
Kate Carter
Kate Carter is an experienced journalist who worked for the Guardian for a decade before going freelance. She writes for the Guardian, Runners World, and World Athletics amongst many other publications, and presents for The Running Channel. She is also a sub three hour marathon runner and an England Athletics coach.
Latest articles by Kate Carter

Best workout equipment for home gyms 2025: Exercise in the comfort of your home
By Sam Hopes last updated
Buying Guide Set up your home gym with the best workout equipment for home.

Best fitness trackers 2025: Measure steps, sleep, calories and more
By Andrew Williams, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Amazfit Balance and Garmin Fenix 8 to TicWatch Atlas

Best massage gun 2025: Relieve sore muscles and increase flexibility
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
BUYING GUIDE Here are the best massage guns to buy in every category, from Theragun Pro to Homedics Pro Physio.

Best budget exercise bikes 2025: Boost your stamina without breaking the bank
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
Here are the best cheap exercise bikes to buy in every category, from Echelon Connect to Yosuda and Zwift.

Best smart scales 2025: Track body composition in the comfort of your home
By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body to Renpho smart scale.

Best walking treadmills 2025: Get moving with these handpicked treadmills
By Sam Hopes last updated
These are the best walking treadmills you can buy in every category, from Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill.

Best humidifiers 2025: Increase the air moisture in your home to feel better
By Sarah Finley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.

Best running watches 2025: Our top picks for every runner
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches in every category, from Garmin Fenix 8 to Apple Watch Series 8 and Coros Pace 2.

Best exercise bikes 2025: From budget options to premium smart bikes
By Sam Hopes, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best exercise bikes you can buy in every category, from the Peloton Bike and YOSUDA Bike to the Schwinn IC4.

Best running shoes for supination 2025: Find the perfect fit for your feet
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Buyers guide These are the best running shoes for supination you can buy in every category, from Saucony Ride 16 and Brooks Glycerin 20 to Hoka Mach X.

Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2025: Keep those pedals spinning with the best cycling footwear
By Sam Hopes last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best cycling shoes, from Peloton and Shimano RC1, to help you get the most out of your ride.

Best Fitbit watches 2025: Tried and tested
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best Fitbit wearables, from simple fitness trackers to feature-packed smartwatches.

Under desk treadmill deals: Save money and exercise while you work
By Kate Carter last updated
Buying Guide Bring movement into your work day: Get your steps in while at work with these under desk treadmill deals.

We gave this Garmin smartwatch top marks for its fitness tracker features in our review and now it's $300 cheaper
By Kate Carter published
The excellent Garmin Forerunner 945 is now half-price at Walmart.

Best exercise machines for weight loss 2025
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
BUYING GUIDE Our favorite cardio machines, from the iconic Peloton bike to the meaty NordicTrack X22i treadmill.

Best water flossers 2025: Top 6 oral irrigators from Waterpik, Bitvae and more
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best water flossers you can buy in every category, from Waterpik Ultra to Oclean W10 and Spotlight Oral Care.

Best electric toothbrushes for kids 2025
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best electric toothbrushes for kids, from Oral B Kids and Philips Sonicare for Kids to AutoBrush Sonic Pro.

Runners! Here's everything you need for a spring marathon
By Kate Carter published
It's the start of your spring marathon training, and here is everything you need, from the best running shoes to a home treadmill

Should you work out every day?
By Emma Larad last updated
You’ve got the time and the motivation but should you work out every day? Let’s look at the pros and cons of exercising daily

Which exercise burns the most calories?
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Reference Which exercise burns the most calories? We asked an expert in human metabolism for the answer

FORM Smart Swim 2 review
By Kate Carter published
Swimming goggles that that can genuinely improve your exercise performance.

We inhaled sharply when we spotted this rare deal on the Molekule Air Mini+ air purifier
By Kate Carter published
Deals We've not often seen big discounts on the gorgeously designed Molekule Air Mini+ so this one had us breathing heavily in that newly-purified air.

Our experienced distance runner has picked these best running shoe deals this Cyber Monday to get you on the right track
By Kate Carter last updated
Deals It is a race against time as some of these running shoe deals will sell out fast — grab yours now with our expert advice.

Our favorite compact dehumidifier is now under £40. Grab the ProBreeze Mini while you can
By Kate Carter published
Deals We already loved this compact, efficient little bargain — And now the ProBreeze Mini Dehumidifier is reduced to under £40 for Cyber Monday, we just love it even more

We have found the Hydrow Wave at a record-low price this Cyber Monday so watch us row away with glee
By Kate Carter published
Deals This Cyber Monday you can save $250 on the full package with Hydrow Wave — a connected, immersive rowing machine with live workouts coached by big names in rowing.
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