Staying in shape as a woman has never been more fashionable. From cute yoga brands like Lululemon to sneakers making a street style comeback, breaking a sweat is officially trendy. So, if you want to keep up with your heart rate, step count and calories burned each day, a chic athletic watch might just replace your gym buddy.
Here are five athletic watches that are gym and #ootd approved:
Nuband’s Activ+ not only tracks exercise, physical activity and sleep but also links up to the Nuband Activ app where all of your fitness data syncs. Some of its best features include its five to seven days of battery life, sport activity monitoring, reminders and alarms, sleep tracker and water-proof shell that can be interchanged with up to six different colors. Fid we mention that it’s only $79? Affordable and super sleek!
Price: $79.99
Fitbit’s new smart fitness watch, Blaze, is taking active watches to a whole new level. The Blaze tracks your heart rate, is connected to GPS, coaches you with on-screen workouts, records cardio and biking and tracks your sleep. Another awesome feature included is the touchscreen, which connects to your smartphone to notify you of texts and calls. The new Blaze comes in three colors: black, plum and blue. This water resistant, high-tech watch is great for the everyday athletic woman.
Price: $199.95
The most unique thing about MOOV is that it talks directly to you, coaching you through workouts. For example, if you’re boxing, MOOV will catch your form and say, “Your hands are dropping, guard up!” It counts your reps, is water proof and has up to a six month battery life. Need a personal trainer? MOOV is your go-to!
Price: $79.99
The Activite model from Withings is the fitness-friendly watch that looks like a fun, everyday watch. This makes it easy to transition from the gym to lunch! It is also super low-maintenance and doesn’t need to be charged. The watch automatically syncs up to your smartphone, displays the local time (great for frequent travelers!) and has a silent alarm that wakes you through vibration so that you can start your day peacefully. Did we mention all of the fun colors it comes in?
Price: $149.95
Bellabeat is the best activity tracker in disguise. While it looks just like a versatile piece of jewelry, it does so much more than accessorize. With Bellabeat, not only can you monitor your sleep, analyze your breathing and track your activity but you can also monitor your menstrual cycle! The Bellabeat app gives you a full comprehensive look at your health – including your stress levels to help get them under control. The Bellabeat can be worn as a necklace, a bracelet or a clip.
Price: Ranges from $119-$250
