MEASURING THE EXERCISE- HI-TECH WAY

1.       The Basis Carbon Steel Edition looks more like a smart watch than a fitness tracker. The silicon strap has been designed to be more flexible and therefore more comfortable, while the tracker display is rather large. It automatically detects when you are on the move and will start to record walking, running and cycling activity. If you stop, it stops tracking but resumes again once it detects you have restarted. As well as telling you how long and how well you slept, Basis will explain what each phase of sleep means, why it’s important, how much time a person typically spends in each stage and what you should be aiming for. Although there are some great features and it looks very cool, this could be too bulky for some

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2.       This perhaps one of the best known fitness trackers (you may remember the FitBit Force was recalled due to complaints of skin irritation) and this is a middle of the range model. Being small and lightweight, it is the ideal tracker if you are looking for something less bulky. You can view information via the device itself or receive more detailed data on your activities through the app or your FitBit account online. It syncs wirelessly with your smartphone and comes with a handy wireless dongle for connecting to your PC. The downside of the One is that it can’t track biking or swimming activities but you can log these yourself through your FitBit account. Once you have reached goals and personal milestones, you will get “badges” that appear on your account. This is just one of the motivational features designed to keep you going with your fitness regime – and using your FitBit One of course!

3.       This is one of the more recent releases and is becoming popular due to the fact that it is half the price of the FitBit Flex. Again it tracks your steps taken, distanced travelled, calories burned and sleep. It can be worn in several ways; either on your wrist, attached to a belt or even around your neck thanks to the lanyard provided. As with the Jawbone UP24, there is no display, so if you want to view your information, then you’ll need to download the accompanying app which is available for both iOS and Android. The Fit bug Orb will set goals for you and you will receive regular emails giving you feature hints and progress reports. But if you like setting your own goals, unfortunately you can’t with this device.(SOURCES)