With the festive season now upon us, there are all kinds of gadgets and gizmos to take your fancy as you look for presents for yourself as well as loved ones.

One of the most interesting new releases is the Fitbit Ultra which is something for those who really like to keep up to date with their exercise intake as well as their technology.

This handy little device lets you work out how much exercise you are getting at home and work as you go about your daily routine. You can find out how active you really are and measure your performance while playing games and gaining achievements.

The accelerometer installed in the gadget means that when you take the stairs instead of the lift you can feel better about yourself, while being able to share this with your friends on social networking websites.

The Fitbit Ultra can simply be clipped on to your belt or kept in your pocket as you move around your office or place of work. Now you can tell if going up the many steps that make up the huge staircase is worth it when you check your latest statistics. It will also offer encouragement along the way!