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Fitness Tracker Buying Guide
Getting Started
Originally, Fitness trackers did little more than track the number of steps (pedometers). Since then, they've grown immensely and now include such things as GPS tracking for total miles gained, elevation tracking, timers, watches, heart rate monitors, and more.
The real benefit of using a fitness tracker is keeping up with your exercise goals. Data makes it far easier to know if you're meeting, exceeding, or underperforming the goals you set for yourself to improve your overall health.
Types of Fitness Trackers
Heart Monitors

Heart rate monitors help inform you when you've reached your doctor-recommended aerobic exercise level, while also helping you track the length of time you've engaged in said level. 30 minutes of sustained aerobic exercise 3-4 times a week is recommended.
Most heart monitors are similar, as the science behind measuring heart rate is common and well understood. When searching for a heart monitor, consider the monitor location (wrist, arm, chest), price, and additional features (app integration, pedometer, etc.).
Pedometers

When considering the right pedometer to fit your needs, focus mainly on price, axis, and additional features. More axis means your pedometer will be more sensitive to different types of movement, allowing for better accuracy. You may just want to purchase a simple pedometer that does nothing beyond that. Alternatively, you may want to invest in something that does more. If that's the case, we suggest considering a fitness band or fitness watch.
Fitness Bands

Fitness Watches

Fitness watches provide the same benefits as fitness bands, helping you track your goals while also including high-tech features that can monitor heart rate, calories burned, distances, phone integration and more. When looking for fitness watches, your focus should be on the same features you would look for in a fitness band: price, wireless connectivity, app integration, and primary features.
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