Fitness Trackers & Activity Bands

A fitness tracker is a wearable device, usually worn on the wrist, that monitors physical activity and health metrics such as steps, heart rate and sleep.

It connects to a smartphone app where users can view their progress and track their fitness goals over time.

Fitness trackers focus mainly on health and activity tracking, while smart watches offer additional features such as apps, notifications and calls.

Fitness trackers are usually simpler, lighter and have longer battery life compared to smart watches.

Most fitness trackers measure steps, distance, calories burned and heart rate.

Many models also track sleep, activity levels and sometimes blood oxygen levels or stress metrics.

Fitness trackers generally provide good estimates for steps and activity levels, although they may not be perfectly precise.

Accuracy can vary depending on the device, how it is worn and the type of activity being tracked.

Most fitness trackers work best when paired with a smartphone app, which stores and displays your data.

Some models can store limited data on the device itself, but syncing with a phone provides a better experience.