Fitness watch is a small device with built-in functions designed for different categories of the population. It is suitable for athletes and people who monitor their state of health.
The device will not be able to fully replace medical devices, but it can be used to monitor changes in the body's work, measure heart pressure and pulse. All devices come with a heart rate monitor and pedometer, they can also play the role of a clock in some models of a music player.
What is a smartwatch for?
A fitness watch is a multifunctional and complex device that, regardless of model, brand and price, have common basic characteristics.
Frequently encountered watch functions include their ability to:
- measure the steps taken over a certain time;
- count the calories burned;
- monitor sleep;
- set a "smart" alarm clock.
Before purchasing such a device, you need to figure out how much it can simplify your life.
With the help of a fitness watch, you can:
- Monitor your heart rate... This is especially true for those who want to lose weight. While running, they need to monitor that the pulse is at least 130 beats per minute. If the heart pounds more slowly, then fat burning will also slow down and there will be no significant effect from jogging.
- Control your sleep... Fitness watches collect statistics not only on its duration, but also on its quality. This will allow you to get a good night's sleep and not oversleep. The smart alarm will go off on the watch. It is installed in almost all modern trackers. The alarm will wake up when it is good for the body, that the time is individual for each person.
- Calculate burned calories... The function is indispensable for people who follow the figure and for whom it is important not to gain extra pounds. This device will count the normal calories to stay fit.
Types of fitness watches
There is a large selection of fitness watches on the sales market. Almost all of them have the same features and minor differences. When choosing, you should pay attention to models that are compatible with a personal computer.
Communication with it and synchronization with a smartphone will allow performing such important actions as accumulating statistical data and analyzing the results obtained. The design of the fitness watch is also important: the gadget will not have to be taken off hand, so no one should be indifferent to its design.
The main types of devices are as follows:
- Fitness bracelet with smart alarm... Such a watch analyzes a person's sleep, its phases and wakes up with music at a set time. For example, when a person is rested and his body is ready to wake up or in a more convenient period of sleep.
- Heart rate monitor bracelet... It is worn on the wrist in the place where the pulse of a person is well felt and the number of heartbeats is scanned.
- Fitness watch with built-in step counter... The bracelets have built-in sensors measuring the amount of distance traveled throughout the day. The calories burned are calculated on this basis. This function will be appreciated by people who have the task of losing excess weight.
- Watch bracelet for use in the pool... This special watch is required for swimming pool activities. Such a device will determine the swimming speed, count the distance that the athlete has swum in meters, the pulse beats and the consumption of calories burned.
- Fitness trackers... Such devices will withstand shallow immersion in water, thanks to the supply of special protection against water. However, they are not suitable for prolonged exposure to water.
Top 5 budget fitness watches with a display
Fitness watch with display allows you to visually track all the data. In addition to the heart rate monitor and pedometer, many of them are equipped with dust and water protection, sleep monitoring, alarm, call and other functions.
Many budget options, as well as professional ones, have a unique design, different shapes and sizes. Their straps are also individual, painted in different colors.
When choosing a budget option, you should pay attention to the following models:
- Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Smartband... The device works through the Play Store application installed on the smartphone. The bracelet has an oval-shaped display. It monitors the state of sleep and heart rate, displays information about calls and messages. The model is waterproof, but not designed for swimming in the pool, and also dustproof. Charges for three hours, does not require recharging for 20 days. The average price of a watch is 1250 rubles.
- Y2 Plus Smart Bluetooth Wristband... The functions of the watch are similar to the previous model, but there are additional parameters: measurement of oxygen and blood pressure, as well as sleep monitoring, a pedometer. The watch is water resistant, but not suitable for swimming. Their approximate price is 900 rubles.
- Lenovo Cardio Plus HX03W... The watch can be purchased in several colors: black, blueberry blue, red and bright orange. They are quite light and thin. There is a function of protection against moisture and dust ingress. This wristband monitors heart rate, sleep phases, calories, and also includes sleep protection for driving and work assistance. The average price of such a bracelet is 1,500 rubles.
- MGCOOL Band 2... The smart bracelet is very lightweight and has an attractive design with a comfortable aluminum case. The battery holds a charge for about one week. His device has a built-in sleep and heart rate monitor, an analyzer of burned kilocalories. The tracker contains a remote control with which you can control your smartphone, for example, accept or reject incoming calls, read messages, control your music player. The bracelet is protected from dust and water. The average price category of these watches is 1,550 rubles.
