Finding the motivation to reach your fitness goals can come from the most surprising places. Some people need fresh activewear to help get them moving, others need an accountability buddy to make sure their ass gets up at 6am. Personally, I needed some data (with a sprinkle of TikTok’s latest fitness trend, ‘the Great Lock-In’). So, I decided to invest in a fitness tracker for 2025.
When I started out on my journey, I didn’t realise there were so many options. Seriously, there are loads of them, and they all basically do the same but very different things — and at very different price points. It’s hard to know where to spend your money.
So to help both you and I find a fitness tracker, I decided to do a deep dive and find the best fitness trackers, rings and smart watches for 2025.
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s lock in.
The Best Fitness Trackers For 2025
There are watches, waistbands, wristbands, rings and more to help track things like fitness, sleep, heart rate, energy levels, periods, pregnancy, recovery time, hydration and more.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series
If you have a Samsung, this watch is an absolute gamechanger. It’s the tech company’s most advanced one yet, with an abundance of advanced AI features packed into a sleek design. Whether you’re trying to get better at running or establish a healthier sleep routine, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series is a tool that can deliver a tailored approach to improve your lifestyle.
Best for: If you want to start running and own a Samsung.
Price: From $649
Pros:
- Real advanced technology. Like I mean, real advanced.
- Gemini Live can summarise your notifications out loud for you, or even remind you where you parked your car.
- Analyses your sleep and sends you reminders when it’s time to go to bed.
- Guided meditations and mindfulness tools are available in the Samsung Health App.
- Tailored coaching program to help build healthier habits.
- Personalised running coach that builds you a three to five week running program based on your goals.
- Lightweight and super comfortable design.
Cons:
- It’s not compatible with Apple.
Garmin Forerunner 165
Garmin is known for its fitness watches; the range is expansive and caters to just about every budget and need. The Forerunner series is a favourite among runners thanks to its personal adaptive training plans.
Best for: If you’re a runner.
Price: $499
Pros:
- The battery can last up to 11 days.
- It monitors your sleep, heart rate, energy levels, periods, pregnancy, recovery time and more.
- You can track your stats for just about any fitness activity.
- It comes with extras like music, GPS tracking, contactless payment, and more.
- You can set up the Garmin coach to help achieve your training goals.
Cons:
- The battery can drain fairly quickly if you use the GPS regularly or the always-on display.
- Music storage can cost extra.
- It doesn’t have triathlon tracking (if you’re into that kinda thing).
Apple Watch Series 10
If you’re an Apple user and want to track your fitness with a straightforward interface with comprehensive data, the Apple Watch Series 10 is a great all-in-one. You get all the data of a health tracker with the bonus functionality of a smart watch. You can answer calls and texts from your watch, and control the music playing from your phone, too.
Best for: If you have an iPhone.
Price: From $649
Pros:
- Pairs with all Apple products.
- Tracks just about everything from fitness activities to periods and health.
- Apple’s slimmest design yet.
- You can change the bands to suit your outfits and lifestyle.
- It comes in six different titanium finishes.
- Hosts a bunch of phone capabilities like calls, texts, contactless payment, music and apps.
Cons:
- It’s not compatible with Androids.
- Only 18 hours of battery life.
- It ain’t cheap.
Whoop
Whoop is for people who want to get serious about their health data without any of the distractions that come with a smart watch. The band is so comfortable and discreet that you’ll hardly know you’re wearing it, while the app is so detailed and data-driven that you’ll completely nerd out over your health.
Best for: If you don’t want the bells and whistles of a smart watch.
Price: From $379 upfront annually or $44 a month
Pros:
- One-month free trial.
- You can choose from different band designs and colourways.
- It doesn’t double as a phone or watch! You can use it completely distraction-free.
- The data, all of the data! Whoop measures sleep, strain, recovery, stress, health, hydration, heart rate, and much more.
- It’s compatible with both Apple and Android.
- It comes with a wearable, waterproof and wireless battery pack, so you don’t have to take it off to charge it.
- You can set up a built-in coach within the Whoop app to help you reach your goals.
Cons:
- Obviously, it doesn’t act as a watch or have any kind of screen.
- You’ll need to pay for membership annually or monthly to continue using Whoop and receive data.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
If wearing a fitness and health tracker on your wrist simply isn’t your vibe, the Samsung Galaxy Ring might just be the answer to all your prayers. It’s a lightweight, comfortable, stylish ring design that has all the same capabilities as your go-to fitness watch.
Best for: If you own a Samsung phone.
Price: $699
Pros:
- It has a sleek design and three colourway options — titanium silver, titanium gold, and titanium black.
- It tracks everything from sleep to heart rate, activities, energy levels, and more.
- Water-resistant.
- Seven-day battery life and a portable charger.
- Comes with a free sizing kit.
Cons:
- Users say it scratches easily, especially if you lift weights.
- It can sometimes stop tracking throughout the night.
- The app can be a little clunky.
Withings Scanwatch Nova Brilliant
If you’re after a smart watch/fitness tracker that looks a little more sophisticated than your traditional touchscreen setup, Withings is where you’ll find it. The Scanwatch Nova Brilliant has all the health tracking and capabilities of your go-to smart watch but offers a sleek, analog look instead. It’s pretty schmick.
Best for: If you don’t like the look of a smart watch but still want to use a fitness tracker.
Pros:
- 30-day battery life.
- Track health metrics like body temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, periods, sleep and more.
- Plus, you can track 40+ fitness activities, including daily steps and workouts.
- Compatible with both Apple and Android.
- It looks like a high-end analog watch but has all the necessary fitness tracking features.
- Comes with a metal band or a sports band.
Cons:
- It only offers notifications from apps linked to your smartphone, not the ability to call or text.
- It can sometimes over-track kilojoules.
Fitbit Charge 6
For those new to the big wide world of fitness trackers, the Fitbit Charge 6 is a great place to start. It’s a simple, easy-to-use tracker for beginners that covers all the basics.
Best for: If you want to start off with a basic fitness tracker.
Price: $259.95
Pros:
- Simple and easy to use.
- Affordable price point.
- Seven-day battery life.
- Syncs to select gym equipment for accurate readings.
- Tracks your health metrics like heart rate, calories, active minutes, stress, sleep, and more.
- Has access to Google Maps and Wallet (for those on-the-go coffees).
- Interchangeable bands to suit your outfits and lifestyle.
- A six-month Fitbit membership is included in the initial purchase.
- Water resistant up to 50 metres.
- Multiple band sizes.
Cons:
- Limited data.
- It can sometimes read slightly inaccurately.
Garmin HRM Pro
This premium heart rate strap from Garmin transmits real-time heart rate data to help you monitor and reach your training goals. In addition to heart rate, HRM-Pro captures running metrics like vertical oscillation, ground contact time, stride length, vertical ratio and more to help you improve with every run.
Best for: If monitoring your heart rate is a priority for you.
Price: $159
Pros:
- Easy to use.
- Affordable if you want a simple heart rate monitor.
- Offers additional running metrics.
- Easy to clean.
Cons:
- Limited data tracking compared to more comprehensive fitness trackers.
Hey, now you’re investing in one of the best fitness trackers available in 2025, there’s no excuses not to lock in (at least that’s what I’m telling myself).
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