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A runner checks her heart rate monitor

Why use a heart rate monitor? Using tech to track your ticker

By Julia Clarke last updated

Why use a heart rate monitor? We explore the benefits of using technology to analyze your performance and present the two main types of heart rate monitor

Trail running
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How to avoid buying a 'fake' Fitbit on Amazon Prime Day 2022

By Cat Ellis published

It's easy to accidentally grab a 'lookalike' in the rush for a bargain, but there are ways to be sure you're getting the real deal

Outdoor fitness
A woman looks at her fitness tracker

Are fitness trackers worth it? The pros and cons

By Julia Clarke last updated

Are fitness trackers worth it? We present some pros and cons of fitness trackers to help you decide whether you want to strap up or keep moving tech-free

Road running
A runner checks her heart rate monitor

Heart rate zones explained – and how to use them to reach your running goals

By Julia Clarke published

In heart rate zones explained, we outline the five heart rate zones, what’s happening in your body in each zone and how to use them in your training

Trail running