Things to consider…

A few advanced features to look out for

1 Workout tracking

A good workout mix is vital for fitness. Good wearables let you track a variety of workouts, adjusting for irregular movements which in turn affect calorie burn and heart rate.

2 Heart rate monitor

Look out for wearables that measure not only your heart rate during exercise, but also your average resting heart rate, which is considered a better indicator of overall health.

3 Battery life

How long does the device run on one charge? If you’re looking to monitor your sleep as well as your activity, a device that can’t see out the day won’t be much good to you.

4 Fashion style

Will you be wearing your tracker all the time, or only during training sessions? How agreeable a device looks is an important factor to consider if it’s all-day tracking you’re after.

5 Display performance

If you read data mid-activity, it helps if your wearable has a good screen. If it lights up in the dark, great; if it adapts to ambient light levels to boost legibility, all the better.

6 Third-party support

Most wearables come with an iOS app for pairing, but some also let you link up other third-party apps (like Runtastic) to your device so you can do more with your biometric data.