Here are a few of the best fitness trackers currently on the market.
Best overall: Apple Watch Series 6
The latest iteration of the Apple Watch has some fantastic features for fitness fiends. You’ll be provided with your blood oxygen levels and heart rhythm, thanks to a built-in ECG. You’ll be encouraged to get out of your chair and move around, and you’ll have whatever activity you choose to do tracked down to the smallest detail. A handy calorie tracker will keep you going until you’ve hit your desired burn and you’ll be connected to everything the Apple universe has to offer, including Apple Music, so you can soundtrack your workouts.
Most streamlined: Fitbit Charge 4
Fitbit has long dominated the fitness market, and the Charge 4 is a great example of why. With up to 7 days of battery life, swim-proofing, and built-in GPS, the Charge 4 is built for workouts that take you outside the gym. Track your workout intensity, steps walked, and time in your ideal heart rate zone. With a subscription to Fitbit Premium, your device will also help monitor your stress levels and sleep quality. You can also stay plugged into the real world, thanks to call and text alerts, and you can DJ your workout, thanks to Spotify controls.
Best for outdoor workouts: Garmin Fenix 6X Pro
Adventurous athletes are in for a treat with the Garmin Fenix 6X, as it can guide them through the most grueling activities. Tracking both your wrist pulse and Pulse Ox to help monitor sleep and altitude acclimation, this thing provides hikers and mountain climbers with an edge. Add to that topographical maps, maps of over 2,000 ski resorts, multiple global positioning systems, a compass, a barometer and a gyroscope, and you’re ready to go anywhere. The rechargeable lithium battery provides 21 days of battery life with an additional 3 with solar charging, so you won’t find yourself stranded.
Water-resistant: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active fits seamlessly into both your Galaxy universe and your exercise routine. With the ability to automatically recognize up to 6 exercises and track 39 others, the Active is a breeze to use. It will also alert you to your sleep patterns and heart rate highs and lows so you can achieve optimal health. You can take the watch with you on a swim with no worries. A single charge will get you about 45 hours of use, but you’ll be able to use the Power Share feature to use your Samsung phone to give it extra charges.
