WHERE FASHION MEETS FUNCTION In recent years, wearable technologies have
track your steps. Look out Apple, we’ve got
become largely associated with athleticism.
some new smartwatches in town!
Dating back to the first-generation iPod being worn on an armband to a sudden outbreak of Fitbits and Apple watches, everyone at the gym seems to have tech on their wrist—and mind. The convenience of these multitasking inventions resonates with millennials who are always on the go. After all, who doesn’t love a good two-for-one deal? Apple’s smartwatches are miniature
Don’t have that kind of dough? We’ve got your covered! Fitbit has some great options that retail below those fancy price points. The Fitbit Alta’s screen may be smaller in appearance, but don’t let that fool you. At $100, it performs above average, technologically, to help you perform above average, athletically. The Alta will track your sleep, gently wake you up, sync to
models of the iPhone, allowing its user to
your phone and computer, and track your
achieve the same functionality, sans the
movements while reminding you to keep
extra weight of the larger device. Don’t sweat
moving. Its slim design only makes the
it! Now you can push through a long workout
device that much more wearable.
without missing a message from your BFF. Leave your worries of accidentally dropping your phone behind. Feel free to get your groove on in Zumba class, because your watch will stay secure in its band. Phew! Fitbits are also a no-brainer for the gym
There’s nothing better than sticking to the originals, like the Fitbit Zip at $60. The wireless activity tracker can be clipped on just about anywhere, making your no-pocket worries a thing of the past. It’s battery life is also unbeatable, at six months of
geek. The smartwatch predecessor and rival
constant wear, there’s no need to worry
product was intended for the gym from the
about recharging. You can check out your
get-go. Its recent adaptations have become
daily stats by simply tapping the screen,
more similar to that of Apple’s, due to the
as well as receive live alerts from
square-shaped, touchscreen functionality
your smartphone and computer,
of the Fitbit Ionic and Fitbit Versa models.
similar to the Alta.
However, the new Fitbit Blaze is what really has our attention. Retailing from $200 to $230, these babies can do more than just
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