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Fitbit Charge 4 is the perfect alternative to bulky fitness watches – CNET
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The Fitbit Charge 4 has everything you need in a fitness tracker for under $200. It finally includes built-in GPS to track outdoor workouts independently, it has better training tools for athletes, and it fits most of the same smartwatch features into a slimmer package than the more expensive Fitbit Versa. It's my favorite Fitbit yet. If you're looking for a fitness tracker than behaves a lot like a smartwatch without the extra bulk, the Fitbit Charge 4 might be the perfect fit.
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There are plenty of great wearables for athletes, like the Garmin Forerunner 945 and Suunto 3, that have way more fitness chops than the Charge 4, but they're not the most fashionable. The $150 Charge 4 (130, AU$230) is a tracker I will happily wear 24/7 thanks to its sleek, understated design. If you're familiar with the Charge 3, the new version doesn't look much different -- it's just the tiniest bit bulkier on your wrist.
The screen can only display in black and white, but I like that it's nearly half the size of a traditional smartwatch, such as the Apple Watch, and it also does away with physical buttons. Instead, you control the Charge 4 with a combination of the touchscreen and by pressing the left side of the tracker to navigate settings. The touchscreen isn't as responsive and it takes a few seconds to light up when you raise your arm to wake the screen, but I eventually got where I wanted to go. The only time the lag really bothered me was while I was running and wanted to quickly glance at my stats without taking my eyes off the road. Like the Charge 3, it's also hard to see the screen in direct sunlight.
The regular Charge 4 comes in three different colors with silicone sports bands, but the Special Edition, or SE, version that I tested out also comes with a woven band option for $20 more. Straps are easy to swap out (unlike the Versa 2, which has tricky toggles) and if you're upgrading from the Charge 3 you'll be able to use those bands on the newer tracker. There are also a bunch of third-party strap options available to customize your look.
The Charge 4 is comfortable to wear throughout the day and doesn't dig into my skin when I tighten it up during a run. You can also wear it to bed. Like other Fitbits, it also tracks your sleep. I won't go as far as to say that it's comfortable to wear in bed, but at least I didn't want to rip it off in the middle of the night like other trackers.
As a basic fitness tracker, the previous Charge models already checked most of the boxes: measuring steps, calories, floors climbed, heart rate and distance (using your phone's GPS). But that wasn't enough for more serious runners like me. I'm by no means an elite athlete, but I do run on a regular basis, so having a built-in GPS is high on my wish list. The GPS allows the Charge 4 to map your route during an outdoor walk, run, bike ride or hike without having to rely on your phone.
I've gone on a few runs and the Charge 4 has given consistent distance readings on the same route with and without my phone. You can also see a heat map of your route on the Fitbit app, which also indicates the intensity at which you were running based on your heart rate.
The only other Fitbit device that offers built-in GPS feature is the Ionic watch, but it's now over two years old and I found it too big and bulky to wear on a regular basis.
The Charge 4 tracks over 20 different activities, from cycling to yoga. It's also water resistant up to 50 meters like the Charge 3, so you can use it for swimming. You can program up to six exercise shortcuts on the Charge 4, but you do have to choose them and sync from the phone app. You can also set it to track your runs automatically, and set goals for things like pace, distance or calories burned before you start each activity.
GPS is not the only tool for athletes. The Charge 4 has added a new metric called Active Zone Minutes, which uses your heart rate zones to determine the intensity of your workout. The goal is to have 150 active minutes logged by the end of each week, but you can increase or decrease the target based on your fitness level.
A few years ago, Fitbit started breaking out heart rate data into training zones for each activity, based on age and weight. After a workout you can log into the mobile app and see how long you were in fat burn, cardio or peak. The Charge 4 adds real-time heart rate zone notifications so you can take action during your workout.
I had to push myself much harder than usual to get my peak heart rate alert to pop up on the screen (you also get a buzz on your wrist when you reach each zone). I realized I'd been overestimating my effort and it was helpful to have the Charge nudging me to get out of my comfort zone. I can see this being a good training tool if you're looking to break your personal record in a race.
The only downside about having GPS on the Charge is that it'll gobble up your battery a lot faster than on the Charge 3. Fitbit says the Charge 4 can last up to seven days on a charge, but I barely made it to day four before having to plug it in.
