Fitbit announces new wearable fitness trackers

Charge 2 (Image Courtesy of Fitbit)Charge 2 (Image Courtesy of Fitbit)

Fitbit, the tech company behind wearable fitness trackers like the Fitbit Charge HR, announced recently the launch of two new fitness wristbands: Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2.

The Charge 2, in addition to heart rate monitoring, will offer wearers a snapshot of their cardio fitness level, guided breathing sessions, connected GPS and multi-sport modes.

The Flex 2 will offer its wearers a 30 percent smaller design that still manages to fit in tons of fitness goodies. It’ll offer fitness bands in seven colors, be swim-proof and offer automatic swim tracking, automatic exercise tracking that tracks select workouts and reminders.

Flex 2 (Image Courtesy of Fitbit)Flex 2 (Image Courtesy of Fitbit)

The Charge 2 and Flex 2 are available online from Fitbit and some retailers. The Fitbit.com price for the Charge 2 is $149.95; the Fitbit.com price for the Flex 2 is $99.95.