February is heart health month – an excellent time to remember that we probably don't pay enough attention to our cardiovascular system. Unless you wear a smartwatch, of course, in which c
Whether it’s regular gym workouts or training for a marathon, all fitness levels can benefit from a well-planned rest program and at least one day off from the training schedule each week. But
What are the different types of running? Running at the same pace all the time is great if you’re just getting out there to relax, socialise and/or enjoy a bit of headspace on your own. You can even make reasonable progress in the short term, but sooner or later, you will plateau or, at worst, get sick and injured if you push too hard.Therefore, it is important to adopt a different approach for longevity with your running. Endurance coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 says, “If you’re aiming to beat a PB over 5k or 10k, feel strong over a long-distance race like a marathon or ultra, you need to incorporate some different types of running session into your week.” Speaking of 5k runs; we have five tips on how to run a faster 5k from running semi-pro Ben Felton. We even have advice on how to exercise with your dog if that's something you might be interested in. From a gear point of view, you definitely need a decent pair of ru
The best Polar watches have a bit of a cult following: they are known to be the go-to watch for any athlete – let them be runners, cyclists or triathletes – who need accurate workout and recovery data to train more efficiently. The two latest addition to the Polar roster, the entry-level Polar Pacer and the flagship-like Polar Pacer Pro, aim to continue the tradition of bringing more data to people in an accessible way.The tandem running watch announcement is not a new thing from Polar. The Finnish brand tends to announce most of its watches in this fashion: look at the Polar Vantage V2 and Polar Vantage M2. Will the Pacer duo replace the Vantage series? We aren't sure, but the Pacer family does resemble the Vantage setup a lot.The most important question: will the Pacer and Pacer Pro help Polar stay relevant in an increasingly busy fitness watch environment? One where exciting upcoming brands continuously push the boundaries of what people should expect