Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Vivoactive 3: Which is better for you? By Caitlin McGarry published 10 December 17 The Garmin Forerunner 235 is a runner's dream, but the Vivoactive 3 is more versatile.
I Took a DNA Test to Shape Up, But It Didn't Work Out By Caitlin McGarry published 30 November 17 Lose It promises to to help you eat and exercise better based on an analysis of your DNA, but right now, the app's advice is too generic for the steep cost.
This Health Monitor Wants to Live in Your Undies By Philip Michaels published 16 November 17 The Spire Health Tag attaches to your clothing, can go through the wash and runs for 18 months on a charge so you never have to think about taking this health monitor on or off.
Garmin Vivosport Review: A Good GPS Watch Alternative By Brian Eastwood published 7 November 17 The Garmin Vivosport is a GPS-enabled activity tracker with features you typically find on higher-priced sports watches.
Garmin Forerunner 25: Good Basic Running Watch By Brian Eastwood published 7 November 17 The Garmin Forerunner 25 is a solid no-frills running watch for new runners. It doesn't do a lot, but what it does, it does well.
Garmin Vivomove HR Review: Stylish Smartwatch Falters on Fitness By Caitlin McGarry published 6 November 17 Garmin’s Vivomove HR is an attractive timepiece, but its smart fitness-tracking features leave a lot to be desired.
Huawei Band 2 Pro Review: This Budget Fitness Band Is a Sleeper Hit By Caitlin McGarry published 30 October 17 Huawei’s budget fitness band sports accurate GPS, heart rate sensor and sleep analysis in a Fitbit-like package.
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Blurs Line Between Fitness Tracker and Smartwatch By Philip Michaels published 31 August 17 The Vivoactive 3 adds apps and mobile payment support, and that's just the start of the makeover Garmin's giving to its fitness trackers.
Why Fitbit Avoided Android Wear and Built Its Own OS By Caitlin McGarry published 31 August 17 The Fitbit Ionic ships in October with its own app store. The goal: to bring you more fitness-focused experiences without forcing you to leave Fitbit.
Samsung Unveils Gear Sport Watch with Focus on Fitness By Philip Michaels published 30 August 17 The Gear Sport offers water resistance, improved activity tracking and a number of other features that make it a potential workout companion.
Meet Ionic, Fitbit's First Smartwatch and Last Chance to Beat Apple By Caitlin McGarry published 28 August 17 With a new smartwatch, sweatproof headphones, and a suite of enhanced health- and fitness-tracking features, Fitbit proves it's playing hardball.
17 Best Alexa Skills for Health and Fitness By Michael Gowan published 11 August 17 Perform work outs, get health advice, practice meditation and more with these handy Alexa skills.
Life After Jawbone: Which Fitness Tracker to Buy Next By Caitlin McGarry published 20 July 17 Jawbone is folding, so what happens now if you’ve got one of the company’s fitness bands? Here are some compelling alternatives if you’re ready to move on.
Polar A370 Review: This Fitness Tracker Has Heart By Caitlin McGarry published 3 July 17 Polar's solid A370 fitness tracker offers continuous heart rate-monitoring, connected GPS and deeper sleep insights.
Fitbit’s Leaked Smartwatch: What’s New, What’s Missing By Caitlin McGarry, Althea Chang published 30 June 17 Fitbit is expected to release a new smartwatch later this year. While we're looking forward to what the company has up its sleeve, it's likely to face some serious challenges.
The 10,000-Step Myth: Here's How You Should Be Tracking Your Fitness By Brian Eastwood published 24 June 17 The goal of taking a steps every day is taking a backseat to metrics that reveal more about a person’s activity levels, health and fitness.
Apple Watch 3 May Monitor Your Breathing By Philip Michaels published 16 June 17 A new patent filing from Apple suggests the company is working on a way to add respiration rate measuring capabilities to its smartwatch.
TomTom Spark 3 Cardio + Music Review: Best GPS Watch By Mike Prospero published 26 May 17 Editor's Choice With a built-in heart-rate monitor and storage for music, the TomTom Spark 3 Cardio + Music is the best GPS watch for those who want to track their heart rates and listen to music while working out.
Garmin Virb 360: A 360-Degree Action Camera for Data Nerds By Mike Prospero published 24 May 17 Garmin's 360 camera records video in 4K, and also can overlay all sorts of data, including your speed, altitude, and heading.
Best Water-Resistant and Waterproof Fitness Trackers By Althea Chang published 14 May 17 You can take all of these fitness wearables in the shower, and some of them can also be your swim partner.
Garmin Forerunner 935 Review: Big Power in a Slim Design By Michael Miller published 9 May 17 Editor's Choice This GPS watch geared toward triathletes is pricey, but worth the investment.
Fitbit User Guide: Essential Tips and Tricks By Althea Chang, Valentina Palladino published 3 May 17 Whether you just bought a Fitbit activity tracker or have had one for years, here's how to get the most out of your device.
Fitbit Charge 2 Review: This Redesigned Tracker Shines By Mike Prospero published 2 May 17 Editor's Choice A refreshed design, larger screen and enhanced activity capabilities make the Fitbit Charge 2 an excellent midrange fitness tracker.
Acer's Answer to the Fitbit Blaze Is Very Cheap By Mark Spoonauer published 27 April 17 Acer's Leap Ware looks like a decent fitness tracker watch for $139, but that might be enough to sway shoppers.
Garmin Fenix 5 Review: The Best Outdoor GPS Watch By Mike Prospero published 25 April 17 Editor's Choice With more than 20 hours of battery life, the ability to track almost any activity and a durable design, the Garmin fenix 5 is the outdoor GPS watch to get.
Touchscreens May Be Hurting Your Kids' Sleep By Althea Chang published 17 April 17 A new study shows that touchscreen use by children directly translates to less sleep, as well as an increase in the number of times kids wake up during the night.
Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR Review: Good But Not Great By Brian Eastwood published 13 April 17 The Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR is a durable GPS watch that tracks a lot of activities, but its heart rate monitor could be more accurate.
Apple Watch Could Become a Lifesaver for Diabetics By Althea Chang published 13 April 17 Apple could be developing a blood glucose monitoring feature for the Apple Watch, according to a CNBC report.
Fitbit Alta HR Review: Slim, Stylish and a Bit Frustrating By Althea Chang published 27 March 17 The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim and stylish tracker with a heart rate monitor, but it has some usability issues.
New Balance RunIQ Smartwatch Review: Not a Good Running Partner By Brian Eastwood published 24 March 17 New Balance’s Android Wear-powered RunIQ smartwatch trips over its limited features, poor interface and short battery life.