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Fitness trackers for a small wrist?

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DoggyDaydreaming · 08/07/2023 18:28

Can anyone advise?

I'd really like to get a new fitness tracker (Fitbit or similar) but I have an issue with having relatively small wrists. They're not super teeny tiny (about 6" around) but for years I've had issues with watches being uncomfortable. I have lost count of the amount of watches I've rejected over the years because they are just too big and uncomfortable. These days if I wear a watch it's a Timex kids one with a stretchy strap.

I used to have a Fitbit that clipped to my bra or trousers, but I'd really like a new one that measures heart rate, and those all seem to be worn on the wrist.

Can anyone recommend? I've been looking at the Fitbit Inspire 3 - but it still looks like the length of the actual device will take up the whole width of my wrist, so I'm not convinced it will fit well or be comfortable.

I almost purchased a Google watch a few months ago, until I saw the size of it.

I guess they all have to be big due to the technology inside, but are there any out there that are truly a good fit for a small bony wrist?

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macshoto · 08/07/2023 20:11

Garmin Vivosmart 4 (at least) comes in two different sizes to cater for small(er) wrists.

DoggyDaydreaming · 08/07/2023 19:59

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll investigate them all once the kids are finally in bed!

I am wondering if I went to John Lewis or somewhere, if they'd let me try one on.

I don't do Apple though (sorry I should have said this in my original post really!).

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DoggyDaydreaming · 08/07/2023 19:58

singJoanna · 08/07/2023 19:47

I really love the look of that one, but it's blimmin' massive. I can tell it would drive me crackers.

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purplegirl13 · 08/07/2023 19:50

I have the fitbit luxe, which fits perfectly on my smaller wrists (5.5")

singJoanna · 08/07/2023 19:47

www.amazon.co.uk/Popglory-Smartwatch-Assistant-Notification-Pressure-ML-Gold/dp/B0B9MX76FB

I have pretty small wrists and I have this one.

ohidoliketobe · 08/07/2023 19:43

I've got a fitbit versa 3, and swapped the strap for one from Amazon with links you can remove

Arewehumanorarewecupboards · 08/07/2023 19:39

I have very small wrists and went with an Apple Watch

ErrolTheDragon · 08/07/2023 19:38

I've got the smaller Apple Watch with the webbing and Velcro sports loop, it's fine on my 6" wrist

DoggyDaydreaming · 08/07/2023 18:38

Oh, thank you so much, that looks promising. Really appreciate the link too. I think that's the issue with a lot of these fitness trackers, they all have these quite rigid rubber straps that sort of stick out from the ends of the actual tracker, rather than curving into the wrist.

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BringOnSummerHolidays · 08/07/2023 18:35

This strap https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09WK5J259/
She has an Inspire 2.

BringOnSummerHolidays · 08/07/2023 18:33

DD1 has a small wrist and has a fitbit with a sports loop type strap from Amazon. I am tiny also and use an Apple sports loop. They are woven with Velcro so can fit much better.

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