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

Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 on TechRadar deals banner

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?

H20 Audio Tri 2 Pro bone conduction headphones

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.

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

Garmin Epix Pro on Black Friday deals banner

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.

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

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.

Garmin Foreurnner 265 on TechRadar background

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.

Google Pixel Watch 4 review: Big design changes make for a great smart companion

By Jacob Krol, Matt Evans last updated 31 October 25

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 packs a repairable design, plenty of health features, improved battery life and a redesigned charger.

I ran a marathon with the Garmin Epix Pro – it just hit half price, and I'd recommend it to every runner

By Matt Evans published 29 October 25

The Garmin Epix Pro is actually the best value Garmin Watch you can buy, thanks to some massive discounts.

The best under-desk treadmills 2025: Our top-rated walking pads

By Matt Evans last updated 24 October 25

Buying Guide The best under-desk treadmills for your home office or workstation, to help you get your steps in.

Why the Oura Ring 4 earns our Health & Fitness Device of the Year award, beating a ton of elite smartwatches and a seriously impressive ebike

By Matt Evans published 22 October 25

The Oura Ring 4 has led the charge this year in the health and fitness space as a pioneer in minimalist, software-driven technology.

Garmin Venu 4 review: Your do-it-all companion, from meetings to mountain biking

By Matt Evans published 22 October 25

Recommended

The Garmin Venu 4 combines the power of a Forerunner 570 with the functionality of a Galaxy Watch

Strava drops its lawsuit against Garmin – so it looks like all your features are here to stay (for now)

By Matt Evans published 22 October 25

Strava has 'voluntarily dismissed' its case against Garmin, and it looks like the legal battle is over.

Oura Ring users are getting a revamped, AI-powered app – and Samsung Galaxy Ring users are going to be seriously jealous

By Matt Evans published 20 October 25

The Oura app has had a big redesign, with a new Cumulative Stress metric and AI Cycle Insights expansion.

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

By Matt Evans last updated 15 October 25

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

'We don't agree with the extensive branding Garmin is forcing' Strava breaks silence on the ongoing Garmin dispute – and outlines next steps

By Matt Evans published 14 October 25

As Strava's rift with Garmin deepens, it says its "top priority" is connectivity for users and all but confirms it'll back down.

Apple Watch Ultra on TechRadar background

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

By Matt Evans last updated 13 October 25

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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: