Best Fitbit fitness tracker with a 7-day battery life and Google Maps falls to its lowest-ever price on Amazon

Fitbit Charge 6 on yellow background — (Image credit: Fitbit)

Summer's here, which is when most people, myself included, realise just how unfit they've become over the past year. Part of the reason we can't stay on top of our collective fitness regimens is a lack of accountability. However, there is an easy fix for that: just get a fitness tracker.

Modern activity trackers can track everything from steps and heart rate to sleep and stress, all without feeling imposing on your wrist. Better still, one of the best models, Fitbit's Charge 6, is currently the cheapest it's ever been, meaning that you'll be able to start tracking your fitness transformation for less.

The Fitbit Charge 6 might not be the newest fitness tracker on the market, but it's still one of the easiest recommendations for anyone who wants powerful health and fitness tracking without committing to a full smartwatch.

It packs Google's ecosystem into a slim, lightweight design, with Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions, Google Wallet for contactless payments and YouTube Music controls all available from your wrist.

It also supports more than 40 exercise modes and can connect to compatible gym equipment via Bluetooth to display heart rate in real time. Battery life is another highlight, lasting up to seven days on a single charge, while built-in GPS means you can accurately track outdoor runs, rides and walks without taking your phone.

Sleep tracking, stress monitoring, ECG support and Fitbit's Daily Readiness Score round out a comprehensive wellness package.

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019.

His work has also appeared on TechRadar and Fit&Well, and he has collaborated with creators such as Garage Gym Reviews. Matt has served as a judge for multiple industry awards, including the ESSNAwards. When he isn’t running, cycling or testing new kit, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera or experimenting with new audio and video gear.