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2015 Gift Guide: Activity Trackers

2015 Gift Guide Activity Trackers

Activity trackers are easily the most popular and most mature category of wearable technology. People love to quantify their daily movement. Fitbit, for example, is the number one wearable device maker, selling 11 million devices in 2014; They went public this summer and have a market cap of over $6 billion. Fitbit’s numbers don’t mean it’s the best fitness tracker though. 2015 saw a lot of new players entering the market while a lot of existing players pushed expectations of what your dollar could get you. As these trackers begin to include more and more connected functionality, such as notifications and payment abilities, at lower and lower prices, the segment is likely only to grow.

Whether you or a loved one are looking for a wearable to help you monitor your general fitness or need a connected device but aren’t ready for a smartwatch, we have assembled a list of the fitness wearables that most deserve your attention!  

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Bellabeat’s Leaf: A Fitness Tracker For Women

Bellabeat Lead Fitness Tracker

Ask most women and they will tell you that wearable tech has been predominately male focused. The techie look of Pebble, smartwatches 46mm in diameter, and the all plastic Fitbit have few redeeming fashion qualities, especially on a well dressed lady. Bellabeat is looking to change that with the Leaf. The Leaf is a full featured fitness tracker that can be worn as a bracelet, necklace, or broach. It is constructed of two parts, the front piece is a simple, elegant metal leaf while the back is a small wooden case housing the electronics. It tracks stress, sleep, and activity data and syncs via Bluetooth with your mobile phone. Feel like your daily life is too crazy to deal with daily charging, the Leaf has a 6 month battery life. Further illustrating their commitment to produce wearable devices for women, Bellabeat has stated that they will included software to help you track your period, contraception intake, and ovulation cycle. The Leaf is expected to ship this month and will cost $89. Head past the break for a video:   

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