
Maddy Biddulph
Maddy has been a writer and editor for 25 years, and has worked for some of the UK's bestselling newspapers and women’s magazines, including Marie Claire, The Sunday Times and Women's Health. Maddy is also a fully qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, specializing in helping busy women over 40 navigate menopause. .
Latest articles by Maddy Biddulph

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 budget exercise bikes 2025: Sturdy, affordable and fun to use
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
BUYING GUIDE Here are the best cheap exercise bikes to buy in every category, from Echelon Connect EX5 to Yosuda and Zwift Ride.

Best treadmills 2025: Top home gym equipment for every runner
By Harry Bullmore, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best treadmills you can buy in every category, from NordicTrack x22i and Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Peloton Tread.

Best water bottles 2025: Top-quality reusable bottles to keep you hydrated
By Ali Horsfall last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best reusable water bottles to buy in every category, from Hydro Flask and Welly Traveler to Camelbak.

Best resistance bands 2025: Light, portable and beginner-friendly
By Sarah Finley last updated
Buying Guide The best resistance bands offer a challenging workout without breaking the bank.

Best foam rollers 2025: Essential workout aids for warm-up, cool-down and recovery
By Harry Bullmore last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best foam rollers you can buy in every category, from Triggerpoint Grid and Therabody Wave to Lululemon Double Roller.

Best budget fitness trackers 2025: Cheap but mighty
By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best budget fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Fitbit Inspire 3 and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 to Garmin Forerunner 165.

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 electric toothbrushes 2025: For clean teeth and healthy gums
By Joanne Lewsley, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best electric toothbrushes you can buy in every category, from Oral-B Genius X and Bitvae R2 to Waterpik Complete Care 9.0.

Best running headphones 2025: Unleash the power of music
By Harry Bullmore last updated
BUYING GUIDE Unleash the music — these top wireless and compact options will help you step up your workouts.

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.

Best yoga mats 2025: The best designs for hot yoga, travel and general home use
By Sam Hopes last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best yoga mats in every category, from Lululemon and Primasole to Manduka Prolite.

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.

Eufy P3 smart scale review
By Maddy Biddulph published
REVIEW This midrange smart scale gives detailed health insights at an affordable price, but some of the tech is lacking.

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 massage gun 2025: Tried and tested
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 sports bras for running 2025: Tried and tested
By Alice Ball last updated
Buying guide From Under Armour Infinity High to Lululemon Enlite, these are the sports bras we recommend.

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

Fitbit vs Apple Watch: Which fitness tracker is better?
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
Reference It’s time to settle the Fitbit vs Apple Watch debate.

How to get rid of dust mites
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
Reference Learn how to get rid of dust mites with these allergist-approved tips.

Should you buy the Fitbit Inspire 2 this Prime Day?
By Maddy Biddulph published
Feature The Fitbit Inspire 2 is brilliant, cheap and stylish — here’s why it’s the best fitness tracker to buy this Prime Day

Renpho smart scale review
By Maddy Biddulph published
REVIEW Budget friendly and high performing, the Renpho smart scale makes it easy to track body composition metrics.

Enhance your workouts with $50 off the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
By Maddy Biddulph published
Deals The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are reduced by 33% at Best Buy thanks to the January sales.
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