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

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Samsung is so desperate to sell you a Galaxy Ring, it’s offering $250 off if you trade in ANY smartwatch

By Matt Evans published

Samsung needs your data so badly, it's offering $250 off a Galaxy Ring if you trade in any old smartwatch..

A look at Samsung's Galaxy Watch for Kids experience available for the Galaxy Watch 7 LTE in the United States.

Samsung Galaxy Watch for Kids gets a surprise Unpacked day reveal – with a Marvel twist

By Matt Evans published

The Galaxy Watch for Kids experience launches on Galaxy Watch 7 with a Marvel collab.

Altra FWD Via

Altra FWD Via review: Comfortably firm for long distances

By Matt Evans published

It’s not a snappy shoe, but the Altra FWD Via is an easy-effort shoe which can tackle long distances.

Garmin Enduro 3 review

Garmin is introducing a security passcode, like the Apple Watch – will your watch get the update?

By Matt Evans published

Garmin is beta testing a security passcode for its Fenix, Enduro, Forerunner, Venu and Vivoactive lines.

Garmin Forerunner 55 on TR background

The best cheap running watches for 2025

By Matt Evans last updated

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

Treadmill on a yellow background

The best treadmill 2025: The best running machine for every fitness level

By Matt Evans last updated

Buy one of the best treadmills from brands like Peloton and NordicTrack - and upgrade your home gym instantly.

Best cheap electric bike: tenways CGO600, on TechRadar background

The best cheap e-bikes for 2025: Cost-effective folding, road bikes, and eMTBs

By Paul Hatton last updated

e-bikes The best cheap e-bikes for commuter-friendly rides, without the environmental or economical costs.

OnePlus Watch 2 screen

OnePlus Watch 3 could eclipse the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the ‘holy grail’ of smartwatch health tech

By Matt Evans published

OnePlus Watch 3 is allegedly getting blood pressure monitoring - which could put the Apple Watch Ultra 3 on notice.

Apple Health

The Apple AI health coach sounds like it's no longer stuck in development hell

By Matt Evans published

Apple is reportedly working on an AI health coach – but we've heard this one before.

The Ultrahuman ring, amp workout machine, and garmin instinct 3 side-by-side

CES 2025 has shown me the future of AI in fitness, and it's hilariously unimaginative

By Matt Evans published

I don't think AI fitness kit is interesting, and CES 2025 did nothing to change my mind.

Garmin instinct 2 vs 3

Garmin Instinct 2 vs Garmin Instinct 3: What’s changed?

By Matt Evans published

Should you buy the Garmin Instinct 2 or the Instinct 3? We break it down.

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 on Future background

The best workout headphones for 2025: Top picks for every sport

By Matt Evans last updated

Buying Guide Whether you're a fitness fanatic or a fair weather runner, the best workout headphones will elevate the way you exercise.

Rock climber using a theragun and wearing a Garmin watch

Theraguns can now sync with your Garmin and Strava accounts to offer personalized recovery plans based on your workouts

By Matt Evans published

Therabody joins forces with Garmin and Strava to offer improved recovery smarts.

Garmin Instinct 2 on a green background with the text lowest-ever price

Can't afford the Garmin Instinct 3? Get a Garmin Instinct 2S at a better-than-Black-Friday price today

By Matt Evans published

Forget the Garmin Instinct 3 - These Garmin Instinct 2S deals are perfect for thrifty adventurers

Brompton Electric C Line explore on a purple background

The best folding e-bikes 2025: Commute in style with these electric bikes

By Matt Evans last updated

Buying Guide The best folding e-bike makes city cycling a breeze, and they're much more affordable and easier to use than you might expect.

Apple Watch Ultra on TechRadar background

The best Apple Watch 2025: Top smartwatches to use with iOS

By Matt Evans last updated

Updated The best Apple Watch models you can buy, whether getting one is the right move, and which is the best for you.

Ultrahuman Rare ring platinum on finger

Think Oura and Samsung's smart rings look good? Ultrahuman just unveiled its Ultrahuman Rare 18K gold and platinum luxury smart rings at CES 2025

By Matt Evans published

Oura and Samsung rival Ultrahuman has launched smart rings made from real 18K gold and platinum at CES.

Amazfit Active 2

Amazfit Active 2 is a super-cheap AI fitness watch that responds to voice commands like Alexa

By Matt Evans published

The Amazfit Active 2, an AI-powered sports watch under $100, is a sign of things to come in 2025.

amp fitness machine used at home by exerciser

This AI-powered strength machine could be Peloton for gym rats, and it looks incredible

By Matt Evans published

CES 2025 After years of fitness industry failures, amp might finally drag strength training into the 21st century.

Fitness editor doing a home workout

We asked AI chatbots Gemini and ChatGPT to design our workouts – then we tried them out

By Stephen Warwick, Matt Evans published

Can AI chatbots ChatGPT and Gemini design a workout worth doing? We put them to the test.

Fitness editor Matt Evans doing a bicep burl with resistance band outdoors

I'm a fitness editor, and I swapped weights for resistance bands for six whole months – and I don't regret it

By Matt Evans published

I made a huge change to my training regime in 2024: I gave up weightlifting for six months.

Adidas Adizero Boston 10

The different parts of a running shoe, explained – by an Adidas shoe designer

By Matt Evans published

Buying a running shoe doesn’t have to be complicated – we asked Adidas to break it down for us.

Rogbid smart ring

The latest Oura and Samsung Galaxy Ring rival has a watch-style display, and I hate it

By Matt Evans published

Smart rings with integrated displays (like this Oura Ring rival) both look awful and miss the point entirely.

Garmin Vivoactive 5

Garmin's Apple Watch-beating Vivoactive 5 is the perfect last-minute gift for runners

By Matt Evans published

Garmin Vivoactive 5 is only $10 off its cheapest-ever Black Friday price tag at Best Buy.

Caucasian man in a suit wearing an Apple Watch

Are Apple Watches unstylish? This viral couple who banned them from their wedding seem to think so

By Matt Evans published

I test smartwatches for a living, but even I agree it's time they looked cooler.

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