Top-Rated Waterproof Fitness Trackers
Top-Rated Waterproof Fitness Trackers
A waterproof fitness tracker that tags along wherever you go—from your bed to the shower to the gym—is really an active girl’s best friend. Who wants to deal with taking off her watch every time she decides to take a hot yoga class, go for a swim, or gets caught in a downpour that her weather app failed to warn her about during an outdoor run?
Not only does taking off your smartwatch or tracker mean you lose precious data, but it also means you have a greater chance of losing it—or leaving it at home.
Fortunately, the solution here is easy—use this list of the best waterproof fitness trackers to find one that you like so much you never want to take it off…and won’t ever have to, either. Many of the entries here are 2019 Women’s Health Fitness Award winners (and are designated as such as you click through). They’ve been tested and vetted by dozens of fitness pros who also weigh in their favorite features here too.
What’s more, you’ll find waterproof fitness trackers at every price point on this list, including a budget-friendly option for under $50 and another for $70. There are also next-gen water-resistant wearables that are
So here you have ‘em, the best waterproof fitness trackers that can hold up against any type of moisture.
7) Whoop
$18 - $30/month
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If you're thirsty for in-depth knowledge on your body and performance, then Whoop is for you. It senses all your vital signs, has sleep tracking capabilities, produces meaningful data for your workout performance, and gives you intel on things like heart rate variability. It also provides a score between 0 to 100 that measures recovery every single morning. One small catch: You can only keep track of data using the Whoop app on your phone, since it doesn’t have a watch face.
Vívoactive 4S
Garmin
amazon.com
$299.99
Waterproof at depths of up to 165 feet, this fitness tracker comes with a lot of crush-worthy new features: on-screen workout demos, stress monitoring, and the ability to download music to your watch.
Watch Series 5
Apple
amazon.com
$469.99
The latest and greatest version of the Apple Watch is water resistant up to 165 feet. The latest generation is the smartest yet, featuring “always on” technology so you can check your stats mid-plank without the screen going dark.
"I wear my Apple Watch 5 while surfing and during aqua cycling classes," says Women's Health's Fitness Director Jordan Galloway. "I really appreciate being able to track my activity when I'm working out in the water, and the 'always on' feature means I can monitor my data while I'm paddling, a major plus!"
Versa 2
Fitbit
amazon.com
$129.95
Like the Apple Watch 5, Fitbit's Versa 2 is smart enough to work underwater at depths of up to 165 feet.
This waterproof fitness tracker also comes loaded with Amazon Alexa and Spotify (both firsts for the brand), along with Fitbit Pay. Have no fear, it still offers lots of sweat-friendly apps too.
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Suunto
suunto.com
$329.00
Noticeably less bulky than most other GPS watches, the Suunto 5 is also water resistant up to 165 feet. What's more: The maps feature leaves a breadcrumb trail of your route so you can return safely from a ride, run, or swim—ideal if you're training for a triathlon.
Band 3 Pro
Huawei
amazon.com
$68.85
If you're looking for a cheap waterproof fitness tracker, the Huawei Band 3 Pro is for you. Not only is it waterproof up to 165 feet, but for 70 bucks, you'll get a touchscreen display that shows you your steps, plus, the time and weather too.
Other features worth noting are 24/7 heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, a sensor that can track your strokes, laps, and distance during a swim, and a battery life that'll last for up to 14 days.
Vapor 2
Misfit
amazon.com
$204.50
Water resistant up to 98 feet, the redesigned Vapor from Misfit now has built-in heart rate monitoring, as well, so you can track your beat throughout the day. You also get built-in GPS, which means you can wear it to track your run, even when you don’t feel like carrying your phone. Pair it with Google Pay, too, for easy purchases when you’re on the move, and strap it around your wrist when you make a splash for some laps around the pool.
Galaxy Watch Active
Samsung
amazon.com
$149.00
Water resistant up to 50 meters (approximately 165 feet), this watch looks sporty chic so you can wear it to the office and straight to the fitness studio. Along the way, it’ll automatically track your activity or you can opt to choose your own sweat method and let it record the metrics. Paired with the Calm app, you also have access to meditations and breathing techniques, plus it records your sleep data. In other words, you get an overall picture of your wellness. Of course, it’s also water resistant so you don’t have to worry when rain gets in the way of your day or if you want to hop in the shower or pool without taking it off.
TW5M14500 Ironman Essential
Timex
amazon.com
$42.56
Deep-sea divers take note: This waterproof fitness tracker works up to 100 meters or approximately 328 feet (100 meters) under water. Clocking in at under $100, this comfy watch provides the basics you want from a fitness tracker—especially if you’re into interval training or you aim to run every mile a little faster when you go out for a jog. It has a button on the side that easily starts and stops lap counting and stores up to 30 laps so you can review your records when you’re done picking up the speed. This watch also provides the deepest waterproof depth of any option on this list.
Vantage M
Polar
amazon.com
Not only is this fitness tracker waterproof at depths of up to almost 100 feet, if you love cycling, hiking, yoga, Pilates, basketball…basically all of the activities, you can add a bunch of your favorite workouts to this watch. The Polar Flow app has 130 sport profiles to choose from and you can store 20 right on your wrist for on-the-go tracking. You can also choose run training plans that adjust to the distance and days you hit the road. And you get phone notifications, motivational feedback post-sweat (including the benefits of your hard work), and swimming metrics.
FYI: Not all trackers can handle water.