Pocket-lint - Fitness Trackers https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest electronic product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:27 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Let this incredibly popular $20 smart scale track your fitness journey]]> Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or simply seeking to gain more health insights, some of the best smart scales can tell you a ton about your body. From BMI to weight and so much more, they can prove beneficial when making conscious health choices in your daily routine. While they can be pricey, you don’t have to spend a ton to get a top-rated scale. After all, right now the Renpho smart scale just dropped to only $20, saving you $15.

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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/let-this-incredibly-popular-20-smart-scale-track-your-fitness-journey/
<![CDATA[Early fall Prime Day Garmin deals: Up to $300 off select models right now]]> Garmin managed to pivot pretty seamlessly into the smartwatch and fitness tracker space once they lost their grip on the GPS market to ubiquitous smartphones. They make solid and durable devices that monitor a host of biometric information, interface with your mobile phone and more. They're super cool, and if you're hunting for deals Amazon Prime Day is sure to deliver. But who wants to wait? The thing is, Garmin smartwatches go on sale pretty regularly even outside big events, and since we love to help you save we've put together the best Garmin deals out there right now.

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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-prime-day-garmin-deals/
<![CDATA[Best under-desk treadmills to work and workout simultaneously]]> The fight against the intrinsic negative effects of office work has been raging for decades. People try all kinds of things like walking during breaks, standing desks, stretching exercises, and more stringent workouts before or after work hours. The latest thing people are trying are under-desk treadmills. These contraptions operate like regular treadmills, but they're shorter, smaller, and lighter overall so that they can fit underneath various office desk setups.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:20:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-under-desk-treadmill/
<![CDATA[Best rowing machines 2023: Expert tested and reviewed ]]> Strapping your feet into one of the best rowing machines and blasting away for 15-minutes of sweat-inducing exercise is about one of the best overall forms of general fitness you can undertake.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:58:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-rowing-machine/
<![CDATA[Fitbit Charge 6 rumours: Everything we have heard so far]]> Google is supposedly going into the autumn this year with a tandem approach on wearables. There's a Pixel Watch 2 that's been working its way through the rumour mill, but it's only recently that tech media have caught wind of some serious intelligence about a new Fitbit Charge tracker. So, what do we make of the upcoming Fitbit Charge 6 and when is it coming out? We're sorting it out right here.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:30:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitbit-charge-6-rumours-release-date-specs-features/
<![CDATA[Samsung accidentally confirmed the Galaxy Ring is coming, here's when to expect it]]> It seems that a day can't go by right now without Samsung's so-called Galaxy Ring fitness tracker leaking in some shape or form. And now it's happened again, except this time it's Samsung itself that has spilled the beans - albeit, accidentally.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:25:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-accidentally-confirmed-the-galaxy-ring-is-coming-heres-when-to-expect-it/
<![CDATA[Best Apple Watch bands for working out 2023 ]]> The latest Apple Watch Series 8 is a formidable workout companion, packing an electrical and optical heart rate sensor, as well as the ability to measure things like blood oxygen levels and the ferocity of your movements thanks to accelerometers and gyroscopes. A bespoke Workout app on the Apple Watch now allows users to customise the experience to suit their fitness goals, from setting and tracking targets (running 10km in a week, for example) to offering custom heart rate zones, so you can quickly see how hard you are working.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-apple-watch-workout-band/
<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Ring could debut soon enough to take the spotlight from the Galaxy S24 lineup]]> The Samsung Galaxy Ring is far from official but it's starting to leak more and more. The fitness tracker is expected to be a competitor for the popular Oura rings and now it appears it's going to arrive sooner than some might have expected.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:03:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-ring-could-debut-soon-enough-to-take-the-spotlight-from-the-galaxy-s24-lineup/
<![CDATA[Peloton tips and tricks: Master the Bike or Bike+]]> Peloton has a few machines in its portfolio, including two bikes, two treadmills and a rowing machine, but it doesn't matter which one you have in your home, the principal is the same: workout on them watching the enthusiastic Peloton instructor on the large screen in front of you. The Peloton experience runs deep though. There are features upon features built into the machines - some of which aren't that easy to find - so while you can just hop on the Tread and run, hop on the Bike and ride or hope on the Row and row with the instructors, there's so much more than meets the eye to help you reach your goals.

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Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:08:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/peloton-bike-tips-and-tricks/
<![CDATA[Best Fitbit deals ]]> No matter how far along your fitness journey you are, whether just starting out, or a seasoned pro, Fitbits will help you keep track of your progress so you can reach your goals. These bands can keep track of your location when you're exercising outdoors, keep an eye on your heart rate, and even give you personalized guidance for your workouts based on the data they get from you.

