As 2022 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reevaluate our wellness goals and establish new ones for the upcoming year. With some of today’s best wellness tech gadgets at your side, you never have to journey alone. Perform and recover better through a wealth of fitness-tracking metrics provided by smartwatches. Stay motivated and in the zone with wireless earbuds. You can even keep the air around you fresher with an air purifier. Wellness tech is at the top of its game, inspiring people to become the best version of themselves everyday.
Fitbit Inspire 3
From its inception in 2007 to the release of the company’s first product in 2009, Fitbit has been a prominent name in wearable wellness technology. The Inspire 3 is the perfect introduction to fitness trackers, featuring a streamlined profile that’s still packed with features. Track your heart rate, daily activity, sleep hygiene, stress, and more. It also syncs with your mobile device to receive wrist notifications and connects to GPS to record pace and distance for walks, jogs, bike rides, and hikes.
Fitbit Versa 4
The Fitbit Versa 4 is a full-sized GPS smartwatch dedicated to helping you monitor and complete your health and wellness goals. The device includes over 40 exercise modes to accurately keep track of key workout metrics at a glance. This includes daily wellness check-ins like detailed heart rate data, cardio fitness scores, and activity readiness scores. Signing up for Fitbit Premium is recommended to take full advantage of everything the Versa 4 has to offer, such as following along with dozens of workouts right from your wrist.
Can’t decide on a watch? Read What is the Best FitBit for You? to narrow down your search.
Garmin Venu 2S
Garmin’s Venu 2S pairs all of the fitness and health apps you’d expect from wellness technology with daily smart features and functions. Store up to 650 songs on your Venu to keep you inspired during a workout. You can also accept calls over Bluetooth when paired with your mobile device. In addition, part of what makes the Venu so powerful for fitness are over 25 sports apps, preloaded workouts, and the Garmin Connect app. Garmin Connect has a library of over 1600 exercises to design custom workouts and view the correct exercise form from the watch.
Apple Watch Ultra GPS +
The Apple Watch has been one of the most popular everyday smartwatches for a longtime running. The latest iteration, the Apple Watch Ultra, intends to be the ultimate sports watch as well. Physically, the Ultra is the most rugged Apple Watch yet. It’s lightweight and durable with a large, bright screen. You can choose from three specially designed bands built for comfort while hiking, running, or diving. The Ultra also introduces an improved Workout app for the wellness-minded wearer, in addition to a host of other health-tracking apps for pursuing your fitness goals.
Check out Apple Watch Comparison: How to Choose the Best One for You for more information.
Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds, Black
Nothing quite compares to a motivating playlist as the ultimate workout companion. It’s helpful to drown out external distractions to stay focused on hitting personal bests in the gym, at the track, on the trails, or anywhere your exercise takes you. These Sony earbuds feature industry-leading active noise cancellation technology and a new, bigger 6mm driver to deliver better overall sound quality and low-end performance. Enjoy up to eight hours of playback on a single charge — more than enough for daily use.
AiPower Wearbuds
The Wearbuds by AiPower are a revolutionary two-in-one smart device. It’s a wearable fitness tracker that stores and charges a pair of wireless earbuds. The watch itself monitors heart rate, sleep quality, steps taken, and calories burned. The earbuds feature 13 hours of playback on a single charge and comfortable silicone tips that provide ample passive noise cancellation. Seamlessly sync the watch and earbuds with your mobile device for on-wrist notifications and hands-free phone calls.
Qardio QardioBase 2 Wireless Smart Scale & Body Analyzer
Some of the most important insights about your current health are those gleaned from a smart scale like the QardioBase 2. Immediate feedback measures weight, calculates your BMI, and analyzes body composition data including muscle mass, fat percentage, bone composition, and water composition. Download the Qardio app to automatically sync data from the scale to the software for long-term monitoring as you make strides toward your wellness objectives.
