As we embark on another year, many of us are setting fitness and health goals and deciding to invest in gym memberships. However, let's keep our determination ignited and not let it fade away like day-old champagne. A fitness tracker or a smartwatch could be extremely useful in tracking your health progress, from counting steps and workouts to monitoring heart rate zones. With these insightful gadgets, you might be inspired to stick to your resolution.

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker, offering many top-tier Fitbit features. A standout feature is a battery life stretching up to 10 days, which outshines other Fitbit devices. The newest addition to this model is its AMOLED touchscreen which is easily visible even in sunlight. An SpO2 sensor provides accurate blood oxygen level readings throughout your sleep while keeping you updated on stress management, breathing rate, and skin temperature.

If you've been eyeing the Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2, both were temporarily off the market due to a patent dispute in December 2023. Now back on sale, the Series 9, which we recommend, encompasses all health and fitness tracking aspects you would desire. This model also introduces the new Double Tap feature.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic are an excellent match for the Apple Watch in terms of health and fitness features. They are compatible with Android phones, however, the electrocardiogram and irregular heart rate alert function only when the watch is paired with a Samsung phone.

The Fitbit Versa 4 is considered the best Fitbit smartwatch due to its native Google apps and built-in GPS along with motion sensors for tracking outdoor activities. It also boasts of a bright AMOLED touchscreen and long battery life lasting up to six days. For serious health tracking, consider the Fitbit Sense 2. It offers excellent sleep tracking ability with electrocardiograms, SpO2, and skin temperature sensors. Its sports tracking feature is further enhanced with built-in GPS and PurePulse heart-rate sensors. However, remember that you'll need a Fitbit Premium subscription, which is $10 per month, to fully utilize this device's features.

If you fancy a bit of style along with your fitness tracking, the fluorescent yellow Casio G-Shock Move could be the one for you. Despite its GPS connection and app usability needing improvements, its physical buttons, easy-to-read display, and battery life of up to 10 days make it a worthy contender. The Garmin Epix Pro and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar also win top marks for their excellent performance, usability and diverse fitness tracking features.

The Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5, another option for Android phone users, ensures you needn't charge your device every couple of days. It utilizes a clever dual-display technology allowing the watch to consume minimum power. While it doesn’t support Wear OS 4, it’s worthy of mention as a wallet-friendly pick with many essential features onboard.