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

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The best massage guns 2022

By Cat Ellis last updated 29 July 22

Release sore shoulders at work, warm muscles up before a workout, and help recovery afterwards with the best massage guns.

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The best electric scooters 2022: smooth-riding e-scooters

By Cat Ellis published 14 July 22

Updated We've tested and ranked the best electric scooters available from brands including Pure, Xiaomi and Segway.

How to run safely in a heatwave, according to two top athletes

By Cat Ellis last updated 18 July 22

In depth Running is tough when the mercury rises, so we spoke to two experienced athletes to find out how they stay cool and safe.

Watch out Garmin, Amazfit's two new sports watches look like serious competition

By Cat Ellis published 5 May 22

The forthcoming Amazfit T-Rex Pro 2 and Vienna are coming soon, boasting some impressive specs

Two Star Wars edition Garmin Vivofit Jr watches

Garmin celebrates Star Wars Day with Mandalorian and Baby Yoda watches

By Cat Ellis published 4 May 22

The Garmin Vivofit Jr 3 kids' fitness tracker gets a new look for May 4.

New Amazfit T-Rex Pro 2 could give the Garmin Instinct 2 a run for its money

By Cat Ellis published 4 May 22

Details of a new rugged sports watch from Amazfit have emerged, and it's sounding good.

New Garmin Forerunner 955 could arrive on your wrist next month

By Cat Ellis published 3 May 22

Rumors suggest the top-end triathlon watch will launch globally on June 1.

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Own a Fitbit? You'll soon be able to get daily step counts from your Google Nest

By Cat Ellis published 3 May 22

Google is adding deeper Fitbit integration to your smart speaker, giving you health data at a glance.

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus watch with orange strap

What to do with your old Garmin watch

By Cat Ellis published 1 May 22

If you've decided to upgrade, here are some ideas for your old sports watch.

Garmin's next running watch could be its most accurate yet

By Cat Ellis published 29 April 22

Newly published patent explains how a tiny hardware tweak could have a big impact on GPS accuracy.

Three Garmin Quatix 7 watches with different strap designs

Garmin's new watch is built for the sea, but landlubbers should take a look too

By Cat Ellis published 28 April 22

The Garmin Quatix 7 is a specialized watch that streams data from your boat's autopilot, but also tracks your morning runs.

Casio revamps the classic G-Shock MT-G line with new colors and a slimmer case

By Cat Ellis last updated 28 April 22

The new G-Shock MTGB3000 series have a new design that combines metal and carbon-reinforced resin.

Garmin Vivosmart 5 review

By Cat Ellis published 27 April 22

The Vivosmart 5 might look plain, but it's a very capable fitness tracker that collects an impressive array of fitness stats.

Your Fitbit is getting a major new heart health feature

By Cat Ellis last updated 28 April 22

Fitbit is introducing atrial fibrillation detection, and you won't need to buy a new device to get it.

These cool new e-bikes use regenerative braking for a super-long range

By Cat Ellis published 26 April 22

The four new e-bikes are from the company behind the original Mini Cooper.

I thought I'd 'outgrown' fitness trackers, but the Garmin Vivosmart 5 changed my mind

By Cat Ellis last updated 29 April 22

Opinion The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is a fitness tracker built for data nerds, and it's fantastic.

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Garmin Vivosmart 5 vs Fitbit Inspire 2: choose your next fitness tracker

By Cat Ellis last updated 27 April 22

The Inspire 2 and the new Vivosmart 5 are both excellent fitness trackers, and we're here to help you pick the right one

This cargo-carrying beast is one of the most exciting e-bikes I've seen this year

By Cat Ellis published 22 April 22

The Mycle Cargo is a realistic alternative to a second car, as costs half as much as most electric cargo bikes.

Fitbit might be building the stress-busting smartwatch of my dreams

By Cat Ellis published 21 April 22

Patent reveals a new type of passive stress tracking that will warn you when you're feeling the pressure

Casio Pro Trek PRW-6611Y-1 and PRW-6621Y-1

Casio has launched two more sports watches made from beans, and I'm all for it

By Cat Ellis published 21 April 22

The Casio Pro Trek PRW-6611Y-1 and PRW-6621Y-1 feature plastics made using castor beans and corn.

Three Garmin Vivosmart 5 fitness trackers in mint, white, and black, on top of a blurred gym background

Garmin takes on Fitbit with new budget-friendly Vivosmart 5 fitness tracker

By Cat Ellis last updated 21 April 22

The Vivosmart 5 is a fuss-free Garmin that gives you just the essentials, with a bigger screen that's easier to read.

Women's wrist wearing Garmin Instinct 2S Surf Edition

Massive leak names Garmin's next 7 watches – including Forerunner 955 and 255

By Cat Ellis published 20 April 22

A retailer appears to have let slip the names of a whole batch of new watches, including some surprises.

Fitbit Luxe 2: everything we know so far

By Cat Ellis published 17 April 22

All the latest news and rumors about the second generation of Fitbit's premium fitness tracker.

This is the one feature that the perfect running watch really needs

By Cat Ellis published 16 April 22

Opinion 2022 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for running watches, but the one thing they really need is a camera.

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Fitbit Inspire 3: what we know so far

By Cat Ellis published 15 April 22

Fitbit's entry-level fitness tracker is due for an update, and we're rounding up all the news and rumors right here.

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