Rain Design mStand Laptop Stand, Space Gray
Unfortunately, the long hours spent working at a desk can be a detriment to our overall health. A simple laptop lift like the Rain Design mStand raises and tilts a MacBook screen to a more ergonomic viewing angle. Freeing up desktop space also allows you to use a Bluetooth keyboard, which in turn can be placed most comfortably on your desk for a safer workday. And if you also use your laptop to follow along with online workouts, the stand can elevate the notebook to a more friendly viewing height.
Peak Design 30L Everyday Backpack V2
Oftentimes something as simple as a backpack can be an inspirational fitness accessory. The Peak Design Everyday Backpack contains a roomy 30L of storage space for all of your daily items, plus any extras you might bring on a hike or to the gym. The backpack is sleek and stylish enough for professional use and rugged enough to be part of your adventurous, active lifestyle. Its vented mesh back padding keeps you cool and dry on long treks, and its weatherproof nylon shell protects any valuables you have stored inside.
Polar H10 Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Sensor
The Polar H10 sets the standard for accurate heart rate monitoring. Unlike many fitness trackers worn on the wrist, the H10 straps around the user’s chest for maximum accuracy and insight. Polar is a name trusted by medical researchers and sports professionals to collect pinpoint electrocardiogram data during high-intensity training. The Polar H10 represents the pinnacle of heart rate monitoring for demanding users, while simultaneously retaining accessibility as an excellent value.
Qardio Arm Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor
Routine blood pressure checks are an important step in keeping an eye on heart health — especially for anyone who may already be at-risk of potential complications. The FDA-approved Qardio wireless monitor provides medically accurate systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings in addition to heart rate and possible heartbeat irregularities. The monitor intuitively syncs to the Qardio app for enhanced functionality and keeps you feeling empowered on your way to improved wellness.
Aura Smart Air Mini Purification
No one is completely immune from the airborne pathogens around them. Thankfully, you can greatly minimize your exposure to harmful air. The Aura Air Mini system uses a pre-filter that captures large particles like pollen, animal hair, and dust. Next, the internal sterionizer uses positively and negatively charged ions to clean and freshen the air in a natural way. This affectively removes any small remaining particles, like viruses. This powerful and compact purifier lasts 5-6 hours on a battery and recharges via USB-C.
Garmin Tacx FLUX 2 Smart Trainer
Garmin’s FLUX 2 Smart trainer is a cyclist’s favorite winter training companion. It represents the latest in indoor cycling technology from Garmin. It supports sprints up to 2000 watts, climbs up to 16%, and a heavy flywheel ensures a realistic feel. You can run the trainer standalone or pair it with Tracx training software which includes over 100 real-life videos simulating rides through iconic scenery. Best of all, the machine is one of the quietest around so you won’t disturb others during your sessions.
LetsFit SP1 Sleep Sound Machine, Black
Proper rest is paramount to recovery and wellness. The LetsFit SP1 is an all-in-one sleep sound machine, alarm clock, and nightlight. It contains 20 soothing ambient soundscapes, including natural environments, white noise, fan sounds, and lullabies. A timer lets you select how long you’d like the sounds to play so you can fall asleep and stay asleep. The SP1’s minimalist design blends into any environment and is meant to relax and soothe without being a distraction.
Garmin HRM-Run Heart Rate Monitor Strap, Black/Gray
Built for runners, the Garmin HRM-Run measures three important metrics: cadence, vertical oscillation, and ground contact time. Cadence is the number of steps taken per minute. Vertical oscillation measures the upper movement of your torso, or the “bounce” of your running form in centimeters. Finally, ground contact is the length of time your foot spends on the ground each step (in milliseconds). Pair any compatible Garmin device with the HRM-Run for high-end metrics and movement monitoring for serious runners.
Striving for health and wellness doesn’t have to be such a daunting task with all of the helpful tech that’s on the market today. There are dozens of ways to use technology to stay accountable and consistent, while also optimizing workouts for your individual needs. Let 2023 be the year you take your fitness to new heights.
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