Given the effectiveness of Pilates when it comes to stress management, muscle toning, and improving your range of movement, it’s no surprise that the activity has seen a big spike in popularity in recent years, as has tracking your activity to allow you to set personal fitness goals.
As a result, many modern fitness trackers now come fitted with capabilities for tracking less vigorous exercise, as well as added tools like guided breathing exercises to supplement users’ sessions.
Best Fitness Trackers for Pilates: Our Top 5 Picks
To help you ensure you only give up your hard-earned money for a device that’s really worth it, we’ve collated the below list of the 5 best fitness trackers for Pilates. Let’s get into it!
1. Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Activity Tracker
Specifications
- Heart rate tracking: Yes
- Sleep monitoring: Yes
- Waterproof: Yes
- Swim tracking: Yes
- Connected GPS: Yes (phone required)
- Fitbit Pay: Yes (only available in the Special Edition)
- Step tracking: Yes
- Guided breathing exercises: Yes
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Activity tracking: Yes
- Battery life: 7 days
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
- Charge time (0 to100 percent): 2 hours
Our Review
Although it was released in 2018, the Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Activity Tracker ranks as one of the best Fitbit products ever made even today. The Fitbit Charge 3 has several features that allow it to accurately track your activity and tell you just how well you are working out, meaning it has the potential to be your perfect Pilates companion.
The Charge 3 tracker also features various improvements to previous Fitbit models, including an improved sleep tracking feature and a rectangular display designed to be lighter and more comfortable than its predecessors.
The inbuilt heart rate tracker is a great feature that makes keeping an eye on the intensity of your workouts a breeze, and the waterproof design ensures it works at depths of up to 50 meters, opening up a world of possibilities when it comes to doing Pilates in the pool or other forms of aqua aerobics as part of your fitness regime.
Another amazing feature of the tracker that puts it above so many others is the impressive battery life it offers. Whether you’re an athlete who runs regularly and uses Pilates as part of your strength and conditioning regime, or you only exercise three days a week, you should at least be able to get an entire week of the battery from the tracker.
When the time to plug in does arrive, you won’t need to wait an eternity for the tracker to charge up, either, as it’s capable of going from 0 to 100 percent in about 2 hours. This tracker truly is designed to be ready when you are.
The only potential flaw we found in the Fitbit Charge 3 is its lack of an onboard GPS. Luckily, Fitbit understand this is vital for some users, so have equipped the tracker with Connected GPS, which makes use of your phone’s GPS when in close range to track all your outdoor workouts, meaning that not even your pre-class jog will go unrecorded.
Whether you want to track your steps, activity, heart rate, or swimming activity during your Pilates exercises, you can count on the Fitbit Charge 3 to give you accurate data every time. We consider it to be one of the best fitness trackers out there, especially in terms of its price tag.
Pros
- Multiple exercise modes.
- Long battery life.
- Waterproof
Cons
- Lacks onboard GPS.
2. Fitbit Charge 2 Fitness Activity Tracker
Specifications
- Heart rate tracking: Yes
- Sleep monitoring: Yes
- Sweat Proof: Yes
- Swim tracking: No
- Connected GPS: Yes (phone required)
- Step tracking: Yes
- Water-resistant: Yes
- Swim Proof: No
- Guided breathing exercises: Yes
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Activity tracking: Yes
- Battery life: 5 days
- Charge time (0 to100 percent): 2 hours
Our Review
The predecessor to the tracker reviewed above, the Fitbit Charge 2 introduces a central feature that makes it perfect for Pilates; its guided breathing exercises. As you probably already know, breath control is an important part of good Pilates practice, as taking proper breaths (with full inhalation and a complete exhalation) are key to improving core strength and stability.
The guided breathing sessions on the Charge 2 provide deep breathing exercises lasting between two and five minutes designed to help you make the best of your Pilates workouts.
If you’re looking for a level of tracking that goes beyond making sure you’re breathing well, don’t worry! The Fitbit Charge 2 also tracks other statistics, including.
- Number of steps taken in a day.
- Distance covered in a day.
- Calories burned in a day.
- Active minutes, with additional recording of periods of intense activity.
- The number of floors climbed.
- Daily heart rate and corresponding average heart rate zones.
You can also set a daily goal on this tracker to keep you moving. Exceeding your personal activity goals just got so much easier!
Like most Fitbit models, you can track your sleep with the Charge 2. The tracker uses your heart rate to track the time you spend in light, deep, and REM sleep; as well as your time awake. You can also set up a bedtime reminder to help you maintain a healthy sleep schedule, and an alarm to wake you up in the morning or alert you to events during the day.
The Charge 2’s battery life is a step down from the Charge 3, but this isn’t surprising, as the Charge 3 is a later model than the Charge 2. With the Charge 2, you should be able to get at least 5 days of battery life, regardless of the intensity and duration of your activity, and thankfully, the Charge 2 boasts the same great recharge time as the Charge 3.
If you are a big fan of aqua Pilates, though, you might want to look elsewhere. The Charge 2 is splash-proof and water-resistant enough to protect against runs in the rain, but it isn’t swim-proof. Diving into the pool with the tracker strapped to your wrist or wearing it while showering could render it useless.
Another flaw of the Charge 2 that is still evident in the Charge 3 is its lack of an onboard GPS. For GPS functionality, though, you do get the Connected GPS feature we mentioned earlier that works with your mobile phone’s Bluetooth and GPS.
Pros
- Multiple exercise modes.
- Long battery life.
- Large screen.
Cons
- Lacks onboard GPS.
- Not swim-proof.
