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Jon Axworthy

Freelance writer

Jon Axworthy is a freelance writer and contributing editor, who has been feature writing since 1996 and has been writing consumer reviews for Indy Best since 2017. He is an expert in outdoor apparel and activity testing – having reviewed everything from kayaks and mountain bikes to paddleboards and hiking rucksacks – and also covers a wide range of tech and gaming. After working on staff at FHM and Men’s Health magazines throughout the nineties he went freelance and began ghost writing on high profile projects and contributing regularly to national newspaper and magazine titles, providing features, cover interviews and online content. Jon also writes for Raconteur Media, as well as contributing to The Sun and The Daily Telegraph.

<p>Get motivated while improving your technique and form, with live or online classes </p>
Sports & Fitness

Best rowing machines for 2024, tried and tested for home gyms

<p>All our kayaks were tested on the south coast of Devon</p>
Travel & outdoors

11 best inflatable kayaks for exploring rivers, lakes and the sea

<p>These tools will help you get through your to-do list in next to no time.</p>
Powertools

Best cordless drills 2024, tried and tested

<p>Whatever size the lawn, we wanted the cut to resemble Centre Court at the start of Wimbledon</p>
Gardening

Best robot mowers to take the effort out of summer lawn care

<p>We kept an eye on boiling and cooking times while testing these on wild and windy Dartmoor</p>
Camping

Best camping stoves and portable gas cookers for 2024

<p>Considering pressure and flow rate will give a clear idea of how heavy duty these will be </p>
Powertools

10 best pressure washers to clean cars, bikes and garden furniture

<p>These tools can tackle everything from intricate garden borders to tough patches of weeds</p>
Powertools

Best cordless strimmers and grass cutters 2024, tried and tested

<p>We tested these hoovers in a pet-packed house, to see how they coped with hair, obstacles and more </p>
Vacuum Cleaners

Best pet vacuum cleaners, tried and tested

<p>From adjustable to electric, these sit-stand desks will do you and your back a favour </p>
Furniture

Best standing desks 2024, tried and tested

<p>Ergonomics come down to features such as lumbar support and adjustable seat height, backrest and back tilt </p>
Furniture

Best ergonomic office chairs 2024, tried and tested

<p>From crisp crusts to delicious toppings, your pizzas will be on point with the help of these ovens </p>
BBQs & Accessories

Best outdoor pizza ovens to buy in 2024

<p>Beyond waterproofing, we assesed packability, breathability and how easy they were to put on </p>
Hiking

Best men’s waterproof trousers 2024, tried and tested

<p>If our feet started to suffer, the shoes didn’t make our final list</p>
Hiking

Best men’s walking boots and shoes 2024, tried and tested

Hiking

Best men’s walking boots and shoes 2024, tried and tested

<p>If our feet started to suffer, the shoes didn’t make our final list</p>
<p>We were (un)lucky enough to have our testing period coincide with two major UK storms (yes, we’re looking at you, Henk and Isha)</p>
Hiking

15 best men’s waterproof jackets that keep the rainy weather at bay

<p>We looked for stability, space-saving capabilities, comfort and a realistic cycling experience when testing these exercise bikes </p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

Best exercise bikes 2024, tried and tested

<p>We put these SUPs to the test on different kinds of water off the South Devon coastline</p>
Sports & Fitness

Best inflatable stand-up paddleboards 2024

<p>From mulching functions to battery-powered models, these power tools will make light work of your garden </p>
Gardening

9 best lawn mowers for getting your garden pitch perfect

<p>From mulching functions to battery-powered models, these power tools will make light work of your garden </p>
Gardening

9 best lawn mowers for getting your garden pitch perfect

<p>We tested these gardening tools on both dry and wet litter for all-round results</p>
Powertools

Best leaf blowers of 2023

<p>Fire up the ignition on a gas burner, for ultimate control of the flames</p>
BBQs & Accessories

Best gas BBQs for next-level grilling this summer

<p>They’re all 100 per cent waterproof, but wellies also need to be comfortable and easy to wear</p>
Men's Shoes

10 best men’s wellies for muddy walks

<p>We’ve found table tennis tables for all budgets and abilities – including wheelchair-friendly and easy setup buys </p>
Sports & Fitness

8 best outdoor table tennis tables that serve up hours of fun

<p>Top trimmers can breeze through varying branch thicknesses without jamming or snagging </p>
Home & Garden

10 best hedge trimmers 2023: Cordless, long-reach, electric and more

<p>A 14-hour charge gave us two months of battery life </p>
Tech

This electric toothbrush is perfect for teeth whitening

<p>We gamed and generally behaved very excitably for up to three months in these chairs </p>
Video Games & Consoles

