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Choosing the best smartwatch for keeping off that Freshman 15

We suggest great back-to-school options for fitness trackers, from the Pixel Watch 3 to the Oura Ring.

It doesn't have the perk of tracking non-workout load, but an Apple Watch will judge how hard you work out every week and how it compares against the past month, so you have visual evidence if you've started to slack off too much as you get into midterms. If you're more of a gym-goer, a few smartwatches let you create specific strength routines to follow on your wrist, but it's more annoying than useful and can't help you with form; you might be better off taking notes in a phone app like Strong or FitNotes. The Pixel Watch 3 is a stylish, comfortable smartwatch built to last across your college career, with Google Assistant commands, Fitbit health insights, and Cardio Load training data.

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