⌚ Recommended Fitness Trackers

Last updated 7 months ago

Thinking about getting a fitness tracker to level up your SweatScore journey? Here’s what to look for and our recommended trackers to fit different budgets.

💡 What should your tracker have?

For the best SweatScore experience, your tracker should:

Track steps accurately
Measure heart rate
Allow workout selection (e.g. walk, run, strength)
Bonus features:

  • Auto-detect workouts (helpful if you forget to log manually)

  • Continuous heart rate monitoring for accurate active minutes data

Recommended trackers

Here are our top picks, with links for easy ordering:

🏷️ Budget-friendly

Xiaomi Mi Band 8

  • Steps tracking

  • Continuous heart rate monitoring

  • Workout selection (basic modes)

  • Long battery life

🔗 Amazon UK – Xiaomi Mi Band 8
🔗 Amazon US – Xiaomi Mi Band 8

🏷️ Mid-range

Fitbit Charge 6

  • Accurate step and heart rate tracking

  • Auto-detect workouts

  • Workout selection for multiple types

  • Compact and durable

🔗 Amazon UK – Fitbit Charge 6
🔗 Amazon US – Fitbit Charge 6

🏷️ Premium

Apple Watch Series 9

  • Steps + continuous heart rate monitoring

  • Advanced workout selection

  • Auto-detect for some workouts

  • Deep integration with Apple Health

🔗 Amazon UK – Apple Watch Series 9
🔗 Amazon US – Apple Watch Series 9

🏷️ Android premium option

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Steps + continuous heart rate tracking

  • Auto-detect workouts

  • Advanced workout modes

  • Integrates smoothly with Samsung Health and Health Connect

🔗 Amazon UK – Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
🔗 Amazon US – Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

You don’t need a tracker to start your SweatScore journey, but having one:

✔️ Makes your data more accurate
✔️ Unlocks Sweat Points from Zone 2+ workouts
✔️ Keeps you motivated seeing your progress in real time

Choose what fits your lifestyle and budget, and remember, it’s not about having the fanciest tech, it’s about moving your body with intention each day.