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-fitbit-deals/
<![CDATA[Best Garmin deals: Grab the best running discounts]]> Are you on the hunt for the perfect fitness companion that can keep pace with your active lifestyle? Look no further than Garmin, one of the world's leading brands when it comes to smartwatches and fitness trackers. We tested out enough models to know just how useful these can be, regardless of your fitness level. And the good news is that now is the perfect time to snag the best deals on Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers!

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Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:51:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-garmin-deals/
<![CDATA[This Labor Day deal saves you $70 on one of Garmin's latest models ]]> Thanks to its advanced health suite, excellent battery life, and bright display, Garmin has earned immense popularity and reliability among marathoners, triathletes, and casual runners alike. Released last year, the Garmin Venu 2 Plus builds on the Garmin's staple features while also adding a focus on voice support. And for Labor Day, you can get the model for $380 instead of at its usual $450 tag.

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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:51:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-labor-day-deal-saves-you-70-on-one-of-garmins-latest-models/
<![CDATA[Best Buy Labor Day sale: Save hundreds on today’s best tech]]> Labor Day is finally here, and the deals are flowing, with fantastic discounts for some of our favorite smartwatches and the best tablets. Whether you're looking for a new iPad or a Samsung tablet, Best Buy has you covered, offering some of the best discounts we've seen in a while. Of course, if you'd rather get your hands on a new pair of earbuds, some of our favorite earbud models are also on sale right now.

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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-buy-labor-sale/
<![CDATA[Do you want to share your heart rate measured by your Garmin with other devices? Here's how to broadcast heart rate on your Garmin device.]]> Garmin has a wide array of fitness trackers and smartwatches that can not only track your heart rate but can also broadcast that information to a paired phone, exercise equipment, workout apps, or even to your workout buddies. If that's something that interests you, then here's how to broadcast your heart rate on your Garmin device.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:27:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-broadcast-heart-rate-on-garmin-device/
<![CDATA[What is heart rate variability and how do you measure it on Apple Watch?]]> You probably already know that your Apple Watch can measure your heart rate, but did you know that it can also measure your heart rate variability, too? Your heart rate variability can be used to give you insights into your general fitness, as well as your stress levels.

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Sat, 02 Sep 2023 14:28:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-heart-rate-variability-how-to-measure-apple-watch/
<![CDATA[The best smart alarm watch 2023]]> It's almost tragic that sleeping well can have such positive benefits to our health, and yet it's increasingly hard to actually get eight hours of sleep a day. Better sleep hygiene is one thing, but what about getting out of bed in the first place? Speaking from experience, it's a little too easy to hit snooze on a bedside alarm clock.

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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:14:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-best-smart-alarm-watch/
<![CDATA[Withings' new hybrid watches will rival Garmin with this hot new feature]]> Withings has a pretty clear field when it comes to smartwatch-slash-fitness trackers that only have tiny displays and are mostly just traditional watch faces.

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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/withings-scanwatch-2-light-announced/
<![CDATA[Whoop sleep tracking: Everything you need to know]]> Whoop's trackers are some of the best on the market, and are almost unique for their lack of displays - this is tracking without any bells or whistles.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:35:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whoop-sleep-tracking-explained/
<![CDATA[Garmin Venu 3 offers the best sleep coaching yet and introduces wheelchair tracking]]> Garmin watches just keep getting better, with the latest Venu models adding to its portfolio of lifestyle-focused AMOLED smartwatches getting even more features than before, including a first-time feature for wheelchair users and more advanced sleep coaching.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:49:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-venu-3-and-3s-launch/
<![CDATA[Coros Heart Rate Monitor review: Armed with information]]> The Coros heart rate monitor is for people who don't trust the reliability of the heart rate data coming from their sports watch, but also don't like wearing a chest strap-style monitor to more accurately measure effort levels during HIIT classes and runs.

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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:14:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/coros-heart-rate-monitor-review/
<![CDATA[How to broadcast heart rate from your Whoop 4]]> Whoop has become one of the most well-regarded names in the fitness tracker industry thanks to its super-reliable stat tracking and its no-nonsense approach to design and materials.

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Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:46:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whoop-how-to-broadcast-heart-rate/
<![CDATA[The Garmin Venu 3 looks glorious in these leaked photos]]> It looks like Garnim is getting ready to release the Venu 3 and the Venu 3S smartwatches. An exclusive leak from MySmartPrice shows off both new smartwatches ahead of the official announcement, including high-resolution photos that expose the juicy details about the design and some of the features we can expect to see from Garmin's follow-up to the beloved Venu 2 series of watches.

