{"id":10204,"date":"2015-11-02T08:20:04","date_gmt":"2015-11-02T16:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/?p=10204"},"modified":"2015-11-02T08:16:16","modified_gmt":"2015-11-02T16:16:16","slug":"fitness-gadget-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/guides\/fitness-gadget-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness gadgets worth buying this holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/2015-guide.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21435\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/2015-guide.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2015-holiday-gift-guide\" width=\"620\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/2015-guide.jpg 620w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/2015-guide-300x87.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gadgets designed to help people stay active and healthy are becoming more and more popular, and capable of doing some pretty cool things. Gone are the days of trying to keep track of how many calories you&#8217;ve eaten or how much exercise you&#8217;ve gotten in a day \u2014 now, as they say, &#8220;there&#8217;s an app for that.&#8221; Here are some of the best fitness gadgets out there making it easier than ever to get or stay in shape.<\/p>\n<h3>Buy this gift for\u00a0someone into fashion as well as fitness<\/h3>\n<p>Releasing on November 6, 2015, the Misfit Shine 2 is the followup to the original Misfit Shine; an extremely popular wrist wearable that was very affordable. Keeping the same round design of the device, the disc can be inserted into a necklace as well as worn on a wrist. The device can also be clipped onto clothing at night to track sleep data.<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $99 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s:\u00a0n\/a<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/misift-shine-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22169\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/misift-shine-2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"misift-shine-2\" width=\"865\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/misift-shine-2.jpg 865w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/misift-shine-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Getting lots of great buzz already, just 8mm thick, water resistant to 50 meters includes vibration alerts, 12 tri-color LEDs and capacitive touch for smartphone alerts.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> Original Misfit Shine users complain of poor app software, no heart rate tracking.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/search\/misfit\/?sr=1\" >Check Ben&#8217;s for Deals on the Misfit Shine<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Get this gift for the person who just likes to stay active<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Wristband\u00a0is\u00a0similar to the\u00a0Flex model but includes\u00a0an actual LED readout screen and an altimeter. The newest offering from the most well-known of the activity tracker brands out there, the Fitbit Charge\u00a0keeps track of calories eaten\/burned, activity and even sleep. You can also step up to teh HR model, if you want heart rate tracking.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>MSRP: $130 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $86<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16704\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/fitbit-charge.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"fitbit-charge\" width=\"700\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/fitbit-charge.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/fitbit-charge-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Fitbit has been around for awhile and they&#8217;ve had time to improve upon the Fitbit Flex model. The new readout screen makes it pretty close to smart watch territory.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> For the price, you could almost get an actual smart watch (like the Pebble) that does more than just fitness \/activity tracking.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/search\/fitbit\/?sr=1\" >Check Ben&#8217;s for Deals on the Fitbit Charge<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Buy this gift for the person serious about getting healthy<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.withings.com\/en\/bodyanalyzer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Withings WS-50 WiFi Scale<\/a>\u00a0is a high-tech scale that measures\u00a0weight, body fat, composition, heart rate, and even indoor air quality, and also allows you to automatically upload and track your progress (via Bluetooth\/Wi-Fi) using the included\u00a0Health Mate app. The older model (WS-30) has almost all of the same features if you want to save a bit of money.<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $150 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s:\u00a0$120<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Withings-smart-body-analyzer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10581\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Withings-smart-body-analyzer-1024x614.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fitness gadgets Withings-smart-body-analyzer\" width=\"620\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Withings-smart-body-analyzer-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Withings-smart-body-analyzer-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Withings-smart-body-analyzer.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2406400,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Reviews<\/a> say it\u2019s super simple and easy to use. It also works with many other fitness apps, such as Fitbit and RunKeeper, to give you a full picture of health. You can easily share your stats with anyone you choose (including your doctor).<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> It&#8217;s a lot of money for a scale.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/search\/Withings\/?sr=1\" >Check Ben&#8217;s for Deals on the Withing Scale<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Buy this gift for the kid who spends too much time playing video games<\/h3>\n<p>The GeoPalz iBitz Pedometer\u00a0\u00a0is a small clip-on activity tracker that syncs with a game\/app that requires kids to\u00a0have to actually exercise and eat well to keep a virtual \u201cpet\u201d alive (sounds kind of like a real-life\u00a0Tamagotchi \u2014 anyone else remember those things??). It also\u00a0tracks your kids&#8217; steps throughout the day and exchanges them for prizes, awards and online game time.<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $35 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s:\u00a0$10<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/VLS_5005_large_verge_medium_landscape.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10582\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/VLS_5005_large_verge_medium_landscape.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fitness gadgets Pedometer\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/VLS_5005_large_verge_medium_landscape.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/VLS_5005_large_verge_medium_landscape-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Pretty clever way of encouraging kids to stay active, especially during the winter months where there\u2019s less chance to play outside. Very\u00a0inexpensive.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> Currently only compatible with iOS . Not a lot of reviews out there yet to attest to how well it actually works.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GeoPalz-ibitz-PowerKey-Kiwi\/dp\/B00DMDEEB8\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Amazon for the iBitz Pedometer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Buy this gift for\u00a0a casual that&#8217;s just trying to lose the holiday weight<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There&#8217;s a reason Fitbit took two spots on our holiday list, they make awesome fitness trackers! The Fitbit Zip is not a wristband, but rather a tracker that can be clipped onto your clothing or slipped into a pocket. It tracks\u00a0steps, distance and calories burned; perfect for anyone that wants to shed a few pounds after all those delicious holiday dinners.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>MSRP: $60 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s:$30<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16705\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/fitbit-zip-1024x746.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"fitbit-zip\" width=\"620\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/fitbit-zip-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/fitbit-zip-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/fitbit-zip.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Inexpensive price.\u00a0Syncs automatically to your computer or select Bluetooth 4.0 smartphones or tablets. Comes in multiple colors.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> Much easier to lose than a standard wristband design. Doesn&#8217;t track sleep data.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/search\/fitbit\/?sr=1\" >Check Ben&#8217;s for Deals on the Fitbit Zip<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Buy this gift for the person super serious about running<\/h3>\n<p>People who are into running can be, like,\u00a0<em>really<\/em> into running. For these people, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.garmin.com\/forerunnerCoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Garmin Forerunner 620 GPS Watch w\/ HRM-Run monitor1<\/a>\u00a0is as technical a running watch as you&#8217;re going to get. This GPS watch, when used with the HRM heart rate monitor, tracks and calculates a ton of things that quite honestly, I\u2019m not familiar with (vertical oscillation, recovery time and VO2 max estimate, to name a few) but I\u2019m sure runners are. If you&#8217;re not as concerned with some of those things, you can get an older, less high-tech <a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/search\/Garmin%2520Forerunner\/?sr=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Garmin Forerunner GPS watch on sale for $100 to $150<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0MSRP: $450 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: N\/A<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/lrgscale620-BLK-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10584\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/lrgscale620-BLK-HR.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fitness gadgets Garmin smartwatch\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/lrgscale620-BLK-HR.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/lrgscale620-BLK-HR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/lrgscale620-BLK-HR-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> This model has a touchscreen screen. Designed specifically for serious runners.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> Aside from the obvious (price), the fact that you have to buy the heartrate monitor separately (the watch on its own is $50 less) is kind of annoying since most of the best features rely on the monitor to work at all.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-Forerunner-620-Black-Bundle\/dp\/B00FBYYC90\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Amazon for the Garmin Forerunner 620<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gadgets designed to help people stay active and healthy are becoming more and more popular, and capable of doing some pretty cool things. 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