Sport should be fun – but also bring something. How far you have come with your personal training, that shows you Fitness Tracker , Choosing the right model depends on your goals.

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Fitness Tracker, SmartWatch, Fitness bracelet: The conceptual variety is confusing. Helpful in orientation is a look at the features that such a tracker can have. As Fitness Tracker are all devices that help you in your fitness. This can be a smartwatch with fitness features, but also a simple bracelet with LED display. Clips are also trendy.

But always there is Fitness Tracker full of technology. The models are narrow, to disturb as little as possible. Still, they can do a lot: measure and record data, as well as on Smartphonetransferred or output on your own display. Both have their advantages. Your smartphone may not always be within range, but more eye-friendly because the screen is larger. A mini-display, however, shows results immediately – without loading an app.

What can fitness trackers do?

The type of display is very different. Some trackers have simple LED lights: the more flashes, the closer you are to your training goal. More informative is of course a mini-display, which displays the technical data in real time.

Popular models have a so-called sleep mode. This allows you to analyze your sleep phases. But most devices offer far more additional features. from alarm clockup to Heart Rate monitor screen, of the stopwatchto the GPS – what you need, you decide.

For use on smartphones, the respective manufacturer app is essential. Because only they can synchronize and evaluate the calorie count or number of steps. Interesting is also Foodtracking: This additional function should be yours Fitness Tracker definitely offer. For the greatest effort is only of use if the diet is right.

service

Fitness trackers with a display are practical – but they differ mainly in terms of operation. Pure touch panels respond to taps to change settings or retrieve data. Some manufacturers prefer only one button, with which everything can be controlled. But a combination of both is possible. It’s best to test what you like most before you buy.

Power comes either from an integrated battery, which makes charging easy – or a simple button cell. The latter usually lasts several months, the battery, however, must be charged every few days. Not unimportant: The power consumption of the models depends on their functionality. Where more is in, so must be recharged more often. Especially models with GPS function are true power guzzlers.

buying Tips

– Comfort: Not everything that looks smart is comfortable. This includes above all the material: pure plastic is not as pleasant on the skin as fabric.
– Water resistant? Here is a look at the manufacturer’s information. Whether only splash-proof or water-resistant up to 50 meters – this also determines whether you need to take the tracker while showering or diving.
– Features: The many additional functions make the selection is not easy. For example, there are more medical trackers. They are even more specialized than those with predominantly sporting functions. With them can be about the reading of your Körperfettwaagesynchronized – and give a better picture of your condition. For those who prefer the fun factor, a Facebook connection may be interesting. Many models also serve our penchant for rewards by awarding virtual medals in success.
– Compatibility: There are countless apps in the gym. Find out which of these are important to you, which means that the manufacturer app of your preferred model must be compatible.

Happy to buy – a selection

Fitbit One, activity and sleep tracker, FB103
Splash proof. Model with display, can also on beltbe worn. With sleep bracelet. Battery operated.

Elegiant Sport SmartWatch
connection of Fitness Tracker and wristwatch. Many additional functions. Front part can also be deducted and as USB stickbe used. So you do not need a charging cable when on PCis loaded. Battery operated, OLED screen.

endubro i5 plus fitness tracker
For Iphone5 and Android. OLED screen, bracelet, battery operation. Very good price performance ratio.