If you come across any fitness fanatic or gym bunny, they will most likely have some sort of fifitness tracker strapped to their wrist as they repeatedly march up the stair master or glide through an arduous leg day workout.
A few years ago, fitness tracking watches were mainly aimed at athletes and regular gym goers, however with the extraordinary number of features now available on these wearables they are marketed to just about anyone who wants to keep an eye on their general health.
These tiny devices that reside on your wrist can record more than you could possibly imagine. Depending on what wearable you decide the variety of features can range from recording your heart rate, steps, and calories being burned to more advanced features like recording your sleeping pattern, ECG, and menstrual cycle.
Certain watches like the Fitbit and the Apple Watch can receive calls, send messages, and even have payment features so you don’t have to worry about fishing for your wallet at the bottom of your gym bag to pay for your post workout acai bowl.
The popularity of these fitness trackers has grown immensely over the years and along with it has the collection of trackers available. It can be easy to get swamped when choosing which tracker is right for you so, we have coordinated a list of the best value trackers for you and your needs.
Fitbit Charge 6 Tracker – €159.95
Fitbit has always been a staple in the fitness tracking market. It has all the features you could possibly need to help you become your healthiest and happiest self. The Charge Six also has an impressive battery life of seven days.
Garmin Forerunner – €499.99
If you are mad into running and want to invest in a watch that will help you get into the best shape for your next marathon, then the Garmin Forerunner is the watch for you. This watch has a built-in GPS, 24 hours of battery life, and special features like an HRV status that can indicate how well you are training and recovering.
Whoop – 4.0
The Whoop wearable prides itself on being the most accurate fitness tracker on the market. Even the Irish Olympians were wearing them!
If you are super into your fitness and want to get your stats without having a screen distracting you, then Whoop will be your best friend. The wearable also has a wireless waterproof charger so you can charge your device without taking it off your wrist.
Once Whoop learns more about you (the longer you wear it) the more accurate and helpful the statistics and recommendations become. You can view all your health statistics and recommendations on the Whoop app. The Price of the wearable is based on a membership plan.
Apple Watch Series 9 – €569
Apple Watch SE Cellular – €359
Of course, any fitness tracker wearable wouldn’t be completed without mentioning the Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch is basically a mini phone on your wrist. Although the Apple watch is known as a smartwatch the wearable also has a vast range of health and fitness tracking mod-cons. It is important to note, however, that the Apple Watch is only compatible with iPhone.
Oura Ring – €329
Now we have definitely gotten used to seeing fitness trackers in the form of watches but the newest invention in the fitness tracking market seems to be the fitness ring.
The Oura ring, similar to the Whoop, doesn’t show any statistics on a screen but instead sends everything directly to an app on your phone. The water-resistant ring can do just about anything a watch can do like track your heart rate, sleep, stress, and readiness to exercise. So, if you don’t feel like having a watch strapped to you 24/7 maybe this versatile ring is the fitness tracker for you.
The Oura Ring also works based on a Membership plan.
Looking for something a little bit simpler…
Fitbit Inspire 3 – €99.99
Garmin Lily 2 – €279
Enter your pilates princess era in style with these sleek trackers.
These stylish watches are a lot simpler than their Forerunner and Charge 6 counterparts and are perfect if you want to see your step count and heart rate without being overloaded with other details.