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

How to drive Myzone Go adoption for smartwatches in your gym
Two people's wrists wearing smartwatches displaying Myzone Go

How to drive Myzone Go adoption for smartwatches in your gym

Thursday, 22 January 2026 5 min read
Tim Wenisch, double HYROX Champion shares his training insights
Tim Wenisch, Double HYROX Champion

Tim Wenisch, double HYROX Champion shares his training insights

Friday, 29 August 2025 3 min read
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