<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Fitness-trackers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/fitness-trackers Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Garmin’s rumored screen-less wearable just might be the subscription-free Whoop rival I’ve been waiting for ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmins-rumored-screen-less-wearable-just-might-be-the-subscription-free-whoop-rival-ive-been-waiting-for TkSg6BppHN2wA7fzkUgx2U Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:29:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google just gave us a sneak peek of its screenless Fitbit band, and Whoop should be worried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/google-just-gave-us-a-sneak-peek-of-its-screenless-fitbit-band-and-whoop-should-be-worried 8k3oEi3Q983bkLDT23e7zB Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:59:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve worn an Apple Watch for 10 years: here's the one workout feature you’re probably not using ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/ive-worn-an-apple-watch-for-10-years-heres-the-one-workout-feature-youre-probably-not-using MK2TXtEoc8h7ZCkJiKryQ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How many of these Garmin Connect badges can you name? Number 4 may fool you ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmin-connect-badges-quiz 5mBvgUiiZ3pEkSHWXBSV7U Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:21:32 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: Ultrahuman CEO says smart rings will 'become a computer on the body' with the ability 'to at least micro-think' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/exclusive-ultrahuman-ceo-says-smart-rings-will-become-a-computer-on-the-body-with-the-ability-to-at-least-micro-think iRtpCQNcVU67hZX3iLJBJj Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Amazfit Active 3 Premium for a month — and these 3 features beat my Apple Watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-tested-the-amazfit-active-3-premium-for-a-month-and-these-3-features-beat-my-apple-watch BBUBCF5DFU8HKHyBEvwoNg Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:21:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent two weeks testing the brand-new Amazfit Active 3 Premium — and I don’t know why anyone would spend $400 on an Apple Watch again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/amazfit-active-3-premium-review L5MJQsmm2ueFBwVwW2GemZ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:14:40 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget smart glasses, I saw the future of smart contact lenses — and they're coming sooner than you think ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/forget-smart-glasses-i-saw-the-future-of-smart-contact-lenses-and-theyre-coming-sooner-than-you-think pP8Lxo7ozVpATbQGJHZ8YY Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:39:12 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:19:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the world’s first smartphone for pets — and I can’t wait to call my dog ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-just-tried-the-worlds-first-smartphone-for-pets-and-i-cant-wait-to-call-my-dog AWVhMqhX9eTD2yD8jaVPnC Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:11:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whoop wins injunction to block sale of rival Lexqi band — what does this mean for Polar? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/whoop-wins-injunction-to-block-sale-of-rival-lexqi-band-what-does-this-mean-for-polar L59KfxUgvH47aWmLEECxi7 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:52:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Apple Watch — your next wearable could be an AI-powered Apple pin ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/forget-the-apple-watch-your-next-wearable-could-be-an-ai-powered-apple-pin moLc8vAHMDcS9AkPEWrrfn Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:57:30 +0000 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:55:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ My super-cheap fitness tracker has a hidden feature that can go head-to-head with Garmin and Apple ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/my-super-cheap-fitness-tracker-has-a-hidden-feature-that-can-go-head-to-head-with-garmin-and-apple NGCWHwusd2CcH2iEsehX6j Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I let the Longevity Mirror scan my face at CES 2026 — and it predicted my long-term health outlook in just 30 seconds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-let-the-longevity-mirror-scan-my-face-at-ces-2026-and-it-predicted-my-long-term-health-outlook-in-just-30-seconds RK4rwaA5FUnS3jxUdKjV24 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:22:49 +0000 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:31:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just went hands-on with the RingConn Gen 3 — and it beats even the Oura Ring 4 in several crucial ways ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-just-went-hands-on-with-the-ringconn-gen-3-and-might-have-even-the-oura-ring-4-beat ExksCEDjq7eoepZty6qhCJ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:19:06 +0000 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:36:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just went hands-on with the Luna Band fitness tracker — and it beats the Whoop 5.0 in 3 big ways ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-just-went-hands-on-with-the-luna-band-fitness-tracker-and-it-beats-the-whoop-5-0-in-3-big-ways Dqrvy8ZMwRBQmhuYLTBCqZ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:11:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the Hormometer at CES 2026 to measure my cortisol levels — and testosterone is coming next ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-just-tried-the-hormometer-at-ces-2026-to-measure-my-cortisol-levels-and-testosterone-is-coming-next 8xSygKrmV6K3RhS4jW228b Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:50:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ CES 2026 Preview: 6 biggest trends to watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tech-events/ces-2026-preview-what-to-expect Rk4R8RGJ2MjuS7drBGckrH Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:53:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wore an Oura Ring for an entire year — here’s why it's the best smart tech I have invested in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/i-wore-an-oura-ring-for-an-entire-year-heres-why-im-never-going-back-to-a-smartwatch 5cBFP7b2aTCMA6pj6bL6CQ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:57:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Oura Ring is still my favorite smart gadget in 2025 — 3 must-try features you might not already know about ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/the-oura-ring-is-still-my-favorite-smart-gadget-in-2025-3-must-try-features-you-might-not-already-know-about fPN7tZEzeBVhRxcDFuHpgi Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s 2025 fitness report is out — and one activity in particular exploded in popularity ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/garmins-2025-fitness-report-is-out-and-one-activity-in-particular-exploded-in-popularity bFQyRAmpgj4tkF5aBACRq8 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:39:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Venu X1 vs Apple Watch 11 — the winner is clear ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-walked-5-000-steps-with-the-apple-watch-11-vs-garmin-venu-x1-and-theres-a-clear-winner zD2eZFbRHKV3JMou3tttZK Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:53:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Maybe Fitbit isn't dead after all? Google says new hardware is coming in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/google-says-new-fitbit-hardware-is-coming-in-2026 zpTmqNTogWXv5jDWmC5zoK Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:20:55 +0000 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:22:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar 'firmly denies' allegations after being sued by Whoop over Loop band design ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/whoop-just-sued-polar-over-the-design-of-its-loop-fitness-tracker U8KqKeFh8Btb2YiTnDGUbi Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:27:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:05:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ This wearable for kids was a game-changer for our family's peace of mind ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/this-wearable-for-kids-was-a-game-changer-for-our-familys-peace-of-mind 49N7G5PogqynKzkJfpS9pe Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought screen-free wearables were a gimmick — but this budget fitness tracker has converted me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-thought-screen-free-wearables-were-a-gimmick-but-this-budget-fitness-tracker-has-converted-me Uf7B4qE5NBooB5e5r8Uv36 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit Helio Strap review: No subscription, no screen, no problem ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/amazfit-helio-strap-review 4XppciNK84pgnbJ82G3aAN Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:24:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Oura Ring could be key to better recovery: Here's a resting heart rate 'hack' to try ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-used-the-oura-ring-4-to-track-my-heart-rate-trend-over-4-weeks-and-the-results-surprised-me phktxhHsJuAHs7FZhokaag Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:47:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped my Apple Watch 11 for the Garmin Venu 4 — here’s my honest verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-swapped-my-apple-watch-11-for-the-garmin-venu-4-heres-3-things-i-liked-and-2-things-i-missed yHEDkGsqPdqqMn25HcqX5N Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:30:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m not buying the Apple Watch Ultra 3 — here’s why my Garmin Fenix is staying put on my wrist ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/im-not-buying-the-apple-watch-ultra-3-heres-why-my-garmin-fenix-is-staying-put-on-my-wrist eC3AUkGKgemH8cSi2ZBJK5 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:06:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar’s screenless fitness tracker has arrived — here’s everything you need to know about the Whoop rival ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/polars-screenless-fitness-tracker-has-arrived-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-whoop-rival WPHdZ92CoWRjJ8KvoUcAVo Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:02:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, Garmin — the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the Most Accurate Fitness Tracker, According to a Recent Study ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/sorry-garmin-the-apple-watch-ultra-2-is-the-most-accurate-fitness-tracker-according-to-a-recent-study PE3eMbs8pzSWt3ku4iVsFT Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:58:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Approach S44 Review: An Entry-Level Golf Watch Contender ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmin-approach-s44-review-an-entry-level-golf-watch-contender s7cNhoGmjr6f47iDqzmHwW Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is partnering with Steph Curry and rolling out a personalized AI fitness coach — here’s how to access