Best wearables for various workouts

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In today’s world, staying fit is not just for the general state of health and well-being. Staying fit and healthy has become a lifestyle. You will find people all over the world grinding at the gym or sweating it out on long runs. Everyone wants to eat healthily and live a fit life. Maintaining that perfect figure is not easy, we all need some kind of motivation. So what gets better than fitness wearables to help us stay on track? However, not all of us follow the same fitness routine. Some like to swim, while some like to run and some enjoy peaceful meditation and yoga. Fitness bands have tonnes of benefits and advantages if you are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Top wearable for cycling: Fitbit Surge

Most of us will agree to the fact that, there is just something totally refreshing about riding around on a bicycle watching the city around you come to life in the morning. If you are one of those fitness enthusiasts who enjoy cycling to maintain their fitness routine, then the ‘Fitbit Surge’ activity tracker is the perfect match for you. In fact, Fitbit Surge has become highly popular among cyclists. This fitness tracker sports a stylish design and looks and houses tons of features.

Fitbit Surge can keep a track on the distance travelled, average speed, and calories burned to help you view your workout summary. Additionally, it also monitors and provides the wearer with accurate heart rate data. And are you wondering what more? The tracker comes with built-in GPS to help you enjoy your ride in newer locations. Moreover, the tracker is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, so you don’t have to think twice before getting this tracker for your workout.

Top wearable for swimming: Moov Now

If you want a wearable that will track your performance in the pool, then ‘Moov Now’ certainly gets a nod. Moov Now is completely waterproof and can easily be taken in water up to 30 meters deep. Moov Now has been in the market for quite some time now. However, in spite of this, it has managed to stay at the top when it comes to waterproof wearables. The fitness tracker comes with a built-in swimming mode to track all the pool related activities such as monitoring laps, strokes, time, distance and pace.

It is also capable of providing the wearer with a complete in-depth data like stroke rate and distance per stroke. This feedback will help all swimmers understand where they are lacking, and improve their performance. An added bonus of this fitness tracker is its strong and durable battery. The tracker is capable of lasting for more than 200 workouts.

Top wearable for running: Garmin Forerunner 235

If you are trying to get in shape with running, then you don’t have to look beyond ‘Garmin Forerunner 235’ to help you. The best feature about the Forerunner 235 is that it comes with Elevate heart rate technology that can measure your heart rate 24/7, allowing you to run without a strap. Additionally, with a built-in accelerometer, the tracker is capable of measuring the distance and the pace. It can also distinguish if you are running outdoors or on an indoor treadmill.

Like all other trackers, the Forerunner 235 provides users with charts and graphs to help them view their activity and track progress. And not just running, it keeps a track on your steps and calories throughout the day. Another interesting option for runners is the Apple Watch Series 3. It is a smartwatch that sports running apps like Strava, Nike+ Run Club and Runkeeper. The smartwatch looks good, has tons of features and also works as an activity tracker. It’s the best you could ask for.

Top wearable for the gym: Samsung Gear Sport

Now this one is for most ladies reading this. If like most people, you enjoy sweating it out in the gym then the ‘Samsung Gear Sport’ is one of the most sporty smartwatches that there is. The smartwatch looks smart and trendy and boasts a wide range of features. Samsung Gear Sport is capable of keeping a track of overall fitness activities. An added advantage of this smartwatch is the sporty look and nice watch face.

As for the features, this smartwatch comes with a rotating bezel which makes it easier for users to navigate through the interface. The smartwatch can track all fitness activities like the number of steps walked, distance, pace, calories burnt and more. In addition to that, it also monitors the heart rate and sleep activities. What more? Samsung Gear Sport features Samsung’s exclusive offline Spotify streaming. So, you can enjoy listening to music while you work out.

Top wearable for sleep monitoring: Fitbit Ionic

Did you know that sleep plays a huge role to maintain a healthy body and lifestyle? Well, improper sleep causes fatigue, bloatedness and messes with everyday activity. A sleep tracker will monitor your sleep patterns and activities like snoring and breathing. Fitbit Ionic is the perfect smartwatch and activity tracker to make sure that you get a good night’s sleep. Fitbit Ionic comes with a stylish design.

The device is capable of keeping a track of all your activities during the day, as well as monitors your sleep at night. During the day, the tracker will give you regular reminders to move around if you have been sitting idle for too long. At night with the help of inbuilt movement sensors and heart rate monitor, the tracker keeps a watch on your sleep level and gives you a detailed insight of your sleep the next morning (light, deep and REM), to help you improve your sleep quality. Additionally, the smartwatch will also give you gentle reminders to get to bed on time every night so that you can catch up on some quality sleep.

*This article is a private opinion based on private research and should not be taken as advice*

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