9 best gaming chairs for total focus and comfort while you play

<p>Our favourites were sturdy, accessible and easy to close – even when nearing full capacity</p>
Travel & outdoors

9 best car roof boxes for your next big road trip

<p>A 14-hour charge gave us two months of battery life </p>
Tech

This electric toothbrush is perfect for teeth whitening

<p>We gamed and generally behaved very excitably for up to three months in these chairs </p>
Video Games & Consoles

9 best gaming chairs for total focus and comfort while you play

<p>Our favourites were sturdy, accessible and easy to close – even when nearing full capacity</p>
Travel & outdoors

9 best car roof boxes for your next big road trip

<p>The majority of testing took place throughout December, with plenty of visitors on our doorstep </p>
Tech

7 best outdoor security cameras that will withstand the elements

Tech

7 best outdoor security cameras that will withstand the elements

<p>The majority of testing took place throughout December, with plenty of visitors on our doorstep </p>
<p>We rated the quality of down and synthetic insulation </p>
Men's Clothing

10 best men’s puffer and down jackets to fend off the wintry weather

<p>We went back to basics to find out if that was detrimental to our oral health </p>
Tech

Ordo’s sonic + is one of the best value electric toothbrushes

<p>“My daughter, who’s 12, genuinely looks forward to getting her smiley face emoji at the end of brushing” </p>
Tech

Oral-B’s iO 6 electric toothbrush still has plenty to offer

<p>We never had any mechanical or electrical issues throughout testing</p>
Furniture

Herman Miller’s ratio standing desk makes active working second nature

<p>We never had any mechanical or electrical issues throughout testing</p>
Furniture

Herman Miller’s ratio standing desk makes active working second nature

<p>We had this assembled and ready for our working day in only 40 minutes </p>
Furniture

Ikea’s trotten manual sit-stand desk is a budget-friendly upgrade

<p>We originally included it in our guide to the best exercise bikes</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

Is the Wattbike atom next generation suited to every kind of cyclist?

<p>We were impressed with the American brand’s clever engineering when it came to this standing desk</p>
Furniture

Humanscale’s sit-stand desk has the smoothest transition we’ve tested

<p>If you have time to fine tune your dental regime in the app, this is a rewarding purchase </p>
Home & Garden

Philips sonicare 9900 prestige review: the ultimate travel companion?

<p>We tested the 90 with a laptop, as well as with a 24in monitor and keyboard </p>
Furniture

The Yo-Yo desk 90 will transform any workspace into a sit-stand dream

<p>We tested this machine on our four-bedroom home, to find out if its battery life would last </p>
Household Appliances

This AEG vacuum made light work of our least-favourite household task

<p>While the steel frame is heavy, we did manage a solo assembly</p>
Furniture

The Flexispot E8 standing desk helped us adopt healthy working habits

<p>We put this machine through its paces on a combined surface of two tennis courts </p>
Gardening

Flymo’s easistore 380R lawn mower will cut your costs and your grass

<p>We fired up the roccbox using the gas burner, but you can opt for a wood burner too </p>
BBQs & Accessories

The Gozney roccbox outdoor pizza oven impresses every time

<p>These machines got our pulses racing and offered all the thrills without the spills</p>
Cycling

11 best trail bikes that’ll help you tackle tough terrain

<p>We had this machine tested by an amateur club rower </p>
Sports & Fitness

Concept 2’s go-to ergo is a mean, lean rowing machine

Sports & Fitness

Concept 2’s go-to ergo is a mean, lean rowing machine

<p>We had this machine tested by an amateur club rower </p>
<p>We put these screens through first-person shooters and role-playing games</p>
Television

11 best TVs for gaming: Top level screens for next-gen consoles

<p>Good compartmentalisation means trainers can be safely stowed and sweaty kit kept separate</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

11 best men’s gym bags for every kind of workout

<p>We tested these scopes during some big astronomical events</p>
Tech

7 best telescopes for exploring the night sky

<p>For a month, we spend most of our working day in this chair</p>
Home & Garden

Hbada office chair review: A budget-friendly choice for WFH

<p>For a month, we spend most of our working day in this chair</p>
Home & Garden

Hbada office chair review: A budget-friendly choice for WFH

<p>We tested these on road, trail and treadmill trudges</p>
Headphones & Earphones

10 best running headphones to make the miles fly by

<p>We were looking for rides which would give us as smooth a passage down the slope as possible</p>
Winter Sports

10 best sledges and toboggans for fun in the snow

<p>That uniquely lung-busting, leg-shredding workout this equipment can provide</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

JTX rowing machine review: A great value, dual resistance rower

<p>We considered how accurate they were, as well as the grip, balance, and how easy the putters were to swing</p>
Golf

10 best golf putters for improving your game on the green

<p>Look for styles that are compartmentalised to stop all your clubs clattering against one another</p>
Golf

