In the past, activity trackers with rubber or silicone straps looked very athletic and sporty. Over the years, however, we have seen fitness trackers being introduced into the market with a rather feminine look, having slimmer profiles and using colors such as rose gold, pink, or champagne. One of the first female-oriented activity trackers to come out is… Read More »
There are people who like to keep fitness tracking simple. They prefer to have a simple device without screens as they already have their smartwatches or they simply do not want to be bothered with one. Fitbit has two devices for them: the Fitbit Flex 2 and the Fitbit One. Which one is the better buy? Fitbit Flex… Read More »
Strava is a mobile and Web-based app that uses GPS data to track running and cycling activity. You can upload your activity and fitness data to Strava and the service will give you a number of statistics, such as elevation, running pace, and heart rate, among others. You will also see how you compared with other users. Strava… Read More »
Prime Day is back for 2018 and with it will inevitably come some great Fitbit deals. Last year saw some pretty epic discounts, so be sure to bookmark this page! This page will be updated in the lead up to Prime Day, and updated live during the actual event. Deals will kick off at on July 16th at… Read More »
The is a heart rate monitor that also doubles as a smartwatch. Design and dimensions The Black and Gold measures 1.72 inches in diameter and is around half an inch thick. It may be slightly bigger than the regular watch, but it weighs only 40 grams. It has a plastic build with composite bezel and case material, acrylic… Read More »
When you say fitness bands and smartwatches, most people would think about Fitbit. But a Fitbit might not be the perfect choice for those who want a smart watch they could take with them on their adventures. There’s the Suunto Traverse. is an altimeter watch that you can take on short adventures. It makes use of GPS and… Read More »
If you think about it, you would realize that fitness trackers are more advanced pedometers. Sure, they can count steps and distance with no problems, but what about exercises that do not rely on steps, such as yoga? The good news is that there are now fitness trackers that can give you accurate data tracking for your yoga… Read More »
Sports smartwatches are really a good investment in that they give you more insight into your activity without thinking too much about it. Lenexa, Kansas-based Garmin is one of the most known technology companies that manufacture sports smartwatches. Two of their best products are and . Which one should you get? Design and display The comes in three… Read More »
The is the successor to the Forerunner 25 and adds a built-in HR monitor, which allows you to get heart rate data without having to wear a chest strap. More than just an activity tracker, you can pair your smartphone with the Forerunner 35 to get notifications from your phone on the device itself. You would also need… Read More »
A pulse oximeter measures the level of oxygen in your blood without being invasive. There are several types of pulse oximeter available, but fingertip pulse oximeters are more common. Which ones are the best? Here are our recommendations for 2018: Santamedical Generation 2 OLED Fingertip Pulse Oximeter The second-generation allows you to measure your blood oxygen and pulse… Read More »