Best Sports Tech that makes me FASTER | Run, Bike, Gym

On a recent trail run race I used my POWER DOT, GARMIN FENIX and AFTERSHOCKZ - and went faster than ever.
This video describes how each one helped me:
POWERDOT amzn.to/2KVolbE
GARMIN amzn.to/3pHWTNE
AEROPEX amzn.to/38Ssaq1
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[@Nuno_bikes_fun]

I discovered your channel with the famous failed Alp climb under 60min....got hooked immediately by your humor and honestly in lack of skills and knowledge on various subjects. Very good editing and again , great humour...you are now my favorite zwift addicted fool, don't take offense, I am also one. Keep strong, keep publishing

[@Kingorilla14]

This channel should have more subs. My favorite channel on KZbin. Keep up the excellent content. Follow you on Zwift. Ride on 👍

[@14Ramjet]

I started running in 2020, very sparsely. But I was tracking my runs with my phone and strava. Then I got tired of carrying my phone so I ditched it for a Garmin 245. Boy was that a game changer. So much more information with a lighter carry. I started picking my running backup at the beginning of 2022 and the watch is indispensable.

[@BARRYPOPE59]

Great stuff Mark, very interesting, entertaining and funny as always, keep up the good work.

[@platti1]

Happy New Year Mark. My fave sub on youtube, keep the great vids coming. Very similar training as myself, but no swimming for me and I'm slightly slower - pushing the above average goals though. Already had the headphones, bought the Fenix 6 on the back of your recommendation and now just ordered the Powerdot 2 Duo. About time you had some sponsors, the content is on point every time. Here's to a top years, injury free training & competing (and donut eating)

[@PedroOwnt]

Keep this up Mark. You're inspiring to more people than you know! Discovered you just before newyear & got hooked immediatly! Keep it up & good luck training for the Ironman & don't let yourself get caught by the fun of Zwift (it's too addictive ^^ )

[@colinswan786]

Love the content - please keep it up! The humour gets me ever time! Might look into the aftershockz...

[@frankconte264]

honestly, my favourite channel, Mark keep up the great work.

[@johnrbrown1968]

The Bone conductors and Fenix are both on my "to purchase" list. Just got the massage gun (huge benefit already as I get ready for my 1st half marathon at 53). Very happy to learn about the Powerdot. Adding that to my list. Great channel and videos, Mark! 🤙🏼

[@MarcinPaszylk]

Oh man, thanks so much! I just unpacked my Aftershokz and they're amazing. I can finally listen to music whilst cycling, the technology these days... Super informative video, thanks a lot mate!

[@peterkempf5422]

HiMark, recent subscriber from Canada, love your content and delivery. The Garmin Fenix 5X plus and the Aftershockz are my go to as well. Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to future videos. Cheers

[@SAMGB4H]

Tech and data spurs me on so much too, happy new year to you and your family

[@PayneDeathz]

Super glad I found this channel! The content is super!

[@daviddearlove]

Thanks for the videos. Really enjoyed them.

[@jungtao]

Constantly laughing out loud on your humor. Great stuff brother!

[@jisber1]

I stumbled on your channel and have watched most of your videos! Great content and commentary! Keep it up. I also did the ADZ after watching your video and listening to your strategy and completed in under 56 mins!

[@jisber1]

@@MarkLewisfitness A bunch of guys are attempting a PB on Saturday - wanna join?

[@struanwilson820]

Powerdot is possibly the best thing I have bought it's amazing for recovery!!!! Just cam across your channel yesterday and new favourite already!!

[@clairerogerpembery2920]

@@MarkLewisfitness I have a cheap and cheerful massage tens machine that works brilliantly too. Not bluetooth, so cables are something that need to be managed, but USB chargeable and lots of modes for recovery. £30 compared to £300 works for me! Auvon Tens.

[@robfti]

You had me at Rocky 4 Soundtrack. I thought I was the only one using it. And the AfterShoxz are great.

[@johnrees5979]

Currently lifting in my garage with a dusty grandstand sitting in a box next to me :) Love my 6x too, I highly recommend pairing it with the garmin tri heart rate monitor for even more accurate info. I’ve missed the past few videos but am about to catch up, apologies if this has been addressed before but are you going to be giving any updates on swimming training? I realise the lack of it might be because of lockdowns etc. I’d love to do an Ironman one day but I think like many, swimming is going to be by far my worst event! Happy new year Mark, cheers

[@vaughanscott7308]

Another excellent video. Cheers bro 👍

[@dtrjones]

I love this video, funny, informative and useful. All of those items are appealing. If you get any freebees and have too many spares lying around haha!

