Last Updated on January 20, 2024
Fitness gadgets are not only for techies and geeks. They can be useful for everyone, from the novice to the pro. They can help you stay fit and stay motivated. The fitness world has shifted from a fitness tracker to a fitness gadget. These fitness gadgets are smart, sophisticated, and feature-packed. They track your fitness and provide guidance in a smart way. They also help you stay motivated and stay fit. They also help you better manage your time and stay aligned with your fitness goals.
These are the top fitness gadgets lined up for release in 2022. Let’s take a look!
Fitbit Versa
The Fitbit Versa is the first smartwatch from Fitbit. It looks like the Ionic but does not have an optical heart rate sensor. It has a 1.45-inch LCD display, making it slightly larger than the Ionic’s 1.35-inch. The display has a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels with a pixel density of 285 ppi. As expected from a Fitbit, the Versa can track steps, distance, active minutes, sleep, and calories burned. However, it can also track stairs climbed, menstrual cycle, and stress levels. It has the same software as the Ionic.
It is water-resistant up to 50 meters and has a swimmer’s finish. It can store up to 500 songs, 9 swim sets, and track swimming distances. It also lets you share your swim sets with friends. It has GPS and GLONASS for tracking your location and altitude. It also has an altimeter for tracking your elevation. The Fitbit Versa comes in two sizes: small and large. The small fits wrists up to 7.5 inches, so it’s mostly for women. The large fits wrists up to 8.5 inches, so it’s mostly for men.
Fossil Q Strap
Fossil is set to release the Q Strap in October. It is designed for Android users. The Q Strap is a fitness band that doubles up as a smartwatch. It has a built-in optical heart rate sensor, letting you keep track of your heart rate without any other sensor. It has a 1.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 192 x 180 pixels. The Q Strap comes with interchangeable bands, so you can have one that matches your style and color. It also has interchangeable watch faces, letting you have one that looks good on your wrist. It has music controls, letting you control music on your phone and/or fitness apps like Strava. It also has Google Assistant, letting you control your smart home devices with your voice. It has a battery life of 10 days and can be charged via a USB-C cable.
Apple Watch Series 4
Apple is set to release the Apple Watch Series 4. It has a faster processor, so it is more responsive. It comes with a built-in GPS for tracking your location. It has a larger display, letting you view more information at a glance. It also comes with a built-in heart rate sensor, letting you keep track of your heart rate without any other sensor. It also comes with fall detection, letting you see if you fall while you are wearing it. It has an improved battery life of up to 18 hours and comes with a new aluminum watch case. It comes in silver, gold, and gray. The Apple Watch Series 4 starts at US$399 and is available in the US, the UK, China, and India.
Samsung Gear Sport
Samsung is set to release the Gear Sport in October. It is the company’s most expensive wearable to date. The Gear Sport comes with a built-in GPS for tracking your location. It has a larger display, letting you view more information at a glance. It also comes with a built-in heart rate sensor, letting you keep track of your heart rate without any other sensor. It also comes with fall detection, letting you see if you fall while you are wearing it. It has an improved battery life of up to 20 days and comes in two colors. It comes in black and blue. The Gear Sport is available for US$349.
Mission: Run
Mission: Run is a smart running belt from Garmin. It has a built-in GPS for tracking your location. It has a built-in optical heart rate sensor, letting you keep track of your heart rate without any other sensor. It also comes with nutrition tracking, letting you track your intake of calories and nutrients. It has 4GB of storage that can be expanded using the included microSD card. It has an in-built music player, letting you use your music on the go. It also has a powerful speaker for taking phone calls, giving you hands-free operation. The Mission: Run also has a rechargeable battery that gives you up to six weeks of battery life. It is available in three colors: black, blue, and grey. The Mission: Run is sold in the US, Canada, China, France, Germany, the UK, and the rest of Europe. The US price is US$249.99, with a unit price of US$159.99.
Polar Vantage
Polar is set to release the Vantage in October. It is the company’s first 4G wrist-worn fitness tracker. It has a built-in optical heart rate sensor, letting you keep track of your heart rate without any other sensor. It also comes with GPS for tracking your location. It has a built-in 4GB storage that can be expanded using the included microSD card. It also has a stats widget, letting you view your data at a glance. It has an in-build music player, letting you use your music on the go. It also has a speaker for taking phone calls, giving you hands-free operation. The Polar Vantage is charged using a magnetic USB-C cable. It can be charged using a computer, a wall charger, or a USB-C car charger. It has a battery life of up to a week and is available in four colors: black, blue, green, and orange. The Polar Vantage is sold in the US and the rest of the world.
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Garmin is set to release the Vivosmart 4 in October. It is a fitness wristband that doubles up as a smartwatch. It has a built-in optical heart rate sensor, letting you keep track of your heart rate without any other sensor. It has a built-in 4GB storage that can be expanded using the included microSD card. It has an in-build music player, letting you use your music on the go. It also has a speaker for taking phone calls, giving you hands-free operation. The Vivosmart 4 is available in three colors: white, black, and blue. The Vivosmart 4 is sold in the US and the rest of the world.
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Garmin is set to release the Vivosmart 5 in October. It is a fitness wristband that doubles up as a smartwatch. It has a built-in optical heart rate sensor, letting you keep track of your heart rate without any other sensor. It has a built-in 4GB storage that can be expanded using the included microSD card. It also has an in-build music player, letting you use your music on the go. It has a speaker for taking phone calls, giving you hands-free operation. The Vivosmart 5 is available in three colors: white, black, and blue.