Looking for a new fit tracker but don’t know where to start?

Your favorite exercise is a good start.

Here, the best fitness trackers by activity throw in.

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AsJohns Hopkins cardiologist Seth Martin has previously noted, Fitness trackers are a great tool for heart health.

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Being more active and changing your habits is important, but it can be difficult.

Tracking likely helps a lot of people when combined with a clear goal to shoot for.

In particular, its the accountability element of trackers that make them so effective.

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Dr. Martin suggests that these trackers give people information and empowers them to start making changes for heart health.

This is useful because activity levels can otherwise be difficult to track.

Clearly, the primary benefit of a fitness tracker is to help you adopt healthier habits.

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But with so many options now on the market, are all wearables created equal?

Check out some of our favorites for different activities below.

The Venu comes with tons of features that will come in handy on a long bike ride.

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