Tag: Health & Fitness
I’m a long-time Garmin user and the Vivoactive 6 for AU$388 would be my pick over the Apple Watch SE 3 — here’s why
If you’re like me, and like to torture yourself by waking up way too early in the morning to head out for a run or a bike ride before work, my guess is that you’re using a smartwatch of some sort to track your training. While something like the Apple…
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The Apple Watch SE 3 might be cheaper, but the Apple Watch 11 at its lowest price is the better buy right now
When Apple released its latest smartwatches late last year, I was convinced that the Apple Watch SE 3 was the better buy for most users because it offered excellent value. I still stand by that, but hear me out: when the Series 11 is heavily discounted, I would recommend it…
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This entry-level Garmin watch helped break running records, and it’s discounted just in time to train for the Aussie marathon season
Marathon season has officially kicked off in Australia, with plenty of running events coming over the next few months, including the Sydney Marathon, which is part of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors to be held on 30 August this year. It follows the London Marathon that took place recently,…
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Think you’ve got a marathon in you? I can’t help you break a two-hour record, but I can help kit you out with everything you need to run your first race — here are 10 essential bits of running kit recommended by me, a fitness editor
Inspired by yesterday’s record-breaking London Marathon, in which a huge number of participants turned out, and the men’s winner broke the two-hour world record? Me too. It’s been too long since I’ve signed up for a long-distance event, so I’m lacing up my shoes and venturing out into the great…
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Forget your Apple Watch: ‘self-powering’, health-sensing fabrics that draw energy from our bodies are being worked on as the next evolution of wearables
Sustainability Week 2026 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed articles we’re running to observe Earth Day 2026 and promote more sustainable practices. Check out all of our Sustainability Week 2026 content. Even the best smartwatches have a big sustainability problem. Like most other smart gadgets these days,…
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OnePlus Watch 4 revealed with a software surprise — but fans aren’t impressed
OnePlus has announced the Watch 4 wearable It features a new version of Wear OS ahead of OnePlus’s older devices But some users are disappointed with the lack of sizeable upgrades If you’re in the market for a new wearable, you might want to check out what OnePlus has added…
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