At What’s The Best, when it comes to putting health and fitness products to the test, we rely on real-life experiences. Our main focus is on giving you a detailed, firsthand account of what it's like to integrate a product into your daily life, workout plans and fitness routines.
Here are some examples of the fitness content that we curate:
How we test fitness products
When it comes to hands-on testing, we dive into the products - be it clothes, trainers or gadgets - just like any regular customer would. Keeping things straightforward, we unbox the test product and seamlessly incorporate it into our daily routines as intended.
Take our comprehensive kayak group test, for instance. Members of the What’s The Best team with watersport knowledge headed out onto a local river for a whole day of testing to ensure that they were fulfilling their need and whether they were suitable for recommendation. We apply the same level of critique when reviewing Garmin smartwatches, for example.
Likewise, when we recommended shoes for weightlifting, we went to members of the team who enjoy strength training and asked them their first hand experience - this is where we got the idea to include Vans and Converse, alongside dedicated specialist shoes. By taking our time, considering all the options and asking those in the know, we can gather the required knowledge needed to ensure that what we recommend are truly worthwhile, away from marketing hype.
Throughout our everyday testing journey, we draw on our experience and expertise to assess the product's performance. If things are going smoothly, we're excited to convey that in our write-ups. On the flip side, if a product falls short, we consider it our duty to share that insight, keeping our readers well-informed.
How long do we test fitness products for?
When it comes to how long we put a product through its paces, we're not bound by rigid timelines. We trust our know-how and experience to gauge when we've got enough insight into a product to confidently discuss its worth.
Typically, this process spans a few weeks, and in some cases, our reviews stretch out over months. Our philosophy is to let the product become a seamless part of our daily routines, giving it the time it needs to reveal both its strengths and weaknesses through thorough and extended testing.
How do we get fitness equipment to review?
Our experts get their hands on fitness gear in various ways. We may receive sample items from brands or PR companies, or we might purchase items for testing. Alternatively, our experts could review fitness gear they've personally bought.
Some products are sent to us on loan, while others, especially clothing items for hygiene reasons, become a permanent part of our collection.
Regardless of how a product comes to us, we ensure our final review is genuine, reflecting our firsthand experiences. Our assessments remain unbiased, offering commendation when deserved and criticism when necessary.
Occasionally, we may receive commission or compensation through product links, supporting our dedication to providing valuable advice on fitness gear without compromising the integrity of our reviews.