- HUAWEI Band 3 Smartband... A budget smartwatch of good quality and a lot of built-in features. The bracelet is made of silicone, lightweight, has a touch button. The battery holds a charge for up to 45 days. The tracker can withstand immersion in water up to 50 meters, has a built-in alarm clock, sleep monitoring, pedometer and measures heart rate. The approximate price of the watch is 1600 rubles.
Top 5 mid-range fitness watches for active people
Fitness watch with heart rate monitor and pedometer is a popular model. However, in addition to them, there are devices with unique functions, for example, a navigator or audio complexes of sports exercises. Depending on their functionality and brand, the price of such bracelets also differs.
The best options for such a fitness watch are as follows:
- Lenovo HW01 Smart Wristband... The fitness tracker has a touchscreen display. The watch's charge lasts about a week. The functions of the gadget include measuring the frequency of contractions and heart rate, the number of calories burned, tracking the state of sleep phases. The device allows you to use your camera and music player. The approximate price of the model is 1650 rubles.
- Xiaomi Mi Band3... Compared to the previous series, the bracelet has a larger screen, is fully touch-sensitive, can withstand sinking to a depth of 50 meters, and its functions include a pedometer, sleep monitoring, heart rate measurement, and an alarm clock.The average price of a watch on the market is 2200 rubles.
- Amazfit Arc... This fitness tracker combines low cost with quality performance. Incredibly stylish with touch button and protective cover against damage. The strap is made of silicone, very lightweight and comfortable. The bracelet can measure heart rate, track sleep, count steps, count calories. Among the built-in functions there is an alarm clock, the battery lasts up to 20 days. The only negative: you cannot swim in this bracelet. The approximate cost of the watch is 2300 rubles.
- S908 GPS Sports Smartband... This model has more functionality than previous bracelets. In addition to standard features such as sleep monitoring, heart rate measurement and a standard pedometer, it has a navigator that determines your location, walking speed and distance traveled in kilometers. It groups information and analyzes fat burning and muscle percentage. This fitness bracelet is suitable for athletics, swimming and climbing, as well as horse riding. Its charge lasts up to 20 days. Price - about 2700 rubles.
- Moov Now... Sports bracelet with a unique design and interesting functions for athletes. This model will measure activity, and completely independently distinguish swimming from cardio exercises. You can swim perfectly in it, dropping to 50 meters in depth. The watch lasts up to six months. This bracelet has a built-in application that will tell you the exercise methodology by voice. The average cost of a model is 3700 rubles.
Top 5 multifunctional smart fitness watches for athletes
Among the wide variety of fitness watches designed for training, there are top multifunctional devices that are recommended for purchase.
Namely:
1. Misfit Ray... The stylish and original tracker bracelet is one of the best for swimmers. In addition to swimming, this model supports the following sports through a computer and smartphone: running and yoga, football and tennis, basketball and cycling.
The model is quite light, beautiful and fashionable. A metal tube with sensors is attached to a leather bracelet. It is decorated in gold, silver, blue and green colors.
The watch functions include:
- counting calories burned;
- blinking notification of a call from a smartphone;
- alarm clock;
- measuring the number of steps;
- sleep monitoring;
- manual tracking of different types of activity;
- powered by button batteries.
The average cost of such watches is 6,200 rubles.
2. Fitbit Charge 2... One of the best bracelets for athletes. Stylish, with monochrome display, covered with plastic material. There are aluminum inserts on the sides of the display. The bracelet for the watch comes in leather or silicone, available in black and blue, purple and turquoise colors.
The functions of this model contain:
- heart rate monitor;
- altimeter;
- determination of time;
- counting the number of steps taken;
- stopwatch required for running and doing exercises;
- displaying notifications about messages and calls;
- sleep monitoring;
- entering data on the consumption of water, food and the number of calories.
The watch is not designed for swimming, battery life is approximately 6 days due to continuous heart rate measurement. The approximate price of the model is about 9 400 rubles.
3. Fitbit Alta HR. Its cost is 10,000 rubles. This is one of the decent sports models. Compact, comfortable, stylish bracelet is available in black and pink colors. High quality bracelet case is made of silicone, leather or metal.
This tracker:
- displays the number of steps taken on the monitor;
- in a calm state, motivates with vibration to move or walk;
- counts the beats of the pulse;
- monitors sleep and various physical activities;
- has a stopwatch.
The battery charge will last for a short time due to continuous heart rate measurement. Compatible with computer and smartphone.
4. Samsung Gear Fit 2... The decent model is equipped with a heart rate monitor and touch screen, with a 2-core processor.
The design of the bracelet is attractive, the quality of the silicone strap is good and in different colors: black, pink and blue. This model is also available in size S for a small hand and in size L for a larger one.