it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/google-is-partnering-with-steph-curry-and-rolling-out-a-personalized-ai-fitness-coach-heres-how-to-access-it bL7you5MfRbLgboxrjrFhA Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:35:44 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:03:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test Garmin watches for a living, and this $2 watch face is a game-changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/if-youre-moving-from-apple-to-garmin-youll-want-to-install-this-watch-face QzEApWzyUdnUiYbjA4qrJP Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:15:47 +0000 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:54:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: Oura VP hints at a future where ‘complementary wearables’ assist your smart ring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/exclusive-oura-vp-hints-at-a-future-where-complementary-wearables-assist-your-smart-ring mAymeh24ghqzTpCBr5H6dR Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review Garmin watches for a living — here's the one watch face I always use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-review-garmin-watches-for-a-living-and-this-is-the-watch-face-i-always-install m4E9fF3LyEATCoWvRT7pMY Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:46:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Watch needs this sleep feature to compete with Garmin, Oura, and Whoop — but it might be coming soon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/apple-watch-needs-this-sleep-feature-to-compete-with-garmin-oura-and-whoop-but-it-might-be-coming-soon p9CK3v23SH3cxGiqNZJ3qW Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you’re using your Apple Watch to track sleep, here’s 3 features you should be using ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/if-youre-using-your-apple-watch-to-track-sleep-heres-3-features-you-should-be-using K9PcJSK9VVKhZvt9jigA8e Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Fitbit sleep score just got worse — here's why that's good news ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/your-fitbit-sleep-score-just-got-worse-heres-why-thats-good-news TZ8cBkhTQxbQPPiXJ5QmtZ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:56:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out Apple Watch — Garmin is seeing a huge surge of interest right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/watch-out-apple-watch-garmin-is-seeing-a-huge-surge-of-interest-right-now SHQvDg2bhTWcu8f5q7xe Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:29:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new Apple Watch feature just solved my biggest problem with calls and notifications ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/finally-this-new-apple-watch-feature-from-watchos-26-just-solved-my-biggest-problem-with-calls-and-notifications esFGXaEBLWVdwgGBVRTape Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:15:25 +0000 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:12:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Apple Watch just got an AI fitness coach — how to enable Workout Buddy in watchOS 26 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/apple-watch-just-got-an-ai-fitness-coach-how-to-enable-workout-buddy-in-watchos-26 T8rL5SRLvSLRpzrA4MaxNJ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped my Apple Watch Series 10 for a Google Pixel Watch 3 — here’s what I liked and disliked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-swapped-my-apple-watch-series-10-for-a-google-pixel-watch-3-heres-what-i-liked-and-disliked Gg6YXdPbcqqJZi4XvCrdTP Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to create custom running workouts on the Google Pixel Watch 3 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/how-to-create-custom-running-workouts-on-the-google-pixel-watch-3 7N9mntPScwwoJLV3N75Frc Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just added Google Maps for on-wrist directions — here's the watches that are compatible ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmin-just-added-google-maps-for-on-wrist-directions-heres-the-watches-that-are-compatible A6qoYwrtaSsqNKyqg3SDJU Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:45:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Apple Watch — 5 reasons I’ll be wearing the new Casio G-Shock this summer instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/forget-the-apple-watch-5-reasons-ill-be-wearing-the-latest-casio-g-shock-this-summer-instead ptD5PrxSCe7Zu8tkstBZdg Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:18:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Trump HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants every American to wear a fitness tracker — here's the problem with that ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/rfk-jr-wants-every-american-to-be-wearing-a-fitness-tracker-within-4-years-heres-what-we-know-so-far BoGsGg5pgiX2pC7itZNypj Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:13:23 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:53:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin clarifies what data it's sharing with Google Health Connect — here's the full list ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmin-clarifies-what-data-its-sharing-with-google-health-connect-heres-the-full-list aGs2wnyekjnpbrwHLsn5bU Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:35:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 — which should you buy? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-970-vs-apple-watch-ultra-2-which-should-you-buy YoDH49EwvtjgMynYhXQY9S Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No smart watch could make me switch from Oura — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/no-smart-watch-could-make-me-switch-from-oura-heres-why 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