Fitness trackers are all the rage these days.
Fitbit.
Garmin.
Jawbone.
There are trackers for steps, sleep, even swimming and biking.
The choices seem endless and overwhelming. Keep reading because I will help you figure out exactly which is the best fitness tracker for YOU.
Do You Need a Fitness Tracker?
If you know the story of my 100 pound weight loss, you know I’m a fan of fitness trackers. (To read the full story, click here.)
After losing 80 pounds, I hit a major, SERIOUSLY frustrating, year-and-a-half long plateau. One week I lost 1/2 pound. The next week I gained 2 pounds. Then I lost .2. Then I gained 1. Argh!
True, I maintained my weight and that’s good, but I worked super hard and felt like I made no progress. I needed to change things up.
Enter a fitness tracker, which at that time was the Body Bugg.
I was working out a LOT, but I discovered that when I wasn’t working out, I was sitting. A lot.
I needed to get up and move more. Adding simple, everyday movement back into my life made a tremendous difference and by making those changes, I lost the final 20 pounds and was able to reach my goal of losing 100 pounds.
I think everyone should try a fitness tracker for awhile because it’s great feedback.
Which Fitness Tracker is Best for You?
The answer to which fitness tracker is best for you is based on your needs and goals, so I’ve divided this guide into sections.
The best tracker for a triathlete is different than the one for a beginner who walks a few times a week. Keep reading to see which tracker is best for you. I have categories for the best on a budget, the best tracker for swimmers, the best tracker to sync with My Fitness Pal app, the best tracker for beginners, the best fitness trackers for runners, the best trackers for sleep, and the best tracker without a band.
Best Fitness Trackers on a Budget
1. Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker – $59.95
2. UP2 by Jawbone Activity + Sleep Tracker, Gunmetal Hex (Dark Gray), Lightweight Thin Straps – $34.99 ( NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
3. Garmin vívofit Fitness Band – Black – $49.99
4. Xiaomi Mi Band Smart Wristband Bracelet Fitness Wearable Tracker Waterproof IP67 MiBand Smartband – $18.39
5. Misfit Wearables Flash – Fitness and Sleep Monitor (Black) – $29.99
Best Fitness Trackers for Swimmers
1. FINIS Swimsense Live Watch – $179.99
2. Garmin Vívoactive Black – $149.99
3. Garmin Swim Watch with Garmin Connect – $125.89
4. Polar A360 Fitness Tracker with Wrist Heart Rate Monitor – $159.50
5. MOOV NOW – 3D Fitness Tracker & Real Time Audio Coach – $59.99
Best Fitness Trackers to Sync with My Fitness Pal
1. Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker, Silver/Black – $128.99
2. Withings Pulse Ox Tracker, Black – $99.95
3. Jawbone UP2 Lightweight Thin Strap Fitness Tracker – Oat – $44.99 ( NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
4. Fitbug ORB Activity Tracker, Black – $38.82
5. Garmin vivofit Black Fitness band – $39.99
Best Fitness Trackers for Runners
1. Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband, Black – $132.99
2. Garmin Forerunner 920XT Black/Blue Watch – $199.99
3. Polar M400 GPS Smart Sports Watch – $99.00
4. Mio FUSE Heart Rate, Sleep + Activity Tracker, Aqua – $73.00
5. Microsoft Band 2 – $219.99
Best Fitness Trackers for Beginners
1. Fitbug Orb Bluetooth Activity Tracker – $18.84
2. Misfit Wearables Link Activity Tracker & Smart Button – $19.99
3. Withings Go – Activity and Sleep Tracker – $68.00
4. Jawbone Up Move Activity + Sleep Tracker – $16.49
5. Razer Nabu X Smartband – $24.00
Best Fitness Trackers for Sleep
1. Under Armour Jawbone UP3 – $54.47 ( NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
2. Misfit Ray – Fitness + Sleep Tracker with White Sport Band (Stainless Steel) – $99.99
3. Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker – $99.95
4. Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband, Black – $132.99
5. Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch – $198.79
Best Fitness Trackers Without a Band
1. Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker – $59.95
2. Bellabeat Leaf Urban Health Tracker/Smart Jewelry – $139.00
3. Jawbone Up Move Activity + Sleep Tracker – $16.49
4. Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker – $99.95
5. Withings Go – Activity and Sleep Tracker – $68.00
This list of the best fitness trackers for you will help you find exactly the right one to meet your needs.
Which fitness tracker do you have? I would love to hear about it in the comments. Do you like it? Which features are the best?
More Posts You Will Love
Christian Weight Loss: 7 Truths for How to Lose Weight with God’s Guidance
7 Christian Weight Loss Affirmations
20 Bible Verses for Weight Loss
Weight Loss Course
Start your free 5 Week Weight Loss program instantly!
Get a 20 page printable kit.
Weekly emails with weight loss tips, trackers, and more.
Leave a Reply