I didn't mind having to recharge after four days, but if you're looking to get the most out of your battery life (and are planning to use it at night) I would recommend turning off the GPS when it's not in use. You'll just have to remember to do this after your workout. You can do this from the exercise shortcuts on the Charge. Just swipe up from an activity that uses GPS, like running or cycling, and toggle it off.
I've never gotten much out of tracking my sleep in the past. With a 6-month-old baby and a toddler waking me up at odd hours of the night I was scared to even see my stats the next morning, let alone get graded on my sleep. Each morning, the Fitbit app gives you a Sleep Score based on everything from sleep duration to sleep stages, heart rate and variations in blood oxygen levels, aka SPO2.
After a few nights of testing, it's actually provided some useful data about my sleep habits. For starters, I've gotten a passing grade (above a 60) every single night, despite waking up to nurse my little one. The app told me it's normal to spend up to 45 minutes awake each night, which was comforting. It also gives you advice on how to improve your score, like keeping your bedtime consistent, regardless of how late (or early) it is.
Everyone can see basic information in the app, like how much sleep you get and its quality, but Fitbit Premium subscribers get access to heart rate and blood oxygen data. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary in my chart, but I can see this feature being extremely helpful for people who suspect they might have a more serious sleep-related condition like sleep apnea. In that case it might be worth the extra $9.99 (8.99, AU$15.49) a month for a premium account.
There is one foreseeable downside: With all this sleep data I worry that I might become dependent on the Sleep Score to feel energized during the day. That is, a low Sleep Score may subconsciously make me feel tired, even though I felt like I got a good night's rest.
The Charge 4 goes beyond health and fitness tracking with a few smart features up its sleeve. It mirrors every notification you can get on your phone whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone, but only Android users will be able to reply to messages with preprogrammed quick replies.
You still can't store music onboard to take with you on a run, but if you're a Spotify Premium subscriber, you will be able to use the Charge 4 as a basic wrist remote to pause and skip tracks. There's no volume control though.
It now also includes a new agenda app along with the existing timer, alarm and weather apps.
You'll be able to set up Fitbit Pay on your wrist and use the Charge 4 on any tap-to-pay payment terminal as the tracker now comes with built-in NFC (previously, you had to buy the special edition Charge to get Fitbit Pay). Sadly it still doesn't have as many bank partners as Google or Apple Pay and was not compatible with my primary bank (US Bank), so I couldn't test it out. I'm also quarantined at home, so most of my payments are made online anyways, not at brick-and-mortar stores.
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These Gyms and Fitness Studios Will Let You Rent or Buy Their Workout Equipment During the Pandemic – Washingtonian
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There are plenty of local studios that are streaming workouts while were all at home. But if you dont have equipment like weights, resistance bands, or an exercise bike at your house, it can be hard to keep up your usual fitness routine. Fear notyou wont have to use your cat to do bicep curls (admit it, youve considered it). Here are some spots around DC that are renting out their equipment while their locations are temporarily closed.
The Logan Circle studio has an at-home training equipment package. For $99, youll get five resistance bands, five mini-bands, sliders, and a door anchor, all of which you can use while streaming the groups at-home workouts. You get to keep the equipment, too.
The H Street cycling studio is renting out its bikes for $79 a week. While all the bikes are currently booked, you can submit your name to the waitlist by emailing ElectionCycleDC@gmail.com.
The DC studio is selling workout equipment such as mats, balls, weights, straps, and risers, and you can arrange to pick up items outside of its Shaw location.
The Rosslyn cycling studio is renting out its bikes. While the spot is currently out of inventory, you can get on the waitlist to snag a bike by emailing hello@goodsweat.co.
The Petworth studio will let you rent equipment 30 days. You can get a set of TRX straps for $50; a medicine ball, stability ball, Bosu board, or Surge resistance tube for $25; and ab coasters, exercise bands, or a pair of 2.5-pound dumbbells for $15. The studio is also renting out exercise bikes for $125. Email info@sweatdc.com to reserve equipment.
The local chain of cycling studios is renting out its bikes for folks who want to stream spinning classes at home. The $39-a-week fee also includes access to the studios at-home workouts and daily live classes. While the studio has currently rented out all of its bikes, you can add your name to the waitlist by emailing info@cycledstudios.com.
The DC line of gyms is allowing current members to borrow most equipment at no extra cost (larger items like rowers or spin bikes, however, may incur a rental fee). And non-members can rent equipment, as well. The rental fee depends on the item, but contact the groups Chief Operating Officer Naomi Osborne at naomi@balancegym.com to place an order.
