20th October 2025
Mirafit Soft-Touch Cast-Iron Kettlebells: my budget pick
Mirafit's extensive range of powder-coated kettlebells offer real bang for your buck…
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Kieran Alger
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14th October 2025
Our pick of the best gym shirts and workout tees in 2025
High performance tees suited to sessions in the gym or adventures in the great outdoors
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13th October 2025
We wear the best compression tights for training & recovery
Designed to improve performance, fight fatigue and reduce muscle soreness, so you can bounce back faster from tough workouts
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9th October 2025
Gymshark Element base layer: my choice for a dependable, no-frills layer
A fraction of the price of most compression tops, the Gymshark Element still offers decent performance benefits
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3rd October 2025
Beats Solo Buds: I think these budget-friendly earbuds punch well above their price
Apple’s new low-price buds fit a dream and sound just as good as more expensive headphones
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2nd October 2025
AmazFit Active: my budget choice for 24-7 tracking
This smartwatch with a fitness focus could be a great budget running watch alternative
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30th September 2025
The best 3-inch shorts I’ve tried for fast running
Whether you're a competitive parkrunner, or track athlete, these are the best 3-inch shorts for pushing PBs
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18th September 2025
Under Armour Rush Smartform: I’d pick these FIR tights for my endurance efforts
With Far Infrared technology and good breathability, the Under Armour Rush Smartform compression tights are ideal for outdoor endurance sessions
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17th September 2025
New Balance Accelerate 5-inch Short: I turned heads in these on race day
The camo print design of the New Balance Accelerate 5-inch short can't hide the fact that this is a well-vented, versatile option for training and racing…
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17th September 2025
These are the best 5-inch shorts I’ve tested
5-inch shorts give better support and coverage than 3-inchers, but they're just as suited to training hard and running fast
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12th September 2025
Garmin Forerunner 165 Music: for me it’s still one of Garmin’s best value running watches
With its AMOLED screen and useful training insights, the Forerunner 165 Music looks great value
