The Fitbit Alta HR is the new iteration of the Alta range of Fitbits. As the name suggests, it has incorporated a heart-rate sensor into the little, wrist-worn wearable. The sensor is a great addition, putting the device in the midrange between “smart pedometer” devices and the more hardcore training devices that come with all the bells and whistles. The heart-rate information really gives you a lot more insight into your day, and advocates of resting heart-rate monitoring argue that it provides a clearer picture of your overall fitness and health — or at least adds a bit more nuance to that picture. Heart rate aside, the Alta HR includes the features we have come to expect from wearables. These include sleep and activity tracking, reminders to move, and a clock display — plus call capability, calendar entry and text alerts. While tracking your steps, it also provides metrics for calories burnt and distance covered, the former being much more reliable because of the heart-rate info....
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