Latest articles by Nick Harris-Fry
Is the Garmin Forerunner 255 still worth it in 2026? It all depends on the discount you get
The Garmin Forerunner 255 is an older sports watch that regularly appears in sales and can offer better value than the newer Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 570 watches.
No, not-sit ups — why I love the 'plank drag' and why it's great for building core strength
The plank drag is a plank variation that adds some weight and movement to the exercise, which I find makes it more engaging and effective.
I ran 35 miles in the Brooks Glycerin Flex and it might change the way you think about running shoes
The Brooks Glycerin Flex brings a fresh approach to running shoes with its flexible design, but lacks the fun factor of my favorite sneakers.
I test running shoes, and if you need a cushioned sneaker for marathon training, the Nike Vomero Plus is my top pick — here’s why
The Nike Vomero Plus is my favorite cushioned running shoe, and after racking up 100 miles in it while marathon training, I’ve only come to like it more and more.
I’ve been wearing a Garmin for 10 years, and these are the 5 hardest Garmin badges to earn — how many do you have?
There are almost 300 badges available in Garmin Connect, which you earn by doing various activities and other challenges, and these are the five I think are the hardest to come by.
Are you obsessed with filling your Apple Watch rings? Here's why you need to break your streak
If you are looking to get fitter, the Apple Watch 'move ring' should be a challenge to complete each day, even if it means you sometimes fail to hit that goal.
Whoop wins injunction to block sale of rival Lexqi band — what does this mean for Polar?
A Massachusetts court has granted Whoop a preliminary injunction to block sales of Lexqi’s wearable in the U.S. while Whoop’s case against the Chinese brand continues.
Not planks or push-ups — sculpt your entire body with this 20-minute standing dumbbell workout
You only need 20 minutes to build strength all over the body with this dumbbell workout that uses standing exercises to reduce impact on your joints.
Brutally fast: The Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 might be 'too aggressive for some runners'
RecommendedThe Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 is the lightest and fastest Hoka carbon plate running shoe yet, and has a bouncier ride than many rivals from other brands.
You just need 1 dumbbell and 10-minutes to strengthen your abs with this core workout
This short, effective workout strengthens the whole core in 10 moves, and you just need one dumbbell to get it done.
I ran 40 miles in the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 carbon plate racing shoe — here’s my verdict
Editor's ChoiceThe Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the best version of the shoe yet, and delivers a fast ride that’s more approachable for amateur runners than many carbon plate racers.
I wear sports glasses on every run and these are the 2 best sets I’ve tested
I’ve tried all sorts of prescription glasses and sunglasses in recent years, but these two frames stand out for their reliable fit and lightweight designs.
I was very skeptical of the R.A.D UFO until I ran more than 40 miles in it — here’s why it should be on your radar
The R.A.D UFO running shoe has a wild design and costs $200, but it still won me over — here’s why.
I’ve been wearing the Garmin Forerunner 970 for six months — here are my long-term pros and cons
After using the Garmin Forerunner 970 for half a year, running over 1500 miles with it, I’m still convinced it’s the best sports watch you can get.
5 things I hope to see on the Garmin Fenix 9, including the return of a smaller size
The Garmin Fenix 9 could launch later this year and while it’s unlikely to be a major upgrade on the Fenix 8 Pro, I’m hoping to see these five features on a new watch.
I ran 35 miles in the Puma MagMax Nitro 2 — here's my verdict
The Puma MagMax Nitro 2 delivers a comfortable ride, but lacks the spring I expected, and there are other cushioned running shoes that offer better value or performance.
‘Missed workouts aren’t failures, they’re feedback’ — sports psychologist shares 5 tips for managing 'missed workout guilt'
Feeling guilty about skipping a workout is a natural thing, but using these expert tips will help you adjust your mindset and keep your training on track.
I’ve worn a Garmin watch for 10 years and this hidden feature is something I use every day
Garmin shortcuts make the features you use most on your watch more accessible, and it’s something every Garmin owner needs to know about.
‘Motivation thrives when you balance performing well, enjoying what you do and continually learning’ — a sports psychologist shares 5 top tips for maintaining your motivation to exercise
If you find your motivation to train is in short supply, this advice from a sports psychologist can help boost and maintain your eagerness to exercise.
I ran 35 miles in the Nike Structure Plus — here’s my verdict on Nike’s most cushioned stability shoe
RecommendedThe Nike Structure Plus delivers a lot of comfort and support and is a strong cushioned option for runners who use a stability shoe.
‘You want it to be easy. You want it to be accessible so that you're actually doing it’ — 5 things every runner can learn from Jakob Ingebritsen’s strength training routine
Strength training is something all runners should be doing, and this advice and workout from Olympic champ Jakob Ingebritsen will help you add it to your routine.
Garmin Fenix vs Forerunner vs Venu: which type of Garmin watch is right for you?
Garmin’s huge line-up of smartwatches is mostly divided up into three lines — Fenix, Forerunner and Venu — with each being designed to suit a different type of user.
'I have very tight hips, but doing this stretch every day has helped to improve my mobility'
After many years of doing nothing to try to remedy my tight hips, I'm doing the windshield wiper stretch every day to loosen up.
