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Getting fit doesn’t have to be a difficult decision when you have a little motivation to drive you. That's where fitness trackers can help build confidence and maintain a commitment to reaching whatever health or fitness goal you want to pursue. The average fitness tracker monitors health vitals, like heart rate, blood oxygen saturation level, calorie burn, and sleep tracking to give you a broader picture of where you stand.
Smart rings are on the cusp of having their iPhone moment — finally becoming mainstream after years of struggling and trying to carve a space for themselves. There are many reasons for this, including Samsung's entry into this nascent market with the Galaxy Ring. Regardless, it’s an interesting time if you care about fitness trackers. The RingConn Smart Ring is one product that hopes to ride this new wave of interest.
Fitness trackers don't discriminate by age, opening up a number of options for those living their golden years who want a little extra peace of mind on their wrists. It's no secret that staying active later in life helps with vitality, so if a fitness tracker can induce some movement, why not wear one?
Garmin sticks to its AMOLED guns with its new Forerunner 165 smartwatch
The Forerunner 165 features storage for playlists and fitness training tips
The smartwatch market has greatly expanded since the arrival of pioneer models like the Apple Watch. Depending on your needs, you can likely find a wearable to suit your specific situation. Whether you want one to keep track of your sleeping patterns or stay on top of your workouts, the perfect wearable for you is out there somewhere, waiting for you to find it. Garmin is one company that has released a line of AMOLED smartwatches to meet a wide array of needs. While the Forerunner 265 and 965 disappointed some customers with its poor readability in sunlight, Garmin isn’t giving up on the series just yet.
What even is a smartwatch? We'll try to define the category
You can’t call your Fitbit tracker a smartwatch — or can you?
There was a time when it felt like Android smartwatches didn’t have a bright future, but the category got a new lease on life with the refreshed Wear OS on the Galaxy Watch 4 series. More than two years later, it’s now certain that smartwatches are far from an existential crisis. But considering how many designs and types these wristwatches come in sure indicates an identity crisis of sorts. You can tie a simple fitness band to your wrist that does a couple of things well, or you can spend big on a top-of-the-line Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. But does that mean one is less of a smartwatch than the other? We will find out.
Best fitness trackers for swimming in 2024
Go for a dip or enjoy some deep-sea diving while monitoring your fitness levels with any of these trackers for swimming
One of the best fitness activities you can participate in is a nice, rigorous swim. It’s gentle on your joints and requires quite a bit of energy. Unfortunately, if you’re keeping up with your daily exercise and general health on a fitness tracker, a dip in the pool may waterlog your wearable tech. If you want to maintain or start a swim routine or are considering a deep-sea dive and don’t want to leave your tracker behind, upgrading to one of these top-notch waterproof or water-resistant fitness trackers for swimming makes sense.
The popularity of wearable technology, such as smartwatches and earbuds, has exploded over the past decade. A popular wearable to come out of this boom is fitness trackers, ranging from traditional bands to rings. One popular and well-known fitness tracker company is Fitbit. This article looks at what Fitbit is and what devices and services it offers.
True life: I'm addicted to trying new fitness trackers. It's true; there's something about strapping a new wearable to my wrist that just appeals to me and makes me want to continue on my fitness journey. Over the last few months, I've gotten into running much more, and I like to see all the data associated with my runs, whether I know what it all means or not. I've been a fan of Garmin for a long time, and when the new Vivoactive 5 came out, I knew I had to get my hands on it to see what the company could pack into its latest $300 wearable.
Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Charge 4: Should you upgrade?
The new Fitbit Charge 6 is here, but is it enough of an upgrade from the classic Charge 4?
The newest Fitbit stands ready to shake up the fitness tracker space in a big way. Not only has the price of the Fitbit Charge 6 come down, but the stylish design language that made its first appearance in the unit’s direct predecessor has been retained for a sleek and attractive overall finish. The Charge 6 offers improvements across the board, but how might it stack up against earlier models in both price and design specifications? More importantly, will the Charge 6 take the crown when it comes to the best among all Fitbit models?
Is the Fitbit Charge 6 a good fitness tracker?
The Fitbit Charge 6 boasts new features and Google integration, but is that all enough to make it a worthwhile fitness tracker?
As the sixth entry in the Fitbit Charge line, it was expected that the Charge 6 would be released with improvements over its predecessors. Though it may share similarities to the Charge 5, it's far from a carbon copy.
Is the Fitbit Charge 6 waterproof?
