Withings is back with, of all things, a fitness tracker. It’s a bit of an odd addition, two months after the company re-launched, post-Nokia. The company’s first product, the Steel HR Sport, picked up where it left off with another sport-focused hybrid smartwatch. The Pulse HR, meanwhile, finds it looking back at wrist-worn fitness trackers. […]
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7 of the best fitness trackers for monitoring heart rate
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Wellness is a buzzy word lately. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a surge in all things health, wellness, and spirituality. Juice bars are popping up, boutique studios are becoming more accessible, and essential oils are chilling us out. Self-care is becoming more of the norm too, but amidst all this hype, it can be challenging to find the right routine that promotes good exercise, sleep, vitals, and mindset.
Fortunately, there is a potential solution to the wellness madness. If you’re determined to make your #healthgoals happen, fitness trackers with heart rate monitors can be a major help. These wearable devices are game changes for keeping tabs on physical and mental wellbeing. While some feature basic tracking, others come with advanced features like mileage reports and smartphone compatibility. Read more…
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Motiv’s new fitness ring does two-factor authentication
If nothing else, Motiv’s fitness ring was a welcome reprieve from the umpteenth wrist-worn tracker. And it worked surprisingly well. The followup essentially looks the same as the original (save for some new finishes), but features a couple of new tricks, including two-factor authentication. The new hardware is available today, bringing with it the ability […]
View More Motiv’s new fitness ring does two-factor authenticationWithings returns from the dead with Steel HR Sport watch
Any time a smaller company is gobbled up by a larger one, you assume the worse. In the case of Nokia buying Withings, that’s more or less what happened. First Nokia launched a handful of products under its own name and ultimately dropped the French health hardware company altogether. Four months ago, one of Withings’ […]
View More Withings returns from the dead with Steel HR Sport watchLove to golf? Save $50 on the Garmin Approach X40 fitness tracker via Amazon.
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Garmin makes an activity tracker that’s perfect for the golfers out there — and Amazon has it on sale.
The Garmin Approach X40 is currently available through Amazon for $199.99. Normally, this activity tracker goes for $249.99, so you’ll save a whole $50 on this device.
The Garmin Approach X40 is a tracker that will (hopefully) improve your golf game a bit. The band uses a GPS receiver to show distances from the green, hazards, and doglegs that line the course. This can better help you decide which club to use. There’s also auto shot, which will measure shot distance that you can analyze after you’re done playing and figure out problems with your game. Read more…
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View More Love to golf? Save $50 on the Garmin Approach X40 fitness tracker via Amazon.With Charge 3, Fitbit blurs the smartwatch line
Fitbit’s ability to start righting the ship can largely be credited with its dive into the smartwatch category. Ionic was a bit of a mess, to be sure, but the Versa has proven a bona fide hit. But while smartwatches represent a rare bright spot in the stagnant wearable space, fitness bands have always — […]
View More With Charge 3, Fitbit blurs the smartwatch lineFitbit’s new Charge 3 fitness tracker lasts up to 7 days on a single charge
As nice as it is to see smartwatches like the Apple Watch, Fitbit Versa, and upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch push health and fitness features as core to ownership, it turns out many people still prefer a simpler and cheaper fitness tracker.
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The best Prime Day deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers
Over the last few years, Prime Day has emerged as the summer alternative to Black Friday, and considering some of the deals, it’s easy to see why. Whatever your lifestyle is, there’s plenty to choose from. If it’s fitness you’re after, then you’re in…
View More The best Prime Day deals on smartwatches and fitness trackersAnother fitness app revealed the location of overseas soldiers
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Who would have thought getting in shape could be so risky.
Fitness apps help you track your runs, calories burned, and maybe even your heart rate. If you happen to be using a Polar device and its associated app, however, that information — in addition to small details like where you live — could end up in the wrong hands.
Approximately six months after researchers revealed that so-called Strava heatmaps allowed for the identification of secret overseas military bases, a joint effort from the Dutch De Correspondent and the open source investigative site Bellingcat discovered that another fitness app was making all kinds of user data public that, if it got into the wrong hands, could do serious harm. Read more…
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View More Another fitness app revealed the location of overseas soldiersSave big on the Apple Watch Series 1: It’s $100 off at Walmart
The Apple Watch has seen a lot of use since it was first released in 2015. In 2017 we wrote about how Apple accounts for over 51.6% of smartwatches ever shipped, dubbing it “the most important wearable in the world.” It’s time you joined the club.…
View More Save big on the Apple Watch Series 1: It’s $100 off at WalmartFitbit beats revenue expectations slightly, but tracker sales are still down
Fitbit scored a small coup on earnings this week, ever so slightly beating revenue expectations for the quarter. The company pulled in $247.9 million, up over Wall Street’s expected $247.3 million. Of course, that’s still a notable drop from this time last year, when the company pulled in $298.9 million. The numbers are down as […]
View More Fitbit beats revenue expectations slightly, but tracker sales are still downNeed help getting fit? A Fitbit activity tracker is a good place to start.
Whether the warmer weather has you feeling inspired to get fit or you’re simply looking to add some extra motivation to your normal exercise routine, a Fitbit is a great place to start. Nothing inpires like data, am I right?
Keep track of your fitnes…