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Paddy Maddison

Paddy Maddison

Paddy Maddison is a freelance lifestyle writer with a decade’s experience covering topics around fitness, outdoor pursuits, men’s style and consumer goods. He has been a freelance gear tester for The Independent for the last five years, where he has reviewed everything from high-performance road bikes to running shoes. He’s also a regular contributor to a number of specialist magazines where he writes monthly features on trends in fitness, tech and fashion. His work has appeared in publications including Esquire, Men’s Health, GQ, Cyclist, Stuff magazine and Oracle Time.

Recent articles by Paddy Maddison

The best electric blankets to buy
Bedroom

Banish the shivers with our pick of the best electric blankets and heated mattress toppers

A spin bike on a blue background
The best spin bikes for getting fit at home
Gym equipment

Enjoy a studio-style experience at home with your very own spin bike

A selection of the best blood pressure monitors against a blue background
The best blood pressure monitors you can buy
Health & beauty

Our helpful guide and bite-sized reviews of the best blood pressure monitors will help you get results you can trust

A selection of meal replacement shakes
The best meal replacement shakes in 2024
Health & beauty Supplements

Lose weight, maintain muscle or just save time with the best meal replacement shakes

A selection of exercise bikes
The best exercise bikes to buy in 2024
Gym equipment

In a spin over the best exercise bike to buy? This guide to the best budget, mid-range and high-end models will help you decide

Get fit with the best cross trainers to buy
Gym equipment

Looking to get fit at home? Get a leg up with our guide to the best budget, mid-range and high-end cross trainers

What is the best sleeping position?
Bedroom

Boost your sleep quality by choosing a sleeping position that’s right for your health

Best massage gun - Three massage guns lined up on a white table in front of a sofa
The best massage guns to buy in 2024
Massage guns

Transform your fitness programme and improve performance with our guide to the best massage guns

Best mattress for hip pain teaser
The best mattresses for hip pain in 2024
Mattresses

Improve comfort and relieve pain with our pick of the top mattresses for support and comfort

Best mattress for front sleepers teaser
The best mattresses for front sleepers in 2024
Mattresses

Find the right combination of support and comfort with our pick of the best mattresses for sleeping on your front