Fitness trackers, or general wearable devices, have become part and parcel of everyday life. Chances are you've got one or you're thinking of getting one for the first time. Either way, it's always a ...

Why do so many of our smartwatches and smart rings end up collecting dust? Here's what science says about long-term fitness tracking. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Constant health and fitness monitoring has its benefits, but it can also diminish your ability to listen to your own body.

If you’ve received a brand-new fitness tracker for Christmas, or have given yourself the admirable New Year’s resolution of getting fitter, then you’ll want to know how to use tech to achieve this ...

It’s the start of the new year, and whether you're walking the dog, training for your first 5K, or just trying to get outside more, a fitness tracker can help you stay on track. We found smart ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. ICYMI, fitness trackers have had a total rebrand. What used to be a bulky contraption that your dad ...

From hydration to ovulation, health trackers keep tabs on nearly 1 in 4 Americans. But wearable devices like these are just one piece of the ever-expanding medical “internet of things” — a universe of ...

Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/ZaZa studio/Adobe Stock/Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment/Vadym Kalitnyk/iStock/Getty Images When I put out a call on Instagram asking people ...

Cailbhe Doherty receives funding from the Health Research Board in Ireland (Grant ID: HRB ILP-PHR-2024-005) and Research Ireland (Grant IDs: 12/RC/2289_P2 and 22/NCF/FD/10949). There are no conflicts ...

To pause or not to pause? It’s a common question for runners taking mid-workout breaks. Does stopping your stride mean you should halt your fitness tracker, too? On one hand, pausing your watch can ...

A good reason to walk is for your health. Another is because there are apps to earn rewards for using your fitness tracker. And who doesn’t like the idea of free money? For more ways to save, check ...

Everything you need to know about photoplethysmography (PPG), the technology behind heart rate measurements in fitness watches and smart rings. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...