Best Waterproof Fitness Trackers for 2017
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71% of the Earth is covered by water. Wearing a fitness tracker that isn’t waterproof could put a real damper on your fitness goals.
More and more fitness trackers are being made with water resistance or full wateproofing, which makes a lot of sense whether you swim or just love the beach. For this “best of” list we are only looking at what we refer to as fitness trackers. Basic motion monitors that track your steps, but may also track your heart rate and accept custom activites
Here’s our definitive list of the best waterproof fitness trackers for 2017\
#1. Garmin Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker
Comfortable all day band.
Water resistant to 50 meters.
Display steps, distance, calories, heart rate, floors climbed and activity intensity.
Receive call, text, email, calendar and social media alerts.
Control your music and VIRB action camera.
Vibrating reminder to stay active.
#2. Polar Loop 2 Activity Tracker
Motivates you to reach your daily goals by tracking steps, distance and calories burned.
Vibrate when inactive to remind you to move.
Automatically tracks sleep time, quality of sleep and sleep patterns.
Syncs with Polar Flow app for additional motivation and planning.
#3. Fitbit Flex 2
With a Swim-proof and life-proof rating that let’s you track steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes just about anywhere it can’t be beat.
No frills, no fuss, no screen. Smart Track automatically recognizes select workouts and records them in your Fitbit app.
Call and text notifications
Alarm clock and automatic sleep monitor.
Removable tracker hides in pendants, bands and bangles.
This list includes a range of trackers from entry level to more sophisticated models that are bumping up against the smart watch category. Do your research and invest some time reading the reviews on Amazon. You’ll often learn many pros and cons from existing owners that will help inform your decision.
And whichever waterproof fitness tracker you buy, make sure you keep it charged and keep it on you. Keep moving!
