Simply take part in that activity for 15 minutes or more, be it cycling or your weekly gym session, and it will log all the necessary info. The best thing is that absolutely everything (other than food intake) is tracked automatically thanks to the in-built SmartTrack tech. Fitbit’s Flex 2 is well rounded, with the waterproofing paired with some welcome added extras such as keeping track of how many (or how few) lengths you just swam in your local pool. I’m always in the pool, but I’m still after a fitness tracker that works just as well when I’m out of the water, even if I don’t fare so well on land. Fitbit waterproofing is finally here, with the affordable Flex 2 fitness tracker.Īs an avid swimmer, this is the most enticing new addition. Fitbit’s Charge 2 was great, but its lack of protection against water let it down. Even three years into its life.ĭespite being the best in fitness-tracker wearables, Fitbit has shied away from waterproofing in the past. The Fitbit Flex 2 is a masterclass in minimalism, and it does what it sets out to achieve brilliantly. No, it doesn't have built-in GPS or heart-rate tracking, but if those things matter to you, you're probably not the Fitbit Flex 2 demographic anyway. It's especially appealing now as it's quite a bit cheaper than its launch price of £80: it's £50 at Argos, for example.

The addition of swim tracking is a great little bonus, and Fitbit's community features are second to none. If you just want simple step tracking in a stylish package, then the Fitbit Flex 2 has an awful lot going for it. Originally released in 2016, the Fitbit Flex 2 is a little long in the tooth now, but the company doesn't seem to have much interest in replacing it.

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