(Cooks and surgeons, I see you.)
Fortunately, you have tons of options.
Others were designed for the wrist, but can be worn elsewhere with aftermarket bands or clips.
Lets review your options for rings, clips, bicep bands, ankle straps, and even clothing.
Besides using it on your ankle, the same band can be used on your arm.
You may need to sit down to pause your workout.
Also, some models of wearables may not have an aftermarket band available.
Wearing a watch 24/7 drives me nuts, but I can completely ignore a ring.
IfOuraisnt your style,Ultrahumanand others provide high-end alternatives.
There are also a ton of budget rings on the market now, likethis from Zopsc.
Pros: Easy to put on and take off.
Feels like its not there (if you are used to wearing rings).
Cons: Cant wear it while lifting weights.
The nicer rings carry a high price point.
(I remember loving the bra clip on a now-defunct brand, Misfit.)
you could still get an aftermarket clip for some Fitbit and Garmin models, like the Inspire.
Just pop it out of its wristband, and into aclip like this one.
Pros: Counts steps well, no matter what your hands are doing.
Cons: No access to heart rate data, or anything that requires the skin sensor.
Might end up in the laundry if you forget to take it off your waistband.
It was comfortable, stayed in place, and the data collection was good.
If youre handy with a needle and thread, you could easily make your own versions of these items.
Pros: No extra straps to keep track of.
you’ve got the option to definitely forget youre wearing it.
