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All about Fitness Trackers

What is a fitness tracker?

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.

What is the difference between a fitness tracker and a smart watch?

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.