Fitness trackers are transforming how we work out. Whether you want to track steps, squats or sleep, there’s a fitness tracker to suit everyone. But with so much choice, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Our guide will help you choose the right tracker, whatever your sport or fitness needs.
For multi-sport athletes – TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio
This lightweight watch is designed for multi-sport athletes. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or triathlete, you’ll be able to see real time training information at a glance. The extra-large display and one-button control makes it easy to navigate through the menus while you’re on the go. There’s also the option to set your own interval training programme to help improve your speed and fitness.
It’s a GPS training watch so has a built in heart rate monitor, which means you’ll be able to train in your optimal heart rate zone, without having to wear a separate chest strap. There are five heart rate zones to choose from. The QuickGPSFix technology helps your watch find your location quickly so you can get going faster. You can sync your watch automatically with the TomTom MySports mobile app. If you don’t want to venture out, this watch can also be used for indoor running.
For runners – TomTom Runner Cardio
Specifically for runners, this GPS watch has similar features to the multi-sport version, including a built in heart rate monitor, so a chest strap isn’t necessary. There are five heart rate training zones to match your training goal. The settings allow you to race your past performances and set your own interval training programme. There is also the QuickGPSFix technology, which you can sync automatically with the TomTom MySports mobile app.
For tech-savvy multi-sport athletes – Garmin Vivosmart HR activity tracker
The Garmin Vivosmart HR is great if you like to keep connected, delivering text, email, calls and social media notifications to your wrist. It provides heart rate tracking through the day and night, and monitors sleep. It displays steps, distance, floors climbed, calories burned, as well as workout intensity and heart rate. For swimmers, it’s waterproof to 165 feet.
For gym enthusiasts – Fitbit Blaze
As well as tracking the minutes that you are active, the Fitbit Blaze records calories burned, steps, floors climbed and distance. Its multi-sport tracking means you can monitor running, cycling, cross-training, and other cardio activities, so it’s great for the gym. It monitors heart rate through your wrist, so there’s no need for chest straps, and includes heart rate zones so you can check how hard you’re working during a session.
For athletes wanting night-time analysis – the Fitbit One
The Fitbit One recognises that recovery is an important part of the training process. As well as functions to monitor distance, steps, calories burned and stairs climbed, the Fitbit One tracks sleep quality. It’s not a wrist-worn device, but is useful as a basic tracker with the added function of sleep monitoring.
If you’re looking for the perfect tracker for you, you can shop with us at The Training Room.