The 10 Best Fitness Trackers

This review has been updated 18 times since it was first published in May of 2021. Leave expensive personal trainers to the Hollywood types; the rest of us can stay motivated with one of these high-tech fitness trackers that will ensure we stay on target with all of our goals and get us in tip-top shape in no time. Many of us aren’t always aware of how sedentary we tend to be on a daily basis, but any one of these devices will make it clear, so we can step up our game.

10. Garmin Vivofit 4

The Garmin Vivofit 4 will record your data for up to a year before requiring a charge, so you can keep it on 24/7 for a full 365 days. Its simple interface has just one button, and pressing it will let you scroll through your statistics.

• Clasp locks securely in place
• Plenty of size adjustment
• No heart rate monitoring

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9. Fitbit Charge 3

The Fitbit Charge 3 is lightweight and unobtrusive on the wrist, so you can feel comfortable wearing it all day, every day, even in the shower or the pool. It tracks how much time you spend in deep sleep, including REM cycles.

• 15 exercise modes
• Touchscreen display
• Syncing can be finicky

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8. Polar M600

The Polar M600 comes from a company that was among the first to offer real-time heart rate monitoring for athletes. It is one of the most accurate models on the market, and its smart coaching features are very well crafted.

• Available in black or white
• Easy-to-see readout
• Looks big on small wrists

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7. Fitbit Ionic

The Fitbit Ionic coaches you through customized workouts and can store more than 300 of your favorite tunes, so you’ll be motivated to push through even the hardest routines. It comes with integrated GPS, as well, so you can leave your phone at home.

• Can be used for touch payments
• Works at altitudes above five miles
• No quick responses to texts

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6. Garmin Vívosmart 4

The Garmin Vívosmart 4 takes up a lot less space on the wrist than many of the company’s more expensive offerings, and it comes in a handful of colors, as well. It interprets the data it collects to show you your body’s energy levels at a glance.

• Excellent sleep monitoring
• Useful workout timers
• Software is a bit buggy

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5. Polar Ignite

If you’re concerned about how the quality of your sleep might affect your training, you’ll appreciate the adaptive workout plans offered by the Polar Ignite. They make adjustments to your routine based on the rest the device measures the night before.

• Well-designed display
• Alerts for texts and calls
• Takes some time to learn

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4. Garmin Vivoactive 4S