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Your strongest, fittest self is just a tick, click and tap away
1. FOR THE STYLE FIEND
Activity Crystal, $249, Swarovski, 1300 791 599 The ultimate in form and function, Swarovski’s Activity Crystal tracks your every move incognito. From steps taken to kilojoules burned, nothing slips past this clever jewel. Plus, all your stats are at your fingertips – double-tap for instant progress updates or connect to the accompanying app for a detailed breakdown. It even comes with interchangeable straps: a rubber sports band (for sweating it out) and an embellished, stackable bracelet (for LBD styling).
2. FOR THE TECHIE
Blaze, $330, Fitbit, fitbit.com The Fitbit Blaze is practically a personal trainer on your wrist, providing on-screen workouts with step-by-step instructions and coaching, while tracking your heart rate, distance travelled and kilojoules burned – basically every component of fitness. It’s also synced to your smart phone so you can view calls, texts and calendar notifications without interrupting your workout.
3. FOR THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED
UP3, $280, Jawbone, 247wearables.com.au It’s got all the features you’d expect from a first-class fitness wearable (activity tracker, heart-rate monitor, motivation tips), but the UP3 does some of its best work while you rest. Its X-factor is a sophisticated multi-sensor platform that differentiates between REM, light and deep sleep, meaning it can offer personalised advice on how you can get better shut-eye so you’re always at your best.
4. FOR THE GOAL-ORIENTED
Vue, $149, ifit, 1800 261 681 The ifit Vue is all about supporting your personal fitness journey – it allows you to set specific goals, encourages you along the way and celebrates with you when you achieve them. With touch-screen technology, you can quickly view your stats, so your goal is always within reach.
5. FOR THE COOL HUNTER
Apple Watch Sport, from $499, Apple, apple.com/au More than just some good-looking wrist candy, the Apple Watch is pretty damn clever, too. Use the Workout app to track every element of your sweat session: elapsed time, distance, kilojoules burned and speed – just select the type of activity you’re doing and the watch switches on the appropriate sensors. It also helps you set goals, track progress and provides a complete summary when you’re done.
6. FOR THE MINIMALIST
Thin Strap UP2, $180, Jawbone, 247wearables.com.au So sleek you’ll barely notice it, the UP2 connects instantly and wirelessly to its app, which uses the virtual Smart Coach to not only analyse your data, but to also make recommendations on how to improve your fitness level.
7. FOR THE BEACH-OBSESSED
Vívofit 2, $98, Garmin, (02) 9763 6891 With an entire year of battery life and alerts for any prolonged inactivity, slacking off is not an option with the Vívofit 2. This tracker is designed to keep you moving, and since you can swim with it, it offers endless activity options.