The Health Gadgets The Experts Recommend
THE EXPERT PICKS
The Training Companion
Fenix 6, £529.99 | Garmin
“Garmin watches are known for their accuracy in tracking distance and pace, which is especially useful for athletes training for a specific event and want to track their progress with precision. The Fenix can also track heart rate variability (HRV), which can be used as an indicator of physical and mental stress.” – Gavin Cowper, fitness expert and research manager at Exersci
Available at Garmin.com
The Warm-Weather Tech
Heated Trousers, £226.99 (was £319.70) | HUUB
“As a PhD student specialising in environmental physiology, these have been a welcome discovery. They keep key muscles like the quads, glutes and hamstrings warm and improve blood flow, enhancing sports performance in cold weather.” – Gavin
Available at Tradeinn.com
The Worthwhile Investment
Oura Ring, $349 | Oura
“The Oura ring tracks sleep and physical activity and uses a combination of algorithms to provide unique and detailed insights into your daily habits and overall health.” – Mark Gray, founder and CEO of FitWith
Available at Ouraring.com
The Smart Watch
Fitbit Sense 2, £179.99 (was £319.70) | FitBit
“This is a clever smartwatch that tracks a wide range of metrics including heart rate, stress levels and sleep quality. When it comes to choosing a fitness tracker, read reviews – it can be helpful to get a sense from other users with similar goals of the pros and cons.” – Mark
Available at Boots.com
The Skin Healer
Red Light, £309 | Care Lamps
“When it comes to exciting new tech, red light therapy is up there. Studies show it can reduce inflammation to improve the skin and speed up recovery after hard training. Try red light LED therapy solely on your face or hunt down a red light infrared sauna near you.” – Steve Doidge-Harrison, PT and co-founder of Bio Health & Wellness
Available at Carelamps.com
The Muscle Aid
Compression Boots, £699 (were £899) | Myomaster
“I love using Myomaster products – the compression boots and massage gun are great. The boots reduce lower-body soreness between weights sessions or rugby matches.” – Josh Davies, PT
Available at Myomaster.com
The Subscription
Whoop Band, From £27 per month | Whoop
“Trackers don’t get better than Whoop. It’s like having your own coach on your wrist. It takes into account your resting heart rate, heart rate variation, skin temperature and respiratory rate to determine how hard you should push yourself. I’ve used mine for two years and it’s helped my recovery significantly.” – Josh
Available at Whoop.com
The Runner’s Pick
Watch, £299.99 | Wahoo
“If you’re into triathlons, check out Wahoo. It’s a powerful multisport GPS smartwatch that simplifies triathlon tracking, cycling and training.” – Ben Parker, head coach at Runna
Available at Wiggle.co.uk
THE BEST OF THE REST
The Stress-Buster
Sensate 2, £299.99 | Sensate
Combining a pebble-shaped disc that sits on your sternum with a selection of soothing meditations provided by an app, Sensate emits gentle vibrations to calm your fight or flight response, relax you in the moment and improve your stress resilience over time.
Available at GetSensate.com
The Toxin Remover
Water Fliter Pitcher, £139 (was £168) | LARQ
LARQ’s self-cleaning bottles strip tap water of bacteria, eliminating 99.8% of E.coli in a 20-second cycle, and its recently launched pitchers also eliminate chlorine, mercury, copper and other nasties from tap water for fresher, healthier water. Track your water intake on the app, too.
Available at LiveLarq.com
The DIY Massage
Theragun Pro, £469 | Therabody
A chiropractor-developed tool, the Theragun Pro is designed for professional-grade performance. A rotating arm and ergonomic grip reduce strain on your wrists during use; it boasts an impressive five-hour battery life; and despite reaching 60% deeper into muscles than average massage guns, it’s one of the quietest on the market.
Available at Therabody.com
The Sleep Solution
Sleep Aid, £89.95 | Morphée
“A tactile device to aid a good night’s sleep, this palm-sized tool relies on a series of three golden keys, which allow you to choose the theme, sound and duration of your sleep session. Similar to a white noise machine, it’s a handy way to aid sleep without the use of a screen.”
Available at Morphee.co.uk
The Pain Reliever
Venom Go Heated Massage Pad, £159 | Hyperice
Combining percussive therapy with the power of heat, this intelligent tool offers instant pain relief. It boasts three levels of heat and three vibration patterns, which together relieve sore, stiff muscles and promote wellness.
Available at JohnLewis.com
The Energy Booster
SmartSleep Light, £149.99 | Philips
With stimulated sunrises and sunsets, in-built FM radio, a night-light function and breathing programmes, this clever bedside light will soothe you in the evening and gently ease you into the next day.
Available at Phillips.co.uk
The Space-Saving Kit
Dumbbell Connect, £250 (was £450) | JaxJox
Ideal for those looking to build strength with limited space, this genius piece of kit is the world’s first-ever digital dumbbell offering adjustable weights ranging from 3.6kg to 22.6kg.
Available at JaxJox.co.uk
The Kit
Wave Rower, £1,395 | Hydrow
Engineered to mimic the feeling of being on the water, Hydrow’s industry-first rowing machine is the next big thing in at-home fitness. The 22-inch touch screen displays workout routines and stats, while the ergonomically cushioned seat provides a comfortable ride.
Available at Hydrow.com
For more information head to Exersci.co.uk, BioHealthAndWellness.com, FitWith.co.uk & JoshuaLukeDavies.com
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