Best Heart Rate Monitor UK 2026: Chest Straps Tried and Tested
The best heart rate monitors in the UK for 2026. Accurate chest straps for running, cycling and the gym, from the Polar H10 to budget picks that still nail your zones.
Independent UK fitness reviews
Find the right fitness kit — without the guesswork
Honest, hands-on reviews and buying guides for treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, cross trainers and fitness nutrition.
Researched, not sponsoredClear ratings & verdicts Independent rankings
Browse by category
Treadmills
Hands-on treadmill reviews and buying guides for UK home gyms, from budget folding models to premium running machines.
31 guides
Exercise Bikes
Independent exercise bike reviews and guides covering upright, recumbent, spin and mini bikes for every budget.
26 guides
Rowing Machines
Rowing machine reviews and buying advice for air, magnetic, water and foldable rowers, chosen for UK buyers.
20 guides
Cross Trainers
Cross trainer and elliptical reviews and buying guides comparing low-impact cardio machines for home use.
6 guides
Home Gym
Reviews and buying guides for home gym essentials, including adjustable dumbbells, weight benches, vibration plates and other strength kit for training at home.
68 guides
Nutrition
Reviews and guides for protein powders, bars and supplements to support training, recovery and body composition.
38 guides
Workouts
How-to exercise guides covering technique, the muscles worked, common mistakes, and the home gym kit that makes each move easier.
73 guides
Popular reviews
Workouts
Incline Dumbbell Curl: How to Do It and Why It Builds Bigger Biceps
How to do the incline dumbbell curl with perfect form. Muscles worked, why the incline stretches the biceps long head for a better peak, common mistakes and a sets and reps plan.
Workouts
Military Press: How to Do It, Muscles Worked and Benefits
How to do the military press with a barbell or dumbbells. Muscles worked, the difference from the overhead press, common mistakes to fix and a simple sets and reps plan.
Home Gym
NordicTrack Select-A-Weight Dumbbells Review: 25kg Dial Dumbbells Tested
An honest NordicTrack Select-A-Weight 25kg adjustable dumbbell review covering the dial system, build, weight range, value and who should buy this premium pair.
Workouts
Rear Delt Fly: How to Do It, Muscles Worked and Form Tips
How to do the rear delt fly with dumbbells, cables or a machine. Muscles worked, why it fixes posture and rounded shoulders, common mistakes and a simple sets and reps plan.
Home Gym
Strongway 177KG Multi Gym Review: One Machine, A Whole Workout
An honest Strongway 177KG multi gym review covering the stations, weight, build quality, assembly, footprint and value, plus who this all-in-one home gym suits and who it does not.
Latest guides
Best Heart Rate Monitor UK 2026: Chest Straps Tried and Tested
The best heart rate monitors in the UK for 2026. Accurate chest straps for running, cycling and the gym, from the Polar H10 to budget picks that still nail your zones.
Workouts
Incline Dumbbell Curl: How to Do It and Why It Builds Bigger Biceps
How to do the incline dumbbell curl with perfect form. Muscles worked, why the incline stretches the biceps long head for a better peak, common mistakes and a sets and reps plan.
Workouts
Military Press: How to Do It, Muscles Worked and Benefits
How to do the military press with a barbell or dumbbells. Muscles worked, the difference from the overhead press, common mistakes to fix and a simple sets and reps plan.
Home Gym
NordicTrack Select-A-Weight Dumbbells Review: 25kg Dial Dumbbells Tested
An honest NordicTrack Select-A-Weight 25kg adjustable dumbbell review covering the dial system, build, weight range, value and who should buy this premium pair.
Workouts
Rear Delt Fly: How to Do It, Muscles Worked and Form Tips
How to do the rear delt fly with dumbbells, cables or a machine. Muscles worked, why it fixes posture and rounded shoulders, common mistakes and a simple sets and reps plan.
Home Gym
Strongway 177KG Multi Gym Review: One Machine, A Whole Workout
An honest Strongway 177KG multi gym review covering the stations, weight, build quality, assembly, footprint and value, plus who this all-in-one home gym suits and who it does not.