LIFE-CHANGING GADGETS

Supercharge your year ahead with our top picks of transformative tech to elevate the way you live, work and play

- Becca Caddy

GET FIT

1 WAHOO KICKR SMART TRAINER

Transform your outdoor road bike into a stationary fitness bike with this smart trainer, so you can ride whatever the weather on fun virtual courses. It's quiet and promises a realistic cycling experience. With Wi-Fi connectivity, it works with your favourite fitness and cycling apps, meaning you can track your cadence, distance, speed and power as you pedal.

£1,100, wahoofitness.com

2 DOMYOS FITNESS BALANCE BOARD

Challenge your body this new year with a balance board. An essential piece of kit if you're training for snowboarding, surfing, trail running or any activity that requires strength and stability. It's also enjoyable and rewarding to put your daily routine to the test on a balance board and see how much you can improve over the months and years.

£19.99, decathlon.com

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS

As the new year approaches, many of us prepare to set health goals and make fitness resolutions. But staying motivated and making the most of your workouts, especially once the initial excitement has worn off and the January blues have kicked in, can be a challenge. The good news is that you can transform your fitness resolutions into long-lasting achievements with the right tech and mindset.

Fitness trackers have moved on significantly since the early days. Now, the best sports watches and activity monitors are packed with sensors, collecting vast amounts of data about your health, fitness and well-being, including your sleep, movement, heart rate, blood oxygen levels and much more. The best ones put that data to good use, enabling you to spot trends, track your progress over time and even get tailor-made recommendations about improving your habits.