The Fitbit has been taking the fitness world by storm and it's a fantastic way to monitor your health, by tracking your activity, exercise, sleep, and weight. But the Fitbit is not the only watch on the market that can do this for you. Below are 5 alternatives which are bound to impress.

Apple Watch Series 2 Smartwatch: A bit on the pricey side, but the Apple Watch Series 2 Smartwatch is a fantastic tool for tracking your heart rate, thanks to its top notch heart sensor. It also has a built in GPS and a fantastic variety of bands to choose from. And perhaps one of the biggest selling points is the fact that it's waterproof.

The Polar M600: The Polar M600 offers features like a heart rate monitor, built in GPS technology to monitor your pace, distance, and altitude, and it's waterproof — so you can run, swim or workout. It's an attractive design, but also one that has been built to last.

Garmin vívosmart HR+ Workout Tracker: While it's not as attractive as the Fitbit Charge 2 or the Apple Watch, the Garmin vívosmart HR+ Workout Tracker does the same job. Other pros about this watch is that it is waterproof for about 50 meters, it has a long battery life (is bound to last around a week) and its rugged construction was designed so that the watch can withstand your active lifestyle.

Misfit Ray Fitness + Sleep Tracker: The Misfit Ray Fitness + Sleep Tracker is a very sleek design, and one that's perfect for monitoring your sleep patterns as it tracks steps, distance, and calories, as well as light and heavy sleep. It's minimal and versatile, but offers you all that you need, plus, you don't have to charge it, and the batteries last for around six months — which make it quite convenient.

TomTom Spark Cardio + Music: The TomTom Spark Cardio + Music watch is great for people who love listening to music during a workout and allows the wearer to wirelessly connect and "train to the tune of 500 songs." Among the other features, there is also a heart rate monitor and an activity tracker.

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