TODAY’S BEST DEALS The Coros Apex Pro 2 offers all the key features of Coros’s flagship Vertix 2 watch in a smaller, less rugged frame and at a lower price. It sits between the Vertix 2 and the new Apex 2 in Coros’s range, and rivals the likes of Garmin Forerunner 955 and the Polar

The Philadelphia Marathon is unique in its ability to provide big city race amenities coupled with an accessible, runner-focused event. Race Director Kathleen Titus is here for an all-inclusive guide to the Philly marathon weekend. Kathleen Titus (left), race director for the Philadelphia Marathon The Philadelphia Marathon as it is known today had a humble beginning

When it comes to holiday shopping, it’s easy to go big. Whether you’re browsing the latest gadgets, looking for a celebration-worthy whiskey, or searching for some well-made apparel, it can be tempting to think that bigger price tags correlate with better gifts. But that’s not necessarily the case, and this guide will help you uncover

As the alarm sounded at 5:45, bleary eyed I stowed my suitcase in the boot of mum’s car and after one last check of all the paperwork we were off to Gatwick. Bag drop was smooth and despite a small delay at security (I forgot to take my energy gels out of my carry-on before

Author: Helen Gaunt Before every run or workout, we all know it’s important to warm up. But what’s the science behind it and what is the recommended way to prepare our body to its best advantage? Have you heard of the RAMP approach? This is a progressive, dynamic warm up whereby you Raise (the heart

TODAY’S BEST DEALS The Fitbit Sense 2 feels like an in-between fitness tracker, one that is essentially a placeholder in Fitbit’s range ahead of the launch of smartwatches that are more fully integrated with Google. It’s a good health watch and fitness tracker, but it’s a poor smartwatch, lacking several features that are available on

Getting Covid is a bad thing in almost every way possible, but the one upside of my recent bout is that I got to put through the new skin temperature sensor on the Apple Watch Ultra through its paces. Apple is very clear that this sensor, which measures your wrist temperature at night, shouldn’t be

Everyone knows at least one dumbbell exercise – curls – but there’s so much more you can do with them, whether you’ve got a pair of adjustable dumbbells at home or a well-stocked rack of dumbbells in a gym. You can target any body part and build muscle, or string a series of movements into

Any time you can take your exercise outside, it’s worth doing as far as we’re concerned. The mental health benefits of simply being in the open air, ideally in a green space, add to the physical benefits of your workout – and if it’s warm enough to wear short sleeves you’ll also give your body

Be honest, you forgot it was Garmin’s birthday, didn’t you? Fortunately this isn’t one of those situations where forgetfulness results in some hastily bought presents and a huge argument, because when Garmin’s birthday rolls around the gifts involved are discounts on the company’s range of fitness trackers and sports watches. The Garmin birthday sale (opens

Shoes are an often overlooked but essential piece of tennis gear. With greater ankle support and grip than traditional trainers, the right pair can be the difference between winning and losing (and also ensuring your ankles last past your 30s). The key elements of any good pair of tennis shoes are a sturdy sole and

If you’re looking to burn fat in a short space of time then a kettlebell should be one of your go-to pieces of kit. This kettlebell workout for weight loss will show you exactly why, because just 15 minutes of swinging, snatching, pressing and dragging a kettlebell will torch more fat than you thought possible.

TODAY’S BEST DEALS Without making a drastic change to the design, there wasn’t a lot that Apple could do to improve the original AirPods Pro, which I rate as among the best workout headphones. All the same, the updates made to the AirPods Pro 2 are impressive: the new headphones last longer, sound better and

While runners have plenty of races to train for, there aren’t as many target events for the average gym-goer. Functional fitness competition HYROX looks set to change that. It’s building on its popularity on continental Europe by expanding in the US and UK, and the number of people taking part in its events is on

After a few years when the Nike Vaporfly was the only show in town, every major brand now has a carbon plate racing shoe, and most of them release a new generation every year. In 2022 there were several new additions to Coach’s best carbon plate running shoes round-up and nearly every brand had launched

Training your body to run high mileage takes time, patience, and perseverance, along with a foundation of strength to stay healthy. Not everyone can run 100+ mile weeks, but we can all learn from the training and mindset principles of those who do – like Matt Meyer. As a new or seasoned runner, one of

Gas, used cars, free-range eggs—prices have been skyrocketing across the board with today’s rampant inflation. Quality watches are no exception. These days, the chance to score a really nice timepiece at a normal-ish retail price has all but vanished, especially in the higher-end market. So how do you buy your next family heirloom watch these

Every Saturday, at 9am, thousands of people run a lap or two of their local park, often meeting old friends and making new ones. For some, parkrun is a weekly, unmissable, ritual that keeps their mental health intact, for others, it’s the inspiration to wake up before 9am and set up their weekend, and for

TODAY’S BEST DEALS The original Hydrow was the closest you could get to a Peloton for rowing, and featured in Coach’s selection of the best rowing machines as the best connected rower. It combined a high-grade design with engaging workouts for an enjoyable experience that was worth the money. Since then, Peloton has revealed it

Not too long ago, running shorts came in just one variety: extremely short. Now, there are all sorts to choose from, and anyone who’s developed a painful downstairs chafe midway through a race or training run knows how important it is to get the right pair. We’ve tested running shorts from all the major brands and concluded

With the right selection of bodyweight exercises you can hit most fitness goals without so much as looking at a dumbbell. In particular, bodyweight exercises are the perfect pick for a lung-busting HIIT workout designed to build lean muscle, and because they typically involve training several muscle groups and joints at the same time, you’ll feel the

Wahoo is releasing the latest generation of its KICKR Bike and KICKR Smart Trainer, and aims to improve how well they work with connected training apps. Both the indoor bike and the turbo trainer lines are among the top options for cyclists looking for a realistic ride experience. We gave both the KICKR Bike and

Trying to put together an objective list of the best hikes in the UK is a thankless task. There are so many wonderful routes to consider, and people will always have their own preferences when rating a hike, from the type of terrain to the amount of climbing involved and the views. It’s a lot

Even with the best fitness trackers and running watches, inaccurate heart rate readings are a common complaint. The optical heart rate sensors they use can struggle during intense exercise sessions, and in general we recommend using a chest strap heart rate monitor for the best results. However, a new study in the journal Digital Health

TODAY’S BEST DEALS The original Garmin Enduro lived up to its name by offering stupendous battery life, but unless you really craved the joy of only charging your watch once a month, it was a hard sell when compared with the best running watches, like the Garmin Fenix 7. That’s because, as I noted in

Just a few years ago, keen runners would line up at the start of races wearing stripped-back shoes that prioritised being lightweight above all else. You got just enough cushioning to make sure your legs didn’t fall off, but everything else was sacrificed. These days, however, the preferred racing option for many is a shoe