Can your Fitbit Charge 6 go for a brisk swim with you? Find out if the Google-integrated tracker is capable of withstanding a little water
Fitbit often tops the fitness tracker market with some of the best trackers available, and it continues to do so with the Fitbit Charge 6. A successor to the well-received Charge 5, the Charge 6 sports enhancements on many familiar features with a long-awaited addition—Google integration.
What is a smart ring, and how does it work?
One ring for the fitness enthusiasts, one ring to rule them all
Fitness trackers have become an integral part of everyday life, and smart rings are the latest addition. The first one to emerge was McLear's RingPay in 2013. Since then, the rings have struggled to go mainstream because of technological constraints and competition with larger wearables. Many critics consider them to be downsized versions of smartwatches that don't offer anything groundbreaking. With Apple, Samsung, and other tech giants locking into their potential, there may still be time for smart rings to gain popularity.
How do fitness trackers and wearables measure vital signs?
Your heart rate isn't going to measure itself
Ever since the first Fitbit dropped, fitness trackers have held a place in the zeitgeist of the tech world. Although it wasn’t the first fitness tracker by a longshot, it is the one that laid the foundation for the billions of dollars that fitness wearables generate today.
Does Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 track sleep?
Sleep tracking is a core feature of modern smartwatches. How does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 stack up?
The newest smartwatches on the market pack a ton of features under their watch faces, and a common one is sleep tracking. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 is among these new additions. This digital timepiece showcases marked improvements in battery life, a new Sapphire Crystal Glass, and an improved physical design to keep skin-sensor contact more consistent.
Amazfit GTS 4 review: Premium price, budget experience
Solid hardware, but this just isn't worth $200
The Amazfit GTS 4 is a strange device. At a retail price of $200, the tracker is positioned as an upper midrange option, competing not only against scores of trackers from market leaders like Fitbit, but also fully-fledged smartwatches. I really like some things about the GTS 4: it’s got an attractive (if familiar) design, and its display is lovely and vibrant. But in the ever more crowded fitness wearable space, that’s probably not enough to justify the GTS 4’s existence, let alone its price.
Fitbit Luxe review: Tiny screen, terrific fitness stats
This small and mighty fitness tracker nearly does it all
I love having endless stats about the mundane and fitness-filled moments of my daily life. Sometimes, they're just interesting; other times, they help me improve my fitness — or, at the very least, give me a data-driven way to feel better about the progress that I might not actually see, but what the little device anchored on my wrist has deduced. The Fitbit Luxe is the company's smallest wrist-anchored fitness tracker.
This $28 Black Friday deal on the Amazfit Band 5 is perfect for outrunning holiday stress
Pick up this budget smart band and get a head start on those fitness resolutions
With so many delicious holiday meals in our immediate future, is now the time to get a head start on our new year fitness goals? If you're looking to start gathering some actionable fitness data without breaking the bank, the Amazfit Band 5 deserves your attention. Usually priced at $40, this early Black Friday deal slashes it to a mere $28.
Xiaomi's Smart Band 7 Pro fitness tracker is going global
Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro is a fitness band in the guise of a smartwatch
Xiaomi is not a big name in the smartwatch market, but it has managed to carve a name for itself in the fitness trackers segment with its excellent Mi Band series. They are feature-rich, extremely affordable compared to the competition, and are among the best fitness trackers you can buy. In May 2022, the company announced the Mi Band 7 and followed it up with a Pro model in July, featuring a bigger display and a more premium build quality. Three months after its Chinese debut, the band is making its way to Europe, albeit under a different name: the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro.
Fitbit Charge 6 may look just like the previous generation
Expect a similar look to the Fitbit Charge 5
The Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 were announced at the end of last month alongside the Fitbit Inspire 3 fitness tracker. There was no word of a Fitbit Charge 6 in that announcement, but leaks and rumors suggest the device is coming soon. According to a new report, the Fitbit Charge 6 may look remarkably similar to the Fitbit Charge 5.
Amazon's Halo View hits a new low for Prime Day, just in time for your summer workouts
This full-fledged fitness tracker is a mere $45
Not everyone needs a fully-fledged smartwatch on their wrist. Not only are they expensive, but notification after notification on your phone can lead to a frustrating, distraction-filled experience. Thankfully, modern fitness trackers do nearly everything you'd want from a smartwatch without any of the annoyances and at a fraction of the price. And while Fitbit might lead this product category, Amazon's Halo lineup has made some serious leaps over the last couple of years.