Fitness Essentials: Fitness Tracker

Fitness Essentials: Fitness Tracker

We only recommended the items that we can honestly say have either changed our lives, made it easier, or got us closer to our goals.

Essential Fitness Item Everyone Needs

Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain weight, or maintain weight you need to know accurately what your calorie expenditure is. You can play around with what works for you or you can get a really good idea of this by using a Fitness Tracker. This handy device will give you a very good calculation of everything from calories burned, steps taken, to minutes slept. 

There are a few wearable options available to you: a Chest Band, a Watch, or a Ring. In terms, of accuracy that order would be the same in most situations. The Chest Band provides great accuracy, the Watch would be second, and the Ring would be last. While the Chest band is the most accurate, it is not very realistic to wear this band around all day. The ring while convenient does get in the way and provides the least amount of accuracy. The Watch is just right, something you can wear everywhere, and still provides excellent accuracy.

This item has definitely taken my fitness results to the next level, where it’s no longer a guessing game. It is so important to have an accurate idea of calorie expenditure to lose or gain weight, simply cannot recommend a Fitness Tracker enough.

Our Pick for the best option out there would be:

Top Pick: Fitbit Charge 6

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This item has a sleek design but is also very affordable. This little guy will last you a long time and provide you with all the data you need to achieve your goals. It is a smaller screen therefore you will not get all the extra watch apps, but with a smaller screen, you will get longer battery life. This is important because charging your watch every day for hours can be cumbersome. I charge my watch for about 30 minutes every few days. This is simple to use and a slight upgrade over the Fitbit Inspire model that is cheaper but does not come with GPS, which we believe is worth the extra cost.

Best Value Pick: Fitbit Inspire 3

This is another greater option vs. the Charge but without the GPS. The GPS is great for tracking walks or runs to get that extra accurate data. But still a great option with a long battery life. The design is a little less appealing, but a great option to track calories for a cheaper price.

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Premium Option: Apple Watch SE or Above

Apple has created a great product with their Apple Watch SE or if you want to go up to the Series 9 or Ultra 2. These watches come with everything and are a phone attached to your wrist. The issue would be the price is also very close to that of an iPhone. The fitness tracking on the Apple Watch SE, Series 9, or Ultra 2 is exceptional, and with all these extra options you are not just getting a fancy bad tracking device. The quality is up there with Fitbit and potentially better. 

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This is a higher-priced item on our list but definitely will increase accuracy in tracking calorie expenditure. This is a vital part of the equation when reaching your fitness goals. Over time you may get better at tracking without a device but either way, you will be more accurate with one than without one.

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