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The Global Fitness App Market is expected to grow from USD 3,312.58 Million in 2019 to USD 13,016.77 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual…
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Fitness App Market Research Report by Function (Activity Tracking, Diet and Nutrition, and Workout or Exercise), by Type (Altruistic Fitness Apps, Competitive Fitness Apps, Fitness-Tracking Apps, Social Fitness Apps, and Workout Fitness Apps) - Global Forecast to 2025 (Cumulative Impact of COVID-19).
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The Global Fitness App Market is expected to grow from USD 3,312.58 Million in 2019 to USD 13,016.77 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25.61%.
Market Segmentation & Coverage:This research report categorizes the Fitness App to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:
"The Diet and Nutrition is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"
On the basis of Function, the Fitness App Market is studied across Activity Tracking, Diet and Nutrition, and Workout or Exercise. The Activity Tracking commanded the largest size in the Fitness App Market in 2019. On the other hand, the Diet and Nutrition is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
"The Altruistic Fitness Apps is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"
On the basis of Type, the Fitness App Market is studied across Altruistic Fitness Apps, Competitive Fitness Apps, Fitness-Tracking Apps, Social Fitness Apps, and Workout Fitness Apps. The Fitness-Tracking Apps commanded the largest size in the Fitness App Market in 2019. On the other hand, the Altruistic Fitness Apps is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
"The Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"
On the basis of Geography, the Fitness App Market is studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas region is studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The Asia-Pacific region is studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa region is studied across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. The Americas commanded the largest size in the Fitness App Market in 2019. On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
Company Usability Profiles:The report deeply explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Fitness App Market including Aaptiv Inc., Adidas AG, Azumio Inc, Daily Workout Apps, LLC, Fitbit, Inc., Fooducate Ltd, Garmin Ltd, Google LLC, Nike Inc, Noom, Inc., Polar Electro Oy, Runkeeper, Runtastic GmbH, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sports Tracking Technologies, Under Armour Inc, and Wahoo Fitness LLC.
FPNV Positioning Matrix:The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Fitness App Market on the basis of Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.
Competitive Strategic Window:The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies. The Competitive Strategic Window helps the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. During a forecast period, it defines the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth.
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Fitness instructor teaches the art of yoga during the COVID-19 pandemic: all over a cell phone – KMVT
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KETCHUM, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) Richard Odom lives in Blaine County and teaches 18 yoga classes a week between the YMCA and IDA Yoga. But, he hasn't been able to do that recently because of the stay at home order... So he decided to do something better give back to the community.
There are many health benefits to practicing yoga, felxibility, muscle strength and heart health.
While gyms and fitness classes are cancelled right now, that doesnt mean you cant exercise from your home.
"I have a regular class that Im teaching Monday through Friday," said Richard Odom. "It is a one hour class and it is on a conference call, so you dial in a certain number, put in a pin, and you listen to me take you through an hours worth of postures."
Richard began practicing yoga when he was young, and says it makes him feel peaceful.
"But for the most part I just want people to have a way of calming down their bodies, clearing their heads, maintaining their joints and a link to their muscles, so they can sleep better and when they can once again step outside, and start communicating and moving with people they are in the swing of things," said Odom.
Every day at 12:15 people can call in, and listen to him talk through the poses, and postures.
"You dont need anything else to do it, just get down on the ground, you can put a towel down, you can put a mat down, and you could actually do it in your bed if you didnt want to climb out the bed, that too," said Odom.
He says he hopes it gives people something to look forward to, and helps them feel refreshed and motivated while stuck at home.
"Id love to have you join me, and I know youll start sleeping better," said Odom.
Want to join Richards class? Call 563-999-2090. The access code is 746-482.
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People across the country dance, sing for Broadway star in the ICU with COVID-19 – ABC News
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The wife of Broadway star Nick Cordero is asking people across the country to sing and dance for her husband as he fights for his life in the ICU against COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
"He just needs to get better but we are ready for him to come home, Cordero's wife, fitness trainer Amanda Kloots, told "Good Morning America." "And he's got a whole lot of living to do."
Cordero, 41, a Tony-nominated actor, initially went to the hospital with what they thought was pneumonia, according to Kloots. He later tested positive for COVID-19 and was put in a medically-induced coma to help his breathing.
