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Fitness trackers and smartwatches mom might like

Make her Mother's Day extra special with these trackers and watches.

Dan Graziano
Dan Graziano is an associate editor for CNET. His work has appeared on BGR, Fox News, Fox Business, and Yahoo News, among other publications. When he isn't tinkering with the latest gadgets and gizmos, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City.
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Fitbit Flex 2

Make Mother's Day extra special with a stylish Fitbit Flex 2. This discreet fitness tracker can measure steps, distance, calories burned and sleep. It comes with a rubber strap, but can also be placed in a necklace (pictured) or metal bangle.

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Fitbit Alta HR

If Mom is looking for something a little more advanced, the Fitbit Alta HR is worth considering. This slim fitness tracker adds a heart rate sensor and a display to show fitness stats and basic smartphone notifications.

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Fitbit Charge 2

The Fitbit Charge 2 is similar to the Alta HR, but adds a larger display, guided breathing sessions and dedicated workout modes for tracking exercises like running, zumba, gym workouts and more.

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Apple Watch Series 1

The Fitbit devices are great fitness trackers, but maybe Mom would be better off with a smartwatch. If she owns an iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 1 is worth a look. This smartwatch can run apps, track fitness, display notifications and even answer calls from your phone, but it's not waterproof...

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Apple Watch Series 2

If she swims or wants to shower with the watch, the Apple Watch Series 2 is the one to get. Not only does it add GPS for tracking runs and bike rides, but it is also waterproof up to 50 meters.

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Apple Watch Nike Edition

Another option is the Apple Watch Nike Edition. This one has all of the same features as the Series 2, but includes integration with the Nike+ Run Club app. It's worth getting if Mom loves Nike.

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Fitbit Blaze

If she isn't ready for a smartwatch but wants something more than a basic fitness tracker, the Fitbit Blaze is a worthy option. This fitness watch can track steps, distance, calories burned and sleep. It also has a large display to show notifications from your smartphone.

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Garmin Forerunner 235

While the Apple Watch Series 2 is a decent watch for runners, it's no match for the Garmin Forerunner 235. This GPS watch can track runs and all-day fitness like steps and calories burned. It can also display notifications from your phone. But the highlight features are the long (one to two week) battery life, always-on display and waterproof design.

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