By Katrina Caruso
Looking to take better care of yourself in 2018? A fitness tracker can help you to keep tabs on your progress—and to stay motivated. We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 fitness trackers to check out.
# 1. Best in show: Fitbit Charge 2 ($199.95)
Details:
- Sizes: small and large
- Battery life: 5 days
- Syncs with MyFitnessPal app
- Food and sleep tracking
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Water-resistance: splash-proof
- Heart rate monitor
- Interchangeable bands
- Large display can show alerts for calls, texts, and calendar
- Can calculate VO2 Max score
Low points:
- No GPS
- Not swim proof
# 2. Most affordable: Fitbit Flex 2 ($79.95)
Details:
- Sizes: small and large
- Battery life: up to 5 days
- Syncs with MyFitnessPal app
- Food and sleep tracking
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Water-resistant and swim-proof
- Heart rate monitor
- Versatile: sensor can be placed into a pendant or wristband
- Offers smartphone alerts
Low points:
- No GPS
# 3. Best looking: Nokia Steel (formerly Withings Activité Steel) ($159.99)
Details
- Sizes: small and large
- Battery life: 8 months
- Syncs with MyFitnessPal app
- Food and sleep tracking
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Water-resistant to 50 metres/swim-proof
- Heart rate monitor
- Stylish design (looks like a classic analog watch)
- Uses Nokia’s Health Mate app
- Can sync with Nokia’s smart scale (for tracking weight)
Low points:
- No GPS
# 4. Best affordable tracker for running: Garmin Forerunner 25 ($109.92)
Details:
- Sizes: one size/adjustable strap
- Battery Life: 10 weeks or 8–10 hours in GPS mode
- Syncs with MyFitnessPal app
- Compatibility: Android and iOS
- Swim-proof
- Sleep tracking
- GPS (distance, speed, and pace) plus notifications for every mile run
Low points:
- Heart rate monitor sold separately
- No food or sleep tracking
# 5. Bestseller on Amazon: Fitbit Blaze ($249.95)
Details:
- Sizes: small and large
- Battery Life: 5 days
- Syncs with MyFitnessPal app
- Food and sleep tracking
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Splash-proof
- Heart rate monitor
- Interchangeable bands
- Colourful display
Low points:
- No GPS
Photo: iStock/TeerawatWinyarat.
