Buyer's Guide 2022: 5 Best Health & Fitness Gadgets
By Amy Spitzfaden BothUpdated 10/13/2022
The new year is coming soon, and that means people are planning their resolutions, especially regarding health and fitness. Whether your health goal is to be more active, to be more relaxed, or to improve your vitals, there are gadgets out there that can help you. Here are five health and fitness gadgets to check out.
Blood pressure is a crucial stat for monitoring your health, but frequently we just get one reading at the doctor and that’s that. Many factors can affect blood pressure, so regular at-home monitoring is a better way to get a big picture view. iHealth’s Neo Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is easy to use, comfortable to wear, and convenient to store. Just follow the directions in the box and connect to your iPhone via Bluetooth, and you’ll get an accurate reading in under a minute. At-home medical technology can range in accuracy, but this one has been cleared by the FDA and meets European standards for medical devices.
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The world of skincare technology can be difficult to navigate, but ZIIP is the real deal. The device uses both micro- and nanocurrents (in a way I don’t fully understand but attribute to magic) to repair and renew your skin. You can set different programs through the app depending on what your skincare goal is and apply the gel that comes with it to help conduct the currents. I’d be skeptical of its claims if I didn’t have hands-on experience with acne scars noticeably fading after just a few uses. If you get one skincare gadget, this should be it.
Muscle pain, whether chronic or brand new, can knock you flat. Massaging a knot with your own fingers can only do so much, and professional massages can be pricey and hard to schedule. The Theragun is designed to target stiff muscles and ease muscle pain with force and precision, and the Mini is the most affordable and portable version, making it easier to bring on athletic outings where you risk cramping. The app is easy to download and use, and guides you through how to use the device, almost like your own physical therapist.
Fatigue and anxiety can wreak havoc on anyone’s system. The Sensate 2 helps settle your whole body down by sending calming vibrations to your vagus nerve, which governs your body’s stress response. The device itself is small and easy to manage; all you have to do is put the strap around your neck, turn on the Sensate, and place it on your sternum. Then, in the app, select how long you want a session to be (the minimum is 10 minutes) and what kind of soundtrack you want (nature sounds, relaxing music, etc.). Then lie back and let the Sensate do its thing. When I use it, I feel like I am in a spa, and now enjoy it regularly.
Garmin’s Fēnix 7 not only beat Apple to the punch in terms of a rugged, high-powered smartwatch with a battery life of up to 18 days, but it also offers solar charging that boosts that battery life up to 22 days. It’s comfortable and stylish, making it an option for everyday wear instead of something to just pull out when you’re engaging in extreme sports. The built-in PacePro feature offers personal training that reads the terrain and gives you appropriate tips, and the app is straightforward and makes navigating the watch’s many features super manageable.
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Amy Spitzfaden-Both is the Managing Editor for iPhone Life magazine and an award-winning novelist, with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. She specializes in Apple news and rumors, health and fitness tech, and parenting in the digital age. She graduated from MIU with a BA in Literature and Writing.
Amy lives in New Hampshire with her husband and daughter. When she’s not writing or glued to her iPhone, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and creating her own tea blends.
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