Alan Martin
Alan is a freelance tech journalist and mostly covers fitness trackers for Coach.
Alan was not what you would call a big fitness guy growing up, but has been radicalised by parkrun and taken up running in a big way. Although nowhere near podium at races, as a late starter he does at least know that he can still get faster. Alan has written for ShortList, Tom’s Guide, Trusted Reviews and Expert Reviews, among others.
Latest articles by Alan Martin

The Best Fitness Smartwatches
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Get both fitness tracking and smart features with these top timepieces

The Best Cheap Fitness Trackers
By Alan Martin last updated
There are now plenty of cheap fitness trackers on the market for exercisers on a budget. These are our favourites

Fitbit Inspire 2 Review
By Alan Martin last updated
Can Fitbit’s entry-level device justify its price compared with a slew of cheaper fitness bands?

Amazfit Band 5 Review: A Solid Sub-£50 Activity Tracker
By Alan Martin last updated
One of many serviceable and affordable devices

Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 Review
By Alan Martin last updated
A cheap and cheerful fitness tracker

Running For Weight Loss: An Expert Explains All
By Alan Martin published
What do you need to know if you’re running to lose weight? We asked an expert

OnePlus Watch Review: Needs Work
By Alan Martin published
The first effort at a smartwatch from the phone manufacturer has a few plus points, but it’s a long way off the leaders

Huawei Band 6 Review
By Alan Martin published
The Huawei Band 6 is almost indistinguishable from the Honor Band 6, but costs £15 more

The Best Beard Trimmers To Keep Your Face Fur In Check
By Alan Martin published
Tame your chin-warmer with one of these tried-and-tested trimmers

Oppo Band Fitness Tracker Review: Struggling To Stand Out
By Alan Martin published
A perfectly serviceable fitness tracker fails to distinguish itself from the competition

Honor Band 6 Review: Cheap And Stylish, But Android Phone Owners Should Avoid
By Alan Martin published
The Honor Band 6 does an awful lot right, but one of its key features doesn’t work reliably enough with Android phones

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Review: Great Smartwatch, Middling Fitness Tracker
By Alan Martin published
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has a lot going for it, but serious fitness enthusiasts would be better served elsewhere

The Best Pedometers
By Alan Martin, Nick Harris-Fry, Matt Breen published
Basic pedometers track your steps, but there are advanced versions that offer a lot more – here are the best of them

The On Cyclon Is A Completely Recyclable Running Shoe
By Alan Martin published
Is it the sustainable future of running? Or is it too good to be true? We asked a sustainability expert to take an early look

Amazfit GTR 2 Review: Great Looks Meets Great Value
By Alan Martin published
Good fitness tracking, a superb screen and a two-week battery lifespan makes this an easy device to recommend

Casio G-Shock GBD-H1000 Review: For Casio Fans Only
By Alan Martin published
It’s a smartwatch with no apps and a fitness tracker which only tracks runs

Zepp E Smartwatch Review: A Stylish Wearable With An Achilles Heel
By Alan Martin published
A great design, screen and battery are marred a lack of smarts and connected GPS

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 2020 Fitness Smartwatch Review
By Alan Martin published
A great smartwatch with two smart design innovations, but its fitness features are lacking

Moto 360 Fitness Smartwatch Review: Smart, But Not Sporty Enough
By Alan Martin published
It looks great and Wear OS has become a fine smartwatch platform, but the tracking comes up short
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