January is a time where many people plan to get fitter for 2022, joining the gym and setting goals to walk 10,000 steps a day.
And if you make it to the end of the month without scrapping those plans, then you’re much more likely to stick to them long term.
Many people don’t want to fork out cash for tech if it’s going to sit in a drawer with a flat battery after three weeks - especially with Fitbits and Apple Watches costing upwards of £100.
But a deals expert has revealed six fitness trackers under £50 that are absolutely worth the money.
Tom Church, deal expert and co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk , recently became a new dad, and in a bid to avoid getting a ‘dad-belly’, he trailed out some of the best value fitness trackers to save money and hit your goals.
He said: "In 2022 I have some big fitness goals. I'm a new dad and getting three to four hours of sleep a night. My metabolism has dropped off a cliff and a sneaky dad belly is seeping through. I need to work out more and keep track of my activity levels.
"So we started looking into fitness trackers. There's so much choice it can be overwhelming, but if you're just looking to track calories burned, steps, with a timer and perhaps a log of your workouts, you don't need to be spending more than £50.”
Starting from £19.99, here are six bargain fitness trackers from Currys, Argos, Amazon, and Very that will help you hit your fitness goals this year.
Tom joked: "The only thing they don't do is get you in the gym. That's on you!"
Goji Active GFITPP20 Activity Tracker
Currys - was £59.99 now £19.99
The Goji Active is the great choice for anyone who wants to get more out of their workouts.
It’s a sleek device that tracks your activity throughout the day and night. You can see how many steps you take each day, your heart rate, calories burnt and distance travelled, so you can build a more effective training routine.
It's water-resistant, so you can wear it in the pool or while swimming. Plus, it sends call and message notifications straight to your tracker so that you won't have to break stride when someone's calling.
It’s currently down from £59.99 to £19.99, with free delivery from Currys.
Amazfit Band 5 Smart Band and Fitness Tracker
Argos - £29
The Amazfit Band 5 is the ultimate smart band and fitness tracker with exercise tracking, step and calorie counting and heart rate monitoring.
Its lightweight design and large battery means you can wear it for up-to 15 days on-the-go.
With up-to 50 metres water resistance, Amazfit Band 5 can also be worn whilst you swim and track your performance data.
This tracker also supports in-depth sleep monitoring, which can accurately determine sleep stages.
The olive coloured watch is £29 at Argos, with free click and collect or £2.95 delivery.
Fitness Activity Tracker
Amazon - Was £29.99, now £13.99
This fitness activity tracker is the perfect device to help you stay on top of your goals. It’s easy to use and has everything you need to monitor your heart rate, sleep patterns, steps taken and burnt calories.
You can wear it all day long, even in the shower or pool, so there’s no excuse not to use it.
And with up to 6 days of battery life after 1-2 hours of charging, this tracker will last as long as possible before needing a recharge.
It’s currently 53% off at £13.99, with free one-day delivery for Prime members.
Huawei Band 4
Very - Was £29.99, down to £24.99
A brilliant tool for tracking your fitness goals, the Huawei Band 4 is packed with features that will help you stay on track and achieve your goals.
Track steps taken, calories burned, distance covered, heart rate and sleep quality and more in real time with this band 4 smartband.
It's also compatible with your smartphone so you can monitor your heart rate, fitness and sleep monitoring with the Huawei Health app.
It comes in pink, black and red, and has £5 off at £24.99 at the moment, with a £3.99 delivery fee.
Honor Band 6
Very - £44.99
The Honor Band 6 has an improved battery life and is equipped with magnetic fast charging to free you from long recharge times.
It’s also equipped with optimised optical hardware and software algorithms to precisely detect blood oxygen level.
You can track your physical exercises like running, walking, cycling and more in various workout modes, as well as monitor calories burned, distance traveled and sleep quality at night.
It’s available for £44.99 from Very, with a £3.99 delivery charge.
Smart Fitness Tracker
Amazon - was £36.99, now £24.99
This Smart Fitness Tracker is the ideal device for anyone who wants to stay active and healthy.
It includes practical features such as a pedometer, calories and distance tracking, heart rate monitor, blood pressure watch, 24 sports modes and a sleep monitor.
Perfect for keeping track of fitness goals, this watch is down to £24.99 with free same-day delivery on Prime.
