150 Mio Fuse isn’t subtle in its design or features. This is a fitness band designed for truly active people. It works as an everyday tracker, counting steps, distance and calories burned. And while it doesn’t track sleep or floors climbed, it is waterproof and can be worn while swimming. Where the Fuse really kicks into gear is during a workout. The heart-rate monitor tracks your exertion, and the band’s indicator light changes color to let you know what zone you’re in. The Fuse will appeal to serious athletes and those who want to use interval training to get into shape. Jawbone’s products have always been well-regarded for their design, but — in the case of its fitness bands, at least — they have also been plagued by delays in shipping and problems with functionality. 199 UP4. This sleek wristband looks good and works well too, tracking steps, distance and calories burned. It now tracks sleep automatically and includes a heart-rate sensor that works automatically — and, in fact, won’t read heart rate on command, which may irritate athletes who want a reading after a workout. But the key feature is its NFC sensor that allows you to make payments directly from the band, via a linked American Express card. This article was written in partnership with Techwalla, the definitive place to get comprehensive and honest recommendations about all sorts of consumer electronics. Lose Weight. Feel Great! AGE lbs. WEIGHT ft.
Available for Android, iOS devices and Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile. Cyclemeter is a really useful app that turns your iPhone (not currently available for Android) into a cycle computer, which is really handy if you mount your phone to your handlebars, providing plenty of information at a glance. It integrates maps for navigational duties and can be customised in many ways, including providing audio alerts for a range of metrics. It’s also available on the new Apple Watch if you have one of those. There are many mapping apps available but one that you might have on your phone already, and not realise it, is Google Maps. The latest version has offered cycling routes for some time, and works very well. It can provide turn-by-turn navigation instructions if you want it as well. Endomondo is an activity tracking app with many fans, and part of its appeal is in its simplicity compared to other similar apps like Strava. It tracks duration, speed, calories and can be used with a heart rate monitor, and will keep a full training log allow you to easily analyse your training.
Available for iPhone and Android. What do you do in an accident, This is without doubt the most popular app on my smartphone. You can’t be a cyclist in the UK and not obsessively track the weather forecast before a ride, looking for any hint of rain on the horizon or a change in wind speed or direction. The app is free and really easy to use, and provides a good level of hourly and daily detail. Available for Android and iPhone. Unsurprisingly weather apps are popular with cyclists. Who doesn't check the weather before getting dressed for a ride, Rain Alarm uses real-time data to warn of approaching rain, and provides precise detail on a clear map. Available for Android and iPhone. This is a very popular weather app, with lots of fans. It's a service from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK and provides weather forecasts, textual forecasts, meteograms and extreme weather warnings.