When Kloots, who is mom to 10-month-old son named Elvis, got to FaceTime with her husband on Sunday, she sang and played for him Elvis Presleys "Got A Lot O Livin To Do."
When the song played, Cordero's blood pressure rose, so Kloots asked her followers on Instagram to sing and dance to the song themselves to support Cordero.
"I will continue to sing, dance and play this song everyday until you are home Nick Cordero!" Kloots wrote on Instagram.
The illness virtually snuck up on Cordero, the former star of "Bullets Over Broadway," according to Kloots.
"He had extreme fatigue.There was no really other symptoms," she said. "The tipping point happened one morning. We were eating breakfast and I asked Nick to go change Elvis' diaper and I heard a huge thump. I ran into the bedroom and he had fainted."
Kloots, who is in Los Angeles with Elvis, is not allowed to visit Cordero in the hospital. In addition to FaceTiming, Kloots said she sends Cordero a home video daily so that a nurse can show it to him when he wakes up each morning.
"He is struggling," Koots said on Instagram earlier this week of her husband. "Just every minute counts."
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Stay Active at Home With Virtual Workout Classes From Houston Fitness Studios – Thrillist
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This Houston fitness beast is offering free Facebook Live workouts for all to enjoy. Get seriously pumped up with an energetic HIIT and Core class; feel the blood flowin with a Fit Body Hustle; then zen TFO with a yoga Slow Flow. You can take the classes live or scroll through the Facebook page to find the recordings.Cost: Free, with donations welcome
Youll get in a workout for the mind, body and soul at this whole body fitness boutique, which has taken its barre, dance cardio, yoga, mini trampoline, and indoor cycling classes and launched them as live-streams on Zoom. The studio has even taken its approach to overall wellness one step further, offering family workout sessions and two free weeks of live stream classes to all healthcare professionals who are actively treating COVID-19 on the front lines.Cost: $12 for drop-ins and free for all auto-renew members
This accessible spot is always donation based, sharing mindfulness and body nourishment with anyone who needs it. While you probably arent turning the heat in your apartment up to 90 degrees, you can still get the feel of this community-driven hot yoga studio at home by taking one of its live Zoom classes. For a super-reasonable monthly fee, you can also access the BSY.tv online yoga portal, featuring video classes from its favorite teachers.Cost: Classes are available by donation, and BSY.tv access is $8/month (with a free 7-day trial)
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Trainer Dolvett Quince discusses diabetes and fitness in the Black community – Rolling Out
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Dolvett Quince is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, celebrity fitness trainer and personal development expert. He is best known for being a trainer on NBCs hit show The Biggest Loser.
As a part of rolling outs HealthIQ initiative, we spoke with Quince about the importance of community and accountability to exercise and health.
How did you get your start in the wellness space?
Ive been in the wellness space for 19 years. I started very early, and I built my career in Atlanta. It was there when I first got a job at the YMCA, working at the office. I got certified because a colleague said, Youre good with people, you have a great physique. How about you go ahead and start training folks?
[It was] one of the best things that has happened to me. I looked at it like how can I be most effective to help these people? I saw moms, teenagers, children and elderly people. I came up with different styles of workout and nutrition regimes that each group could follow. That led me to open up my private studio in Atlanta and then [to] opening up a second one.
What simple three-step program can people with diabetes follow to get started on their fitness journey?
First, you should consult your doctor to see what level of diabetes you have. Wheres your sugar level? Where does that live?
The second thing you should do is change the way youre eating. How much salt do you have in your diet? How many rich foods are you eating? How many white flours are in your diet? What can you swap and change for those things I just mentioned? How often throughout the day, should you be grazing, not gorging? Were talking quantity now.
And then lastly, exercise is the best medicine in the world.
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Supernatural is a New Subscription-based VR Fitness App, Coming to Quest April 23 – Road to VR
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Within, the immersive studio known for some of VRs highest quality experiences, unveiled a new fitness app for Oculus Quest that aims to give you a fun, fast, and intuitive cardio workout in VR.
Called Supernatural, the subscription-based app is said to launch on Quest April 23rd. The subscription includes new workouts published daily at a discounted introductory rate of $20 per month, as well as a free trial to see if its right for you.
And what exactly do you get with this virtual gym membership? According to an Oculus blog post, Supernaturalmelds togetherVR rhythm game mechanics, daily personalized full-body workouts, expert coaching from real-world trainers, and music from popular artists, all of which is set in variety of photorealistic landscapes.