[@MrJohnsink]

Top video Mark 👍👍👍

[@michaelbell487]

Brilliant and funny as ever. 😂😂👍

[@bo_skitsko]

Hey Mark. I found you on reddit when I was looking for fellow fitness youtubers. Great content and great quality! I'm not there yet, but gonna use your channel/videos as inspiration and maybe even steal some ideas 😜 "tinder hookup" 🤣😂🤣😂 And yes, I love fitness tech... got a ton of it - good and bad 😬

[@KSIXRIDER]

Great info, thanks.

[@BisnesPyry]

Aftershokz Aeropex is the best 👍 safe to use when cycling, too. And even better: you can rinse them properly as they are totally waterproof

[@paulmorrison30]

More awesome content ✊🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@Namumadur]

just bought the Powert Dots based on that (also they were on sale like 34 % off), already got the 6x and running earbuds, they better pay you (affiliate link or smth) ;). As always nice video. Keep it going!

[@almorrison2040]

I guess I need the Power Dot, I've got the other two. Nothing like doing a hard run, listening to Slayer and actually having the watch tell you how much faster you are getting as your heart rate amps up to the music!! Totally agree about the scare factor with others being plugged in, I'm a bit smaller than you but at 6'3" and 190 lbs even I can get a jump out of people!

[@almorrison2040]

I think it's my heavy breathing that is the giveaway, or maybe I should stop running in a long mac and put my shorts on? Just kidding.... i wear shorts.

[@crow4868]

I never fast forward to bits I think will be useful for fear of missing the humor. That's pretty rare. I trust your opinion too. Even more rare.

[@Thegreat772]

I wear compression socks if my legs feel like cramp is on the cards. Works most of the time for me but these look great.

[@benbos1925]

Funny Rocky comment on the treadmill 👌😁🤣 for me it's Metallica Kill ‘m All album.

[@mradjamesable]

Mark - Great vid. What watch are you wearing in this video?

[@vinib9981]

@Mark Lewis Hi Mark, How do the PowerDots compare to the Hypervolt Massage Gun you tested two years ago? Are they a replacement that does a similar thing but better?

[@WeeFBS]

PowerDot a lot of money for something that’s essentially the same as a TENS unit used for pain relief, I often wonder what the difference, if any, there actually is and there’s the cost TENS units can be picked at the local BOOTs for 20 quid

[@fitdude]

I am conflicted because I had a fenix 6s and loved it for fitness and hated it for smartwatch for the rest of life. I like your way of just wearing a different watch for different purposes. I switched to Apple Watch and LOVE it for life, not so much for the fitness side. Maybe I just need both!!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Man maths 😁

[@darkflamejam]

Nice video, suppose you had to do this so Jenna would think all the money you spent on gadgets is worth it. I have the aftershockz for swimming (which I think my research brought me to your channel ages ago), I love them for long rides on the bike and swimming where I don't need to think about battery power. Hope you get sponsorships out of these, then don't forget about a give away :D

[@markdeckys]

Hi Mark I'm in the market for a new EMS after my old compex has been relegated to the bin! I've just put an order in for the Powerdot. I've had my eye on one for awhile, but couldn't justify since the old Compex was still in service. When you use potentiation/warm up before a race, etc. How do you do that? One leg at time or both legs and specific groupings quads, Hammy's, calf's etc? I'm not sure how long the warmup is, if it's 5 mins it's not much of an issue. Cheers bud 👍

[@nickharris853]

Hi Mark, early last year I purchased an Honor Magic Watch 2 as a cheaper option to see if it would be useful. After the watch displayed a warning that 260 bpm was "high" and the fact that I can't connect it to Zwift, I'm now looking at the Garmin Fenix 6. Do you use it to connect to Zwift and how have you found the accuracy of the HRM? Enjoying the channel.

[@PedroPrego]

Regarding the earphones do they conflict in any way with wearing a helmet and sunglasses? I have them on my wishlist for several months and I've been delaying buying them because I'm afraid they will conflict with that. I guess for running they are just perfect.

[@furrybum]

Have you tried a running power meter like Stryd? I've noticed a massive change in my run performance since I started using one.

[@danielmoors4436]

I find saltstick capsules good for cramp. 👍

[@leehodgson1234]

really interested if youve used the power dot on an injury ? how was it and did it help recovery ?

[@k8nno]

Great, just great..... now I “need” a Power Dot!

