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We tapped a gaggle of testers—from a search and rescue pro to an aspiring tennis star—to sort the top sport watches for any activity

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The preseason should be all about getting in base miles, working on establishing training zones, and making sure you don’t overdo it too early. Find out the best heart-rate tools for each.

Suunto’s update to its popular Suunto 9 family knocks it out of the park with the new 9 Peak Pro, a sleek multisport smartwatch with an extended battery life and robust new features. It might be our favorite watch in the game right now.

For the gearhead in your life, here are our editor's top picks for the runner who is technologically inclined.

Coros’ “middle child” gets some key updates on battery life, onboard features, and screen size, but can it hang with other smartwatches in the super-crowded $400-500 category?

Looking to improve your sleep, HRV, and recovery? We put two wearables to the test to see which will have you bouncing back faster.

Turn your trail runs into movie magic with the Skydio 2+ autonomous drone

Thanks to advances in everything from noise cancellation to battery life, they’re my go-to for long runs, long meetings, and long flights

Garmin’s ultra endurance line of smartwatches gets a touch screen, onboard mapping, and a (very) bright LED flashlight—but is it all worth $1,100?

Fitness trackers can be a powerful training tool, but only if you use the info correctly.

The algorithms used to estimate your training load have some fundamental flaws, scientists say.

There’s a great new wearable for every kind of athletic goal

The best gear for capturing your adventures

Can two and a half minutes of instruction turn you into a better athlete? Givego thinks so.

Whether you’re trail running overseas, linking up peaks or setting an FKT, Gaia GPS helps trail runners stay on track in complex terrain.

From route creation and trail research to offline data access, Gaia GPS helps everyone from navigators to professional mountain guides achieve safer, better-planned trips. 

A percussive massager can work out knots, relieve tightness and pain, and even help you overcome certain injuries. But they aren't all created equal.

This multi-sport watch is jam-packed with features that make backcountry exploring a breeze.

The Native Land Territories Map allows users to see the Indigenous lands they’re on and learn more about their past and present. 

A post making its way through social media channels has misleading advice, according to SAR officials.

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You want to get in a run while you’re in a new place, and make sure you hit the best local spots. Enter the new app Trail Run Project.