The promo video certainly gives off Beat Sabervibes, albeit with a decidedly less of a European discotheque aesthetic and more of a crunchy granola feel from some Star Trekian future.
When my Within co-founder Aaron Koblin and I realized we had developed dad-bods without having any actual children, we knew we had to do something, Within co-founder Chris Milk says. Neither one of us was fond of or good at sticking with exercise. We disliked the rigmarole of going to the gym and didnt think the home fitness solutions out there were particularly fun. We wanted the benefits of exercising regularly, but we didnt enjoy the short-term activity necessary to get those long-term results.
The team hasnt revealed what musical artists will be featured, however Milk says its will featuresome of the biggest artists from the major record labels, and amazing artists from indie labels as well.
Supernatural is said to arrive with a companion app, which lets you pair your heart rate monitor, schedule workouts, and follow friends.
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Fitness Tracker Company OxyStrap Shifts to Manufacturing N95 Equivalent Protective Masks to Help in the Fight Against Coronavirus – Yahoo Finance
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SAN DIEGO, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OxyStrap International Inc., (https://oxystrap.com/), a San Diego, CA-based health innovation company, which manufactures fitness trackers, announced today that it has shifted its manufacturing focus to produce effective N95 equivalent protective face masks, which are hand-washable and non-disposable, to help in the effort to stop the spread of the Coronavirus.
The company's masks will be distributed to health care workers, law enforcement, food handlers, and the general public. Protective face masks must be properly manufactured with an effective microbiological organism barrier and also properly used to be effective against the spread of infection. Simple quick-guide instructions for proper usage will be included with the company's masks.
Manufactured in the U.S., the OxyStrap protective face mask is a premier quality product, which is carefully hand-made with an effective microbiological barrier material. It's comfortable to wear and easy to use. Since all the material components are hand-washable, the OxyStrap mask can be used repeatedly without deterioration of its effectiveness or appearance. OxyStrap recommends that the masks be hand washed daily during periods of usage to not only clean but also remove and destroy microbiological organisms from the mask.
"We are currently producing and distributing at our cost, non-disposable/hand-washable protective masks, which are equivalent to N95 masks. We are committed to ramping up production as quickly as possible to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus and safely reopen U.S. businesses and the economy which is being devastated at this time," said Dr. Ron Gertsch, M.D., vice president of OxyStrap International.
"A combination of practicing not only good hygiene, handwashing, and social distancing but also making available and properly using effective N95 equivalent protective masks when in close proximity to others will help tremendously to stop the spread of infection. Effective protective masks must be made available to all U.S. workers and also the general public as quickly as possible. This will be the quickest way to enable people to safely get back to work and open up our shutdown economy. The missing link is a plentiful supply of protective masks that have the following features: an effective microbiological barrier, inexpensive, non-disposable and safely reusable, hand-washable, comfortable to wear and easy to use. The protective masks that we are currently manufacturing at OxyStrap have those features. Simple cloth masks typically made out of cotton material do not provide an effective microbiological barrier. Our current mission is to quickly ramp up our production capability to make these masks plentifully available to all U.S. workers and the general public. We encourage other U.S. companies, large or small, who have the capability, to do likewise so that a plentiful supply of these masks can be made available as quickly as possible. This isn't the first infectious disease crisis that we have experienced, nor will it be the last."
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Dr. Ron Gertsch, M.D., a physician and Bariatric surgeon, is launching the OxyStrap fitness tracker to help consumers improve their health and save lives. OxyStrap International's goal is for consumers to achieve good health and a more active lifestyle while enjoying enhanced safety through accurate tracking of body vital signs with customizable alerts. The San Diego, CA-based company welcomes joining the effort to stop the spread of the Coronavirus by manufacturing and distributing effective protective masks to not only health care workers, law enforcement, and food handlers, but all U.S. workers and the general public. For more information, please visit https://oxystrap.com/or e-mail the OxyStrap team at info@oxystrap.com.
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While youre on lockdown you might find your health and fitness suffers, with limited access to the outdoors and a cupboard full of snacks taking its toll on the waistline. Theres a solution though, in the form of fitness trackers.
Now that exercise time is a valuable commodity in most countries, its more important than ever to make the most of it, and a fitness tracker or health-focused smartwatch can do this. They can help you track your exercise and overall activity levels, both when youre outdoors and stuck inside, and keep you thinking about your fitness without breaking the bank.
