Activity Tracking Vivoactive
Garmin's Vivoactive works similarly to a smartwatch. The color display screen allows for easy visibility even in direct sunlight and can alert you to everything from email to miles logged. This device also has a built-in GPS to give better feedback on sports like running, golf and cycling. With built-in applications, users can set the Vivoactive to keep track of golf scores, pace and distance when running, or time and strokes when swimming. Garmin also offers a series of apps to set your wallpaper, check your stocks or keep your fitness device in watch mode when not at the gym. Available at Garmin and priced at $250.
Withings Activité
For the most stylish guys out there Withings Activité looks nothing like the other wearable tech on this list. This Swiss-made watch comes in domed sapphire glass and stainless steel casing with a soft grain Barenia leather strap. But what makes this piece cool isn't just its timeless aesthetic. Real time fitness feedback is available on the smaller dial on the watch face and all your stats are sent straight to your smartphone. While it isn't as comprehensive as some of the more high-tech fitness devices, it will still track your sleep patterns, heart rate, distance and duration for running and swim. All data syncs to an app that will track your activity and help you build an appropriate wellness plan. Available at Withings and priced at $450.
UP3
Jawbone is another popular brand of wearable fitness tech and it's easy to see what makes it such a bestseller. The UP3 is deceptively advanced despite its smaller, slender style. Like all other wearables it tracks your sleep, activities, calories burned and heart health, but can also help you log food and will offer you personalized insights and tips based off your information with the Smart Coach app. You can also add goals, "duel" with friends and family (a little friendly competition never hurt anyone) and add notes and personal challenges to your Smart Coach. For $200, American Express customers can opt for the UP4 which allows you to pay with your AmEx card via your Jawbone device. Available at Jawbone and priced at $180.
Basis Peak
Featuring a black and white touch screen display, the Basis Peak may not be the most aesthetically pleasing wearable in the group, but what it lacks in beauty it makes up for with performance. Everything on this piece is automated so you don't need to tell it when to start or stop calculating your stats or when you'll be training. It adjusts automatically with Body IQ and transmits all the information to your smartphone. In addition to calculating heart rate, calories, and fitness tracking, it can also give you a more informative look into how you're sleeping, and offers insights into your nighttime habits. The device is forged from aircraft-grade aluminum and water resistant up to 5 ATM, so you're prepared for any sport on land, sea or air. Available at Basis and priced at $200.
