Fitbit fitness trackers and the company’s newly released smartwatches are growing in popularity. Each day, men and women are joining the hoards of fitness freaks and donning a Fitbit fitness tracker or smartwatch to track their steps, evaluate calories burned, and to use as a counterpart for their smartphones. The less technically savvy might be hesitant to take the leap … [Read more...] about How to sync a Fitbit tracker or smartwatch
Fitness trackers compared
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 vs Mi Band 2: battle of the affordable fitness bands
The Xiaomi Mi Band fitness trackers are popular and that's down to the combination of useful activity tracking features and affordable prices.With the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 now out in the wild - our review is underway at the moment - we thought it would be interesting to compare this to the wildly popular Mi Band 2 from a couple of years ago.The Mi Band 3 brings a couple of new … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Mi Band 3 vs Mi Band 2: battle of the affordable fitness bands
Best Sleep Trackers of 2018
If you haven’t heard by now, sleep is one of the most important things in life. Period. The regulation of which contributes to a seemingly infinite, and therefore extremely wide-ranging list of medical metrics, and impacts on overall health. So, it’s no wonder people and companies alike are searching for newer, more efficient, and accurate ways to not only track … [Read more...] about Best Sleep Trackers of 2018
What’s the best Fitbit 2018? Alta HR, Charge 2, Blaze and Ionic compared
FITBITS come in all shapes, sizes and models - the Charge 2, Alta HR, Blaze, Versa and Ionic being the key options. And depending on how much you want to spend on a model, there's a mix of features available to help you track your fitness. With that in mind, we've reviewed four of the most popular models so you can work out which one would be best for you. It's worth … [Read more...] about What’s the best Fitbit 2018? Alta HR, Charge 2, Blaze and Ionic compared
Best Bands for the Samsung Gear Fit 2 in 2018
The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is a pretty good fitness band that includes a feature typically found on smartwatches: the ability to swap out the 22mm bands for other colors or styles. If you prefer to wear yours 24/7, having a couple extra bands can help you accessorize your Gear Fit 2, whether you're attending a formal affair or just like to spice things up with a fresh splash of … [Read more...] about Best Bands for the Samsung Gear Fit 2 in 2018
Fitbit sees weak tracker sales hitting second-quarter revenue
(Reuters) - Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc forecast current-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as the company expects further sales declines for its fitness tracking devices. FILE PHOTO: A visitor uses a Fitbit Ionic watch at the IFA Electronics Show in Berlin, Germany, September 1, 2017. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo The company’s … [Read more...] about Fitbit sees weak tracker sales hitting second-quarter revenue
MoD warns soldiers of ‘clear risk’ from tracking workouts on Strava fitness app
Soldiers have been warned of the "clear risk" fitness trackers and location sharing apps present to military security after the fitness app Strava leaked the locations of secret military bases. Strava, an app that lets users record and compare runs and cycles, released a "heat map" of user data, showing routes where users had run while using the app around the world. … [Read more...] about MoD warns soldiers of ‘clear risk’ from tracking workouts on Strava fitness app
Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro update adds some clever fitness tricks
A new update has released for the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro that brings several new features and user interface adjustments to the wearables.The most notable inclusions here are the new weight management and fitness program functions. Managing weight is one of the more difficult aspects of getting fit and this implementation looks to help by counting … [Read more...] about Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro update adds some clever fitness tricks
Fitbit Versa Review: A Fitness Smartwatch For Everyone
March 26, 2018 - Written By Alexander Maxham A slimmer, more modern-looking smartwatch from Fitbit that still tracks all of your fitness activity.Fitbit announced its second smartwatch, post-Pebble acquisition, earlier this month, in the new Versa. This is a much smaller footprint than the Ionic that Fitbit debuted last year, and it shows. For one, the battery life is a day … [Read more...] about Fitbit Versa Review: A Fitness Smartwatch For Everyone
The most helpful fitness tech for your New Year’s resolution to get in shape
Last year, Nielsen reported the top two New Year's resolutions were to stay fit and to lose weight. Millions pledged to kick off 2016 with the definite goal to get in shape — but this year, you can expect the same old resolutions will likely top the list again. SEE ALSO: Your Apple Watch will guilt you into working out in the New Year After all, many of those … [Read more...] about The most helpful fitness tech for your New Year’s resolution to get in shape