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HEALTH & BEAUTY                                                                            Thanks to top fitness brands
                                                                                               like Fitbit, Garmin, Withings
WALK                                                                                           and Misfit it is easy to track
RUN                                                                                            workouts, daily movement and
SLEEP                                                                                          sleep habits that communicate
TRACK                                                                                          with smartphones, tablets or
REPEAT                                                                                         computers to provide a full
                                                                                               report of a user’s physical
             By: Elyse Young                                                                   well-being. With so many
                                                                                               fantastic options available,
                                                                                               choosing one will depend
                                                                                               on individual needs. While
                                                                                               some look for GPS tracking,
                                                                                               others may be interested in
                                                                                               obtaining resting heart rate or
                                                                                               VO2 max data. Whatever the
                                                                                               need, there’s a reliable option
                                                                                               available for anyone wanting
                                                                                               more accurate and effortless
                                                                                               training.

I  t’s no surprise that the role             Now, instead of keeping track of runs, reps, and
   technology plays in the lives of          calories eaten, one can simply put on a wearable
   many around the world is rapidly          and go, then scroll through conveniently. Gone
   growing. So much so, it’s become          are the bulky, plastic smartwatches and in their
deeply embedded in workout routines.         place are fashionable accessories in a range of
Whether it’s apps, smartwatches, fitness     styles and modern finishes. The Michael Kors
trackers or even clothing, wearable fitness  Access and the Fossil Q Founder are great
technology is continually advancing.         examples combining performance and style.

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