[@tombamford7017]

You can also train indoors and watch Roku TV early while training with the audio coming through their smartphone app into your Aftershokz headphones. Doesn’t wake up the family

[@johnnycleary5369]

Didnt know you could use Siri to play music while running, worth watching just for that nugget, cheers

[@jimbo12345abc]

Great vid, question on the Power Dot, do the sticky pads have a limited amount of times you can apply them before they lose their stickiness and you need to replace them?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Yes. But they last ages if careful with them

[@karllawton8398]

Was using my Powerdot while watching the video 🤣 Great video matey. Is your Ironman still going ahead this year? Really want races to return now 😔

[@karllawton8398]

@@MarkLewisfitness Such a shame for people like us who have huge goals and we plan so far in the future for races and events 🤦‍♂️ Especially when you've got an event that's abroad 🤦‍♂️😔

[@karllawton8398]

@@MarkLewisfitness I can imagine it's a pain in the arse with how much training an Ironman takes and all the costs involved in it, to not know whether or not its going to take place would be a nightmare. I was enjoying going the Lakes on my mountain bike but can't even do that now 🤦‍♂️ Ah well got to have the Goggins mindset of, adapt to any situation 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@karllawton8398]

@@MarkLewisfitness I totally agree mate, feels all the training is just pointless at the minute. I only started races near the end of 2019 and was really enjoying them but for all of 2020 I raced all my races virtually which just isn't the same at all. Looking forward to your new video!

[@panscrank]

Got the Fenix 6X Pro Solar. Great bit of kit

[@vincentcrowley5196]

I have a cheap smart watch that keeps playing up while running, ie stops recording the run I'm doing and I'll lose a minute or two until I look at it again and restart , infuriating when trying to keep a record so I know how well I'm progressing ie HR , distance,. Plus battery life is poor and often decides to not be able to work . I'm looking into a Garmin watch as one of my friends who runs a lot (does Parkrun, runs alone longer distances, has done a marathon, ) uses it but looking at the cost

[@mrmaker8573]

Are the headphones any good for quieter stuff like audiobooks/podcasts?

[@johannesgruber9050]

Hilarious!!!

[@Simbadsdad]

Nice Mark - knowing the research you do, and you now being part of my research - you mention the belt you wear - assume that the dogs lead attaches to it? And it has ability to carry different items - if yes to both of those, which one is it ?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Actually-no. I use a really simple light weight belt. But the place to go for anything related to that sort of stuff is innerwolf.co.uk

[@Pravino79]

Really want to get a power dot but I’m holding out for a version with usb c. Don’t get how companies can still be using micro usb.

[@chrisogrady28]

My shokz give me really bad ear rashes, and the sound quality is absolute trash, I'm very into music and audio so can't believe so many people think the new shokz openrun pro actually sounds good. I still use them sometimes though as I can't stand things in my ear and I can't run in my massive overears

[@ThaGoblin]

I have a question regarding the AfterShokz Aeropex Sport, I sweat alot when I run (as one does) I also do quite a bit of running on trails/in the mountains. how stable are the headphones on your head while you run? do they move about much and do they become "slippery" and move about more when wet/sweaty? Just found you channel and enjoying your content :) - Fellow OCR runner :)

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Hi, they are perfect. I have worn them dripping with sweat and even in the pouring rain and they stay put far better than most regular earphones do.

[@ThaGoblin]

@@MarkLewisfitness sounds like I need to give them a try! :) thanks for the swift reply, cheers Mark!

[@Ajumi-]

i'm running with an apple watch and i never need to swipe "the whole time". actualy i don't need to touch it at all. I start my workout and than just run. If i want to know my average pace i just look on it and there it is - the average pace. (and i don't use any apps which i need to pay for, i only use the fitness app which is already on the watch)

[@son200219]

Hi mark. Do the power dots help a lot more than a massage gun. Always have lots of fatigue in the quads during and after training so tempted to purchase them. Currently use a massage gun but don’t think it helps a great deal to be honest. Cheers mate 🙂👍

[@son200219]

@@MarkLewisfitness thanks for the reply. You know what us cyclists are like. Always willing and wanting to spend money on the next best thing lol. Think I’ll give them a shot. Thanks again 😃👍

[@samuel4781]

@@son200219 how is it? Worth it?

[@tomwebb10]

Would love to see you give an Apple Watch a go. I think it's brilliant, plus ut unlocks your Macbook Without a password which I think is pretty cool :)

[@uovo]

i find it very impressive that this video has 0 dislikes

[@cheeesehh]

Tempted by that power dot now....

[@roryryan2933]

Fruity undertones of oak and cedar

[@johntaylor5408]

Hi Mark. Do you wear your Fenix 24/7 or only when you exercise?

[@johntaylor5408]

@@MarkLewisfitness Hi Mark. Thanks for the reply. I read somewhere there is a way of setting the watch so that it knows you only wear it when working out and then it doesn’t penalise you for not meeting steps etc when it’s off. I can’t find the article now. Do you know how to do this? Love the channel. Nice work on reaching 5000 over Christmas!

[@johntaylor5408]

@@MarkLewisfitness ok thanks. I only wear mine for running now. I did wear it almost continuously for 6 months and the insight into my fitness was phenomenal.

[@matthewhughes3147]

Is the PowerDot not just an overpriced TENS unit?

[@Godzilla-hh8ip]

Air pods pro transparency mode also works fine.

[@mikew6840]

People jump and squeal…and the women as well 🤣🤣🤣