The best fitness apps for the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is an ideal fit for your health and fitness routine. Here are some of our current favorite apps to enhance your physical and mental well-being.

Jackie Dove     April 25, 2023

Omne Eternal safety-first cycling helmet uses the power of light to charge up

The Omne Eternal cycling helmet uses special solar cells to keep an LED light charged up, and wear sensors to activate the light when you put the helmet on.

Andy Boxall     February 16, 2021

Garmin Enduro GPS Watch boasts an incredible 65 days of battery life

The Garmin Enduro tracks your vital stats and keeps you connected, even far off the grid.

Patrick Hearn     August 5, 2022

Theragun gets a crazy discount at QVC for Presidents Day — save over $50

The Theragun Prime percussive massager with duo adapter and attachments, which will help rejuvenate your sore muscles, is available from QVC for just $270.

Aaron Mamiit     April 21, 2022

VR workouts won’t get you ripped, but they’re engaging and can keep you fit

Exercising at home can be a chore. That's where virtual reality comes to the rescue as a healthy distraction that'll keep you fit.

J. Velasco     April 21, 2022

The 18 best fitness apps for Android in 2025

We've put together the best fitness apps for Android to help you achieve your fitness goals and turn your smartphone into a pocket-sized personal trainer.

Simon Hill     March 19

The best health and fitness gadgets

There’s more attention being paid to health monitoring than ever before, but can consumer tech help you keep tabs better? These gadgets certainly can.

Erin Lawrence     April 25, 2023

Panasonic beard trimmer and men’s groomer $30 off for Valentine’s Day!

For men who want to look good for Valentine's Day and women trying to find a gift, consider this Panasonic trimmer and groomer, on sale from Best Buy for $50.

A. Mamiit     February 3, 2021

Garmin Lily is a stylish smartwatch tailor made for women

The Garmin Lily is designed for women who want the power of a smartwatch in a package that is both fashionable and feminine.

K. Hodgkins     May 13, 2021

Ergatta Review: Rowing machine makes a game out of exercise

Don't let the Ergatta's stunning good looks fool you. It is a powerful rowing machine with a game-based approach that'll motivate you to work out.

K. Hodgkins     April 21, 2022

Smart home technology needs to be more private to handle personal health

With smart home technology that can take personal health information, the encryption and security surrounded data must be stronger than ever before.

P. Hearn     January 30, 2021

Tempo Studio Review: Smart fitness display packs weights for strength training

When you need more than just resistance for a challenging workout, the Tempo Studio is the smarter, more challenging connected home gym.

J. Velasco     April 21, 2022

Most promising blood pressure monitoring tech in years isn’t out in the U.S. yet

Heart disease is the silent killer, but the Aktiia Blood Pressure Monitor gives you a tool in the fight that helps you track your blood pressure at all times.

Patrick Hearn     February 13, 2021

Influencers will keep you company as part of Apple’s new Time to Walk program

Apple's new Time to Walk program invites you to walk alongside "influential and interesting people." Laugh, cry, and find inspiration as the miles fly by.

Kelly Hodgkins     April 25, 2023

Apple cautions against placing iPhone 12 near a pacemaker

If you have a pacemaker or some other medical device fitted, and also own an iPhone 12 and/or any MagSafe accessories, then you need to exercise some caution.

Trevor Mogg     January 25, 2021

Amazon Halo review: Affordable but questionable fitness band

Amazon's affordable Halo fitness band offers unique features not seen on other fitness wearables, but some of these metrics raise serious privacy concerns.

K. Hodgkins     February 2, 2022

This game-changing graphene tattoo can continuously monitor your brainwaves

Brainwave data is almost always captured sporadically or intermittently. But with this innovation, it could be captured continuously

L. Dormehl     April 25, 2023

The best COVID tech of CES 2021: Smart masks and sanitizers

From smart face masks to temperature-checking doorbells, there was plenty of tech introduced at CES 2021 designed to combat COVID-19. Here was the best.

S. Hill     January 15, 2021

This full-body muscle stimulation suit promises to supercharge short workouts

The Xenoma e-skin EMStyle bodysuit is a stylish, tight-fitting suit that utilizes built-in electrodes to stimulate your muscles and provide a full workout.

P. Hearn     April 25, 2023

Don’t let CES fool you. All these pandemic gadgets aren’t going to save us

CES 2021 was the perfect stage for pandemic-related innovations, but most companies seemed more interested in cashing in than making real advances.

C. Morris     January 14, 2021

Google’s completed Fitbit acquisition may help Wear OS more than Fitbit

Google's acquisition of Fitbit has completed, and the companies say it's about devices and not data. It means we may see big changes in Wear OS in the future.

Andy Boxall     January 14, 2021

This mask with a built-in phone and speakers is the most 2021 invention ever

The MaskFone -- a Bluetooth-enabled mask that allows you to take calls -- could be the most 2021 thing at CES. In fact, we're calling it now.

C. Morris     April 25, 2023

This outrageous massage chair has A.I voice control and blackout-proof power

Massage chairs aren't usually all that groundbreaking, but this one from Bodyfriend has an astounding array of features.

C. Morris     April 25, 2023

New iFit ActivePulse feature uses heart rate to customize treadmill workouts

The newly announced iFit ActivePulse monitors your heart rate during a workout and adjusts the treadmill's speed and incline so athletes get the best workout.  

K. Hodgkins     April 25, 2023

AlphaBeats changes music into medicine to relax your brain

By subtly manipulating your music, AlphaBeats' clever algorithm can train your brain to relax. The startup's CEO explains in an interview how the tech works.

Andy Boxall     January 12, 2021

Wondercise wants you to exercise with perfect form without costly equipment

At CES 2021, Wondercise announced that the new Motion Match exercise-tracking system can use three points to measure exercise form.

Michael Heller     January 11, 2021

Themis Smart Mirror analyzes skin and stress levels to promote wellness

CareOS wants to disrupt the health and wellness market with the Themis Smart Mirror, a wellness companion for your bathroom or spa.

K. Hodgkins     January 13, 2021

NordicTrack Vault fitness mirror conveniently stores weights for workouts

NordicTrack's new Vault smart mirror stores your weights until you are ready to workout alongside the outstanding iFit trainers.

K. Hodgkins     January 11, 2021

Best Buy slashes $250 off this amazing smart rowing machine from Hydrow

The Hydrow Connected Rower, a smart rowing machine that brings the workout into your home, is available on Best Buy at $250 off, lowering its price to $1,995.

A. Mamiit     January 8, 2021

The true cost of a connected home gym is not just in the equipment you buy

Home fitness equipment sales have exploded as people exercise at home instead of the gym. We break down the upfront and hidden costs of building a home gym.

K. Hodgkins     June 3, 2021

Mirror review: Connected fitness for any experience level

The Mirror by Lululemon will make you break a sweat trying to stay in shape at home with its diverse range of workout classes that'll keep you challenged.

J. Velasco     April 21, 2022

Save $50 on this Theragun massage gun at Best Buy and get it by Christmas

If you need something to soothe sore muscles, this Theragun massage gun is on sale from Best Buy with a $50 discount, bringing its price down to just $249.

A. Mamiit     December 21, 2020

With Fitness Plus, Apple could very well take the lead in on-demand exercise

Apple Fitness Plus just launched the company into the on-demand fitness space, paving the way to becoming a potential leader.

J. Velasco     December 21, 2020

Are connected home gyms handcuffed by their tight control over data?

People who build a connected home gym often overlook a major detractor. Tight control over fitness data may force them to abandon Strava and similar services.

K. Hodgkins     December 18, 2020