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Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-venu-3-leaked-photos/
<![CDATA[What is Fitbit Premium, what does it offer and how is it different to Fitbit free?]]> Fitbit Premium is a paid-for membership service that uses data from your Fitbit device to deliver personalised and actionable guidance to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

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Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-fitbit-premium-what-does-it-offer-and-how-much-does-it-cost/
<![CDATA[How to change the watch face on your Garmin watch]]> If you own a Garmin watch then you'll know that they're great devices for tracking your health and fitness data. Sometimes, however, the watch face that you're using may not include the data that you want to see, such as your step count or heart rate. You may also find the default faces on your Garmin watch a little uninspiring and wish that you could replace them with something a bit more stylish.

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Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-change-the-watch-face-on-your-garmin-watch/
<![CDATA[Peloton: How does it work? Cost, features, and differences]]> Peloton is probably best known for its original Peloton Bike, an at-home exercise bike that features a large screen on the front and rear speakers, allowing you to workout to one of the thousands of classes available through the Peloton All-Access membership.The company doesn't just offer one bike now though. There are multiple at-home gym equipment options, as well as a separate app you can use on your mobile or tablet. Those of you who want to know more about Peloton should look no further. We've done the leg work for you (pun intended). Here is everything you need to know about Peloton.

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Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-peloton-how-does-it-work-cost-features-alternatives/
<![CDATA[Hydrow Wave review: A Peloton-type rowing experience]]> When you think about at-home interactive gym equipment, Peloton is one of the first companies that will likely spring to mind. It's been in the game a while and playing it well too. Until a couple of years ago, there was only a spin bike on offer. And while now there is a treadmill and a rower, there was a company that beat Peloton to the punch when it came to an interactive rower: Hydrow.

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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:47:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/hydrow-wave-review/
<![CDATA[The best fitness rings 2023]]> A smartwatch is not for everyone. Besides the growing size of smartwatch screens, which naturally aren't going to fit on every wrist, not everyone wants or needs another distracting screen attached to their body just because they're curious about their heart health. Therefore, fitness rings make a great alternative.

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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:00:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-fitness-ring/
<![CDATA[Best Garmin Watch 2023: Forerunner, Fenix or something else?]]> Garmin offers the most comprehensive array of smartwatches, GPS sports watches and trackers in the fitness world. Whether you're a hardened athlete, new to tracking your activity, or sit somewhere in the middle, there is a Garmin watch for you.

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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-garmin-watch/
<![CDATA[What is Garmin Connect and how do you use it?]]> Garmin is one of the most popular brands for sports watches and activity trackers. The company has built a reputation for creating great products such as the Garmin Forerunner watches, or the Garmin Edge bike computers.

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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-garmin-connect-and-how-do-you-use-it/
<![CDATA[Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs Garmin Venu 2: Which is better?]]> Garmin's Venu family is pretty new and fortunately only contains a couple of models, making it pretty easy to choose the right model for you. Venu is characterised by the AMOLED touch display, making it closer to a smartwatch experience than we see with other Garmin devices.

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Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-venu-2-plus-vs-garmin-venu-2-differences-compared/
<![CDATA[Fitbit Versa 4 review: Not so smart now]]> The Fitbit Versa 4 is the smartwatch successor to the Versa 3, which launched back in 2020 and is the more affordable route to getting a mix of Fitbit's latest fitness, health and smartwatch features in a watch design.

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Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitbit-versa-4-review/
<![CDATA[Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Luxe vs Charge 5: Differences compared]]> Fitbit refreshed its fitness tracker range in August 2022, introducing a couple of high end devices in the Fitbit Sense 2 and the Fitbit Versa 4, as well as an entry level tracker in the Inspire 3. The Inspire 3 succeeds the Inspire 2 - which is still available in the Fitbit portfolio - and it sits below the stylish Fitbit Luxe and feature-rich Charge 5.

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitbit-inspire-vs-luxe-vs-charge-differences-compared/
<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Ring: Release date, rumours and what it's going to do]]> When it comes to wearable technology, it's always been about watches and wristbands. Oura, though, has been on a roll with rings. They don't come with distracting screens and, with the right fit, are practically guaranteed accurate biometric readings. As more competitors are jumping in, it seems Samsung wants its own slice of the circle. Here's what we know so far about what the company might call the Galaxy Ring.

