💪🏃‍♀️ Getting Healthy in 2024 - Running With Fitness Trackers

                                                                                                                                              Also: Managing mental health with Apple's Journal app, gaming to exercise, and more! [HowToGeek Logo](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/_la3wdMC0uaNIOtkF0CkZvt7aSo=354) January 1, 2024 Did You Know The precursor of Christmas cards was calling cards handed out on New Year's Day by wealthy European families in the Middle Ages. 🎉Happy New Year From all of us at How-To Geek, it is our sincerest wish that 2024 is a year of happiness, healthiness, and success for you, dear reader. Here's to the New Year! 🥳 TODAY'S TOP STORY [These Are the Best Fitness Trackers of 2024](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F800000%2Fbest-fitness-tracker%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/LcaZLz7Nc-812UDhxhsLA3ieQ90=354) [null](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F800000%2Fbest-fitness-tracker%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/ZHANVdrAiK3_JxCLH78OjDtsZE0=354) We're only hours into 2024 (literally), but if you want to get serious about your health and fitness, these are the best fitness trackers to buy right now. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F800000%2Fbest-fitness-tracker%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/_hBmG78CO1Mto8rClJZwrEK3zOU=354) STUFF TO KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS [REDLIRO Foldable Under Desk Electric Treadmill ($200 Off)](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRedliro-Treadmill-Portable-Motorized-Foldable%2Fdp%2FB0C147CKFK%3Ftag=htgstuffwelike-20/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/DVhnhiram6tD5vqfDCS8Q3Hz0I0=354) [redlirounderdesk](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRedliro-Treadmill-Portable-Motorized-Foldable%2Fdp%2FB0C147CKFK%3Ftag=htgstuffwelike-20/2/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/eQ4lc2g6hJbKZ7Mcz3yaP8yMj88=354) Break a sweat at your desk with the REDLIRO Foldable Under Desk Electric Treadmill. Featuring a walking and jogging mode, get it today at 43% off! [BUY AT AMAZON »](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRedliro-Treadmill-Portable-Motorized-Foldable%2Fdp%2FB0C147CKFK%3Ftag=htgstuffwelike-20/3/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/alN26-gJn-1sQYcU9l2BrB8lb3I=354) [The Best At-Home Exercise Gear to Get Fit In 2024](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fbest-home-exercise-equipment%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/by45kANre08WhLs22b4B3XRP2_8=354) [Apple Watch Series 8 being worn during a resistance training exercise](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fbest-home-exercise-equipment%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/2VH96tRYT9_HFDimfn4pvNLkGjA=354) Whether your New Year's Resolution this year is to get fit for the first time or to stay fit, these at-home exercise picks will do the trick. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fbest-home-exercise-equipment%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/k64gCLhvNGKfLWMHJfQG8jf4T54=354) [Improve Your Sleep in 2024 With These Sleep Trackers](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fbest-sleep-trackers%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/Vunb7ZUfbMkeApTRZi9sgx4uNFk=354) [The Whoop band on my wrist; Android tattoo above, Road ID bracelet below](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fbest-sleep-trackers%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/JdcL5qlVVsNH9hWbAh2xibcrLVk=354) In addition to working out and eating well, getting enough restful sleep is also part of the equation. Make it happen with our favorite sleep trackers. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fbest-sleep-trackers%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/Y_4Lt2eT5ZtiFrpawVK_tlQDz-Y=354) STUFF TO KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS [Fitbit Sense 2 Health and Fitness Smartwatch ($100 Off)](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFitbit-Advanced-Smartwatch-Graphite-Included%2Fdp%2FB0B4N2T7GL%3Ftag=htgstuffwelike-20/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/Eg31t18gj7IeOcQsdWmcx5o4ZV4=354) [fitbitsense2](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFitbit-Advanced-Smartwatch-Graphite-Included%2Fdp%2FB0B4N2T7GL%3Ftag=htgstuffwelike-20/2/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/-oMtoF6IqMX03pcZism64k3dO8E=354) One of 2022's best fitness trackers is still a winner in 2024 - and it can be yours today at an unbelievable 33% off! [BUY AT AMAZON »](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFitbit-Advanced-Smartwatch-Graphite-Included%2Fdp%2FB0B4N2T7GL%3Ftag=htgstuffwelike-20/3/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/kVYDO5Yz1_pe3XuaZY5uSY99Xfs=354) [These Video Games Will Get You Fit In 2024](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F788934%2Fvideo-games-for-fitness-and-exercise%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/2V5PWRpdnJtfu3a7o9SoREDLif0=354) [Woman using an fitness ring.](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F788934%2Fvideo-games-for-fitness-and-exercise%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/Iz2fAMhBkekBZg-3qY3f7yQ7W1I=354) Make 2024 the year you get fit - and stay fit with these games that'll leave you sweaty. Or, [exercise strictly in VR](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F41771%2F10-great-vr-games-for-exercise%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/gSpWdB5Wp8KD8nr_vrvLkFsKSQY=354) with a few of our faves! [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F788934%2Fvideo-games-for-fitness-and-exercise%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/dRKYmvnVsdYbHPKqdcV1f0iN_bk=354) [Use Apple’s Journal App to Help Manage Your Mental Health](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fhow-to-use-apples-journal-app%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/DLZP1-NuOdcVWd1Ui81KmBos0_E=354) [Apple's Journal app on an iPhone screen on a MacBook keyboard.](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fhow-to-use-apples-journal-app%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/l03feZfInzNyNl-db5ZPihDPrDY=354) Journaling has been proven to help with managing mental health - and you can do it via your iPhone with Apple's Journal app (available in iOS 17.2+). See how to use it to manage your well-being this year. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fhow-to-use-apples-journal-app%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/xQqOy9Ne6gaF4A5FJtfQWCDCyUk=354) [Do You Need a Fitness Tracker to Start Running?](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F823672%2Fdo-you-need-a-fitness-tracker-to-start-running%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/x1hTJIaC3IZu_4SbC913YQAtj1w=354) [Runner with smartwatch.](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F823672%2Fdo-you-need-a-fitness-tracker-to-start-running%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202401011700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018cc7570ad3-96c05a22-8095-4d51-a21a-505d134f4c4e-000000/8rFXtmJJZBmhLMXX3OgtOwph0kQ=354) Is a fitness tracker necessary if you're getting serious about running regularly? 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