The Perks of Fitness Trackers, According to a Trainer

Need a little extra motivation to stay active? Fitness trackers are a popular tool that help people monitor their daily activity levels, calories burned, distance traveled, and even how well they slept!  These devices will help you see how even common, household tasks add up and get closer to your goals.

An activity tracker can range from simple (like the basic pedometers you can buy for $20 or less) to incredibly advanced (like the “smart” fitness watches for up to a few hundred bucks).

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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