Fitness Tracking and Activity Monitoring

Fitness tracking involves monitoring physical activity, exercise routines, and health metrics to optimize fitness levels and overall well-being.
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Fitness Tracking FAQ


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How does a fitness tracker work?

Many fitness trackers are capable of monitoring your heart rate throughout the day by shining light at your skin and reading your blood flow, and also track your exercise through built-in GPS (like the type you’d see on your smartphone). Why buy? Why buy a fitness tracker?

What are fitness bands & trackers?

This is where fitness bands and trackers come into play. Fitness trackers are wearable technology that enables you to measure a plethora of data to help improve overall health. With its recent entry into everyday people’s lives, it makes you wonder where it all started — the answer goes further back than you think.

Should you buy a fitness tracker?

Whether you’re an avid exerciser, a competitive goal-setter, or a health-minded individual, a fitness tracker can be a great investment. The best fitness trackers offer a fun and intuitive way to help you set goals and measure your progress. They can also help you keep track of other metrics, like sleep, readiness, body temperature, and more.

Can a fitness tracker help you achieve your fitness goals?

Modern trackers can monitor everything from your heart health to how well you’ve recovered from a hard bout of training. They’ve got sensors galore and, in some cases, can give smartwatches a run for their money. Whatever your fitness goals are, there’s probably a fitness tracker that can help you achieve them.

How much does a fitness tracker cost?

Fitness trackers range in price from $25 to $400 or more. The simplest and least expensive trackers often lack a display, so you can't check your step count unless you look at your smartphone. More expensive trackers usually include built-in optical heart rate monitors and GPS.

Which fitness tracker should I buy?

The Fitbit Charge 6 is the most advanced band-style fitness tracker you can buy from Fitbit these days, and it's packed with more features than you'll find from the Fitbit Luxe at the top of this list. This is why it's our top pick if you're looking for a tracker to suit a lot of different needs and workout types.

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