101 gadgets: Stuff’s pick of brilliant sports tech to help you smash your PB in 2025
From home gyms to recovery shoes, here’s the latest gear to help you lift harder, run faster and recover smarter
The best sports tech can make all the difference between a great workout and a (literal) exercise in frustration. That’s why we’ve rounded up everything from the best fitness trackers, sport-friendly headphones that stay put during your most vigorous routines, trainers that adapt to your gait, and even smart goggles that track your performance in the pool. Phew.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned athlete, these cutting-edge devices promise to enhance your training, boost your performance, and take your fitness journey to new heights. Jump in, and prepare to revolutionise how you exercise, compete, and push your limits.
Adapt Cabl Cable Trainer
Big results, small footprint – the Cable Trainer proves you don’t need a full gym’s worth of kit to get a serious hypertrophic sweat on. This clever machine uses adjustable digital resistance to mimic everything from heavy barbell lifts to explosive speed drills, without a single bulky weight plate in sight. Thanks to a compact footprint and vertical mounting, it’s ideal for home gyms or flats where space is at a premium, serving up hundreds of guided workouts across strength, mobility and rehab, while real–time tracking ensures you know exactly how much work you’re putting in. Whether you’re chasing bigger lifts, sharper cuts, or a stronger core, this versatile machine packs a serious, streamlined punch.
Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3
Built for cyclists who hate getting lost, the Roam 3 features clear mapping, turn–by–turn directions and smart rerouting to keep you on track. A colour screen for extra clarity and seamless sensor pairing makes it a must for gravel grinders and city sprinters alike.
Asics Novablast 5
Springier than a caffeinated kangaroo, the Asics Novablast 5 is built for easy miles and race days. FF Blast Plus Eco foam provides soft landings and lively take-offs, while the revamped upper keeps things breezy without losing structure. A versatile, fun shoe for ticking off training plans or casual runs.
Boobuddy
Bounce begone. The Boobuddy is a clever adjustable support band worn over your usual sports bra, helping to reduce uncomfortable movement during high–impact activities. Ideal for runners, HIIT fans, or anyone sick of pesky post-workout soreness, it’s small, simple, and brilliant – not to mention, affordable.
Therabody ThermBack LED
Welcome to life post-20s, where back pain strikes and the hangovers are brutal. Luckily, there’s hope. For the back stuff at least. This brace uses targeted red light therapy and heat to soothe muscles and ease stiffness. Great for recovery days, desk slouches, or surviving long–haul flights with some lumbar love.
Babolat x Lamborghini BL002 Padel Racquet
Who says sports gear can’t flex? Lamborghini’s collab with Babolat births the BL002 – a lightweight, aerodynamic padel racquet with carbon fibre panache and a properly punchy feel. If you’re serious about smashing overheads (and showing off a little courtside), this is the ultimate baller’s bat. Lambo not included.
Zen8 Dryland Swim Trainer
Swimmers, meet your dryland secret weapon. The Zen8 Trainer replicates freestyle swimming motions with resistance cords and a supportive bench, letting you hammer technique, strength and endurance without even getting wet. Ideal for triathletes, rainy days, or squeezing a sneaky stroke session into your lunch hour. Ahem.
Rapsodo Golf Mobile Launch Monitor
Providing the power of instant golf feedback in your pocket, Rapsodo’s gizmo syncs with your phone to track ball speed, launch angle, shot shape, GPS shot mapping, and more. Perfect for refining your swing at the range, in the garden, or even indoors (mind the telly).
Roll Recovery Superplush
Your feet deserve to be pampered, and these pillowy recovery shoes are just the ticket for post–race nirvana, with oversized foam soles and breathable uppers to cushion tired toes and aching arches. Slip them on after a marathon (or a particularly savage Sunday morning run), and let the relief commence.
Pivot
This dual–purpose rig transforms from a lifting rack into a full-size bed in seconds, hiding your barbells, plates and pull-up bars underneath. Ideal for serious lifters with small spaces, it’s the ultimate workout/recovery tool, and makes for a far better guest bed than a weight bench in the process.
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