Fitbit Inspire 2 is the perfect fitness tracker if you prefer low-tech

I've tried more than my fair share of tools to keep active during the pandemic. 

A short list of things and activities I've given a whirl: a Whoop fitness tracker, a DIY Peloton, a real Peloton, a Gatorade sweat patch, Soul Cycle's at-home bike, countless walks, and a half-marathon ran entirely in a small backyard. 

Some fitness products, like the Peloton, have stuck while others, like the Whoop, have not. The TL;DR of my Whoop thoughts: It was very cool but too complex for me and most average users. I wanted something pared down and basic, which would provide me benchmarks for daily activity without being overwhelming. Read more...