College life is a hectic one and adding a fitness routine into your academics, part-time jobs, and/or extracurriculars might seem impossible. However, fitness trackers are here to help. Fitness trackers are wearable devices that can not only motivate you to achieve those health goals and get your body moving, but they can even help you achieve a consistent sleep schedule and healthy diet.
When we think about fitness trackers, the first image that probably popped into your head was a wristwatch. While having a wrist fitness tracker can be the obvious option, not everyone wants to advertise their daily step counts on their arm. Additionally, wearing a constant bracelet can be uncomfortable, especially if you wear it to bed! Some wearable fitness trackers are more discreet and will still do the job. If you’re not that into wearing a smartwatch or a fitness band around your wrist, there is an array of fitness trackers to choose from that align with your needs, style, and the type and level of your physical activity.
- Fitbit INspire 3
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Though originally worn on the wrist, the Fitbit Inspire 3 ($99) has the feature to clip it to clothing with the purchase of an extra accessory. It can go in the waistband of your trousers, belt, sports bra, or anywhere really. While it’s clipped on, you can monitor your steps, calorie data, and sleep time. You will need, however, to place it back on the wrist if you want to check your heart rate.
- Whoop Strap 4.0
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The Whoop Strap 4.0 ($49) is a fitness tracker that can go inside your clothes. While you need to pay for a monthly subscription to get your hands on this tracker, it’s a top-quality device that tracks your sleep and monitors your daily workouts. In addition, it tracks core wellness metrics, which show weekly to monthly reports based on your lifestyle choices.
- Bellabeat Leaf Urban
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This little friend is period friendly. Yup, the Bellabeat ($85) monitors activity, sleep, and menstrual cycle! Designed originally for women, this fitness tracker can be worn as a bracelet, necklace, or as a clip-on. While it doesn’t have heart rate sensors, it gets the job done and it includes meditation exercise features to try.
- ArcX Ring Tracker
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Ring fitness trackers have been around the market for a while now and are great for discreetly monitoring your activity. From heart rate trackers to overall fitness, the ArcX ring ($64) little smart jewel will provide the information you need on how many steps you’ve taken to other more in-depth features.
- AMazon Halo
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Ankle trackers, such as the Amazon Halo ($70), can literally be hidden from sight and still monitor your daily fit activity. Most of these products are waterproof, so you can wear them while swimming or showering. They are smaller than wrist trackers and are overall a comfortable fit.
