Devices & Apps
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Best note‑taking apps to log your home workouts across phone, tablet and laptop
If you train at home, a dedicated fitness app can feel like overkill. Many are cluttered with upsells, complex programming tools and pricey subscriptions. Often, all you really need is…
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How to choose a Bluetooth speaker that really works in a tiny home gym
Setting up a tiny home gym is all about maximizing every centimetre, and your Bluetooth speaker is no exception. You need enough volume and clarity to power through your workouts…
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How to calibrate your heart rate zones at home using a simple step test
Dialling in your heart rate zones at home is one of the easiest ways to make your home gym sessions more effective. Instead of guessing how hard you should work,…
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One app, many users: how to manage family profiles in fitness apps for shared home gyms
In a shared home gym, it’s common for parents, teenagers and even grandparents to train on the same equipment. Without proper profile management, workout data gets mixed, progress is impossible…
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Filming your home workouts with a phone: best camera angles and simple tools for safer form checks
Filming your home workouts with a smartphone is one of the easiest ways to improve your technique, stay safe and track progress in your home gym. With a few smart…
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Home fitness data privacy: how to protect your information when using workout apps and devices
Connected fitness has turned our living rooms into smart gyms. From fitness trackers to workout apps that log every rep and heartbeat, we are generating a massive amount of health,…
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Using NFC tags to automate your home workouts: tap to start timers, playlists and apps
Building a consistent home workout routine is mostly about removing friction. The fewer steps between you and your first rep, the more likely you are to train. NFC tags (Near…
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How to use a smart thermostat and air quality monitor to improve your home gym environment
Creating a comfortable, safe home gym environment is not only about having the right weights or treadmill. Temperature, humidity and air quality strongly influence how hard you can train, how…
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Augmented reality yoga at home: how AR apps can improve your alignment
Practicing yoga at home has never been more accessible, but without a teacher in the room it is easy to pick up bad habits. Emerging augmented reality yoga apps promise…
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The ultimate guide to backing up your home workout data across apps and devices
Home workouts generate a surprising amount of training data: heart rate, calories, sets, reps, sleep, VO2 max and more. Without a plan, you risk losing years of progress the moment…