# Inexpensive Activity Trackers The Misfit 'Flare' Wrist Fitness Tracker Tracks Workouts and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrist-fitness-tracker References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/misifit-introduces-flare-minimal-inexpensive-fitness-tracker/48945/) & [misfit](https://misfit.com/products/misfit-flare/) The [wearable market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-41) is filled with dozens of different options, but the Misfit 'Flare' wrist fitness tracker aims to offer a simpler experience in order to ensure a focus on various health metrics. The Misfit 'Flare' is a compact piece of equipment that features a [singular button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-fitness-device) with an LED light to intentionally keep the uses minimal and direct all data to your smartphone. This data is able to be found in the accompanying Misfit Link app to make detailing through the metrics simple and effective. The Misfit 'Flare' wrist fitness tracker doesn't feature a rechargeable battery but instead opts for a replaceable battery that will offer up to four months of usage to utilize however required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simplified Wearable Technology:** Opportunity to create wearable devices with minimal features and functionalities. - **Long-lasting Replaceable Batteries:** Opportunity to create products with replaceable batteries that last several months to reduce electronic waste and improve user experience. - **Data-driven Health Metrics:** Opportunity to create health-related wearables that offer detailed and personalized metrics to users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies could create simpler and more user-friendly wearable technology, similar to the Misfit 'Flare', that focus on health metrics. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Fitness and wellness companies could incorporate wearable technology, such as the Misfit 'Flare', into their workouts and programs to track and measure client progress. - **Sustainability:** With the rise of electronic waste, sustainable companies could create electronic products with replaceable batteries to reduce electronic waste and promote eco-friendliness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Interface Wellness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitbit-charge-6.md) - [Feature-Packed Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-2.md) - [All-Day Wellness Wearable Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-vvosmart-5.md) - [Elegant Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-ring.md) - [AMOLED Fitness Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfit.md) - [Self-Charging Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mother-bracelet.md) - [Fitness-Tracking Accessible Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-halo-smart-ring.md) - [Intuitive Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-smart-ring.md) - [Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-active.md)