There are also plenty of functions here, in addition to the standard set, the tracker:
- monitors the pulse, warning of an increased heart rate;
- has a built-in navigator and altimeter;
- features the following sports - running, walking, yoga, rowing, squats, treadmill.
- builds a graph of activity;
- keeps a record of the number of calories.
With the bracelet, you can swim to a depth of one and a half meters. You will have to charge it once every three days. A small charge is more than compensated for by broad functional actions. The approximate price of the watch is 11,300 rubles.
5. Garmin Vivosport. An excellent tracker for sports, however, it does not have a stylish design. On the front side there is a touch screen and, unlike other similar models, it has no glare in the sun. The strap is made of silicone, the display is covered with high-quality plastic.
The tracker is incredibly functional, it:
- will measure the percentage distance, the number of steps taken, the heart rate, the number of calories burned;
- monitor the state of sleep;
- in the settings, you can select various sports, for example, running, cardio, strength training, cycling;
- has navigation that will help determine the speed and distance during training;
- independently determines the type of exercises and their number;
- displays messages and calls on the screen.
The watch keeps the charge for a week. The approximate cost of the model is 12,000 rubles.
Top 5 fitness watches according to reviews from forums
Fitness watches with a heart rate monitor and pedometer, with and without display, budget and professional watches are in great demand, and each of the categories has both its supporters and opponents.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 1S Pulse (1200 rub.) | ||
| A bracelet with a minimalist design made of high-quality plastic and an oval capsule fixed to a silicone bracelet. On the front side there is a built-in magnesium panel equipped with three LED bulbs, and on the back side there is a heart rate monitor. The watch is dustproof and moisture resistant. Built-in functions include:
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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 (1 590 rub.) | ||
One of the popular sports bracelets. Budget, nice design, has many functions. This current and demanded version of the tracker is equipped with:
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Jawbone UP Move (3 900 rub.) | ||
| The watch is suitable for both novice athletes and those who have been involved in sports for a long time. The bracelet is easy to use, with a nice design, silicone comfortable strap. There is no screen, but an LED indicator replaces it. The functions are simple:
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IWOWN i5 Plus (1 179 rub.) | ||
| A very easy to use bracelet with standard built-in functions. Perfect for initial acquaintance with this type of gadgets. The tracker has a touch screen, which means that in the kit with the gadget, the owner will receive:
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Huawei Honor Band 3 (2 700 rub.) | ||
| The model has a display, a silicone bracelet is available in black, orange and blue. Displays information about incoming calls and messages on the display. Sports functions are varied. The heart rate monitor can be used continuously, sleep monitoring is present. For training, you can choose any type of sports activity:
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How to choose a fitness watch
A fitness watch with a heart rate monitor and pedometer and other functionality, regardless of price, works on the basis of a sensor or chip that reacts to movements. The data of this sensor is processed by the computer built into the bracelet and then displayed on the screen or display.
There are models of gadgets that transfer the received information to a program installed on a smartphone, and already there it is processed and builds a graph of human activity.
Also, the bracelet can have a heart rate sensor and a GPS navigator. Also, the bracelet can have a touch screen on which the processed information is displayed. Watch straps are made of different, pleasant to the body, weightless materials that are not felt on the hand.
When buying such a device, you should pay attention to the following parameters:
- Functionality... Absolutely any bracelet can count the number of steps and calculate them in kilometers traveled. Many models measure the heart rate and determine the phases of sleep, this function is called a smart alarm clock, which can wake up a person at the best time for the body. The most popular models have navigation.
- Screen presence... Nowadays, even inexpensive trackers are released with a screen that displays information about the number of steps, calories and heart rate. Some models transmit call and message information to the screen.
- Autonomy... Thanks to it, you will not need to charge the bracelet often. Some models have a monthly charge.
- Moisture protection... This feature is included in almost all models, but its degree of protection varies.
- Choice of additional features... Some bracelets have a built-in vibration signal to remind you of a long resting state, while other gadgets allow you to schedule suitable workouts.
- Design and appearance... All models of bracelets are not heavy in weight and their external data does not differ much from each other. Any well-known manufacturer offers bracelets of different colors and quality materials for their gadgets, so a fitness bracelet can look like a stylish and interesting accessory.
- Price category... There are bracelets at the price of 1,200 rubles, and other models for 12,000 rubles. Very often the price depends on the brand and contains functions that may not be useful.
Before going in for sports, you need to think about purchasing a fitness watch - thanks to a heart rate monitor, pedometer, smart alarm clock, they will help to stabilize normal weight, control the work of the heart, and improve health. As for the manufacturers of fitness bracelets, from the whole set, we can single out models from Xiaomi, Samsung, FitBit and Garmin.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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