Whether you're training for a race, getting in shape or are just curious about your daily activity, these fitness bands and GPS watches can give you the info and encouragement you need.
A coach on your wrist
Nowhere has the current explosion of wearable tech been more evident than in the fitness gadget market. While smartwatches including Android Wear devices and the upcoming Apple Watch may steal the headlines, those products are just emerging. Activity trackers and GPS watches, on the other hand, are more established.
In fact, there are so many wrist-worn fitness devices available now that it's hard to know what to get. It doesn't help that the differences between these types of devices are beginning to blur. Some fitness bands are starting to display texts and other alerts from your phone, and some smartwatches offer fitness tracking features and even onboard GPS.
Those lines will continue to blur, but for now there's value for many of us in sticking with devices that are primarily about fitness. Not only are the products more mature, they tend to be smaller and more suited to wearing while exercising -- and some are significantly cheaper.
We've rounded up 10 relatively new fitness bands and GPS watches that offer a range of capabilities, styles and prices. These products are all available for purchase right now; you won't see items that have not yet shipped or are never in stock (Microsoft Band, anyone?) on this list.
There's something here for everyone, from the "I need to get in shape" crowd to hardcore triathletes. Take a look and see if one is right for you.
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