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Stay fit and healthy with these smart devices

Withings Body Cardio $150 withings.com

There are other smart scales that are more affordable, but the Body Cardio goes way beyond simply checking weight. It can monitor body fat, muscle, and bone mass, and check your heart rate. It can also connect to your Wi-Fi network and email you with updates about your progress.

Waho Tickr $50 wahoofitness.com

A low-cost heart rate monitor and calorie counter, the Wahoo Tickr is small enough to wear on your wrist, or you can place it against your chest using its stretchy strap. There’s also a Tickr X model available for $79, which is designed for indoor workouts on treadmills or cycling machines.

Philips co nnec ted Wrist Bloo d Press ure Monitor $90 philips.com

Most blood pressure devices opt for a traditional armband design, but this Philips product is small and easy to carry. The device can monitor your heart rate too, so you might use it as an affordable alternative to more expensive fitness trackers.

Fitbit Aria $128 fitbit.com

Fitbit is known for its popular range of fitness trackers, and its Aria scales use the Fitbit app so you can review your health data in a single place. The app also includes a food log and database to help you keep an eye on your calorie intake and stay on track with your ultimate weight goal.

ApleWatch Series 2 FROM $369 apple.com

The original Apple Watch didn’t work too well on its own, but the Series 2 model adds GPS, which is great for tracking your workouts. The second generation Watch is also water-resistant so you can use it for swimming. Like the original version, the Series 2 also includes a heart rate monitor.