxy Watch: Save $100 on the Google Pixel Watch 4 in Amazon's Black Friday deals

By Matt Evans published 21 November 25

The Google Pixel Watch 4 is this year's best Android watch, and it's $100 off at Amazon right now.

The best Garmin watch 2025: Multisport watches for every outdoor pursuit

By Matt Evans last updated 20 November 25

Buying Guide We've put the best Garmin watches through their paces in real, sweaty conditions so you can find the perfect one.

Garmin Vivoactive 6 review: A feature-stuffed pocket rocket

By Matt Evans published 20 November 25

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 packs tons of features into a small, affordable package.

The Oura Ring 4 was our health and fitness device of the year, and it's 30% off for Black Friday

By Matt Evans published 20 November 25

I loved the Oura Ring 4 so much, I called it my health & fitness device of the year – now it's up to 30% off for Black Friday.

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

By Matt Evans last updated 19 November 25

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

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The Saucony Ride 18 is the best running shoe for most people, and it just received its first Black Friday discount

By Matt Evans published 18 November 25

Why wait for Black Friday? This Saucony Ride 18 deal saves 26% on all-rounder running shoes for men and women's pairs.

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The new Apple Watch 11 just got a $50 price cut at Amazon, and this was not on my Black Friday bingo card

By Matt Evans published 17 November 25

The brand new Apple Watch Series 11 is already getting a hefty $50 discount.

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The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is my marathon companion of choice, and it's 50% off in the early Black Friday sales

By Matt Evans published 17 November 25

Why wait for Black Friday? This Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) 50% off deal isn't going to get any better.

The best cheap smartwatch 2025: Great wearable tech that won't cost the earth

By Matt Evans last updated 14 November 25

Buying Guide Want to know which cheap smartwatch is best in 2025? Look no further than our guide.

Run, don't walk – two of our best under-desk treadmills have received early Black Friday Amazon discounts

By Matt Evans published 13 November 25

Make 2026 the year you get your steps in with these under-desk treadmill deals.

The best cheap running watches for 2025: The top GPS watches to buy on a budget

By Matt Evans last updated 12 November 25

Updated Best cheap running watches to beat your PBs, track your progress and record your routes

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This is the best Apple Watch Series 10 deal I've ever seen – save $120 at Amazon

By Matt Evans published 12 November 25

This will sell out fast – get $120 off the Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) at Amazon.

The Coros Pace 3 is better value than almost any Garmin watch you can find – I'd set an alert for the Black Friday deals

By Matt Evans published 12 November 25

Now that the Coros Pace 4 is out, expect the Pace 3 to drop in price.

Apple's rumored 'Health+' subscription tier with AI features is doomed to repeat Garmin's failure

By Matt Evans published 10 November 25

Garmin’s Connect+ app was heavily panned during launch, with many users seeing it as a slippery slope.

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The best running watch 2025: Top GPS watches for runners of every level

By Matt Evans last updated 7 November 25

Updated Pick the best running watch for you - with our guide to the best performance watches on the market right now.

The best swimming headphones 2025: Soundtrack your open water and pool swims with bone conduction

By Matt Evans last updated 5 November 25

Buying Guide Listen to your favorite tunes as you swim with the best swimming headphones and earbuds.

Fitbit still has a place in the smartwatch era – just look at the Apple Watch SE 3

By Matt Evans published 4 November 25

Why testing the Apple Watch SE 3 got me excited for next year's Fitbit release.

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The Fitbit Inspire 3 is now under $70, including six months of Fitbit Premium – which also includes a new AI coach

By Matt Evans published 3 November 25

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is the best-value Fitbit tracker, as it comes with six months of AI coaching via Fitbit Premium.

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