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Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:31:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-ring-release-date-release-date-specs-features-price-rumours/
<![CDATA[Ultrahuman Ring AIR review: A ringing endorsement]]> The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is a smart ring that's a fitness and general wellbeing tracker all in one, just like the Oura Ring. It also promises to help you make the right choices in your day based on data like heart rate, sleep and how much time you spend on the move.

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Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ultrahuman-ring-air-review/
<![CDATA[Best bike computers 2023: Cycle the smart way]]> Cycling is not only a great way to get your daily exercise, but, because of the distances you can cover, it's also a really nice way to get out of your immediate area.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:32:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-bike-computers-cycling-gps/
<![CDATA[What is Garmin Body Battery and how does it work?]]> Garmin is arguably the premier name in the fitness tracker world, a brand that's built up a huge following thanks to reliable metrics and sensible devices that put useability over bells and whistles.

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:39:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-body-battery-explained/
<![CDATA[Garmin Instinct vs Instinct 2: What's the difference - including Standard, Solar, Surf and other editions]]> Garmin doesn't tend to leave its products without upgraded versions for too long, and that goes just as much for the Instinct as anything else. The Garmin Instinct was first announced in 2018, looking to appeal to outdoors types or those who want a rugged watch, before being updated in 2022 with a new version.

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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:05:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-instinct-2-vs-instinct-standard-solar-surf-editions/
<![CDATA[Samsung's reportedly preparing to launch Galaxy Ring, but what is it?]]> Smart rings might not be as popular as smartwatches so far, but they're among some of the most interesting smart health monitoring and tracking tech around. Products like the Oura ring are always well-reviewed and people who own them seem to love them. We've even seen reports of Apple working on something similar and patenting ideas surrounding a smart ring. So it shouldn't be all that surprising that Samsung is now thought to be looking to get involved as well.

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Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:10:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsungs-reportedly-preparing-to-launch-galaxy-ring-but-what-is-it/
<![CDATA[You've missed the Garmin Venu 2 Prime Day sale, but you can still save $139]]> The Venu 2 is one of Garmin's most popular devices as it's the most like a smartwatch of all the fitness devices the company offers. You get the benefits of that AMOLED display, but you hang on to all the things that Garmin in known for - namely all that sports tracking.

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Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:50:44 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/prime-day-garmin-deal-venu-2-sale/
<![CDATA[Garmin Fenix 7X Solar is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day - save $300!]]> There's a cracking deal on the Garmin 7X Solar and watch that, ironically, is unlikely to crack under pressure. The Fenix series is designed to be tough, tested to military standards for protection. It normally retails for $900, but this discounts sees that spiral to just under $600 - which is a massive saving.

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Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:25:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-fenix-7x-solar-lowest-price-ever-for-prime-day-save-300/
<![CDATA[The best Fitbit fitness tracker is just $99 for Prime Day 2]]> If you've been waiting for a decent price on the best fitness tracker from Fitbit, your time has come. As part of the popular Amazon Prime Day shopping event, you can find the Charge 5 for just $99.95, a saving of $80 on its original full retail price.

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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:25:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/prime-day-fitbit-deal-charge-5-sale/
<![CDATA[Best Prime Day Fitbit deals 2023: Last chance to save on the Charge 5 and Sense 2!]]> Throughout the year you'll often find Fitbit with money off, particularly during major shopping events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. If you're keen on getting these devices for the lowest prices possible, it's these events that are worth looking out for. Fitbit has a range of products in its lineup, including recent smartwatches like the Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4, you could even count the Google Pixel Watch as a Fitbit smartwatch thanks to its Fitbit integration. There are also fitness bands like the Fitbit Charge 5, the stylish Fitbit Luxe and the cheaper Inspire and Ace. Amazon Prime Day is coming to an end though, so you'll need to take advantage soon if you want to save on these popular fitness trackers.

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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:50:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-prime-day-fitbit-deals/
<![CDATA[Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Forerunner 965: What's the difference? ]]> For 2023, Garmin updated its popular running watches with AMOLED displays; ditching the muted transflective LCD panels and replacing them with brighter, more colourful, displays with high contrast levels. Both the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 have been given the new display, but how do these two models compare, and could you save a little money and still get a high-quality experience on the cheaper model? We compare all the specs below.

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Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:55:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-forerunner-265-vs-forerunner-965/
<![CDATA[Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Forerunner 45 vs Forerunner 35]]> Garmin devices tend to last a long time. Not only does the device itself tend to last for a number of years, but often Garmin has these devices on sale and supported for many years. At the entry point to Garmin's Forerunner series - that's devices aimed principally at running, but supporting a wider range of sports - the Forerunner 55 is the latest model. It updates the Forerunner 45 which replaced the Forerunner 35, which in turn replaced the 30. You can see the pattern. But how do these devices differ? If you're a Forerunner 35 user, is it time to consider an upgrade? If you're looking at a great Forerunner 35 deal, should you pay more for the 45 or 55?

