Pedometer watches: analogue, heart rate and Garmin Vivofit

$79.95. Justify that large beer after a hike in Austria with "3D G-Sensor" technology that accurately keeps track of steps, kilometres covered and calories burned. Also keeps a seven-day record. See adhgifts.com.au.

Heart Rate Pedometer Watch

$154.  Great for keeping fitness on track during holidays, it records resting heart rate, calories burned, overall activity and gives a fitness score. Also includes a pedometer, chronograph, and an alarm. See betterbrands.com.au.

Garmin Vivofit

$129.99. Simple and sleek, this fitness band greets the user with a personalised daily step goal, tracks calories and even sleep patterns, so you'll know just how comfortable that hotel bed really is.  See garmin.com.au.