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The fitness tracker gift a student actually wears.

By the eFit team · Updated · 6-minute read

Ink drawing of two hands lifting a slim fitness band out of a ribboned gift box beside a pine bough.

For a high school or college student with an Android phone, the MotionCred Activity Fitness Tracker ($49) is a strong gift under $50: it comes with the free MotionCred app, counts toward their class activity in an eFit fitness course, runs up to 12 days on a charge, and charges from any USB port through a plug built into the band. Before buying any tracker as a gift, check three things: their phone, how they will use it, and their age.

Key takeaways

  • The best tracker gift is the one they wear daily: light, long-lasting and comfortable at night.
  • Check their phone first. MotionCred pairs with Android 9 and newer.
  • MotionCred was designed for eFit, so eFit students and challenge members get extra value: the tracker feeds their class or challenge.
  • Order by December 19 for Christmas delivery, or print a free gift card for a later arrival.

The three-question gift check

  1. Which phone do they carry? MotionCred pairs with Android 9 and newer through the free MotionCred app. The iPhone app is coming soon; until then, an iPhone owner in an eFit class or eFit Fitness Challenge uses the free Google Health app with the iPhone itself, an Apple Watch or a Fitbit.
  2. Will they use it with eFit? MotionCred works beautifully on its own, and it was designed specifically for eFit. In an eFit fitness course or an eFit challenge, it sends their steps, heart rate and workouts to the class or challenge on its own. A casual question does the job: “Does your PE class use eFit?”
  3. How old are they? Students 13 and older set it up themselves. Younger students use MotionCred with permission from a parent or their school.

Three yeses? You have found the gift. The gift check on the MotionCred home page runs the same questions in ten seconds.

Why a fitness tracker makes a smart student gift

  • It earns a place in their day. Students wear it to class, to practice and to bed, so the gift stays in use long after the wrapping paper is gone.
  • It supports their grade. In an eFit course, everyday steps and workouts count toward class activity.
  • It suits student life. At 22 grams it disappears on the wrist. The charger lives inside the band, which helps in a dorm full of borrowed cables, and 12 days per charge covers a full stretch of exams.
  • It feels personal. Four watch faces, from live stats to a calm midnight design, let them make it their own.

Make Christmas morning setup easy

Setup takes about ten minutes with an Android phone, the free MotionCred app from Google Play, plus the student's eFit sign-in to connect a class or challenge. Two small touches make the morning smooth:

  • Add a USB wall adapter to the stocking. MotionCred charges straight from it, so the tracker powers up at the first outlet they find.
  • Bookmark the manual. The eFit Fitness Tracker user manual walks through charging, pairing and connecting to class with screenshots.

Christmas timing

Order by December 19 for delivery before Christmas. Ordering later? Print a free MotionCred gift card, write a note, and tuck it in a stocking while the tracker ships. It also makes a lovely Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year gift for a student starting the spring term.

Stocking stuffers that pair well

  • A compact USB wall adapter for the dorm or backpack.
  • An insulated water bottle for long practices.
  • A printed January step calendar for a friendly family challenge.

Comparing options first? Read our guides to choosing a cheap activity tracker and fitness trackers versus smartwatches.

Quick answers

Is a fitness tracker a good gift for a college student?

Yes, when it matches their phone and routine. A light tracker with long battery life gets worn to class, to practice and to bed, and for students in an eFit fitness course or members of an eFit challenge it also records activity that counts toward their grade or challenge score.

What fitness tracker should I buy a teenager?

Choose a light, comfortable tracker with a week or more of battery and an app for their phone. For a teen with an Android phone, MotionCred ($49) comes with the free MotionCred app and, in an eFit fitness course, sends activity straight to their class. Students younger than 13 use MotionCred with permission from a parent or their school.

What if the student has an iPhone?

MotionCred pairs with Android 9 and newer through the free MotionCred app. The MotionCred app for iPhone is coming soon. Until it arrives, students with an iPhone send activity to their eFit class through the free Google Health app, using the iPhone itself, an Apple Watch or a Fitbit.

When should I order a fitness tracker for Christmas delivery?

Order MotionCred by December 19 for delivery before Christmas. After that date, print a free MotionCred gift card from motioncred.com to place under the tree while the tracker is on its way.

Where can I buy MotionCred?

MotionCred sells on Amazon for $49, and the eFit team answers questions at support@efit.health.