Whether you're someone who is up and bright-eyed before 6am to enjoy a morning run, or someone who would rather eat their own body weight in ice cream than hit the gym after work - there's no denying the power of exercise.
Proven to have a positive impact on us both physically and emotionally, exercise isn't always number one on our to-do lists. It probably comes somewhere after doing the laundry, watching the latest episode of your favourite series or whatever else you know will delay your encounter with the yoga mat that's stashed under your bed. We've all been there.
Everyone needs a little motivation every now and then, so here’s ours. Right now, the tech market is home to an array of clever, compact fitness gadgets that can do pretty much anything - from counting calories to monitoring heart rate and assessing your sleep. Impressive, right? Here, we round up seven of the best gym buddies you could ask for - they'll provide you with endless motivation, will never bail at the last minute (or ever, actually) and won't laugh if you happen to fall off the treadmill. What? It happens.
1. Alta HR
£129.99
Fitbit
The Fitbit Alta HR is the slimmest fitness tracker that continuously measures heart rate. However, don’t let its small size fool you – the Alta HR monitors activity, sleep and exercise, all while displaying reminders and notifications from your phone. Available in black, blue grey, fuchsia and coral, the trendy tracker is available to buy for £129.99 – pay an extra £20 and you can own a gunmetal or rose gold iteration.
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2. Apple Watch Series 3
Starting at £329.00
Apple
This clever watch comes with good and bad news. The good news: there’s an array of styles, sizes and colours to choose from. The bad news: you probably won’t be able to decide any time soon. Customers have the option to shop either GPS only or GPS plus cellular models – both of which have faster dual-core processors, a W2 chip and Bluetooth 4.2. The watch also boasts water resistant glass (up to 50 metres), WiFi, and up to 18 hours of battery life. Oh, and we should probably mention it includes a heart rate sensor, accelerometer and gyroscope.
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3. Motion-Based Coach
£47.00
Moov Now
We’re going to get straight to the best part with this one –the Moov Now motion-based coach tracking device boasts a 6-month battery life, and doesn’t require charging as all it demands is a replaceable battery. A personal trainer in your pocket – well, around your wrist – the Moov Now tracking device makes for a fast route to achieving your fitness goals.
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4. Recovery Sleepwear
Starting at £47.00
Under Armour
Working with something called TB12 technology - and alongside American football quarterback Tom Brady – the Under Armour team has developed a line of sleepwear that does more than keep you comfortable. The print found on the inner side of the pyjamas actually absorbs body heat, before reflecting it back to the skin. This is meant to aid the body in terms of recovery, so it’s the ideal bedtime companion for athletes.
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5. Smart Water Bottle
Starting at £37.00
Hidrate Spark
Staying hydrated is essential in order to maintain a healthy mind and body, and yet drinking water is often postponed in favour of other, more interesting activities. However, that could be about to change. The Hidrate Spark smart water bottle is exactly that – smart. Available in variety of playful colours, the intelligent accessory not only tracks your water intake, but helps you meet your daily hydration goal and syncs data to your phone via Bluetooth. Our favourite part? The bottle glows when you’re due to drink again.
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