{"id":2381,"date":"2026-06-19T10:17:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=2381"},"modified":"2026-06-19T10:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:17:35","slug":"best-fitness-trackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=2381","title":{"rendered":"The Best Fitness Trackers of 2026: Garmin, Google Fitbit, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-text-callout\">Like every piece<\/span> of gear you wear on your body day in and day out, fitness trackers are incredibly personal. The right tracker for you should be comfortable, accurate, and tailored to your lifestyle, including your preferred workouts and health goals. Do you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-electric-bikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">bike<\/a>, row, or strength train? Do you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-gravel-running-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">run on trails<\/a> for hours at a time, or do you just want a reminder to stand up every hour? Do you want to wear it on your wrist or your finger, or tuck it into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-sports-bras\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">sports bra<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">No matter what your needs are, there\u2019s never been a better time to find a powerful, sophisticated tool to help 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Our top choice for most people is the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-v%C3%ADvoactive%C2%AE-Fitness-Smartwatch-Display\/dp\/B0F38G9DLV?th=1\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/5RXFQ35D2cGEWMfZqJdBnCYmioSuhzvoFdc82jLQK87f4rHRNe7Y6QX9jx24GoNyEChTd4n9hbnG7pZN4Pa9XsUTA2a1qTue7b8dairUqyC8HDJEqgYbWHJvst6DNbN3dzsCPBaHn34HJmjM8sNwAESh8GedzMTP1Fj6XSaqqTux7rUe1wzkNwMgG61t5SWV69pc42g7e3wJHrCfAyoVZ2Gp9mnf5gnpTu2oQBbQXAvTSgpUGnaCstgHxhpz3cXrWzjNZCxzqiS5K6SRsJay2bMChcBBbjP8RwyGXo6odzdTsBbGvTboxMhUV7cvoPJXyD2Fy8zxNTVxQc3QdLtA33mustMm5kYwWLgetsEZQo5QBTVw6AY2Z9MXdqx3xNM4HHDTENUhuNvazHe&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/5RXFQ35D2cGEWMfZqJdBnCYmioSuhzvoFdc82jLQK87f4rHRNe7Y6QX9jx24GoNyEChTd4n9hbnG7pZN4Pa9XsUTA2a1qTue7b8dairUqyC8HDJEqgYbWHJvst6DNbN3dzsCPBaHn34HJmjM8sNwAESh8GedzMTP1Fj6XSaqqTux7rUe1wzkNwMgG61t5SWV69pc42g7e3wJHrCfAyoVZ2Gp9mnf5gnpTu2oQBbQXAvTSgpUGnaCstgHxhpz3cXrWzjNZCxzqiS5K6SRsJay2bMChcBBbjP8RwyGXo6odzdTsBbGvTboxMhUV7cvoPJXyD2Fy8zxNTVxQc3QdLtA33mustMm5kYwWLgetsEZQo5QBTVw6AY2Z9MXdqx3xNM4HHDTENUhuNvazHe\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0F38G9DLV\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"w050b-20\"><strong>Garmin Vivoactive 6 ($300)<\/strong><\/a>, which works well with Android and iOS, but we also vouch for the latest <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/store\/rings\/oura-ring-5\/silver\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/ABAm9JTY78wqUMysFavnDAkRq3X3F3fLaRsTPm2ZQCfuJ2x7BUJL1ypBGiM5nTv16akkjv59R8eTNEZt2vx1tVgm5Pb68KBhBCt4DUSocKLFzo52XsDKNxoZDNED9ZwSWgZdRbU63FgbnFknB4UNVgDXCNc8nLNJqsR7Wf4ME2A2aCU7dGYN12hez4hxs7vF3D7Q17JtFuPDtaMkxr8i7C9okbGMbFovr957A7n9iSxZ9wh2MnhLezbUcVfYBC8QNVui6LJm86HByKN6wcJ79PmRYbWiKaBySEwuGDK8J6KYT6WSJuEzqinp7fEayoLifLHJfAgSvJowmtik&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/ABAm9JTY78wqUMysFavnDAkRq3X3F3fLaRsTPm2ZQCfuJ2x7BUJL1ypBGiM5nTv16akkjv59R8eTNEZt2vx1tVgm5Pb68KBhBCt4DUSocKLFzo52XsDKNxoZDNED9ZwSWgZdRbU63FgbnFknB4UNVgDXCNc8nLNJqsR7Wf4ME2A2aCU7dGYN12hez4hxs7vF3D7Q17JtFuPDtaMkxr8i7C9okbGMbFovr957A7n9iSxZ9wh2MnhLezbUcVfYBC8QNVui6LJm86HByKN6wcJ79PmRYbWiKaBySEwuGDK8J6KYT6WSJuEzqinp7fEayoLifLHJfAgSvJowmtik\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Oura Ring 5 ($399)<\/a> and the budget-friendly <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/google_fitbit_air\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/35a2Pj22cNjnRKoR5DDdygNAhntDHn1XiZNQCW1MUuwabfxXrVqnYVH8K4Ufm2av1vPyuUdPhKRHNzmmHriWMtJ4mNQpk86NYncG6bqGkSyBUfX7uxfbC3GnkoTgNbtLAk8zJWjFFCWE6AfAjG2cH5XmYLxTT4NjZSG1UVA889KtAm9MNY8xht9kUgXQVXczeQnhHdfpx4WsH3TGpnGvHpcr7HKrEMjyubpQZWWF7nbxLZuWCeMPQP6wE7Q79AzSUFninto42Eii9Ky6jSPP7PFxZHMakU2tqxrSxpmkPwA8qFpTxUbfsRzgqUuzoEG5J8SjS3fo7ACJThr&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/35a2Pj22cNjnRKoR5DDdygNAhntDHn1XiZNQCW1MUuwabfxXrVqnYVH8K4Ufm2av1vPyuUdPhKRHNzmmHriWMtJ4mNQpk86NYncG6bqGkSyBUfX7uxfbC3GnkoTgNbtLAk8zJWjFFCWE6AfAjG2cH5XmYLxTT4NjZSG1UVA889KtAm9MNY8xht9kUgXQVXczeQnhHdfpx4WsH3TGpnGvHpcr7HKrEMjyubpQZWWF7nbxLZuWCeMPQP6wE7Q79AzSUFninto42Eii9Ky6jSPP7PFxZHMakU2tqxrSxpmkPwA8qFpTxUbfsRzgqUuzoEG5J8SjS3fo7ACJThr\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Google Fitbit Air ($100)<\/a>. For more wearables, check out our guides to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-smartwatches\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Best Smartwatches<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-smart-rings\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Best Smart Rings<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-sleep-trackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">Best Sleep Trackers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"TableOfContentWrapper-jAlNLq gmujnI table-of-content\">\n<div data=\"[object Object]\" class=\"AccordionWrapper-gvHLGA ezUzxi\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-iLIlCF dnShlA\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-gsDmFY kNAKJl\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-jFRYlp zgmT\">\n<p><strong>Jump To<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"BaseButton-bcGmUs ButtonWrapper-dPMEWm MOjna iXOcpb button button--utility AccordionItemContainerButton-jMXXPz gKwiNR\" 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