Fitness trackers
Need a fitness tracker? Here you’ll find workout buddies for your wrist. Perfect for monitoring your health while working out—and stylish, too. We’ve rounded up all the models and price points, including the best and most affordable options. If you’re looking for an activity tracker, this is the place to start your search.
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Screenless fitness trackers
All fitness trackers
Fitness or activity trackers resemble smartwatches but are often narrower. They offer various features to help you monitor your health and can track a variety of sports, such as walking, running, cycling, and swimming.
Fitness tracker brands
Perhaps the best-known manufacturer of fitness trackers is Fitbit. The company has since been acquired by Google and now produces more than just activity trackers. Still, Fitbit trackers remain the gold standard.
Additional services
With some fitness trackers, you can subscribe to an additional service. This allows you to track data for longer periods or collect more data. These services require a fee, often paid monthly. Some examples include:
- Fitbit Premium
As convenient as they may be, the additional costs mean it’s advisable to carefully consider whether you really need these extra features. Perhaps another (more expensive) fitness tracker offers those features without a subscription. Do the math to see if this is a viable option for you.
Health Apps
A fitness tracker’s screen is often too small to view detailed information. It’s more convenient to use your smartphone for that. Fortunately, most fitness trackers can sync data with your phone. You can use the fitness tracker’s own app for this, or one from your phone manufacturer. Examples include:
- Google Fit / Android Health
- Apple Health
- Samsung Health
- Garmin Connect
The advantage of using the apps listed above is that if you switch phones or fitness trackers, your data will remain accessible.
