5 fitness trackers we're loving
Whether you're looking for motivation to start exercising or want to improve your current fitness level, a wareable tracker can really help. Here, we pick out the best fitness watches of the moment, from models that won't break the bank to high end, more advanced options.
The choice is yours...
Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracking Wristband, £45
The Fitbit is a device that’ll get you moving even if you hate the gym. A pedometer that’s fueled by a heart rate monitor, this device has helped to close the gap between step tracker and accurate sports watch. It connects to an App on your phone which allows you to monitor your weight, fitness and sleep patterns all in one place. With its minimal aesthetic, it’s a great model to buy if you’re not into techy looking watches.
Tesco
Garmin Vivoactive, £130.95
The Garmin Vivoactive is a great product for people training for something like a race. With GPS tracking, it can accurately tell you your speed and distance, allowing you to earn merit badges on your app every time you hit a goal. It also doubles up as a useful piece of tech for everyday life - notifying you to incoming calls, texts, emails and calendar reminders when it’s connected to your phone via Bluetooth. One of the model’s strongest points is its battery life. It has the potential to last up to three weeks used as a watch and if you’re tracking your exercise using GPS, it’s still around a solid 10 hours which is largely more than its competitors.
Bikeinn
Moov Now, £79.99
Started by a Crowdfunding initiative last year, Moov has earned the rave reviews it’s been receiving since launching. This is one of the best lower-budget models on the market. You can use it for a range of activities - running, cycling, boxing, swimming - and instead of being just a tracker, it’s a trainer. It will provide you with feedback on how you’re doing and tell how to improve. This is a good starting point for someone wanting to improve their fitness.
Amazon
Misfit Shine Misfit Shine 2 Activity Tracker And Sleep Monitor, £79.992 Activity Tracker And Sleep Monitor, £79.99
This wearable is great for those looking for a stylish design - no chunky watch face and no flashing numbers. A coin-sized sensor records your activity and offers basic watch functions. It has a battery life of a staggering four months and it’s waterproof up to 50m meaning you can wear it whilst swimming.
Added bonus? If you don’t like wearing a watch you can take off the straps and attach it to your clothes or wear it as a necklace.
Amazon
Fitbit Surge, £157.99
Dubbed as a superwatch, this model may be chunky but it delivers accurate statistics with GPS tracking, real-time workout stats and a heart rate monitor. You can keep track of your steps, miles, active minutes and heart rate on a black-and-white 1.25-inch LCD screen. More for the sporty rather than the stylish though.
Argos
