So many activity trackers; how do you choose? We asked AT&T Arkansas and Go! Running to share their top picks, ranked from beginner (1) to advanced (5), so you can skip the marketing tug-of-war and head straight to the gym.

1. Fitbit Charge HR

Fitbit Charge HR

$149; AT&T Arkansas

Keep it simple with this all-day activity tracker that counts steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, floors climbed and monitors heart rate and sleep. Detailed charts and graphs sync to your computer or phone so you can track trends over time.

Bonus feature: Caller ID notifications blink right on your wrist.

2. Basis Peak

$149; Best Buy

The Peak is known for its four-sensor, 24/7 heart rate monitoring and emphasis on goals. Set benchmarks and receive weekly “nudges” based on your performance. No GPS tracking, but it tracks activity and sleep, galvanic skin response (sweat levels) and skin temperature.

Bonus feature: Water-resistant to 50 meters, so it’s safe for swimming.

3. Garmin Forerunner 15

$119; Go! Running

The Forerunner 15 can do all of the above with a Garmin GPS to boot. It’s ideal for new runners or those looking for basic activity tracking and heart-rate monitoring, but don’t need a serious sports watch. A friendly beep alerts you to personal “bests,” like your fastest mile or longest run.

Bonus feature: The battery lasts up to five weeks in activity-tracking mode.

4. Fitbit Surge

$249; AT&T Arkansas

This highly rated, all-day activity and sleep tracker features heart-rate monitoring and GPS tracking—it’s a full-on fitness watch. The Multi-Sport + Smart Track function offers automatic workout recognition for more precise results. Long battery life.

Bonus feature: Read text messages and control songs from your mobile playlist.

5. Garmin Forerunner 920XT

$449; Go! Running

One of the best all-around multi-sport watches, especially for runners, the 920XT can intricately track specific sports like cycling, swimming and triathlons—in addition to being a great all-around activity and sleep tracker.

Bonus feature: Finally! A tracker that a will accurately record treadmill runs.

The Running Gadgets We Can’t Live Without

Amphipod ArmPod Smartview Series

Specifically designed for larger format iPhone 6, Android™, Windows™ and similarly sized players and phones. Full screen access and touch control

Amphipod AirFlow Microstretch Duo Pocket Belt

Expands to four-times its size to hold essentials like keys, phones, nutrition and more.

Amphipod Hydraform Handheld Series Water Bottle

Ultra-light, handheld relaxing Hydraform™ design with sleeve-integrated LED illuminates bottle into a flashing powerhouse!

All available at Fleet Feet Sports Easy Runner and Go! Running in Little Rock