When it comes to buying gifts for a significant other, some are all about romantic dinners and flowers, while others would rather take a more practical route and give something he or she can use everyday. And who couldn't use a little nudge toward a more healthy lifestyle? And if they're out of shape, nothing says "I love you" like a clear message that you care about their health and want to spend a long life with them.
Unfortunately, sometimes these good intentions for healthy gift-giving end up backfiring, and no one wants to end up left with hurt feelings. But there's a good way to give the gift of fitness that's not in the form of a gym membership: an activity tracker.
But even though wearable tech is a hot trend right now, you may still want to tread carefully when gifting someone a fitness tracker. Here are two great was to give a thoughtful gift, without having your good intentions misunderstood.
Smartwatches: a practical, trendy tech gift
If you don't want to go for a smart watch, many dedicated fitness trackers come disguised as bling and won't cramp your partner's style. The ultimate sparkly figness tracker is probably Misfit's Swarovski Activity Crystal collection. Available as a wrist band or a pendant, the accessories are encrusted with Swarovski crystals. Until you pick up its signal with a smartphone, no one would even guess it's a fitness tracker.
