Become a TechRadar Insider
Health and fitness technology is unlike other categories such as smartphones, laptops and gaming tech. It’s innately personal: for example, smartwatches and fitness trackers allow you to monitor your sleep, heart health, exercise habits, daily step counts and more, in a way no other technology can.
Smartwatches typically fall into two categories thanks to the split between iPhone and Android users: the best Apple Watches, and everything else. If you use an iPhone and you’re looking for a smartwatch, you’re likely to be getting an Apple Watch unless you’re just looking for a slender fitness tracker. Android users have lots more options, many of which can be found in our best smartwatches guide.
However, it’s not all about what you wear on your wrist. The ‘fitness tech’ umbrella includes all sorts of gadgets, such as smart rings, treadmills, exercise bikes, heart rate monitors and even running shoes. The level of technical expertise required to keep you comfortable and protect your joints on runs can make choosing a pair of running shoes very difficult, but we’ve done the legwork for you in our best running shoes guide.
If you’re interested in health and fitness and looking for the right purchases to step up your game, look no further. Whether you’re buying an entry-level fitness tracker or you’re ready to break a marathon personal best, we’ve got the right advice for you.
Latest about Health & Fitness
The forward lunge is the best simple move you're not doing, and it's vital for over-50s
why everyone needs to be lunging for lifelong muscle power, especially older adults.
I swapped my phone for a cycle computer after a crash — but a tiny, underrated device was the real safety upgrade
I’ve had my fair share of bike crashes, and switching from a phone to a bike computer helped reduce distractions — but the real safety upgrade was an add-on accessory.
The best heart rate monitors 2026 Get pinpoint-accurate workout data
Whether you're a runner, cyclist, or swimmer, we've found the best heart rate monitor to help you smash your goals this year.
It's marathon season, and Amazon is slashing prices on best-selling running shoes and watches — up to 55% off Hoka, Nike, Garmin, and Apple
Prep for marathon season with Amazon's weekend sale on best-selling running shoes and watches, with up to 55% from Hoka, Nike, Garmin, Apple, and more.
The best workout headphones for 2026
Buying Guide Whether you're a fitness fanatic or a fair weather runner, the best workout headphones will elevate the way you exercise.
Whoop is moving beyond wearables to offer blood tests with AI health insights
Specialized Panels is a blood test which allows Whoop's in-app AI to 'deliver even more personalized, relevant insights' about your body.
Fitbit’s upcoming Whoop rival has been repeatedly leaked by Steph Curry
Fitbit’s screenless wearable to take on Whoop has been on show for months, images reveal.
Garmin Bounce review: Flawed but fun LTE experience for kids
The Garmin Bounce 2 is a smartwatch designed for kids that features location tracking, two-way calling, and chore management.
