Fitness Trackers – our top 3 picks

Now that we’ve established walking is great for your heart and for losing weight, time to get yourself a fitness tracker … one that monitors your heart rate and has a step counter. And if you’re into counting calories – these have them as well.

Pick your pleasure – but definitely pick one. They run from $29.00 to $188.00. Check them out

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LETSCOM Fitness Tracker HR, Activity Tracker Watch with Heart Rate Monitor, Waterproof Smart Fitness Band with Step Counter, Calorie Counter, Pedometer Watch for Kids Women and Men – $28.98

1. Heart Rate & Sleep Monitoring: Tracks real-time heart rate automatically & continuously and automatically tracks your sleep duration & consistency with comprehensive analysis of sleep quality data, helping you adjust yourself for a healthier lifestyle
2. All-day Activity Tracking: Accurately record all-day activities like steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes and sleep status
3. Multi-Sport Modes & Connected GPS: 14 exercise modes help you better understand specific activity data; Connect the GPS on your cellphone can show run stats like pace and distance and record a map of your workout route
4. See Calls & Messages on Your Wrist: Receive call, calendar, SMS and SNS (Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter) notifications on display; never miss the messages that matter
5. Built-in USB Plug: Easy to charge with any USB block and computer; no charging cable and dock needed; one single charge gives you up to 7 days of working time

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Fitbit Alta HR – $97.97

1. Made in the USA or Imported
2. Get the power of continuous heart rate in Fitbit’s slimmest design yet all day, during workouts and beyond
3. With heart rate, you can better measure calorie burn, and use zones (Fat Burn, Cardio, and Peak) to find the right workout intensity for your goals
4. See how working out more can improve your health by comparing your resting heart rate trends to your activity
   With sleep stages powered by PurePulse heart rate, automatically track your time spent in light, deep and REM sleep and take steps toward a better night’s rest
5. Automatically track your steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes with up to 7 days of battery life (varies with use and other factors)

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Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch with Heart Rate, Music, Alexa Built-in, Sleep & Swim Tracking, Petal/Copper Rose, One Size (S & L Bands Included) – $188.00

1. Use Amazon Alexa Built in to get quick news and information, check the weather, set timers and alarms, control your smart home devices and more all through the sound of your voice (third party app may be required; Amazon Alexa not available in all countries)
2. Based on your heart rate, time asleep and restlessness, Sleep Score helps you better understand your sleep quality each night. Also track your time in light, deep and REM sleep stages and get personal insights
3. Control your Spotify app, download Pandora stations and add Deezer playlists—plus store and play 300+ songs on your wrist (subscription required; Pandora is US only)
4. With a larger display and an always on option, your information’s always a quick glance away (always on display requires more frequent charging)
5. Track heart rate 24/ 7, steps, distance, calories burned, hourly activity, active minutes and floors climbed
6. Works around the clock with 6 plus day battery life (varies with use and other factors)
7. Get call, text, calendar and smartphone app notifications when your phone is nearby. Plus send quick replies and voice replies on Android only
8. Operating temperature: 10° to 60° Celsius. Maximum operating altitude is 8,535 m