10 best golf bags: From Ping to Callaway

<p>We put a selection of Pulseroll products in the hands of different users</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

The best Pulseroll products for relieving aches and sore muscles

<p>We used it as the main chair for our home-based nine-to-five as well as weekend admin</p>
Furniture

Ryman executive chair review: Premium comfort and great lumbar support

<p>Although it’s recommended that you don’t use it for more than four hours a day, it’s still a great option for occasional use </p>
Furniture

John Lewis Anyday hinton office chair: A great pick for smaller spaces

<p>Its ergonomic design and modern looks make this a near perfect sitting machine if you’re working from home </p>
Furniture

Is Herman Miller’s mirra 2 butterfly office chair good for back pain?

<p>Forget fiddly adjustments, as it automatically adapts to each user, providing constant support for your lower back </p>
Furniture

You’ll be sitting comfortably in Humanscale’s Diffrient world chair

<p> Adjustable weights on new drivers let you fine tune your game </p>
Golf

10 best golf drivers for maximum impact off the tee

Golf

10 best golf drivers for maximum impact off the tee

<p> Adjustable weights on new drivers let you fine tune your game </p>
<p>These waterproof, sweat-proof buds won’t fall out while you’re pushing for the burn </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Are Jabra’s elite active 75t earbuds worth £30 more than the original?

<p>Clever sensors tell you which teeth were improperly brushed, so you can improve your performance next time around</p>
Tech

Brush up on your cleaning technique with Colgate’s E1 smart toothbrush

<p>We checked out brush head intensity which increases over a week’s worth of brushing sessions, until it reaches 31,000 strokes</p>
Tech

Can the Philips diamondclean 9000 really whiten teeth in a day?

<p>We put them through their paces again on a 5K and also during a very energetic HIIT session at the gym to see how they measured up with all the others</p>
Tech

Jaybird vista sport earbuds: Perfect for even the toughest of workouts

<p>We put them through their paces again on a 5K and also during a very energetic HIIT session at the gym to see how they measured up with all the others</p>
Tech

Jaybird vista sport earbuds: Perfect for even the toughest of workouts

<p>We tested the projectors with a range of games, both online and off</p>
Video Games & Consoles

The best gaming projectors to buy in 2021

Tech

Does the Waterpik Sonic-Fusion deliver a dentist-quality clean?

<p>The brush uses negative ions to attract plaque, while also suppressing future build-ups</p>
Tech

Sanyei ion-sei review: How good is the plaque-zapping technology?

<p>The brush comes with a head that’s designed to clean around orthodontics</p>
Tech

Is the Oral-B teen the perfect entry-level electric toothbrush?

<p>Whip up everything from speedy Americanos and lattes to teas and hot chocolate</p>
Coffee

6 best Tassimo coffee machines for perfect hot drinks at home

<p>The silicone material that makes the brush a perfect match for children and their milk teeth</p>
Kids

Foreo issa mikro: Do kids brush well with the electronic toothbrush?

<p>This immersive rowing machine could be set to disrupt the home fitness market</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

Is the Hydrow the rowing machine’s answer to Peloton?

<p>This nifty oven transforms dough into premium, mouth-watering pizza without over or undercooking</p>
BBQs & Accessories

Ooni Karu 12 review: Is the multi fuel oven worth the £300 price tag?

<p>The latest toothbrush has a whopping 16 intensity settings</p>
Tech

We put the Foreo issa 2 electric toothbrush to the test

<p>Whether you’re a serious marathon man or if Couch to 5K is more your speed, these shorts will see you straight to the finish line</p>
Running

10 best men’s running shorts for clocking up the kilometers

<p>The brush uses micro vibrations rather than a pulsing action, for a powerful yet gentle clean</p>
Tech

We put the Oral-B iO9 AI and app-enabled toothbrush to the test

<p>Philips has long been a driver of th electric evolution and came up with the concept of sonic technology</p>
Tech

Philips Sonicare 5100 toothbrush review

We tested brushing performance, charging efficiency and ultimately, how clean our teeth felt after
Bathroom

Philips vs Fairywill: Is a £50 cheaper sonic toothbrush just as good?

We tested all the bikes on national park trails after heavy rainfall
Kids

9 best kids’ trail bikes for riding on off-road terrains

SPONSORED

Walking tips: Expert advice on how to stay active with back pain

USA

6 Best leaf blowers

We tested all the bikes on national park trails after heavy rainfall
Kids

9 best kids’ trail bikes for riding on off-road terrains

SPONSORED

Walking tips: Expert advice on how to stay active with back pain

USA

6 Best leaf blowers

USA

10 best iPhone 8 and 8 Plus cases

Hiking

8 best approach shoes

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