# fitness tracker

CEFR B1 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fitness-tracker
Updated: 2026-07-22

## Definition

a small electronic device you wear, like a watch, to record your physical activity. It counts things like your steps, heart rate, and how much you sleep.

For teachers: a wearable electronic device or application that monitors and tracks fitness-related metrics such as distance walked or run, calorie consumption, and heartbeat.

## Examples

- I check my fitness tracker every evening to see my step count.
- She bought a new fitness tracker to help her stay motivated while training for her first marathon.
- Modern fitness tracker technology often includes GPS and sophisticated sensors that sync data to a smartphone for long-term health analysis.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a compound noun; the plural form is 'fitness trackers'.

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