This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more 2026 is here, and with it those fresh New Year’s resolutions.If you want to start - or continue - to work on your fitness, now is the perfect time.
There are plenty of gadgets and tech that can help, as I can attest with these picks that I have tested thoroughly.Some I've used for more than a year, while others have only just been released. The most obvious and essential piece of fitness tech is an activity tracker or smartwatch.Strap one on and no matter the distance or sport, your stats are tracked and logged for you to keep an eye on your progress towards your goals.For the more casual buyer on a budget, the Fitbit Charge 6 (£139.99) is a great choice and is often on sale.
Its battery can last about six days and with built-in GPS and contactless payments you can leave your phone at home.The Coros Pace 4 (£229) is my current pick for a sports watch that nails the basics well, with more than a week of battery life, great OLED screen, very accurate GPS tracking and a superb mobile app.I’m also partial to the Suunto Race S (£299), a well-made stainless steel watch with great features and unfussy software, with the offline maps you won’t find on the Coros.The Suunto Run (£199) is also excellent value if you don’t want map access and don’t mind a more plastic build.I do also enjoy Garmin running watches, but I feel they are often overpriced and the Garmin app is very convoluted these days, so Coros and Suunto get my vote.If you don’t want a watch, how about a subtler smart ring? The latest Oura Ring 4 Ceramic (£499) is sure to turn heads with premium finish in four different colours.
Slip one on and it’ll track heart rate, sleep, stress, skin temperature and all of your vitals 24/7, though you need to pay a £5.99 per month subscription fee.A subscription-free alternative is the Ultrahuman Ring AIR (£329), a lightweight smart ring that boasts no subscription charges.It measures all your health metrics, gives tailored health advice in the app and has different modes to save battery life depending on your usage.To keep the tunes coming at the gym or on the track, try the Beats Powerbeats Fit (£199.95).The new buds have clever wing tips to keep the in-ear design secure so it won’t fall out when you’re pumping iron or pounding the pavements.
Noise cancellation and audio quality is top notch for iPhone or Android devices.Our top picks from the latest sales, top shopping deals and reviews Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy PolicyGet More of Our News on GoogleSet Daily Express as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value.If you prefer to stay aware of your surroundings, the Shokz OpenFit 2+ (£179) use an over-ear hook design and are ‘open’ headphones, loud enough to play audio into your ears but sit over your ear so you can still hear the spin class instructor or nearby traffic.A cheaper but still great option is the Huawei Free Arc (£99.99).
They have a similar design to the Shokz but at the time of writing are on sale for just £59.99.I’ve had a tiny Nathan StrobeLight clip for years (£10.99).The light clips easily onto your shirt or jacket and can stay a constant red or flash.It’s light enough not to notice when out jogging and while it won’t illuminate your path, it’s peace of mind that drivers know you’re there.
For lighting your path, try this Petzl Tikkina headlamp (£26.95).It stays secure, and can double up as a good DIY and powercut tool.And while you might not think of them as ‘tech’, the Asics Novablast 5 (£135) were constant running companions for me in 2025.They are a great daily shoe for road running with excellent support and enough bounce to keep you moving, even when you’d rather be on the sofa.
