Wearables that should make your gym session even more effective
A wearable has become a must for any fitness enthusiast. However, it is extremely important to ensure that the wearable compliments the exercises that are a part of the user’s regimen. After all, you wouldn’t want a wearable that focuses on running, although you focus on strength training. So without further ado, here’s a look at wearables on Amazon that you should consider buying if you spend most of your time in the gym.
Garmin Forerunner 235
The Garmin Forerunner 235 is a fitness tracker/smartwatch that has Garmin’s own wrist-based heart rate sensor that allows you to monitor your pulse even without the strap. It sports a 1.23-inch circular touch-screen that can show you smart notifications, including call alerts, text messages, email notifications. This can stay powered up to 9-days in watch mode and up to 11 hours in training mode. While training with this watch, it gives you audio prompts for updates on lap times as well as the number of laps. This is a perfect watch for fitness enthusiasts who want a smartwatch that doubles up as a fitness tracker.
Apple Watch Series 6
The Apple Watch Series 6 is a must-have for fitness enthusiasts who are in the Apple ecosystem. The watch not only extends the functionality of your smartphone but also acts as an efficient fitness tracker for all your health-related activities. The smartwatch comes with an impressive 1.78-inch screen that shows vital and relevant information such as calories burnt, heart rate, steps taken, time spent working out and other activity related information. The watch can track a range of outdoor and indoor fitness activities and always give you the most relevant details you need to make the most out of your workout.
Apple Watch SE
The Apple Watch SE is powered by Apple’s S5 SiP. It is the best pairing smartwatch with an iPhone. The Apple Watch can track your workout precisely with different activity modes from running to HIIT or from swimming to dancing, each and every workout can be easily recorded with this watch. The watch also has a health app that regularly monitors your heartbeat and notifies you of any irregularities. You have an option to choose from multiple watch faces and even receive notifications and respond to it right from the watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is able to track loads of activities. However, like the Amazfit Stratos, the device is best used with cardio training. The device is capable of tracking rowing, elliptical training and more, but it should be noted that users can add other exercises such as bench press, leg extensions, etc. The device comes with an AMOLED display that offers much deeper blacks and more vibrant colours as compared to LCD displays. Watch Active 2 also comes with a digital rotating bezel, that allows users to navigate menus by moving their finger around the bezel.
Fitbit Charge 4
Here is a smart wearable band that is focused on becoming your very own personal fitness trainer. It has a tall display, a comfortable strap and a lightweight design so that nothing gets in the way of your intense workout sessions. It comes with a heart rate monitor, built-in GPS, a sleep tracker, Active Zone Minutes that alert you when you’ve exerted yourself too much and more fitness-centric features. The band can track outdoor workouts as well as indoor workouts and even shows you a heatmap once you’re done. For a comprehensive look at your workout sessions, you can download the mobile app and get insights on how to improve workout efficiency.
Amazfit GTR 2e SmartWatch
This smartwatch blends a sporty lifestyle with a sleek and stylish design. The watch has a circular 1.39-inch display that not only shows you incoming notifications and the likes but also a set of workout details, so you know how healthy you’ve been through the day. The company claims that the watch can track more than 90 modes and has a battery backup of 24 days. The watch is also water-resistant to 5ATM, meaning you can track your swimming progression on the watch too. Apart from that, it has a range of watch faces which you can choose from for a personalised look.