Cardio junkies are spoilt for choice when it comes to training and tracking tools to optimise aerobic fitness, but strength training has always been harder for tech to get a handle on. The huge variety of movements and equipment – plus external factors like how much weight you’re using – make it far more complex than simply logging how far and fast you swam, cycled or ran in a straight line. And that’s before you get into what’s actually happening inside your muscles.
But as tech evolves, we’re seeing more options. Here’s a selection of the latest watches, trackers and apps to help you haul metal and shift bodyweight, whether you’re venturing back into the gym or sticking to your stay-home sessions.