fitness tracker

[ fit-nis trak-er ]

noun

1. a wearable electronic device or a software application that monitors one's physical fitness and daily physical activity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fitness tracker¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

The very first fitness trackers were rudimentary step-counters, but technology has advanced since then.

From Popular-Science

The company makes great fitness trackers, with tons of workouts, and you can now use a sleep-tracker app as well.

From Outside Online

This episode was brought to you by Whoop, the fitness tracker that gets you training smarter by giving you feedback on every moment of your day.

From Outside Online

Here are a few of the best fitness trackers currently on the market.

From Popular-Science

A quarter of Americans are tracking vitals on smartwatches and fitness trackers.

From Washington Post

Sure, your cubicle mate, neighbor, and aunt all own a Fitbit or JawBone fitness tracker.

From The Daily Beast

Or Sensoria, a new athletic-wear company whose socks have GPS and whose shirts have a fitness tracker built into the bra.

From The Daily Beast

Some docs are now claiming fitness tracker data holds no medical value.

From The Daily Beast

The new fitness tracker aims to recognize any workout movement from pull-ups to Pilates, but it still needs a bit of work.

From The Daily Beast

From chores to TV, these simple fitness tracker tips will make you look like Superman to your FitBit friends.

From The Daily Beast