
Matt Kollat
Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, running and cycling gear, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor kit. He joined T3 in 2019.
As an Active Editor, he looks after all things fitness, outdoors and wearables – anything that gets you moving and keeps you fit and healthy will go through his hands. He covers running and workout shoes/gear, wearables (including smartwatches, multisport watches, fitness trackers and sports headphones), home gym equipment, action cams and drones, cycling gear (e.g. sunnies, helmets, etc.), sports supplements (protein powders and mass gainers), various outdoor equipment and more.
Hired initially as a writer for T3's Living and Fitness verticals in 2019, Matt quickly began writing about fitness-related things only when people realised he knew nothing about Hue lights or washing machines. As time went on and the more he immersed himself in all things health, fitness and outdoors, he became somewhat of an authority in those fields. One might say he's obsessed with those topics; even when he isn't at work, he reads outdoor gear reviews, watches workout videos and flies drones continuously.
His achievements include being the co-host of a short-lived fitness show called the Fit Mentality Podcast and a judge on the Fit&Well Awards 2021 and the Techradar Choice Awards 2021. He also judged the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards in 2022. Matt's superpower is to turn any conversation into a discussion about macronutrients and the best kettlebell exercises for shoulders, regardless of the original topic.
Through work and clearly because he has too much time on his hands, Matt completed many marathons and cycling adventures in the past. These include the Mongol 100, a multi-day ultramarathon, the London Marathon, the Paris Marathon, the Loch Ness Marathon, the New Forest Half Marathon and more. His next challenge is to cycle across the UK from east to west in a day.
He also dabbles with content creation and is keenly interested in all things audio and video. He has a YouTube channel called Pace Max Pro, where he – surprise! – reviews fitness and outdoor products and dishes out unsolicited training advice and tips. When he isn't working out, running, or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new video/audio equipment.
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Running had become a chore until Puma’s wildest shoe reminded me why I loved it
Puma’s FAST-R NITRO Elite 3 is weird, wild, and just what I needed
By Matt Kollat Published
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Forget Prime Day – DJI Mini 3 has just crashed to its lowest ever price on Amazon now
One of the most beginner-friendly DJI drones is selling for under £300. But for how long?
By Matt Kollat Published
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I test tents for a living, and these are the 3 tents I'd recommend for Glastonbury in 2025
From cheap to premium via mid-range tents, here are the best Glastonbury-proof options for you
By Matt Kollat Published
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I tried Huawei’s FreeBuds 6 headphones and they sound almost as good as high-end speakers
Huawei’s new open-fit earbuds sound better than ever, but they’re still not perfect
By Matt Kollat Published
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Bargain alert! Garmin's most affordable running watch plummets to its lowest ever price at Amazon
A new Forerunner 55 can be yours at bargain basement-level prices
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s screenless sleep tracker is here, but it's definitely not what we expected
The Index Sleep Monitor isn’t a wristband, doesn’t use Connect+, and looks like something from your doctor’s drawer
By Matt Kollat Published
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Amazfit’s latest smartwatch is almost identical to its last, except for this one thing
The Active 2 gets a makeover and a price hike
By Matt Kollat Published
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Galaxy Watch 8 takes a sharp design turn, and the clues were there all along
Upcoming Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are reminiscent of the latest Samsung wearable's design
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s Venu X1 is giving big ‘America’ energy with a completely unnecessary but entertaining feature
Garmin just added the most American smartwatch feature ever and I kind of love it
By Matt Kollat Published
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Killer new Galaxy Watch update is coming to certain Samsung wearables – is yours one of them?
One UI 8 Watch update adds intelligent sleep coaching, running plans, and new health metrics like vascular load and antioxidant tracking, but only for select devices
By Matt Kollat Published
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The most overengineered Peak Design tripod yet just landed, and it looks big, rugged and absolutely brilliant
Pro Tripod range adds pro-grade stability to iconic Travel Tripod design
By Matt Kollat Published
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Polar is set to beat Garmin at its own game with its upcoming screenless wearable
The Finnish brand announces a screenless Garmin rival set to launch this September
By Matt Kollat Published
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Slim retro sneakers are trending hard – here are 6 deals you simply can’t miss
The streetwear set loves them, and now you can grab them for less
By Matt Kollat Published
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I never go to festivals without this one thing and it’s cheaper than a couple of drinks
A tiny tweak that turned tent chaos into proper shut-eye at every campsite
By Matt Kollat Published
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This smartwatch rivals the Apple Watch Ultra and weighs less than two cherries
Huawei’s fitness-focused smartwatch just raised the bar for value
By Matt Kollat Published
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How many!? DJI is about to launch three new gadgets in July, including its first-ever 360 camera
It'll be a busy month for the drone brand
By Matt Kollat Published
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Is this the end of the road for connected fitness equipment?
The connected fitness bubble is bursting, but there are companies doing it right
By Matt Kollat Published
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This ultralight fastpack became my favourite trail running bag (and it’s not even waterproof)
Gossamer’s Grit 28L is a brilliant do-it-all pack for ultralight adventures
By Matt Kollat Published
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Strapping a robot to my legs felt ridiculous until I turned the assist to the maximum
I tested the Hypershell Pro X exoskeleton, and it’s fun, futuristic, and faintly ridiculous
By Matt Kollat Published
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Faith Kipyegon is chasing history, and Nike’s radical new running tech might get her there
The Breaking4 project could change women’s running forever
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin's thinnest smartwatch just dropped and it has the biggest screen the brand’s ever made
Venu X1 packs a 2-inch AMOLED display, flashlight, speaker and mic into an ultra-slim body
By Matt Kollat Published
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12 packable hiking essentials you didn't know needed in 2025
Don’t let your gear weigh you down
By Matt Kollat Published
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Best rowing machine 2025 for a full-body workout at home
The best rowing machines to buy today, from top brands including NordicTrack, WaterRower, Hydrow and more
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Last updated
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Got an Insta360 camera? Your footage is about to look unreal on Apple Vision Pro
Another sign of Insta360’s deepening partnership with Apple
By Matt Kollat Published