Top five fitness trackers for staying in control

To start your fitness goals off on the right foot this year, why not treat yourself to a tracker that can help you stay on track with minimal effort? Here are some of the best trackers available on the market right now.

Fitbit Charge 3

Swim-proof and sufficiently water-resistant, the Fitbit Charge 3 is perfect for tracking water-based workouts and can be worn in the shower and the pool.

The 24/7 heart rate tracker helps you to keep an eye on calories burned, as well as optimising workouts and uncovering trends that inspire you to make moves on your health and fitness goals.

The device automatically recognises exercises like runs, swims, elliptical, sports and more, and records them all for you in the Fitbit companion app.

The Fitbit Charge 3 retails at £129.99.

Moov Now

The Moov Now is the latest in wearable fitness tracking technology, allowing you to monitor all of your physical activities by connecting it to your smartphone.

As well as its clever tracking technology, the device also comes with real-time audio coaching to motivate you during your workouts. One of the biggest highlights of the Moov Now is that there is no need to recharge the device, as it operates on a replaceable battery that lasts up to six months.

Get the Moov Now for £38.92 in a variety of fun colours.

Huawei Band 2 Pro

With 21 days of normal usage, the Huawei Band 2 Pro enables you to track your lifestyle easily, whether you need to log your running routes or improve your wellbeing. You can even track all of your light, deep and REM sleep stages to make sure you’re getting a good night’s rest.

Huawei is the third-largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world, and the brand’s professionally recommended Health App provides you with detailed workout data and professional advice whenever you need it.

Purchase the Huawei Band 2 Pro from Amazon for £39.95, down from £79.99 for a limited time.

Bragi Dash Pro

The most expensive option on this list and possibly the coolest, the Dash Pro is a set of wireless earbuds, a standalone music player, an in-ear fitness tracker and a headset with unbeatable Bluetooth connection, offering a satisfying wireless listening experience for your Android, Apple or Windows device.

Advanced voice pick-up technology gives you high call quality in any environment and hands-free access to smart technologies such as Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. With an award-winning sweat-resistant and waterproof design, the Dash Pro is the perfect compact activity tracker for activities such as running, cycling and swimming.

The Bragi Dash Pro set is available from Amazon for £269.96.

August Smart Health Wristband

With the August Smart Health Wristband, you can track your steps, heart rate, distance travelled and tons more. Up to 30-day battery life ensures you’re always covered, and everything you track can be sent straight to your iOS or Android device.

There’s also a handy 'Search Wristband' function that sets your wristband to vibrate, allowing you to find it easily if it’s ever misplaced around the house.

Purchase the August Smart Health Wristband for £29.95 from Amazon.