If you're about to embark on a journey to fitness, it's good practice to track the progress you are making - otherwise how will you know how well you're doing?
Thanks to modern technology, exercising and monitoring your overall wellbeing in the 21st century is easier and more convenient than ever.
Something as small as a watch could be your new saving grace.
A fitness watch is a simple to use gadget that allows you to monitor your workouts and sync the information straight to an app. More advanced models can alert you of potential health problems - all from the comfort of your wrist.
We've rounded up some of the best fitness watches on the market to keep you in tip-top shape.
Best fitness watches for 2020
1. Samsung Galaxy Fit(e)
The Samsung Galaxy Fit e, is a small and lightweight smart watch with advanced features and a desirable price tag.
Thanks to lightweight materials, durable fit and military level resistance - you can work out to your hearts content, without worry that it will get damaged or even realising you're wearing a monitor.
Using Auto Workout Tracking technology, your smart watch will automatically detect three activities: walking, running and dynamic workout. This information is then sent straight to your Samsung Health app, so you can easily track progress.
If these features weren't enough, the watch also has the capabilities to analyse your body during sleep - this will help you to keep an eye on your sleeping habits.
For under £30 this fitness tracker is a complete steal.
Price: £29.86, Amazon - buy here now
2. Apple Watch Series 5
The latest model of the Apple Watch is unsurprisingly the most expensive on the list, however, when it comes to convenience, style and purpose - it outdoes many of it's cheaper competitors.
This smart watch is fully customisable, giving users full control over the look and feel of their gadget. Choose from nine different colours and four different strap finishes, to create the watch that most suits your personal style and workout goals.
The Apple watch series 5 has most of the features that the series 4 has, on an advanced scale - for example you no longer have to raise your wrist or tap the LCD screen to view your main screen, the always-on retina display feature means, you can always see what you need to.
Cellular connectivity is built in so you can take calls on the go, an improved safety feature is international emergency services calling - giving you peace of mind wherever you are.
Price: £399, Apple - buy here now
3. FITBIT Inspire Fitness Tracker
If you're after a sleek looking smart watch that will count your steps, track your calories and monitor your sleep habits for a fraction of the price, the FitBit Inspire is a great place to start.
The water resistant smart watch is waterproof up to 50 metres - so you can happily track your laps in the pool. Your FitBit is also able to recognise which exercise you are doing, and will sync your activity to the free app.
If your primary goal is weight loss or management, via your app you can easily record your calorie intake and set reminders for yourself to move - handy if your job requires you to be stationery.
Price: £49.99, Currys - buy here now
4. Garmin Forerunner 245
If you're serious about getting more active and tracking progress to reach your goals, the Garmin Forerunner may be the smart watch for you.
With up to seven days of battery life (dependant on usage) this is one less charger device you'll have to lug around with you during the day.
If music helps you in your workout, you can access music streaming services straight from your watch; so you can store all of your favourites ready to exercise to.
This watch gets to know you as much as you're getting to know it, your smart watch evaluates your current training status - which will let you know if it thinks you're under or overdoing it during your sessions.
Price: £299.90, Evans Cycles - buy here now
5. Withings Steel HR Sport
Some customers are put off of fitness watches because a lot of them albeit very sleek designs, have a sporty look to them. The Withings Steel has all of the sports features you need, with a more professional feel to it.
The super smart device can immediately detect up to 30 sports, wherever you are and whatever sport you're doing, you'll always get credit where credit is due.
Fitness Level detection will also monitor the status of your fitness when you run, based on your maximal oxygen consumption. A colour coded chart will easily indicate how fit you are.
Spend more time on the move and less time charging your device with a reliable 25 day battery.
Price: £189.95, Withings - buy here now
6. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Watch
Although i the cheapest on the list, the Xiaomi Mi watch has features as advanced as models more than three times the asking price.
The full colour touch display allows you to view calls, texts and app notifications on the go, you can also sync important dates on your calender straight to your watch.
The watch recognises six different sporting functions, including swimming; so comfortably wear your watch for recorded laps in the pool.
Enjoy up to 20 days of battery life and continuous health data monitoring such as sleep, heart rate and goal settings.
Price: £27.92, Amazon - buy here now
7. Fitbit Versa
This well-rounded smart watch looks a lot like an Apple Watch, but has a noticeable smaller price tag and a full colour screen.
As well as health and sleep tracking technology, you can also choose from up to 15 exercise functions to monitor including: yoga, swimming and cycling.
This device is compatible with iOS, android and windows software - so whatever smartphone you have, you won't need to miss out.
The battery life is only up to four days, which isn't as impressive as some of the other models offering more than double this.
Price: £136, Amazon - buy here now
8. Huawei Band 3 Pro Fitness Tracking Wristband
If you're looking for essential training features with a small price to pay, the band 3 pro from Huawei one you should be looking at.
Built-in GPS tracking allows you to monitor and track your progress in real time, so you can see how well you're getting on.
Advanced sleep technology will monitor your sleeping habits and help to identify common sleep issues. If that doesn't help, it's able to provide over 200 sleep suggestions to help you on your way to better nights rest.
It's waterproof up to 50 metres, whether you're out in the rain, profusely sweating or going for a swim, this smart watch can withstand it all.
Price: £49.99, John Lewis - buy here now
9. Moov Now Multi-Sport Fitness Tracker
The Moov Now has an unusual but sleek design, that can be worn on your wrist or your ankle, for an improved training experience.
It doesn't have a bright LCD screen which could be seen as a downside to some people, but it's less distracting and will keep you engrossed in your workout and not a screen. All of your data and information is uploaded straight to an app on your smart phone.
New Moov tracker technology not only monitors your workouts, real-time audio coaching will now help guide and motivate you through your activities.
Price: £65.95, Amazon - buy here now
10. Garmin Vivosport
The Garmin Vivasport has amazing qualities to help you monitor your workout routines, it has even better features that will help you keep in tune with your physical health.
Advanced sleep tracking technology tracks your sleep habits as well as REM sleep, a Pulse Ox sensor will let you know your blood oxygen saturation levels and a stress tracking feature will alert you when it recognises you are too stressed.
A 'Body Battery', will also help optimise your daily activities, solely based on the amount of energy you have.
No GPS in this smart watch is probably the biggest downside to this gadget, so if you're looking for something a little more advanced, this isn't it.
Price: £149.99, Garmin - buy here now