The Christmas trees, festive lights, decorations, the electric feeling of meeting loved ones and of course, the excitement of exchanging gifts is what makes the end of the year festive season the happiest and one of the most cheerful seasons across the globe!
With the effects of the pandemic still looming in the country, we all must continue to take necessary precautions as we plan and prioritise things for the festive break. It’s always good to often remind yourself to be kind and gentle to oneself and our loved ones by keeping health a priority. The pandemic has affected everyone in some form or another, either mentally or physically, hence it is more important than ever to take a step back and relax.
A good way of self-care is practicing mindfulness regularly. Today, wearables are playing a very important role in shaping the health and wellbeing of people. With a mission to empower and inspire you to live a healthier and more active life, Fitbit has been a leading brand in the wearables industry.
We have come across some of the most advanced smartwatches and fitness trackers that go beyond tracking your steps. Features such as stress management, mindfulness tools, measuring your skin temperatures and your sleep scores on wearables enables us to keep a track of our overall health.
Fitbit recently partnered with Deepak Chopra, MD, pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of The Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global to launch Deepak Chopra’s Mindful Method, an exclusive wellness collection created and curated for Fitbit Premium members to make a mindfulness practice, designed to help you improve your mental wellbeing as an important part of your overall health, featuring audio and video sessions led by Chopra on impactful, relevant themes like mindfulness, sleep, stress management, mental wellness and the mind-body connection. Through Fitbit Premium, you also get access to Calm, the most popular service designed to help with sleep, meditation, and relaxation.
We understand selecting gifts is not an easy task. When looking for gifts this festive season, we recommend looking for a gift that keeps on giving. So, get in the festive spirit by giving what matters to those that matter most—the priceless gift of good health such as an advanced fitness tracker or a smartwatch. Whether you’re shopping for the fitness enthusiast in your life or looking for affordable options to help your loved ones improve their overall health and wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
Fitbit Charge 5 – R3,999
To help you better manage health, Fitbit Charge 5 is our top choice this year. It is the most advanced health and fitness tracker available in the market and the first tracker that is equipped with an on-wrist ECG app that can help you analyze heartbeat and let you know if you show signs of AFib. It’s also the first tracker to have an electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, which can measure your body’s response to stress through tiny changes in the sweat glands on your fingers. Along with this device Fitbit also announced a new feature – Daily Readiness Score, for Fitbit Premium users. Daily Readiness Score will reveal each day if you are ready to work out or should focus on recovery. With its thinner and sleek design, built-in GPS, bright color touchscreen and up to 7 seven days of battery life, it will help you stay active and even remind you to step back and relax so you can prioritize your health when it is needed the most.
Fitbit Sense – R7,999
Sense is another great innovation by Fitbit. It is the most advanced health smartwatch packed with smarter choices enabling robust experiences with on-wrist calling, choice of voice assistant and advanced notifications on a bigger screen helping you easily connect with your family and friends with just a touch or on the command of your voice. In addition, it is also equipped with an on-wrist ECG app and an EDA sensor so one can build a relaxation routine. In fact, a recent study also stated that 70% of the Fitbit Sense users reported reduced heart rate during a two-minute EDA Scan session, showing these tools can help reduce stress.
Fitbit Luxe – R 3,399
Next in line is the award-winning device for Fitbit – Fitbit Luxe, beautiful looking fashion-forward fitness and wellness tracker recently launched can be another great option to gift if you want to impress your loved ones with a chic bracelet designed device that can not only be flaunted for its beauty but also encourages to follow a holistic approach to achieve health and wellness goals. Luxe is equipped with a heart rate sensor, oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, sleep tracking, water-resistance and basic syncing with your phone making it a great option for those looking for a simple no-frills tracker that also helps them stand out from the crowd.
Fitbit Ace 3 – R1,799
And, for the ones who keep us on our toes, we recommend Fitbit Ace 3. Make health and wellness a family affair with the Ace 3. Snug fitting, swim proof (up to 50m), and featuring fun clock faces, this activity tracker is sure to have all the kids jumping for joy.
Another great deal about gifting a Fitbit Charge 5, Fitbit Sense or a Fitbit Luxe this festive season is that your loved ones would also get access to a 6-month Fitbit Premium membership included for new and returning users of Fitbit Premium.
Fitbit devices are available at leading retailers online and in-stores such as Makro, Cape Union Mart, Incredible Connection, Takealot.com, Hi Online, Dischem, Superbalist. Total Sports, Sportsmans Warehouse, FNB eBucks and FNB connect.