7 of the best fitness trackers because there are literally too many out there
7 of the best fitness trackers because there are literally too many out there
BEST FITNESS TRACKER DEALS THIS WEEK:
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (40mm) — $178.00 (save $101.99)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch (46 mm, renewed) — $199.99 (save $199.96)
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Garmin vívoactive 3 with GPS — $183.48 (save $66.51)
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Garmin Forerunner 35 — $124.98 (save $45.01)
Exercise, am I right? Whether you’re reading this because you genuinely love working out or because your air fryer isn’t making you feel as healthy as you predicted it would, one thing’s for sure: A fitness tracker is a necessity.
The rhetoric around fitness has changed quite a bit over the past few years, and the self-care revolution can be thanked for it. Actively monitoring your fitness progression isn’t just for athletes or people training for their hometown’s 5K. It’s a factor of wellness that people are building into their daily groove, just like getting regular massages or keeping up with a skincare routine. Read more…
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BEST OVERALL
Apple Watch Series 5
Apple’s cutting-edge tech blazes past competitors with ECG capabilities and 911 calls from anywhere.
- Battery life: 18 hours
- Built-in GPS/cellular: Both
- Water resistant: Yes
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BEST EVERYDAY TRACKER
Fitbit Charge 4
With GPS and Spotify support, this tracker is an upgrade over the Charge 3 — and you can’t argue with a week-long battery life and personalized cardio scores.
- Battery life: 7 days
- Built-in GPS/cellular: Just GPS
- Water resistant: Yes
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BEST FOR RUNNING
Garmin Forerunner 235
From treadmills to off-trail distance training, Garmin’s running modes and meticulous GPS can keep up.
- Battery life: 11 hours
- Built-in GPS/cellular: Just GPS
- Water resistant: Yes
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BEST FOR ANDROID USERS
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
Samsung’s newest wearable is its first real Apple Watch competitor, featuring a digital rotating bezel and better sleep tracking.
- Battery life: 24-36 hours
- Built-in GPS/cellular: Both
- Water resistant: Yes
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BEST NON-BRACELET WEARABLE
Oura Ring
This chic ring takes on sleep troubles with unique sensors for body temperature and pulse.
- Battery life: Up to 7 days
- Built-in GPS/cellular: Neither
- Water resistant: Yes
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BEST INTRODUCTORY FITNESS TRACKER
Fitbit Inspire HR
For a low price, you can score a screen and must-have health features like sleep stage detection and workout recording.
- Battery life: 5 days
- Built-in GPS/cellular: Neither
- Water resistant: Yes
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BEST FOR STRESS
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Surprisingly seasoned health features like energy and stress tracking come in this budget band, but the distance tracking sucks.
- Battery life: 4-7 days
- Built-in GPS/cellular: Neither
- Water resistant: No, but is swim- and shower-friendly