Fitness watches have become the ultimate fitness fundie accessory, especially with big brands like Apple and Samsung upscaling their smartwatches with fitness trackers. While this is always positive, you might not be getting all the benefits that your fitness watch has to offer.
Here are some of the best ways to get the most out of your fitness watch!
Choose the right fitness watch for you
This might seem like an obvious factor, but with the sheer number of smartwatch brands, you could easily become overwhelmed with your options. What you’re planning to track often dictates what type of fitness watch you should opt for.
For example, if you’re just getting into fitness and want to track how many steps you’ve taken in a day, a simple Fitbit would do! But, if you’re hiking, cycling, and into extreme sports, a Garmin, Apple Watch or even an Apple Watch Ultra might be what you need.
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Make sure it fits correctly
Making sure your chosen fitness tracker fits properly is another overlooked aspect of owning these tools. If your watch is uncomfortable, chances are you’re not going to wear it, which defeats the purpose of owning it.
Even worse, if it doesn’t sit correctly on your wrist, it won’t record your data correctly. Inaccurate data could give you an incorrect sense of your progress.
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Calibrate your watch
Once you’ve got your chosen fitness watch and strapped it on, it’s time to calibrate it! Different brands have different ways of doing this. But most include needing to input which arm your watch is on.
By calibrating your fitness watch, you’ll ensure it accurately records all your data, giving you a clear picture of your progress.
Customise your dashboard.
Depending on what you’re most wanting to track, you may need to consider customising your fitness watch’s dashboard.
For example, if you want to track your steps and sleep, instead of your heart rate, then you don’t need to clutter your tracker with that unwanted data. By customising your dashboard to your specific needs, you’ll stay more focused on your goals and, your watch will feel more personalised.
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Set realistic fitness goals
One of the best features of these fitness trackers is that they allow you to set goals. However, this feature can become redundant if you don’t set realistic goals.
If you don’t, you may find yourself becoming despondent if you don’t meet these goals, derailing your fitness journey.
Most fitness watch brands have pre-set goals for daily steps and burn calories. But it’s always best to set goals that suit you, your lifestyle, and where you are in your fitness journey.
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But, set new goals when the time comes
It is important to increase your goals when the time is right though. You should always aim to challenge yourself by setting new goals. This will keep you consistent.
Remember to sync all your apps
Chances are your chosen fitness watch has its own fitness tracking up. But, there are several other apps out there that might work better for you! These apps could be better at mapping your runs, sleep or calorie intake.
Again, loading tracking ups that suit your needs helps you be more consistent in your fitness journey and makes your watch feel more personalised.
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