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

Forget smartwatches: 5 reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025

By Matt Evans published

The reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025.

Fitbit Versa 3 and Charge 5 on techradar background

The best Fitbit 2025: Classic fitness trackers and the latest smartwatches

By Matt Evans last updated

Updated Find the best Fitbit to help you develop healthy habits, improve your workouts and provide great health metrics.

Motorola Watch Fit showing apps screen with Workout, Workout Record, and Heart Rate features

Motorola's Moto Watch Fit might look like an Apple Watch, but it reportedly packs more than 20 times the battery life

By Matt Evans published

The Moto Watch Fit could be the Apple Watch clone that Android users have been waiting for.

I ran London Marathon with Garmin and Apple Watch

I ran an entire marathon with a Garmin, an Apple Watch and Strava – here are all the differences in time, distance and more

By Matt Evans last updated

I put Garmin and Apple's best watches to the test, running the London marathon.

Runners compete during the London Marathon in the United Kingdom in April 2024

How to track a London Marathon 2025 runner: Follow the race with the official app and other services like Strava

By Matt Evans published

How to track runners during this year’s London marathon.

Garmin instinct 3 Tactical Edition press image of two watches

Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition drops with Stealth Mode, Kill Switch, extra metal and ballistics info

By Matt Evans published

The Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition just dropped, and it's very Metal Gear Solid.

The Apple Watch SE on someone's wrist using the Slate Milanese Loop band

Apple Watch users who close their rings today will get a cool free package of limited-edition digital prizes

By Matt Evans published

Apple Watch users, you can get a limited-edition badge and other goodies today – here's how.

Honor Band 7

One of the best budget Fitbit alternatives is about to get a new upgrade

By Matt Evans published

Honor Band 10 has been unveiled on Chinese storefront, but other regions are out of luck – for now.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 in black on green deals background

Best Buy's excellent cheap Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 deal is better value than buying the current-gen Galaxy Watch FE

By Matt Evans published

Want a Galaxy Watch? Best Buy is having a fire sale on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Garmin Forerunner 955 showing Training Readiness score

I wish I was a better runner so I could use more of the features on my Garmin watch

By Matt Evans published

I test running watches like Garmins for a living – but I wish I was a better runner so I could get more out of them.

The Strava app open on an iPhone 15 Pro

What Strava buying Runna means for users of both fitness apps – according to their CEOs

By Matt Evans published

"We're keeping the two apps separate for the foreseeable": Strava and Runna CEOs tell us their acquisition won't be like Fitbit and Google

Ultim8 by supermouth toothbrush on white table

Ultim8 by Supermouth review: A well-designed sonic toothbrush with a slick UV SmartHub gimmick

By Matt Evans published

Ultim8 by Supermouth is a basic sonic toothbrush that relies on its compatible SmartHub to stand out.

OnePlus Watch 3

OnePlus Watch 3 review: The Android smartwatch of 2025 so far

By Matt Evans last updated

The OnePlus Watch 3 is too big for small wrists, but it offers a beautiful Wear OS experience.

Garmin instinct 3 in neotropic green on wrist

Garmin Instinct 3's first update brings 8 new features – and sorry, that includes Garmin Connect+

By Matt Evans published

Garmin Instinct 3's first beta update gets the new Rucking activity, Passcode feature, and Garmin Connect+.

Nank Runner Diver2 Pro

Nank Runner Diver2 Pro review: One of the best sets of waterproof headphones available today

By Matt Evans published

Tested in the pool and on the road, the Nank Runner Diver2 Pro is a delight to use.

Man looking at phone in gym

5 fitness apps that can help you build muscle in the gym

By Matt Evans published

The best apps to help you lift weights, pack on size and add strength.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

3 Apple Watch features I want to see if the rumored visionOS-style interface is true

By Matt Evans published

The latest Apple Watch rumor is a Vision Pro-like interface and Apple Intelligence.

Polar Vantage V3

Hot on the heels of Garmin's controversial subscription plan, Polar's just unveiled its own

By Matt Evans published

The 'adaptive and personal' Fitness Program is a 'subscription-based addition' to the Polar ecosystem.

Fitbit Inspire 2 and Charge 6

Get a Fitbit tracker and a year's worth of Fitbit Premium for under $70, as Amazon resurfaces an incredible deal

By Matt Evans published

The Fitbit Charge 6 and Fitbit Ace LTE are on sale right now at Amazon – but there's a secret, better deal to be found

Fitbit Luxe on TR background, one of the best fitness trackers

The best fitness trackers 2025: From Fitbit-style bands to smartwatches and more

By Matt Evans last updated

Buying Guide The best fitness trackers for every budget to help you measure your activity while looking at comfort, performance, and practicality

Garmin Fenix 8

Best swimming watch 2025: The best watches for pool & outdoor swims

By Matt Evans last updated

Updated The best swimming watches for beginners, experienced swimmers and triathletes.

Garmin Approach S70

The best golf watches 2025: top GPS watches for golf

By Matt Evans last updated

Buying Guide The best golf watches will help improve your swing, allow you to map your course, and improve your game.

Garmin HRM pro on TechRadar background

The best heart rate monitors 2025 Get pinpoint-accurate workout data

By Matt Evans last updated

Whether you're a runner, cyclist, or swimmer, we've found the best heart rate monitor to help you smash your goals this year.

Shot Scope V5

Golfers, listen up: you can bag the Shot Scope V5 golf watch for its lowest-ever price on Amazon right now

By Matt Evans published

Struggling on the course? The Shot Scope V5 golf watch is cheaper than ever on Amazon.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in a charging case

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could be on the way with a powerful solid-state battery upgrade

By Matt Evans published

A Samsung battery tech leak may just have given us a Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 release window.

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