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Samsung teases the Galaxy Ring, its newest fitness device

Oliver Haslam — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:01:28 GMT

After months of leaks and rumors it's finally been confirmed -- the Samsung Galaxy Ring is indeed real, but that's about all we know about it right now. The company teased its new fitness tracker and health monitor wearable during the same Unpacked event that also saw the entire Galaxy S24 lineup unveiled.

Best Garmin deals: Discounts on 20 models

Cam Bunton — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:34:18 GMT

There are few brands that cater as well to fitness fans as Garmin does. Garmin smartwatches deliver everything you need from a device, from keeping you connected to your phone to keeping track of your fitness goals, tracking your sleep quality, and navigating unfamiliar terrain. And there are so many options in terms of style, functionality, and budget.

Garmin's HRM heart-rate monitor attaches directly to your sports bra

Charlotte Maracina — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:13:33 GMT

Garmin, the lifestyle brand known primarily for its smartwatches and fitness technology, just made tracking your New Year's wellness resolutions so much easier with its latest announcements at the 2024 CES. This week, Garmin announced its new HRM-Fit heart rate, along with updates to its Lily smartwatch and Garmin Connect app.

8 best Apple Watch bands for working out 2024

Ian Carlos Campbell — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:20 GMT

The Apple Watch is more than just an excellent smartwatch, it's increasingly a must-have tool for anyone who owns an iPhone and exercises. Apple packed the Series 9 model with sensors for tracking your heart rate, blood-oxygen levels, and body temperature, and made the whole thing water-resistant, making it useful in and out of the pool. With watchOS 10 it's also a lot better at tracking bike rides and hikes. And if you opt for an Apple Watch Ultra 2, you get all the usual features plus a much longer battery life and the ability to dive with your watch.

Best smart scales in 2024: For your high-IQ health journey

Daniel Meagher — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 22:31:14 GMT

From refrigerators to thermostats, every home appliance seems to be getting a smart upgrade these days. And few are as useful for monitoring your health as the smart scale. These devices might look like your standard bathroom scales, but they're actually far more advanced.

Best budget fitness trackers 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Adrian Sobolewski-Kiwerski — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:00:20 GMT

Fitness trackers are undoubtedly one of the most useful tech accessories as they're great for both professional athletes who want to track their progress and results with greater accuracy, along with couch potatoes who just need some movement motivation to get some daily steps in -- and everyone in between.

What is Peloton and how much is the Bike and Bike+?

Britta O'Boyle — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:02:54 GMT

With New Year's (and all the resolutions associated with it) under our belts, it's now time to start putting them into practice. One of the most common New Year's resolutions is getting more fit or just starting to exercise regularly. One of the easiest ways to start getting in shape is getting yourself an exercise machine. When you have a gym - or a part of it at least - at home, you don't really have an excuse not to work out.

10 best Fitbit deals 2024

Gabriela Vatu — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:00:23 GMT

The holiday season has ended, and now it's time to enact those New Year's resolutions with a fitness tracker. Several Fitbit trackers are on sale right now, so you can save a good deal of money if you're ready to invest in a smart band or watch.

How accurate is Fitbit's calorie burn counter?

Jason Cipriani — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:50:43 GMT

One of the selling points for any fitness tracker, be it a Garmin, Apple Watch of Fitbit, is the amount of data about your body and your overall health it can provide. The ability to track your heart rate, your step count, monitor your sleep or even check your blood oxygen saturation levels and look for irregular heartbeat are all common features.

How to sync your Fitbit data with Apple's Health app

Jason Cipriani — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:00:22 GMT

Whether you're an iPhone user who prefers Fitbit's hardware and software experience, or you're thinking about switching from an Apple Watch to a simpler fitness tracker, like the Fitbit Charge 6, rest assured, you can sync your daily health stats with the Fitbit app with ease.