The Best Fitness Tracker for You (Yes, You)

Like every piece of gear you wear on your body day in and day out, fitness trackers are incredibly personal. The best tracker should be comfortable, attractive, and tailored to your lifestyle, including your preferred workout times and methods. Do you bike, row, or strength train? Do you run long distances or prefer short bursts of activity?

No matter what your needs are, there’s never been a better time to find a powerful, sophisticated tool that can help you optimize your workouts or jump-start your routine. We test dozens of fitness trackers every year while running, climbing, hiking, or just doing workout videos on our iPads at night, to bring you these picks.

Our top pick is the Garmin Vivoactive 6 ($300), which works well with Android and iOS, but we also recently tried blood panels with the Oura Ring ($349) and the Whoop MG ($359 with annual subscription). Don't see anything you like? Don’t forget to check out our other fitness and health guides, like the Best Smartwatches, Best Smart Rings, and Best Sleep Trackers.

Updated April 2026: I refined picks to the top 10 and updated product information, along with prices and links. I’m currently testing the Ultrahuman Ring Pro.