Fitbit Blaze

I don’t like smartwatches. Go away.

This isn’t a smartwatch, rather a smart fitness watch that’ll help boost your fitness, thanks to a coaching feature called FitStar: a subscription-based fitness platform (costing £ 29.99 a year) that guides you through a range of workouts via step-by-step instructions on your wrist. It does general stuff, too – think smart notifications and silent alarms – and you can tap it to adjust the volume on your smartphone.

But will it help me to define my gluteus maximus?

If you mean are there exercises to give your butt a lift, then yes. There’s a lot more to this watch than FitStar, though. Sweatproof, but not waterproof, the Blaze uses a range of sensors to track your activity and sleep. SmartTrack recognises your workout if you forget to log it, and your personal weekly fitness goals can be viewed via the Fitbit app.

My mate already has a Fitbit Surge. Is the Blaze better than that?

It’s different. Unlike the Surge, the Blaze has no built-in GPS, so if running’s your thing and you want to view routes or record runs, you will need to use your smartphone’s GPS. The Blaze also looks different, with its large, colour touchscreen display – you can get a variety of clock faces for it. The battery life also differs: the Surge can run for up to a week, while the Blaze can last for up to five days.

Between us, I have small wrists. What size does it come in?

Small, large or extra large, and in a choice of colours to suit.

So when can I Blaze a trail?

The Fitbit Blaze is released in March. You can pre-order it now from Fitbit’s website.