It’s the time of the year again where everybody is trying to get back on track of their fitness journey. It’s perfect timing since Christmas and New Year’s Eve are fast approaching. As the saying goes, “health is wealth”. So, treat yourself this time with the best fitness gadget. Technology can help, after all. And the best thing about these new fitness gadgets—not only they are functional and practical, but they can also be stylish!
To give you more ideas on what to put on your next shopping cart, this article will provide a list of some of the most recommended fitness gadgets you should have before the year ends.
The Rise of Smartwatches
The smartwatch is one of the most preferred fitness trackers these days. It’s handy, stylish, and fully functional. While you can also monitor your health and fitness programs thru traditional trackers, the new technology for smartwatches has raised the bar, and now offer more new features.
Most smartwatches today are equipped with GPS and now allow users to send SMS and emails by syncing it to your phone. This means there’s no need to bring your phone when go out for a night run or hit the treadmill at the gym. Manufacturers have also developed the GPS capability for these smartwatches. The system can easily measure the distance for your walks and long run more accurately. Some models also have a built-in sim card housing.
In addition, the new interface for the heart rate monitors has made some improvements, as well On the other hand, the newer versions of Apple Watch can now detect if users have a heart condition. The system sends notifications, and may suggest a visit you a health professional. Some smartwatches also track your sleep. Apart from the alarm settings, it is also geared to improve or correct your sleep cycle.
Let’s take a look of some of the top smartwatches and fit trackers and their features:
1.Apple Watch Series 4
Arguably the best Apple Watch for fitness wear, this particular model boasts a clean and sleek interactive design. The overall interface is user-friendly, but offers functional and practical features. The Apple Watch Series 4 features a three-ring design. Each indicator or color code represents different exercises with specific reps and instructions. There’s also a new feature you can use to monitor calorie-intake and calorie burnt per day. You can set your daily or weekly goals for this.
Price: $399
Notes: Battery life is good over a day but charging at night is still recommended.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naIaW4pk_-o2. Fitbit Versa
The second version of Fitbit has changed the design into more sleek and elegant with smoother edges. They also switched the device into a rounded-shaped, which made it more appealing according to most Fitbit avid fans. Well-known for its accurate measurements, the price is also more affordable than the earlier model.
Fitbit Versa helps users to focus on exercise and other fitness programs. It features onscreen workouts and accurate distance tracking, with the new developed GPS chip. Advanced hear-rate monitoring was also added along with good sleep tracking features.
Price: $199.95
Notes: It’s more lightweight than the previous version. Batter life can last up to 3 to 4 days
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnFcmMDcEuk3. Withings Steel HR Sport Black
This is one of the smartwatch brands that uses analog hands on a proper watch face. Both models look sleek and elegant timepiece. According to avid fitness gadget users this is probably the subtlest timepiece to wear as it looks like a regular watch. The second dial on the face functions as a step tracker. You can set it into percentage terms to make the goal exclusive for you. It also features a small digital OLED screen, where you can see your heart rate and other notable fitness trackers. In addition, this smartwatch also measures VO2 Max to determine how much oxygen you’re using when performing an exercise.
Price: The HR Sport costs around $199.98 while the original version costs around $179.95
Notes: If you’re looking for a subtler look, you can opt for the original version, which is a little smaller compare to the sport version. Battery life is good up to 25 days. The sleep tracking feature also allows you to set the alarm. Advanced feature for this is the automated alarm designed to improve your sleep cycle.
4. Samsung Galaxy Watch
The most recognizable feature of Samsung Galaxy Watch is the bezel around the watch face. You can even rotate this to access the menu and activate apps on board. There’s also screen and glass protector, which makes it a lot more durable. The batter life has been improved and can stay up to 3 to 4 days. The Withings version has a circular face with digital display. WiFi connection is also ready. The best thing about this is the compatibility. You can sync it with Android or iPhones, although some apps and programs are specific for Samsung models.
Just like other smartwatches and fit trackers, you can also access some exercises and fitness programs. Sleep tracking is also available, but it’s not as good as the other brands since it’s a bit heavier.
Price: $279.99
Notes: Not advisable for sleep tracking. New version is expected to release soon.
5. Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro
This is like a fusion of smartwatch and fitness tracker, but it’s more focused on fitness features. It also looks like more like a tracker, but it has bright display and colorful neat tricks such as GPS tracking and mapping, which shows up on the display screen. Sending notifications is also applicable via Bluetooth. It also comes with built-in apps such as MapMyRun and MyFitnessPal. The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro also features consistent heart-rate tracking to give you an overview of your daily performance.
Price: $149.99
Notes: Battery life can last 2 days in between charges. It also works well with Android and iOS.
These are some of the best and most recommended fitness gadgets for the year. Hopefully, these items can help you with your workout and your fitness goal. Good luck, and be healthy!
About Authot:
John Ocampos is an Opera Singer by profession, and a member of the Philippine Tenors. Ever since, Digital Marketing has always been his forte. He is the CEO of MegaMedia Internet Advertising Inc., and the Managing Director of Tech-Hacker. John is also the current SEO Manager of Softivire New Zealand and Softvire Australia – the leading software ecommerce company in Australia.
