The Amazfit Helio Strap stands out for two key reasons: its reliable hardware and an affordable price. During my testing, one question kept coming back. Is solid hardware and an accessible price enough to truly help you manage your health? Let’s find out in this Amazfit Helio Strap review.
Smart rings are alternatives to smartwatches for those who want to keep tabs on their wellness without the bulk. For Android users, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is one of the best options. It's now on sale at Amazon and Best Buy, dropping to $299 from $399, which is the lowest price we've seen.
The saga between Whoop and the FDA shows no signs of coming to an end soon. Following a warning from the federal agency, Whoop has refused to remove or modify its Blood Pressure Insights feature from its screen-free wearable, the Whoop MG.
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Sleep is still the best reset your body gets each night. Your brain clears out waste, your muscles recover, and your energy levels get ready for the next day. Miss out and you will notice it quickly in your focus, mood, and performance. The difference today is that you no longer have to guess how well you slept. With smartwatches, fitness trackers, and even smartphone apps, you can get a pretty close picture of your sleep and use that data to improve it.
Amazfit's Helio Strap is a screen-free fitness tracker that delivers solid tracking. The device is a nice alternative to the likes of Whoop, but with a lower price tag, suiting most users. And similar to Whoop's offerings, it is also getting a dedicated accessory to improve tracking accuracy during workouts.
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After months of anticipation and growing user frustration, Whoop is finally rolling out Healthspan, one of its most meaningful features for users focused on longevity and healthy living, to older devices. Starting this week, from August 5 on, members using Whoop 4.0 will gain access to the same longevity-focused insights that debuted with the Whoop 5.0 and its advanced MG sensor.
Fitbit's wearables are known for their reliability and extensive tracking, and right now, some of its fitness trackers are on sale on Amazon. This includes the Fitbit Charge 6, which has dropped to its record low of $139. This slashes the device's regular price of $179 by $40 (22%).
Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smartphones keep teaching us new things about our health every day. One area getting extra attention lately is sleep, and for good reason. Sure, there’s plenty of advice out there on how to sleep better, but not all tips are created equal. Now, a fresh study just revealed a simple habit totally in your control that, if done regularly, could seriously boost your sleep quality.
The Helio Strap, Amazfit's screenless competitor to the Whoop, was launched last month. It costs less than $100, which is a fraction of the price of Whoop and other high-end smartwatches. Beyond its affordability, it also features advanced tracking tools at no additional cost. Amazfit has now rolled out an update that further enhances one of its powerful features in the fitness tracker.
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