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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

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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

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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

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A man dismantles an office chair
How to disassemble an office chair
Home office

Everything you need to know to make the transfer of an office chair to a new workspace or new home super simple

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A young woman has a pained expression on her face as she drinks a glass of ice water
What causes sensitive teeth?
Dental care

Discover the most common causes of sensitive teeth, and the steps you can take to relieve symptoms

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A backpack and a messenger bag are placed next to each other in a field
Backpack vs messenger bag: Which is best?
Luggage

The perfect bag for everyday use needs to be both practical and comfortable. We consider the options

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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

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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

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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

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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

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