{"id":54714,"date":"2016-12-15T07:15:56","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T12:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=54714"},"modified":"2021-11-03T08:09:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T12:09:03","slug":"best-new-fitness-trackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/tech\/best-new-fitness-trackers\/","title":{"rendered":"New Fitness Trackers to Step Up Your Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve tracked countless steps and picked apart numerous hours of sleep<\/a> (or lack thereof). Now it\u2019s time to take your exercise data to the next level. These eight fitness trackers motivate you to go way beyond logging 10,000 steps<\/a> or snagging eight hours of shut-eye. They provide coaching and feedback on strength exercises, boxing<\/a> basics and triathlon training<\/a> \u2014 heck, they might even help you get to a finish line faster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Welcome the new age of sports watches! We bet they\u2019ll be your best workout buds in no time.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 Top Wireless Headphones for Fitness Fanatics<\/a><\/p>\n

8 Tricked Out Fitness Trackers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Mood<\/div>\n

1.\u00a0<\/strong>Moov Now<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Training day
\nAnyone who\u2019s tried Wii Fit knows how fun it can be to turn a workout into a video game, complete with a little competition (at least against yourself). That\u2019s what the Moov<\/a> wristband and app does for exercise on the go. Choose a workout routine in the app, and the wristband\u2019s 3D motion sensor analyzes your movements. As you exercise, a coach will count reps, encourage you to keep pushing and even provide tips on form<\/a>, like keeping your upper body stable in a plank<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Moov\u2019s real-time feedback goes beyond strength training, too. If you\u2019re running, it might tell you to land softer or lengthen your stride. And while cycling, it\u2019ll offer advice on when to switch gears on your bike, so you can power up a steep incline. The best part about the band, though, is the cardio boxing<\/a> feature. You\u2019ll see a sequence on screen (think different pop-up combos similar to Guitar Hero) that\u2019ll lead you to jab, uppercut and hook your way to a high calorie burn<\/a>. Start at \u201cbasic training\u201d and work your way\u00a0to \u201cchampion\u201d level. Gigi Hadid and the model gang will have nothing on you. ($60, moov.cc)<\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/div>\n

2.\u00a0<\/strong>Apple Watch Nike+<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Running this town
\nConsider the Apple Watch Nike+<\/a> an all-in-one smartwatch built specifically for athletes. It\u2019s also one you\u2019ll want to wear all day long. With the same trusted features as the Apple Watch Series 2, the Nike+ iteration also boasts built-in GPS (no iPhone required on runs), but with a brighter display, sportier strap and water resistance up to 50 meters.<\/p>\n

Nike doesn\u2019t just bring the cool factor, either. Ease of use and community are baked right in. Start a run<\/a> with one click to the\u00a0home\u00a0screen or schedule one for later in the day. See real-time stats big and bold. Get audio updates from NRC coaches as you pick up the pace<\/a>. And when you’re done with your run, challenge Nike+ friends to match it.\u00a0When your watch\u00a0asks,\u00a0\u201cAre we running today?\u201d we think we know the answer\u2026 ($369 for 38 mm, $399 for 42 mm; nike.com and apple.com)\u00a0\u2014Jordan Shakeshaft<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Hate Running? 25 Ways to Learn to Love It<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Strenx<\/div>\n

3.\u00a0<\/strong>Strenx by GymWatch<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Heavy lifting
\nLet\u2019s be real: Most of us could use a little help when it comes to mastering proper form during strength sessions. Enter, Strenx by GymWatch<\/a>. The wearable band wraps around your arm or leg and (with the help of an app) gives audio and visual cues on how to make your lifting routine more efficient.<\/p>\n

Thanks to a sensor that includes an accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer, the band analyzes your movements around all axis and tells just how long your muscles tense up during an exercise. That means it can read your range of motion<\/a>, starting and max strength, power, force, volume, the number of partial and full reps and more. Choose an entire workout sequence from the app or put together your own line-up by pulling from the library of 900 moves. Then prepare for some serious strength gains. ($149, store.gymwatch.com)<\/p>\n

\"TomTom<\/div>\n

4.\u00a0<\/strong>Tom Tom Adventurer GPS Outdoor Watch<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Hitting the slopes
\nIf winter sports are your thing, then you’ll want the TomTom Adventurer<\/a> on your wrist. In one rugged wearable, you\u2019ll get built-in GPS, a compass and heart-rate monitor<\/a>, plus 3GB of music storage. But what really sets this arm candy apart is the addition of a newly minted barometer to enable fresh new sports modes: skiing, snowboarding, hiking and trail running<\/a>. Even fancier: Lift detection mode, so you can kick back on the ride up the mountain to check out some quick real-time stats. Apres-ski, connect to the MySports app to pour over the day\u2019s runs in more detail, including distance, elevation, ascent, descent, max speed and max hill gradient.<\/p>\n