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Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:04:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-forerunner-55-vs-forerunner-45-vs-forerunner-35/
<![CDATA[How to reset your Fitbit: Tips on resetting or restarting your Fitbit]]> Fitbit fitness trackers are great devices and come in all shapes and sizes but sometimes they can be temperamental.

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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-reset-your-fitbit/
<![CDATA[What is Garmin Pay, how does it work, and which banks use it?]]> Garmin Pay is similar to Fitbit Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. It's a mobile payment system that works with contactless payment readers so that you can check out at a store, right from your wrist, without needing your wallet or phone.

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Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/garmin-pay-how-does-it-work-bank-list/
<![CDATA[Whoop 4.0 review: The wearable that's all about recovery]]> We've come a long way in the wearables world, from simple bands that track your steps through to fully-fledged smartwatches that will do absolutely everything. Tracking biometrics has long been an option, from the earliest Fitbit Flex through latest Apple Watch. Realising that some devices are just trying to do too much, Whoop offers a solution that, in execution, is more like the former, but in data, more like the latter.

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Sun, 21 May 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/whoop-4-review/
<![CDATA[Amazon kills Halo health device division and shelves fitness products]]> Amazon has decided to close its fitness device division, Halo, and discontinue all Amazon Halo products.

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Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:37:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-kills-halo-health-device-division-and-shelves-fitness-products/
<![CDATA[Amazfit T-Rex 2 review: Rough and ready]]> The Amazfit T-Rex 2 is a smartwatch aimed at lovers of the outdoors who want a watch to track their adventuring, but don't want to spend the big bucks to get one.

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Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:23:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazfit-t-rex-2-review/
<![CDATA[How to use the Fitbit Charge 5 to find your phone]]> Fitbit released a software update back in July 2022 that introduced a feature on the Fitbit Charge 5 that was previously only available on the company's Sense and Versa smartwatch offerings.

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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:57:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-the-fitbit-charge-5-to-find-your-phone/
<![CDATA[Withings builds a smart scale for those who can't bear to look at their weight]]> Withings has replaced its successful Body+ smart scale with a new model that includes an interesting new feature - you can set it to hide your weight rather than display it for peeking eyes.

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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:38:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/withings-body-smart-scale-hides-your-weight/
<![CDATA[What is Fitbit Pay, how does it work, and which banks support it?]]> Fitbit (now owned by Google) is best known for its fitness trackers and smartwatches, some of which offer a service called Fitbit Pay, allowing you to make payments from your wrist, as you can with Apple Pay on the Apple Watch and Google Pay on WearOS smartwatches.

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Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:05:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-fitbit-pay-how-does-it-work-which-banks-support/
<![CDATA[How to connect your Peloton music into Apple Music or Spotify]]> There are so many good things about Peloton, it's no wonder it has such a huge community, but one of the best things about it in our experience, is the music in the workouts.

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Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:53:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-get-your-saved-favourite-peloton-music-into-apple-music-or-spotify/
<![CDATA[Best GPS Running Watch 2023: Track Your Exercise]]> Picking up a dedicated GPS sports watch is the best way to take your running and exercise to the next level.

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Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:00:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-gps-running-sports-watches/
<![CDATA[Best Fitness Trackers 2023: Monitor Your Progress]]> There are now countless fitness trackers available to help you log your activity, sleep and well-being.

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Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-fitness-activity-trackers-watches/
<![CDATA[Fitbit Inspire 3 review: Great entry-level fitness tracker]]> Fitbit has been kicking around the fitness field long before some companies had even picked up the ball. Because of that experience, it has some excellent products within its portfolio, along with great features across the board and software that is really simple to use.

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Sun, 05 Mar 2023 09:34:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitbit-inspire-3-review/
<![CDATA[Garmin Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 265 continue the AMOLED revolution]]> Garmin has announced a new generation of Forerunner and - for the first time in this popular running series - we're getting AMOLED displays. That'll mean brighter, more vivid displays with lots of colour, just like the second generation Garmin Epix launched in 2022. On the 965 it also means more detailed, colourful maps.

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Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/next-gen-garmin-forerunner-265-and-forerunner-965-amoled-displays-news-specs-launch/
<![CDATA[Powered by Polar will bring Polar fitness tech to partners, starting with Casio G-Shock]]> Polar Electro - one of the oldest players in the heart rate tracking game - has announced that it is unshackling its fitness tech from its own hardware, allowing other manufacturers to offer Polar's access to fitness data.

