The Best Fitness Apps And Devices For 2021

Devices

1. FitBit Versa 2

Key Features - OLED Type Touch Screen | 5 Days Battery Life | Waterproof | Activity Tracking | Built in Amazon Alexa | Sleep Tracking

About - The Fitbit Versa 2 comes with a similar design to the Apple smart watch, as it shares a square screen with rounded corners, but the Fitbit Versa 2 is lighter and thinner than an Apple Watch, giving you greater comfort when wearing it.

Price - From £145.00 - £219.00

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2. Fitbit Charge 4

Key Features - Touch Screen | Activity Tracking | Sleep Tracking | Waterproof | Heart Rate Montitoring | 6 Days Battery Life

About - An upgrade to the Fitbit Charge 3, this is probably the most important fitness tracker you will need in 2021 as it comes equipped with a new GPS system. This allows you to track outdoor exercise performance without having to take your phone with you, which is something you will not find even in some smart watches.

Price - From £129.99 - £149.99

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3. Xiaomi Mi Band 4

Key Features - Touch Screen | 20 Day Battery Life | Waterproof | Sleep Tracking | Activity Tracking | Heart Rate Monitoring

About - Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is an ideal choice for a fitness tracker which is affordable and reliable, as it combines design, great specifications and an affordable price. The device comes with a 0.95-inch AMOLED color touch screen, with a resolution of 120 x 240 pixels, which is enough space to display exercise data. 

Price - £34.99

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4. Garmin Vivosmart 4

Key Features - Touch screen | Heart rate tracker | Waterproof | Activity tracking | Seven days battery life

About - Garmin have a strong track record of producing high-quality fitness trackers with its range of devices a popular commodity in the wearable market. However, their Garmin Vivosmart 4 will take your workouts to new heights by combining stylishness with some of the best technological features to help you monitor and improve your health. The screen is bigger than older versions and its long battery life will keep you powered up for a week's worth of exercise. 

Price - £70.00 - £99.99

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Apps

1. Peleton

About - You don't have to own a Peleton to take advantage of the great workouts available on the Peleton app. The app features live and on-demand running, cycling, and strength classes to give you a complete workout. It's app also includes yoga and meditation exercises to strengthen your body and mind.

Price - 30 day free trial then £12.99 per month

2. Nike Training Club

About - Nike Training Club has over 185 free on-demand workouts led by Nike’s Master Trainers. It’s completely customizable from beginner to advanced fitness levels, low to high intensity, and durations from 15-90 minutes. You can choose from a variety of programs, including yoga, mobility, strength training, cardio, and HIT. You are also able to specify what equipment you have available to narrow down what workouts are best for you.

Price - FREE

3. Daily Burn

About - The app features a new workout every day along with your choice of 1,400+ fitness classes so you’ll never get bored. The fitness app also packages its workouts into programs, which last anywhere from two to eight weeks to get you the results you’re after within a designated timeframe.

Price - £14.95 per month or £19.95 per month for the premium version

4. Strava

About - If you love running then Strava is one mobile fitness app that you will LOVE! The app is made for both cyclists and runners with its tracking abilities keeping records of your pace, how much distance you cover and even provides a detailed 3d model map for you to look back over different parts of your run or cycle. The detailed results breakdown is perfect for helping you improve your workouts as you shed the pounds and get in shape ready for a fit and healthy 2021.

Price - FREE or Pro plan £5 per month or £59.99 per year

5. 8Fit

About - The app features on-demand workouts and meal planning that is tailored to the goal you set, whether it be to lose weight, get fitter, or gain muscle. The workouts and meal plans 8fit creates are based on your personal habits, like whether you’re a morning exercise person and the kind of meals you like to prepare. You will also be able to find out how long it will take you to reach your goal.

Price - FREE or Pro plan £79.99 per year