Gyms may be closed, but that doesn’t mean 2020 fitness goals should go out the window. Exercisers can stay healthy, active, and motivated this summer with an array of new and impressively intuitive fitness gadgets. From tracking heart rates to analyzing steps, fitness watches will push you to work harder, and get fitter, with personalized data inspiring you along the way.
Best New Fitness Watches:
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness Tracker
- Fitbit Versa Fitness Watch
- LetsFit ID205L
- AmazFit Stratos Smartwatch
- AmazFit T-Rex Smartwatch
- AmazFit GTR Aluminum Alloy Smartwatch
Whether you’re a wearable newbie or a gadget guru, here are eight fitness wearables to consider this year.
Apple Watch Series 5 ()
The Apple Watch Series 5 is an intuitive new smartwatch that can detect when you’re exercising. Its built-in activity rings track movement, and can be tailored to your exercise goals. When the Apple Watch Series 5 senses exercise, it activates the Workout app to capture a variety of stats. This includes calories burned, heart rate, and miles. Water resistance up to 164 feet means you can track those pool laps, too. And this gadget’s health perks go beyond fitness. You can monitor heart rhythm, menstrual cycles, ECG, and safe noise levels to ensure your body is healthy and fit, inside and out.
Apple Watch Series 4 ()
Fitness tracking with the Apple Watch Series 4 is easier than ever, thanks to an enhanced display that’s 30% larger than previous watches. But enhanced display size does not compromise workout usability. This slim watch is barely larger than previous watches, making it perfect for everything from running to swimming. It’s also loaded with helpful health analytics like heart rate, calories burned, and distance. New pace alerts also help runners train at their goal speed, while equipment connectivity lets gym-goers connect to their favorite compatible machines. The Apple Watch Series 4 also has workout detection just like the Series 5, ensuring you never forget to track your fitness.
Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness Tracker ()
Few brands are as synonymous with exercise as Fitbit, and their new Charge 4 Fitness Tracker proves why. This smart and slim wearable is packed with everything from built-in GPS, and the software to measure pace, distance, steps, floors, calories burned, and 24/7 heart-rate, not to mention sleep monitoring, Spotify controls, and up to seven days of battery life. Goal-oriented exercisers will love the gadget’s more than 20 goal-based fitness modes, designed to push users to their optimal fitness level, whether it’s through swimming, running, or most exercises in between. The Fitbit Charge 4, available in rosewood and a reflective black granite, also connects with Android phones for call, text, calendar, and app alerts. Couples and friends can try a “his and hers” Fitbit Charge 4 kit, too.
Fitbit Versa Fitness Watch ()
The Fitbit Versa Fitness Watch monitors sleep, workouts, water, and 24/7 heart rate, with reminders to get up and move when you’ve been sitting too long. The wearable, which has a four-day battery life, lets you watch your heart-rate zones while exercising. The watch gives you the power to push when you need to, or let off the gas when it’s time for recovery. Over 15 exercise modes, with activities like swimming and running, will help you analyze accurate statistics. The built-in GPS ensures your mile-counts on runs and rides are hyper accurate as well.
LetsFit ID205L ()
As the name suggests, the LetsFit ID205L is all about getting you fit and healthy to crush your workout goals. The water-resistant wearable tracks exercise and daily movement, with 24/7 heart-rate monitoring. Sleep monitoring also records your heart rate and light and deep sleep, to help you tailor your nighttime routine. An impressive battery life of 240 hours, or up to 10 days without the charging cable, means you can take the LetsFit ID205L on camping trips, thru-hikes, and exercise-filled adventures.
AmazFit Stratos Smartwatch ()
The AmazFit Stratos Smartwatch is perfect for avid fitness enthusiasts. This powerful little wearable measures VO2 max fitness, exercise load, and recovery time to push you toward your big workout goals, whether that’s running a Boston-qualifying marathon or beating last week’s cycle time. The 5 ATM water-resistant AmazFit Stratos Smartwatch has over 12 different sports modes, including running, walking, cycling, swimming, elliptical, tennis, soccer, skiing, and more. It also tracks daily steps and calories burned to keep you healthy between workouts.
AmazFit T-Rex Smartwatch ()
If outdoor adventures are your thing, the AmazFit T-Rex Smartwatch is your wearable. This rugged device has 12 military certifications, 20-day battery life, and the ability to last through 150-degree Fahrenheit highs and -104-degree Fahrenheit lows. If that’s not enough, this water-resistant watch tracks 14 sport modes, with built-in GPS, heart-rate tracking, and even a heart-rate warning for safety in remote locales. The AmazFit T-Rex Smartwatch comes in black, khaki, camouflage, and green.
AmazFit GTR Aluminum Alloy Smartwatch ()
The AmazFit GTR Aluminum Alloy Smartwatch may be rugged — it’s water resistant up to 50 meters with a 24-day battery life — but this wearable is about as sleek and stylish as they come. A stunning AMOLED Display shows the watch face of your choice. Meanwhile, a neutral brown and black band seamlessly integrates with in-office, at-home, and gym wardrobes. The wearable intuitively recognizes swimming positions and tracks heart rates. Additional alerts note when you’re in fat-burning range, or when you still need to push to get there. Monitor steps, analyze your sleep, or play music with this smartwatch, which also pairs with your phone for app, SMS, and call notifications.
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