To help you understand why exercise wearables are so useful right now, well talk you through five ways they can help you right now, and give examples of some of the best to look at too.
Fitbit Charge 3 (Image credit: Future)
If workout time is brief, its worth finding ways to make the most of it, and fitness trackers can help you track how much exercise you do. This can help you see how far you went, as well as see how many calories you burnt and how many steps you did along the way.
Most fitness trackers have different modes for running, walking, cycling, and usually plenty of others too, so no matter what outdoor activity youre doing, fitness trackers could be really useful to keep on top of your fitness.
In addition, in countries with mandated limits to exercise time, a fitness tracker with a timer (as they nearly all have) can help you make sure youre not out too long, or dont walk too far.
Currently the Fitbit Charge 3 tops our list of the best fitness trackers; check out the best prices in your region for the device below:
Honor Magic Watch 2 (Image credit: Future)
Exercise bands and fitness-centric smartwatches dont just track your workouts, but can provide feedback, activity logs and advice to help you actively improve the way you get fit, and thats going to be doubly useful if youre working your way up from locked-down couch potato.
Some wearables can break down your workout, telling you if you pushed too hard, went too far, slacked off a little, or kept the right pace throughout. Others can give you detailed feedback like cadence, pace and altitude, and can let you track these metrics over time to help measure your progress and assess your performance on different routes (hill sessions are great for your fitness, but cant be compared like-for-like with a long, slow weekend run).
Especially useful are fitness trackers with body battery, sleep and rest trackers, which can tell if youre well rested, and help you plan your workouts to avoid over-training. This can be especially useful if youre trapped indoors a lot, because you can often push yourself too hard if freedom is only a brief treat.
One of the best wearables for helping you build your fitness is the Honor Magic Watch 2, and you can see its prices in your region below:
Fitbit Versa 2 (Image credit: Future)
Exercising alone can be a challenge if youre used to working out with a club, but wearables can help. While youll use your phone for communication and connectivity more than an fitness tracker, some bands and watches can give you a sense of exercising together with community features.
For example, Fitbit devices are well known for their accompanying app, which lets you see the weekly or daily steps, and other stats, from your friends and family, letting you compete in some friendly rivalry to see who can walk or run further.
The ability to see how far your loved ones have walked is an okay stand-in for actually going on walks with them, and a sense of competition is great motivation to make the most of the scant free time you can get to exercise.
You can also link the Fitbit app to Strava one of the best apps around for keeping you connected to your regular workout buddies. You can join virtual clubs for running, walking, cycling, aerobics and more; leave kudos and comments for your friends; share photos from your daily activities and avoid the loneliness of exercising solo.
If you want a great Fitbit thatll keep you connected to people, with some decent features too, perhaps check out the Fitbit Versa 2. The best prices for it in your region can be found below:
Garmin Vivosmart 4 (Image credit: Future)
Your fitness tracker isnt just going to assist you when youre out and about exercising, but they can also be a huge help when youre indoors.
As well as all the features they have like telling the time, passing on notifications and counting all those steps between your bedroom, the kitchen and the bathroom, many have indoor exercise modes.
So if youve got a treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine or cross trainer, for example, fitness trackers will let you record your exercise on the machine including heart rate and fat burnt, more accurately than the machine will.
Even if youre simply performing bodyweight exercises like press-ups and sit-ups, or makeshift weight training with the side of your bed or bags of sugar, a fitness tracker will let you know how well you did.
One of the most versatile fitness trackers available now is the Garmin Vivosmart 4, which is designed for more amateur exercisers than Garmins more premium smartwatches. Check out its prices in your region below:
Fitbit Inspire HR (Image credit: Future)
One of the best perks of a fitness tracker (as opposed to a smartwatch with exercise monitoring functions) is that most of them are pretty affordable in fact, the majority only cost double-digit sums.
You wont be out of pocket, then, if you want an exercise band that can track your steps and workouts, as well as sometimes your sleep too. Some even have smartwatch features like notification handling, all for a really low sum.
So if youre looking to save money right now, that doesnt mean you cant get tech to help your fitness. Weve even got a round-up of the best cheap fitness trackers so you can easily get your exercise companion.
At the top of that list right now is the Fitbit Inspire HR, and you can check out the best prices for that in your region below:
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