2022 Tech Gift Guide: Wearables, Fitness, & Health
Who said wearables and products for your health and fitness needed to be ugly? The products in this guide will challenge any misconceptions you may have about health-driven tech innovations. Most importantly, they will also help you achieve your fitness and health goals!
Wearables
WHOOP 4.0
WHOOP is a wearable health and fitness coach designed to help people achieve their wellness goals. Studies show WHOOP can positively change behavior, increase sleep, and improve physiological biomarkers.
Who’s it For
Perfect for anyone looking to better monitor their health and fitness with a fashionable and versatile wearable through recommendations across recovery, sleep, training, and health.
Our Impressions
“This is a product we have been excited to try, as many top professional athletes wear WHOOP. From opening the box to setting up the product, it’s incredibly simple to use, which made us instant fans. We look forward to learning more about our health, how well (or not well) we are sleeping, and how we recover after a busy and strenuous day.” –Ryan
Where to Buy: Website
ScanWatch
ScanWatch by Withings is a hybrid smartwatch. Clinically validated, it is the world’s first hybrid smartwatch that can alert users of a possible case of atrial fibrillation or breathing disturbances.
Who’s it For
Health-conscious individuals looking for real-time insights into their vitals while also looking stylish.
Our Impressions
“Backed by a great brand, this smartwatch is definitely worth a look, especially if you’re searching for better visibility into things like heart health, breathing disturbances (which I did not know was even possible for a smartwatch to track), sleep analytics, and all-around activity tracking.” –Ryan
Where to buy: Website
Amazfit GTS 4
Smart fitness made easy with 150+ sports modes and strength exercise recognition, dual-band positioning and route import, easy 24/7 health management, Bluetooth phone calls, and music storage.
Who’s it For
Anyone interested in tracking their fitness and monitoring their health all day long while also having a nice watch/phone interface with the benefit of access to your music library.
Our Impressions
“Great-looking product: slim and easy to use. Not bulky in the way other wearables are. Definitely worth checking out to get access to multiple sports-focused modes, especially if you are not an Apple Watch user.” –Ryan
Where to buy: Website
TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS
Elevate your outdoor adventure and equip yourself for your exciting new challenges with the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS, which helps locate yourself wherever you are in the world. The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS has up to 45 days of battery life, the ability to track your vitals with real-time 24-hour heart rhythm, and on-demand fatigue and energy levels so you can train smart.
Who’s it For
The outdoor adventurer looking for a more rugged and tough GPS-enabled smartwatch – with very impressive battery life and real-time vitals tracking.
Our Impressions
“Definitely a great option for anyone who spends lots of time outside and looking for a smartwatch that can keep up. We really liked the interface and features aimed at keeping up with the outdoor lifestyle. The big benefits of the GPS and five GNSS location services will likely come in handy for those who explore remote locations.” –Ryan
Where to buy: Website
Fitness
TRI Multi-Sport Headphones
These multi-sport, waterproof bone conduction headphones have a built-in MP3 player and Bluetooth option. They were designed for the triathlete but are a great gift for anyone who likes to listen to music while they swim, surf, ski, run, bike or work out.
Who’s it For
Active individuals looking for a great option to listen to music while they train.
Our Impressions
“Anytime you try on headphones that are meant to be worn while working out, you need to ensure they fit well and are stable – and, at this price point, these headphones are hard to beat.” –Ryan
Where to buy: Website
Deals
Marked down to $99.99 (original price $149.99)
Shokz OpenRun Pro
OpenRun Pro, Shokz’s most premium headphones ever, feature the latest 9th generation bone conduction technology with two added bass enhancers and their signature situational awareness and comfortable open-ear fit, prioritizing safety while working out.
Who’s it For
Fitness enthusiasts looking for a stable, great-sounding headphone option while they work out.
Our Impressions
“Great-fitting headphones are hard to find, so if you’re in the market for a new set of headphones that sound great and work very well during almost all fitness activities, look no further!” –Ryan
Where to buy:
USA: https://shokz.com/products/openrunpro
Canada: https://ca.shokz.com/products/openrunpro
Health
3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope
The most advanced stethoscope yet. The Littmann CORE combines the outstanding acoustics of a Littmann cardiology-grade stethoscope with advanced Eko digital innovations that help clinicians check for heart murmurs in seconds.
Who’s it For
Medical workers looking for a top-of-the-line digital stethoscope.
Our Impressions
“As a Cardiac Surgery ICU nurse, it is really important that I have a high-quality stethoscope. It can make all the difference in my practice. This product has made it so much easier to not only hear adventitious breath sounds but has also greatly enhanced my ability to detect heart murmurs. I love the fact that there is volume control, too! This stethoscope has immensely improved my confidence in providing the best care for my patients.” –Olivia
Where to buy: Website
Deals
75-day risk-free trial
- Free custom-fit case
- Exclusive $50 off discount
- Personalized engraving
- Free 2-day shipping
Body+ Wi-Fi Scale
A Wi-Fi scale that uses patented Position Control™ technology to deliver the most accurate body composition readings (weight, body fat, and water percentage plus muscle and bone mass).
Who’s it For
Anyone looking for an incredibly accurate scale to get better insights into your weight, BMI, body fat percentage, you name it.
Our Impressions
“Not only does the product look great, but it’s super easy to use. I have been using Withings smart scales for several years and I highly recommend them for anyone who wants to stay on top of their body composition data.” –Ryan
Where to buy: Website
Bellabeat Ivy
Designed as an elegant bracelet that monitors your heart rate, respiratory rate, cardiac coherence, and physical and mental activity, Ivy is a one-of-a-kind health and wellness tracker created for women, by women.
Who’s it For
Women looking to monitor their health and wellness with a stylish-looking wearable.
Our Impressions
“Very good-looking device, with a ton of different features to help monitor and track a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum depression symptoms, menopause symptoms, and more.” –Eliza
Where to buy: Website
Bond Touch More
Bond Touch More, the emotional wearable bracelet that connects up to four users, is designed to increase emotional connection by allowing users to exchange touch messages, even when miles apart.
Who’s it For
Close friends and couples looking to connect uniquely and differently.
Our Impressions
“The use of haptics to help increase human connection and replicate human touch was neat to explore. The privacy features of the app to share photos and text messages was a nice touch (no pun intended).” –Ryan
Where to buy: Website
Deals
There is a 15{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} discount on all Bond Touch products on the site and on Amazon through Black Friday.
Loba Smart Pill and Supplement Organizer
Loba is the first Wi-Fi-connected pill and supplement organizer that looks beautiful in your space, is made to fit your life, and connects to technology via the Loba App, (available on iOS and Android).
Who’s it For
Anyone looking to better manage and organize their pills and supplements with a nice modern tech experience.
Our Impressions
“Cool product to better ensure I stick with my daily vitamin and supplement intake. I found the app experience keeps me more on track and honest with not missing a day. For anyone who finds managing their pill/supplement schedule hard, this is definitely worth checking out.” –Ryan
Where to buy: Website