My Thoughts on the FitBit Air - From Someone Who's Never Used a Fitness Tracker

Since it was just released, there’s been a lot of press and blog posts around the web about the new screenless Google Fitbit Air. I’m here to add a bit to the noise. I’ve never used a Fitness Tracker before outside of just my smartphone. I’ve been curious about what they offer, but I didn’t want the distraction of constant notifications. There’s a number of screenless devices now - name brand ones such as Whoop and the Polar Loop, more affordable ones such as the Amazfit Helio Strap. Heck, there’s a whole slew of off-brand trackers if you search screenless fitness tracker on Amazon. And I even hear Garmin is coming out with one. So why did I choose Fitbit over any other brand? Mostly because my wife uses a Fitbit - she has a Fitbit Charge 6 - so becoming familiar with the Fitbit ecosystem should make it easier for me to help her if she runs into issues. Picture of the Google Fitbit Air on my wrist I’ve been wearing my Fitbit Air for a day now, so here’s my first impressions: I wear a…