Hiking<\/a> more your scene? Expect up to 24 hours of continuous use (GPS is sampled every two seconds, favoring battery life over pin-point accuracy). Still, hikers will come away with a pretty detailed report card, including ascent, descent, splits and a topographical map of your route \u2014 all via the MySports app. ($349, tomtom.com) \u2014J.S.<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 10 Most Incredible Hiking Trails in the World<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Garmin<\/div>\n

5.\u00a0Garmin Forerunner 35<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Scoring that PR
\nGot your eye on the finish line of your first half-marathon<\/a> or a new race day record? This Garmin Forerunner<\/a> will help get you there. Besides providing pace, distance, total time, heart rate, training zones and calories burned, you can also set your goal pace<\/a>, opt to follow intervals or choose the run\/walk<\/a> function and it\u2019ll notify you when to speed up or slow down. You control your hype-me-up playlist right from your wrist for an extra boost, too. And by signing up on GarminConnect.com, you can also choose a training plan<\/a>, see your monthly progress, find a new route or join challenges.<\/p>\n

It won\u2019t let you just sit back and relax after pounding the pavement, either. The watch will buzz if you\u2019ve been sitting too long. Even better, it\u2019ll tell you if you\u2019ve hit the recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week (or 75 minutes in the vigorous range), guidelines set by the American Heart Association. In other words, you can\u2019t just phone in your workouts \u2014 how hard you work really matters. ($200, shop.garmin.com)<\/p>\n

\"LVL<\/div>\n

6.<\/strong>\u00a0LVL<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Nutrition tracking
\nOne thing most trackers neglect to keep tabs on: your H2O levels… until LVL<\/a> came along. In addition to the typical steps, sleep and heart rate monitor, this wristband uses medical-grade infrared light to tell you how hydrated<\/a> you are (or aren\u2019t). It also tells you exactly how much more liquid you need to improve physical performance levels, and how that\u2019ll enhance your sleep<\/a> and your mood. Created by an MD who suffered a stroke due to dehydration and based on more than four years\u2019 worth of research, it\u2019s the first consumer product to provide info on hydration in real-time. Anyone else reaching for their water bottle already? ($150, available for pre-order now at onelvl.com, ships August 2017)<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>10 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren\u2019t Water)<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Huawei<\/div>\n

7.\u00a0Huawei Fit<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Triathlon training
\nThe sleek Huawei Fit<\/a> watch is so lightweight you\u2019ll hardly notice it\u2019s on your wrist \u2014 an attribute you\u2019ll hold high if you\u2019re trying to swim, bike and run your way to the finish line<\/a>. Within the Huawei Wear app, you\u2019ll find how much time you spent walking, running, biking, swimming and climbing stairs throughout the day. Plus, for each workout you complete, it breaks down each minute you spent in the various heart rate training zones, from fat burn to aerobic to anaerobic.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll also give live updates on your heart rate while you work out. (Just tap for data when you\u2019re at rest.) You have the option of choosing a training plan<\/a> within the app, which syncs with your watch to coach you through each exercise session. And you can opt to get text notifications as soon as someone pings you, too, so you don\u2019t miss a beat while working out. ($129, huawei.com)<\/p>\n

\"Polar<\/div>\n

8.<\/strong>\u00a0Polar M600<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Goal getting
\nSure, most trackers tell you how many minutes you\u2019ve been active, but not many point out how much time you spent in your seat in a day \u2014 and that can yield some surprising stats. If that doesn\u2019t inspire you to get moving more, the Polar M600<\/a> also allows you to set a goal (like running for 30 minutes or burning 500 calories during a bike ride<\/a>) and will give you updates on your progress or whether you need to push harder along the way. When you\u2019re done, it\u2019ll provide instant feedback on the benefits of your workout, including the zones you reached (for example, fat burning) or how you improved your aerobic capacity.<\/p>\n

The coolest feature of the M600 comes from its Siri-like assistance. Don\u2019t want to forget your sneakers<\/a> for your morning workout<\/a> or need to add a run to tomorrow\u2019s schedule? Simply say, \u201cOK, Google,\u201d and give it the command. It\u2019ll remind you at the time you requested, so you\u2019re set for success. ($330, polar.com)<\/p>\n

Disclosure: All products featured on our site are hand-picked by our editorial team in the hopes of getting you closer to your health and fitness goals. We only recommend products we love and believe that you will, too. If you come across an affiliate link on our site, that means we receive a small commission should you decide to make a purchase.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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