Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Wearable sweat sensors are trendy for athletes, promising to tell you exactly how much fluid and sodium you're losing on a run or ride. Unfortunately, they might be too good to be true.
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
Areas of Expertise
Read Full Bio

Gadgets are offering to track our hydration levels - but are they worth the hype in the heat?

A sweat test at Gatorade's sports science lab for elite athletes revealed I wasn't consuming enough water, electrolytes, or carbs…

I’ve seen athletes learn hard lessons about wearables and trackers.

While sceptics may argue that constantly monitoring your heart rate can turn the most stoic person into a hypochondriac - knowing…

Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here's why.

Garmin has acquired TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic. These platforms are major players in the endurance and strength-training…