Ben Hackney-Williams

Ben Hackney-Williams

Ben Hackney-Williams is head of content at Myzone; he specialises in the wearable tech sector and is passionate about driving positive change through wellbeing initiatives. A journalist for over a decade, Ben has worked in fitness for international bodybuilding and MMA publications, driven engagement in supply-side gym design and equipment manufacturing, and helped produce over 160 podcast episodes.

Posts by Ben Hackney-Williams

Heart rate zones explained: What they are and how to use them
User exercising with MZ-Switch worn on wrist with pride strap, grey leggings and top

Heart rate zones explained: What they are and how to use them

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 4 min read
Myzone status levels: What are they and how do they keep you motivated?
Group of Myzone users exercising in a group cycling class

Myzone status levels: What are they and how do they keep you motivated?

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 4 min read
What are Myzone Effort Points (MEPs)? Everything you need to know
Myzone user lifting weights above their head while wearing the MZ-Switch

What are Myzone Effort Points (MEPs)? Everything you need to know

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 4 min read
More frequent rewards means more motivation with the Myzone app

More frequent rewards means more motivation with the Myzone app

Thursday, 10 July 2025 2 min read
Heart rate accuracy: Why top reviewers use Myzone as the gold standard
Close ups on a man and a woman wearing Myzone heart rate monitors

Heart rate accuracy: Why top reviewers use Myzone as the gold standard

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 3 min read
How to get more people to experience fitness for the first time
Two people in the gym, fist bumping in front of a Myzone screen

How to get more people to experience fitness for the first time

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 4 min read
March Madness Myzone Challenge: How to set up a slam dunk tournament
Two basketball players measuring their heart rate with Myzone

March Madness Myzone Challenge: How to set up a slam dunk tournament

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 3 min read
How to create a Myzone Challenge to engage your gym members
Woman in a boxing class wearing a Myzone device

How to create a Myzone Challenge to engage your gym members

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 3 min read
Heart Month: Move more, live stronger with Myzone

Heart Month: Move more, live stronger with Myzone

Friday, 14 February 2025 3 min read