Des Yap (DesFit)

Fitness/Sports Tech Reviewer and Video Creator

[Des Yap (DesFit) @GetDesFit]

It’s been a year since the Garmin Forerunner 970 came out and this watch has spent a lot of time on my wrist. Here’s my long-term thoughts about the 970 with over a year of training and daily use! https://t.co/NsazzL0epZ

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Here it is - the Fitbit Air In-Depth Review is up! Is it accurate? Is the AI feedback good? Is the premium subscription worth it? Here’s all the details: https://t.co/TDw9qUPMSh

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Garmin’s new Forerunner 70 and 170 are heating up the best budget sports watch category with advanced features like Training Readiness - now available on their new entry-level Forerunners. Here’s all the details! https://t.co/2Q9f7nKKDh

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New FIT File Episode is up! We dive into our thoughts on the watch we wanted to love. Available now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, and more! https://t.co/kRi8LNYNrn

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BREAKING: COROS and Wahoo announce a new partnership with exclusive product and ecosystem integration. I sat down with the CEOs of both companies for an exclusive interview to get all the details. https://t.co/y1S2lOhG8L

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ZIPP launches their lightest wheels yet. The NEW 202 NSW is here bringing back an ultra-lightweight option to Zipp’s lineup of carbon wheels. But are they actually faster? Here’s all the details: https://t.co/IP7d3ydNNZ

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COROS just dropped a huge software update with highly requested features including advanced pacing strategies, hill alerts (a la Garmin ClimbPro), HYROX-style workouts, and more. Here’s all the details! https://t.co/gRjVAJKA3L

[Des Yap (DesFit) @GetDesFit]

Garmin Forerunner 970 and 570 feature alert 🚨 New widgets, new sounds, and new sports features! Here’s a video going over everything new for your watches 👍 https://t.co/2xxEeZ5TBl

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Garmin launches their new (very cool) Race Course Planner with cutoff timers as well as rest periods. It seemed simple at first but this could be incredibly useful for ultra endurance events. Full details! https://t.co/ifcQpsUqq9

[Des Yap (DesFit) @GetDesFit]

Over 20 New Garmin Fenix 8 Features are here with their latest software update (v21.25). Here’s a full rundown of every new feature they added! https://t.co/SnBdIpKwuw

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Amazfit launches their most premium sportswatch yet. The T-Rex Ultra brings premium materials, insane battery life, and a premium price tag. Is this ready to compete with Garmin, COROS, and Suunto? Here’s all the details: https://t.co/NKEV9sT1Qw

[Des Yap (DesFit) @GetDesFit]

The new Garmin Varia RearVue 820 is a big leap in cycling radar tech. With advanced vehicle detection including size and position, longer range, and better battery life, this is my new go-to cycling radar. Here’s all the details! https://t.co/hNgNx6cC0x

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Here it is - the long-term review of the Polar Loop! After 4 months, I’ve gathered lots of data and lots thoughts. Is this the Whoop alternative we’ve been waiting for? https://t.co/cig0WCLrb4

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New Apple Watch Maps and Navigation: Komoot launches their new Apple Watch app with offline maps and routing with turn-by-turn directions for phone-free navigation. Here’s how it works! https://t.co/RAevIxRW4E

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Finally here! After 3 months, 1500 miles, and almost 100K of climbing, here are my long-term thoughts on the Suunto Vertical 2. Is this still the best Suunto you can get? https://t.co/5gEzZ4FfA7

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Garmin’s new nutrition and food logging feature is here where we can now track both calories burned and calories consumed throughout the day. Is it actually useful? Here’s a full rundown of how it actually works: https://t.co/MDD5PiLFFO

[Des Yap (DesFit) @GetDesFit]

It’s that time of the year! The 2025 Sportswatch Year In Review is here where @dcrainmakerblog and I cover all the major smartwatch and sports watch releases of the year from Garmin, Apple, COROS, Suunto, Whoop, Polar, and more. Over 30 new things! https://t.co/ligS0ydiNX

[Des Yap (DesFit) @GetDesFit]

2025 was a great year for sports tech with tons of smartwatches, bike gear, wearables, as well as brand new devices we’ve never seen before. Here’s my top picks of some of the coolest sports tech of 2025! https://t.co/t55RXU2GvK

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Long-term review of the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 is up! I’ve put in over 2500km over the last 3 months - how has it fared and is it still accurate? Here’s all the details! https://t.co/p4rNnOf72D

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Along with the new Pace 4, COROS also dropped the price of the Pace Pro with just a $50 difference between the two. Which one is the best bang for the buck? Here’s all the details! https://t.co/3HPeIA1UfB