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updated January 1, 2019<\/p>\n

Where do we start when we talk about all the fitness gadgets? The fitness technology industry is booming with new types of fitness gadgets coming onto the market regularly and consumer sales going through the roof.<\/strong> In 2015, there were worldwide sales of more than $200 billion. Fitbit alone had annual sales that broke the $2 billion barriers. More and more companies are entering the fitness gadgets market, which has become more and more competitive.<\/p>\n

All of these fitness gadgets make it a great time to be a fitness buff.<\/strong> Your fitness gadgets choices are more significant than ever. Competition is driving prices down and quality up. For many people, however, the sheer volume of fitness gadgets on offer can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n

In this article, you’ll discover the best and latest in fitness gadgets.<\/strong> For in-depth reviews by brand, check out our range of articles on each of the major players in the wearable tech industry.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out all the great information about the best fitness gadgets we have here for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Body Fat Scales<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Digital <\/span><\/p>\n

Scales have come a long way over the years.<\/strong> The high tech version is now available at an affordable price point for in-home use<\/strong>. It allows you to go beyond a necessary measure of your weight to give you the break-downs that matter. It will tell you how much lean muscle tissue as opposed to adipose tissue (fat) you are carrying<\/strong>, along with calculating your body fat percentage<\/strong>. You need to input your height, age, and activity level. It will then use sensors that are on the scale to read the density of muscle and fat in your body.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A fascinating adaptation in the scale sector is the pairing of body fat scales with a fitness app to provide you with a detailed breakdown of your data.<\/strong> Leading the pack is Renpho.<\/p>\n

RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Body<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

The RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale<\/a> will sync all of your information to the Cloud as well as to your fitness app.<\/strong> An unlimited number of users can use the scale. This scale will work even when you are not connected – it will sync over your phone when you have connected again. On the screen, you can get information like your weight, body fat percentage, BMI, WiFi connectivity, and battery status.<\/strong> It features rubber feet on all four corners to ensure that the four corners are very stable and sturdy when you stand on the scale. The weight is evenly distributed as it is being measured.<\/p>\n

To measure your body fat percentage and BMI, the Aria will send a small electrical signal through your feet. For that reason, it is best to stand on the scale in bare feet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chest Heart Rate Sensor<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Chest <\/span><\/p>\n

Most fitness wrist-based wearables will have an inbuilt heart rate sensor function.<\/strong> It will take your heart rate every minute, or maybe every five minutes. That will give you an exciting overview of your heart rate over the entire day. When you’re working out, however, you need a continuous heart rate monitor.<\/strong> The best ones will sample your heart rate several times every second. To get that sort of coverage, you need a chest-based heart rate sensor.<\/p>\n

Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Heart<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

The best chest based heart rate monitor that we have found is the Polar H10<\/a>.<\/strong> This device works a lot like an EKG.<\/strong> It will sense the electrical activity of the heart through sensors in the chest strap<\/strong>. To get an accurate reading, the sensors require a little bit of moisture.<\/strong> The module on the front of the device snaps into the strap. It means that the strap can easily be replaced if it gets damaged. The monitor contains the battery, Bluetooth LE transceiver as well as the original Polar type transmitter. These fitness gadgets are very durable, being both waterproof and shockproof.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Polar H10<\/a> has impressive 400-hour battery life.<\/p>\n

The Polar H10<\/a> has a built-in memory that will allow you to store one heart rate training session.<\/strong> It pairs with the GoPro Hero 5 compatibility camera.<\/p>\n

Polar Fitness is a company at the cutting edge of fitness technology, especially when it comes to GPS and GLONASS capability and heart rate monitoring.<\/strong> Click here for an in-depth review of the Polar Fitness<\/a> range.<\/p>\n

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Activ 5 Isometric Based Exercise<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Portable<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

The Activ5 Isometric Based exercise<\/a> device is a portable full body workout and strength training device that comes with its workout app.<\/strong> It allows anyone at any fitness level to perform challenging full body fitness workouts.<\/strong> It provides a completely safe, no impact way to exercise. Whether you are interested in casual fitness, sports performance, physical therapy, or corporate fitness, this device can get you there. The free Activ5 training app will guide you through 100 unique workout programs.<\/strong> Isometric muscle contractions are held for a sustained period and applied along with gamified tracking sessions. These fitness gadgets are ideal for kids and seniors.<\/p>\n

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TEKXYZ Boxing Reflex Ball<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Boxing<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

The TEKXYZ<\/a> Boxing Reflex Ball is a headband ball on a string that provides you with the ideal solo training device.<\/strong> With it, you can train for speed and coordination with the need for someone else to be holding hand mitts. You don’t have to be a pro boxer to benefit from these fitness gadgets. It is easy to learn how to use it for speed, coordination, and overall cardiovascular fitness. All you have to do is to strap on the headband and start working out.<\/strong> The TEKXYZ Boxing Reflex Ball is much lighter than a tennis ball, which is used by other manufacturers. It makes it much safer and easier to use for novices. That means that you will have no worries about hitting yourself in the face, eyes, nose, and fist.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your purchase of the TEKXYZ<\/a> Boxing Reflex ball provides you with . . .<\/p>\n