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We tested trackers during a wide variety of activities to confirm each one is best for that individual activity.

Fitness watches on a graphic background for the healthy living awards

Chelsea Cavanaugh. Prop Styling by Rachel Stickley at Bernstein & Andriulli

Most important, they said a unit should help keep athletes motivated and on track to reach their goals.

Features like step tracking, smartphone compatibility, battery life, and being waterproof were important too.

Our runners even received compliments on this while out running in NYC.

Polar M200

She liked how many functions it had and how it worked with my phone.

Our testers loved this watch, saying, I would wear it every day.

The gold and white go with a lot of my outfits, and it looks like a real watch.

Fitbit Ionic

It was easy to work right out of the box and is ideal for minimalists.

There are plenty of tracking options for all the workouts youre likely to do beyond running too.

Its seamless and easy to use, plus it works immediately with all my other Apple devices.

Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR

I wear this every day, one tester said.

It monitors your heart rate 24/7 to help keep track of your fitness and stress levels.

I love that it looks like a regular watch and the battery life is great!

Nokia Steel

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Apple Watch Nike

Garmin Vivomove HR