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Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/powered-by-polar-fitness-tech-partners/
<![CDATA[Peloton Guide review: A strong propostion for strength workouts]]> Working out at home became a much bigger thing during the global pandemic, though Peloton existed long before Covid-19. The company arrived in 2012, pushing its own variety of "workout at home" with its original Peloton Bike, which was later followed by the Peloton Bike+, the Peloton Tread and more recently the Peloton Row. In between the Peloton Tread, some bad press and the Peloton Row, the Peloton Guide arrived, characterising a new generation of workouts without the gym.

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Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:00:16 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/peloton/160682-peloton-guide-review/
<![CDATA[Peloton Guide tips and tricks: 22 things to know]]> The Peloton Guide is the company's dedicated strength product, connecting to your TV via HDMI in order to bring Peloton content to your big screen.

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Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:18:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/peloton-guide-tips-and-tricks/
<![CDATA[Hydrow Circuit Training takes workouts beyond the Rower]]> Hydrow is expanding its workout options beyond rowing. The company is adding strength training to its fitness program to give users of its Rower and Wave Rower machines a more thorough session.

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Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/hydrow-circuit-training-workouts-added-to-rower/
<![CDATA[Peloton Tread tips: Get the most out of your treadmill]]>

The Peloton Tread is one of several pieces of equipment offered by the company, alongside the Bike and Bike+. It's an excellent bit of kit with a multitude of features on board.

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Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:03:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/peloton/162779-peloton-tread-tips-and-tricks/
<![CDATA[Peloton Guide: Price, release date, features, more]]>

Peloton annnounced the Peloton Guide in November 2021 before making it available to some countries in April 2022.

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Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:03:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/peloton/159022-peloton-debuts-guide-a-tv-connected-camera-everything-you-need-to-know/
<![CDATA[Best Fitbit fitness tracker 2023: Which Fitbit is ideal?]]> Fitbit has been around for years, sitting at the top of its activity tracking class, smugly watching as its competitors hope to raise the same sort of brand awareness. For many, a fitness band is simply called "a Fitbit" - such has been the impact of this company - and it's now been bought by Google, to add to its power.

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Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:30:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/buyers-guides/fitbit/136667-which-fitbit-is-right-for-me-types-of-fitbit-and-options-to-buy/
<![CDATA[Carv review: The smart way to improve your skiing]]>

Skiing attracts thousands to the slopes each year. Many will have some lessons, but soon decide they'd rather go it alone.

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Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/163859-carv-digital-ski-coach-review/
<![CDATA[Wahoo Elemnt Roam V2 review: Climbing to new heights]]>

Wahoo’s second edition of their Roam bike computer arrived on the scene back in October, and sits above Wahoo’s other offering, the excellent Bolt, in its two-tier bike computer range. 

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Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/wahoo/163867-wahoo-elemnt-roam-v2-review/
<![CDATA[Wahoo Kickr V6 (2022) review: Turbo, boosted]]>

The Wahoo Kickr first came to market 10 years ago and, with its then innovative direct drive system (where the rear wheel is removed and your bike attaches to the trainer), it immediately started to win over a legion of fans. Following that revolution, evolution has been the name of the game over the years, with Wahoo concentrating on improving the user experience by reducing the noise levels and increasing the accuracy. 

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Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:12:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/wahoo/163710-wahoo-kickr-v6-2022-review/
<![CDATA[EE Pocket-lint Awards 2022: Fitness device of the year]]>

Each year for the EE Pocket-lint Awards, we assess the categories of the year before and decide if we need to adjust them in order to best represent the market and the devices we have reviewed over the last 12 months. For 2022, there was one change we implented compared to the 2021 Pocket-lint Awards, which was to change the Best Fitness Tracker category to Best Fitness Device. 

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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/garmin/163696-pocket-lint-awards-fitness-device-of-the-year/
<![CDATA[Amazing Peloton Cyber Monday deals give up to 30% off]]>

Now that we're coming up to the end of the year, it might be time to start thinking of that new year's resolution for next. And, what better commitment than to get yourself fitter in 2023?

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Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:57:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/black-friday/163623-peloton-bike-shoes-weights-deals-amazing-offers/
<![CDATA[Best Fitbit deals for Black Friday 2022]]>

If you're planning to hunt down a Fitbit deal for Black Friday, you're in the right place. Whether you're after one of the company's fitness trackers or smartwatches, there are plenty of options available.

