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I'm done with heart rate monitor chest straps
By Michael L Hicks published
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
By Michael L Hicks published
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
By Michael L Hicks published
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
By Michael L Hicks published
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
By Michael L Hicks published
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
By Michael L Hicks published
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
By Michael L Hicks published
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
By Michael L Hicks published
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
By Michael L Hicks published
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.

Heart rate tracking on earbuds was probably a mistake
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Heart rate tracking built into earbuds is an intriguing idea, but it's apparently one that's difficult to execute. Based on my test results, the data isn't especially trustworthy.

WWDC 2024 should kick off a new AI fitness war between Apple, Samsung, and Google
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday 'Apple Intelligence' could deliver a proper fitness coach to compete with Galaxy AI and Fitbit Premium.

Smart rings will stay niche until they add these missing features
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Smart rings are getting more popular by the year, but there are a few things keeping them from really breaking into the mainstream. Here's my wishlist for what these smart rings could really use.

I used to think I wanted an LTE smartwatch. Now I know better
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Plenty of athletes love LTE smartwatches. But they're fated to stay a niche product, the same way satellite phones are.

Smartwatch 'smart straps' died for a reason. I still want them to come back.
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Samsung and Pebble tried and failed to fill watch bands with modular tech. I still love the idea, no matter how impractical it is.

One Google I/O announcement would fix the gaping hole in Wear OS
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Google Fit is headed out the door, so now Wear OS needs a new unified fitness app experience, whether it's Fitbit or something else.

Only one running watch brand admits its VO2 Max and recovery estimates aren't perfect
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Smartwatches take weeks to give you accurate health and fitness data, and even then, they're not always right. One brand lets you take matters into your own hands, and it's all the better for it.

Coros vs. Garmin vs. Polar fitness test: How the new Vertix 2S compares to the Forerunner 965 and Vantage V3
By Michael L Hicks published
Fitness test I ran, sprinted, and hiked with the top Garmin, Coros, and Polar watches to see which came out on top. Here are the results.

Smartwatches would be the perfect place to revive this '90s gaming fad
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Did you own a Tamagotchi or Pikachu pedometer as a kid? Raising a virtual pet on your smartwatch would motivate you to hit your steps and stay fit.

Smartwatches got bigger to avoid solving their biggest problem
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday There are three main ways to make a smartwatch battery last longer than a day. Each of them has their problems.

These are my favorite running and step-counting apps to keep me motivated
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Sunday Runday Whether you're looking for motivation to run your first 5K, hit a marathon PR pace, or just to walk enough steps every day to stay healthy, these are the apps I'd recommend.
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