Fitness gadgets

I let fitness data control my life until I learnt to let go of the numbers

The case of longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson shows we can never have complete control over our body, says the writer.

Garmin introduces screenless fitness tracker in challenge to Whoop

The Cirqa Smart Band can be worn on the wrist or as an arm band, and monitors sleep, stress and vitals such as heart rate variability and skin temperature.

The World Cup’s hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressure

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 19: Referee Felix Zwayer is helped stretching his leg by Aiden O'Neill #13 of Australia after cramping during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX GRIMM / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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No more dumbbells or weight plates: Could a digital home gym replace your gym membership?

Smart equipment for home gyms are taking off, especially among fitness enthusiasts who have no time to use their gym memberships.

How to ditch the gym and bring your workout home

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Feature story about home gym set-ups.

Mr Othniel Indran and Ms Janet Poh each have their own dedicated personal spaces in their HDB flat in Toa Payoh, on May 5, 2026.

For Mr Othniel, the space is a home gym equipped with a mult-functional smith machine, while Janet uses the walking pad.

US FDA to limit regulation of health and fitness wearables, commissioner says

The US FDA has issued new guidance to clarify its regulatory approach on wearable devices.

Apple Fitness+ launches in Singapore on Dec 15 in largest expansion of service

Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service that gives users access to trainer-guided workout videos.

Just 1 more rep: Donating or using old sports equipment keeps it out of landfills for longer time

Over the two days of its circular bazaar in October, Decathlon collected over 2.5 tonnes of pre-loved equipment.

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Tracking antioxidant levels, sleep: The smartwatch that reads your health

From sleek minimalism to rugged endurance, the Galaxy Watch8 series and Galaxy Watch Ultra offers a model for every need.

Forum: Fitness trackers not designed to be waterproof due to cost

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