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Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:15:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/deals/black-friday/158732-best-fitbit-black-friday-deals/
<![CDATA[Best Garmin Black Friday 2022 deals]]>

Garmin sports and fitness devices are popular purchases for Black Friday. There are always discounts on various devices from the Garmin range, meaning you can get that fitness tracker you've always wanted at a competitive price.

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Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/deals/black-friday/154635-best-garmin-black-friday-deals-discounts/
<![CDATA[Fitbit's best tracker, the Charge 5, has over a 30% saving for Black Friday]]>

The Black Friday sales have started with offers rolling in, including money off Fitbit's fitness tracker - the Charge 5.

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Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:30:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/deals/black-friday/159140-fitbit-charge-5-deal-discount-offer/
<![CDATA[Fitbit Sense 2 discounted for Black Friday to help you get fit for less]]>

Fitbit's wares are no strangers to bombshell deals, and there's a great deal on the Fitbit Sense 2 in this Black Friday offer. 

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Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:17:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/deals/black-friday/154752-fitbit-sense-versa-3-black-friday-deals/
<![CDATA[The EE Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best TV 2022]]>

The EE Pocket-lint Awards shortlist has been announced, as the Awards prepare to celebrate products across 20 main categories from smartphones and tablets to wearables and TVs.

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Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/ee/149698-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-tv-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[The EE Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best Soundbar 2022]]>

The Shortlist nominees for the EE Pocket-lint Awards has been announced, celebrating the best devices across a number of categories including smartphones, cars, laptops and cameras.

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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/speakers/news/ee/149729-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-sound-bar-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[The excellent Garmin Forerunner 245 gets a big discount in Black Friday sales]]>

The Black Friday sales have started and there are wide discounts on Garmin devices, including the Forerunner 245.

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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:30:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/deals/black-friday/154714-excellent-garmin-forerunner-245-hits-its-lowest-price-in-black-friday-sales/
<![CDATA[Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best TV Streaming Service]]>

The EE Pocket-lint Awards are back for a 19th year and celebrate the best devices and products across 20 main categories.

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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/ee/158889-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-tv-streaming-service-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[Garmin's latest indoor bike trainer is the Tacx Neo Bike Plus]]>

Garmin has announced an upgraded version of its most complete indoor bike trainer - the Tacx Neo Bike Plus, which will take its place right at the top of its training range.

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Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/garmin/163410-garmin-tacx-neo-bike-plus-announcement/
<![CDATA[Hydrow Wave smart rower now available in multiple colours]]>

Hydrow's latest connected rowing machine, the Wave, is now available in a range of different colours to better suit your home.

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Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/163254-hydrow-wave-smart-rower-now-available-in-multiple-colours-to-better-suit-your-home/
<![CDATA[Samsung's Oura Ring competitor pops up in a patent application]]>

Samsung looks like it could be getting ready to launch a health and fitness-tracking smart ring of its own, going by a new U.S. patent application.

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Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:09:59 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/samsung/163063-samsung-s-oura-ring-competitor-pops-up-in-a-patent-application/
<![CDATA[Peloton Bike deals hit Amazon US in Early Access Sales]]>

If you're in the market for a Peloton Bike, official shoes, or another fitness accessory, there's no better time. The original Bike and a whole host of other Peloton-branded goodies are available in Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale in the US - AKA Prime Day 2.

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Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:30:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/peloton/162947-peloton-bike-tread-row-shoes-weights-deals/
<![CDATA[The stellar Garmin Fenix 6 Pro and Solar have massive savings in Prime sales]]>

Garmin often has some great offers in October sales, with the Prime Early Access Sale now in full swing - but hurry - as time is running out. 

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Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:40:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/prime-day/161826-garmin-fenix-6-pro-massive-saving-prime-day/
<![CDATA[Fitbit Inspire 2 gets huge price cut for Prime Early Access Sale]]>

The Fitbit Inspire 2 is available at a superb price as part of Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale.

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Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:12:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/prime-day/161821-fitbit-inspire-2-deal-prime-day/
<![CDATA[Polar Pacer Pro review: Not just for runners]]>

The Polar Pacer Pro is a sports watch that wants to be your complete running companion, giving you all the tracking, training and analysis you need to give you big data and insights to help you run better and even influence when you should lace up your running shoes.

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Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/polar/162918-polar-pacer-pro-review-not-just-for-runners/
<![CDATA[Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro offers top fitness tracking on a budget]]>

Xiaomi has unveiled the latest addition to its smart fitness tracker range with the Smart Band 7 Pro. Launched alongside the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro, the aim is to bring all the key fitness and health tracking abilities to market at a very accessible price point. 

