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

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.

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

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

'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.

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I've been reviewing Garmins for years, and I've found the best post-Prime Day Garmin deals

By Matt Evans last updated 9 October 25

These are the Garmin watch deals to go for this Amazon Prime Day.

Prime Day may be over, but you can still save £51 on the Garmin Vivoactive 5

By Matt Evans published 9 October 25

Get the excellent Garmin Vivoactive 5 for under £210 at Amazon, even though Prime Day's over.

My massage gun has been a valuable recovery tool, but it's time to upgrade – and I'm using Therabody's Prime Day sale to do it

By Matt Evans published 8 October 25

Therabody is offering up to 35% off in the US and 40% off in the UK in its Prime Day sale.

I'm a Garmin fan, but this cheapest-ever Google Pixel Watch 3 deal is so good, even I'd buy it

By Matt Evans published 8 October 25

Amazon is offering lowest-ever prices on last year's Pixel Watch 3, making it a must-buy.

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Last chance: the Samsung Galaxy Watch8, Classic, Ultra, and Fit 3 are all discounted, but only for today

By Matt Evans last updated 8 October 25

All of the modern Samsung Galaxy Watches are discounted for Amazon's Big Deal Days sales event – most at lowest-ever prices.

I'm a known Garmin user, but this cheapest-ever Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal on Amazon has me seriously tempted to switch

By Matt Evans published 7 October 25

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black Titanium hits a rock-bottom price in the US & UK.

We unpack the Strava-Garmin-Suunto lawsuit situation – and what it means for your watch

By Matt Evans published 6 October 25

As Strava sues Garmin, Suunto smells blood in the water and joins in, filing its own lawsuit. We break it all down here

Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro review: a sumptuous, well-priced wearable

By Matt Evans published 4 October 25

The Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro is an awesome fitness tool for most, but those looking for a true smartwatch might find it slightly hobbled.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Venu 4 on the same wrist outdoors

I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Venu 4 on a 7km run, vs a chest-worn heart rate monitor

By Matt Evans published 3 October 25

I'm testing the Garmin Venu 4 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 against the most accurate heart rate monitor on my lunchtime run.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: A Garmin-rivaling powerhouse for adventurers, and a lovely daily driver

By Jacob Krol, Matt Evans last updated 2 October 25

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 adds new screen and communication technology to a winning formula.

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