3. Garmin Vivosmart HR+ Fitness Activity Tracker
Specifications
- GPS: Yes
- Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart and ANT+
- Heart rate tracking: Yes
- Sleep monitoring: Yes
- Sweat Proof: Yes
- Swim tracking: No
- Step tracking: Yes
- Water-resistant: Yes
- Swim Proof: Yes
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Activity tracking: Yes
- Battery life: 5 days (Smartwatch mode); 8 hours (GPS/HR mode)
Our Review
The Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is one of few fitness trackers for Pilates that ticks all the boxes when it comes to durability. Although the design of this tracker isn’t as sleek as some of its competitors, its rubber and plastic body is durable enough to withstand knocks, drops, and other accidental impacts that could occur during your workout sessions.
The tracker comes with a traditional buckle-style strap designed to be secure and comfortable enough to wear while you’re working out. The strap also allows it to stay in place during intense activities.
Another thing to love about the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is its water-resistance and swim-proofing against up to 50-meter depths, meaning that unlike other trackers on the market, it allows you to dive into aqua Pilates and your post-workout showers worry-free.
This tracker tops many others in stat tracking as well as durability, and is able to track all the essentials you might want to watch, including steps taken, distance covered, and calories burned during your workouts more accurately than vast numbers of the competition.
The tracker also features an impressive battery life of up to 5 days, except when you’re using the onboard GPS, which is a real energy-guzzler. If you keep the GPS running all day, you should expect about 8 hours of battery from this tracker, so unless you’re planning to be close to a charger, we recommend turning it off when not in use.
Pros
- In-built GPS.
- Long-lasting battery life.
- Water-resistant.
- Swim-proof.
Cons
- Limited range of exercise modes.
4. Fitbit Inspire HR Fitness Activity Tracker
Specifications
- Connected GPS: Yes (phone required)
- Heart rate tracking: Yes
- Sleep monitoring: Yes
- Sweat Proof: Yes
- Swim Proof: Yes (water-resistant in depths of up to 50 meters)
- Step tracking: Yes
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Activity tracking: Yes
- Battery life: 5 days
- Charge Time (0 to 100 %): 2 hours
Our Review
The Fitbit Inspire HR Fitness Tracker is one of the latest Fitbit models, and comes equipped with many upgrades that allow it to track your activities accurately and present you with real data about your fitness regime, all wrapped up in the trademark Fitbit design complete with the traditional buckle-style strap that can found on most Fitbit trackers.
Probably the best upgrade present in this model is its offering of over 15 goal-based exercise modes. You can set goals for distance, time, or calorie burn to get real-time updates and stay on track, as well as enjoy all your favorite Fitbit functionalities—including heart rate tracking, activity tracking, and guided breathing—in one seamlessly functional package.
This will help you whether you’re into Pilates exercises for weight loss or increasing flexibility or strength, also offering more than enough versatility to support a whole range of other exercises you might do as part of your regimen.
The Fitbit Inspire HR rocks the same amazingly long-lasting battery life as many members of the Fitbit family. You should be able to get 5 days of battery with this tracker no matter how intense your sessions are, and the tracker can be fully charged in just two hours.
Unfortunately, this tracker still lacks an important feature you can find in trackers from other brands and later Fitbit models—an onboard GPS. Like other Fitbit offerings lacking this feature, it makes up for this deficiency with Connected GPS.
Even though there’s certainly room for improvement, we still consider the Fitbit Inspire HR to be one of the best fitness trackers out there for Pilates, and with its range of features and affordability, why not give it a try?
Pros
- Water-resistant.
- Swim-proof for depths of up to 50 meters.
- 15+ goal-based exercise modes.
- Affordable
Cons
- No onboard GPS.
5. Huawei Honor Band 3 Pro Fitness Activity Tracker
Specifications
- In-built GPS: Yes
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2
- Heart rate tracking: Yes
- Sleep monitoring: Yes
- Sweat Proof: Yes
- Swim Proof: Yes (water-resistant in depths of up to 50 meters)
- Step tracking: Yes
- Compatibility: iOS and Android
- Activity tracking: Yes
- Battery Capacity: 100mAh, 5 – 12 days (depending on usage)
- Sensors: Accelerometer
- Charge Time (0 to 100 percent): 1.5 hours
Our Review
The Huawei Honor Band 3 Pro offers everything you might expect from a high-end fitness tracker like a Fitbit—and more—for a fraction of the price.
One of its most impressive features is its GPS mode, which puts the accuracy of most of those from alternative brands to shame, and is almost unbelievable for the cost of the device.
Another feature you will definitely love is its battery capacity when GPS mode is turned off. The Huawei Honor Band 3 pro packs a battery capacity of 100mAh, which can keep the tracker going for up to 12 days with normal use. Even when the battery does die, its charging time is amazing. The Huawei Honor Band 3 can go from 0 to 100 percent in about 1.5 hours—30 minutes faster than many Fitbit models. Incredible, right?
The tracker is also swim-proof and features swim-tracking in its range of sports modes, which offer hard-to-beat versatility when paired with its ability to track your heart rate, sleep rate, activity, and steps.
The tracker also doubles as a camera shutter for your mobile phone, and we love that you can use it to take perfect group photos every time. Gone is the pain of taking tons of photos just to fit everyone in one with this device!
The Huawei Honor Band 3 is the perfect fitness tracker for Pilates, especially given that it’s also one of the most affordable options on our list. With this tracker, you won’t have to worry about the battery running down unexpectedly or wait for hours to get a full charge. Offering an inbuilt GPS, sleep tracker, heart rate tracker, and water-resistant design, we consider this tracker to be one of the best options out there on the market.
Pros
- In-built GPS.
- Multiple sports modes.
Cons
- Battery drains quickly on GPS mode.
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