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Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/xiaomi/162865-xiaomi-smart-band-7-pro-specs-price-release-date/
<![CDATA[Updated Wahoo Elemnt Roam adds dual GPS for more accurate bike routing]]>

Wahoo has announced a new version of the Elemnt Roam, its popular bike computer. The big addition on the hardware front is dual-band GPS.

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Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/wahoo/162843-updated-wahoo-elemnt-roam-adds-dual-gps-for-more-accurate-bike-routing/
<![CDATA[Coros Vertix 2 review: A big-battery Fenix rival]]>

The Coros Vertix 2 is a watch that aspires to give the Garmin Fenix a run for its money. 

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Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:20:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/162860-coros-vertix-2-review-a-fenix-rival-that-brings-the-big-battery-life/
<![CDATA[Fitbit users will have to sign in with Google account from 2025]]>

From 2023, Fitbit users will start migrating over to a Google account, rather than signing in with their current Fitbit accounts. 

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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:29:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/fitbit/162783-fitbit-google-account/
<![CDATA[Peloton Tread review]]>

The Peloton Tread didn't have the best start in life. It's the second treadmill to be launched by Peloton, but after safety issues with its larger Tread+ sibling, and screen issues with the Tread itself, both were recalled.

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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/peloton/162765-peloton-tread-review/
<![CDATA[Peloton Row now available to pre-order... in the US at least]]>

Peloton has officially launched its much-anticipated connected rowing machine in the US, where it is now available to pre-order.

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Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:33:47 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/peloton/162696-peloton-row-now-available-to-pre-order-in-the-us-at-least/
<![CDATA[Peloton now offers Bike rentals across the US]]>

Peloton is changing as a company, looking at new products and strategies to enhance its connected fitness experience, such as the forthcoming Peloton Row.

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Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:40:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/peloton/162652-peloton-now-offers-bike-rentals-across-the-us/
<![CDATA[Wi-Fi boosts connectivity on the new Wahoo Kickr Bike and Kickr Smart Trainer]]>

Wahoo, the brand behind some of the most popular smart bike trainers, has announced a fairly significant update to two of its core products, the Kickr and the Kickr Bike.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/wahoo/162630-wi-fi-boosts-connectivity-on-the-new-wahoo-kickr-bike-and-kickr-smart-trainer/
<![CDATA[Garmin Forerunner 255 review: A multi-sport marvel]]>

The Forerunner 255 sits around the middle of Garmin's extensive family; a running watch that's a step up from the entry-level Forerunner 55, but not quite as advanced as something like the Forerunner 955.

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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/garmin/161561-garmin-forerunner-255-review/
<![CDATA[Hydrow Wave is now available in the UK too]]>

Hydrow has introduced its lighter, more affordable connected rowing machine to the UK.

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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/162561-hydrow-wave-lighter-more-affordable-connected-rowing-machine/
<![CDATA[Zwift launches its own turbo trainer, the Zwift Hub]]>

Online exercise platform Zwift has launched its own turbo trainer, simply called Zwift Hub.

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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:44:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/162571-zwift-turbo-trainer-zwift-hub/
<![CDATA[Peloton Row unveiled in official teaser, no launch date yet]]>

Peloton has given us the first peek at its forthcoming rowing machine.

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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:36:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/peloton/162556-peloton-row-revealed-launch-date/
<![CDATA[Withings Body Comp scale gives you a complete body assessment]]>

Withings has announced the Body Comp smart scale during technology trade show IFA in Berlin, featuring multiple biomarkers to offer a complete body assessment that would usually only be possible in a professional setting.

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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/withings/162439-withings-body-comp-smart-scale-health-plus/
<![CDATA[Garmin launches Black Panther version of Vivofit Jr 3]]>

Garmin hasn't shown off the fruits of its ongoing partnership with Marvel in a little while, but is back with another superhero-themed watch in the form of a new Black Panther version of its fitness tracker for kids, the Vivomove Jr 3.

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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:32:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/garmin/162474-garmin-black-panther-vivofit-jr-3/
<![CDATA[Peloton will finally start selling Peloton Bike on Amazon]]>

Peloton is coming to Amazon.

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Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:24:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/peloton/162389-peloton-amazon-price-where-to-buy-peloton-bike/
<![CDATA[Fitbit brings plenty of changes with Inspire 3 and Versa 4]]>

Fitbit has revealed three new products for 2022, all of which will come with 6 months free Fitbit Premium, offering features like Daily Readiness and more in-depth sleep analysis. 

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Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/fitbit/162359-fitbit-inspire-3-versa-4-announced/