In this weekly column, Android Central Wearables Editor Michael Hicks talks about the world of wearables, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit.
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Black Friday smartwatch deal hunters should look at smart rings instead
Black Friday Black Friday smartwatch deals are a dime a dozen. But there are very few reliable smart rings, and deals on them are hard to find.
The COROS PACE Pro is the new mid-range running watch to beat
Sunday Runday I tested the COROS PACE Pro's HR and GPS accuracy against the most powerful Garmin watch; turns out it's one of the best running watches out there.
Smartwatches and rings make health a game; the challenge is being ready to lose
Sunday Runday Smartwatches and smart rings do a pretty good job of monitoring your health metrics, but you should also be mindful of how you feel.
Only one smart ring's workout HR is reliable — and probably not the one you'd expect
Sunday Runday After the Oura Ring 4 launched with a major fitness focus, we decided to test it and other smart rings to determine how well they do for heart rate accuracy. Here's what we discovered.
I like rucking, but be careful before you go all-in on this popular workout fad
Sunday Runday Before you spend upwards of $500 on a Goruck rucksack, weighted plates, hiking boots, and other tech, make sure you know what you're getting into.
Meta's brain-reading EMG band and leaked smartwatch would be a perfect match
Sunday Runday We've heard years of reports Meta wants to make a smartwatch. If it combined its watch with its EMG band, it would be a game-changer.
Fitness watches should stop treating dehydration and sweat loss as an afterthought
Sunday Runday You can log cups of water or set hourly reminders to drink, but Samsung, Google, Apple and the rest should be doing more.
I depend on this Garmin training tool to improve, but it needs one obvious fix
Sunday Runday More fitness watches are offering basic training load stats. Garmin goes one step further with training load focus, but not quite far enough.
First 11 things to do with your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Sunday Runday Make sure you get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra by diving straight into the settings and activating little-known or hidden features.
I'm done with heart rate monitor chest straps
Sunday Runday I used to use the Polar H10 chest strap for testing smartwatches' OHR accuracy. Here's why I'm switching to an arm strap.
The Pixel Watch 3 should have runners both excited and depressed
Sunday Runday A Fitbit interview during Made by Google makes it clear that the Fitbit brand is better — and less accessible — than ever.
Smart rings are shockingly good at step counting, with one critical flaw
Sunday Runday Our favorite smart rings are near-perfect at step counts when you're walking. When you're sitting still, they're much iffier.
Racing Olympians at home is hilariously impossible. Everyone should try it at least once
Sunday Runday You know objectively how fast the Olympic track and field athletes are, but you won't *really* understand until you hit the track yourself.
The OnePlus Watch 2R blew my low fitness expectations out of the water
Sunday Runday Both of our OnePlus Watch 2 reviewers had problems with its fitness data; so far, the Watch 2R doesn't have those same issues.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra (mostly) lives up to Samsung's lofty fitness promises
Sunday Runday Both the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7 have upgraded heart rate and GPS data. I put their revamped accuracy to the test.
Smart rings vs. smartwatches: Every key and hidden difference, from features to accuracy
Sunday Runday It's obvious what smartwatch features a smart ring can't offer, like notifications or phone calls. But are there any smart ring perks that a smartwatch can't offer? Let's run through the list!
I lost 30 pounds in a year. These are the apps, tech, and tools I used to stay on track
Sunday Runday You'd be surprised how much weight loss you can achieve with a smart scale, a Google Doc, a smartwatch, and some determination.
My new favorite outdoor hobby might force me to switch phones
Sunday Runday As much as I love hiking, I don't love how most phones can't handle a few hours of GPS mapping before they're running on empty.
