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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Zoe Griffin

11 best fitness trackers of 2025, tested by an expert

We went running, swimming and more, assessing how our data was presented and analysed over time - (The Independent)

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was your fitness level; it’s shaped by consistent behaviours. And while a fitness tracker isn’t a prerequisite for developing healthy habits, it can help.

By keeping tabs on things like your daily steps, sleep quality and activity levels, you can find ways of exercising that work for you, then weave a little extra movement into your routine. Over time, this can improve your heart and lung health, reduce your risk of many chronic diseases and increase your bone density – not a bad ROI for a few weekly walks and workouts.

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