The life of a modern person cannot be imagined without various technological devices. One of these is a smart watch. The market is constantly replenished with new models, among which there are those that are created for active people who monitor not only fashion trends, but also their health, this is a watch with a pedometer that allows, among other functions, to control physical activity and the state of the body.
About watches for sports
A smart watch with functionality for measuring the number of steps, heart rate, and pressure is often called sports, since the initial idea of such devices was to monitor the state of the body during training, various kinds of physical activity.
Sports smart watches for active people
Of course, before them there were devices with which various indicators were measured. However, among other advantages, a watch with a pedometer and a built-in heart rate monitor can boast of convenience. With them, there is no need to have additional devices that distract from sports.
In addition to athletes, such a watch will be useful to people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Varieties of sports watches
The choice of a particular model is affected by several factors, including the external design and functionality of the device, the latter to a greater extent forms the cost of hours.
It is in appearance and characteristics that the following varieties can be distinguished:
- Fitness trackers - a device made in the form of a bracelet is the simplest among all smart watches for sports. The name itself suggests that such a device should be chosen by those who plan to use it exclusively for amateur fitness classes, strive to control their activity.
A variety of fitness bracelets
- Sports Heart Rate Monitor - the device received such a name, because it was originally this function that was laid down in it. Today, in addition to its main purpose, the gadget often has a built-in GPS, is equipped with a navigator, makes it possible to receive notifications about calls and messages, and can also be used as a trainer. All you need for such a device is synchronization with a PC
- Smart watches are the most equipped devices in terms of functionality, which, on the other hand, have a noticeable drawback - the constant need for synchronization with a smartphone.
Separately, you can select kids watch with built-in pedometer, which is distinguished by a bright design and ease of use.
Bright design of children's watches
Top manufacturers
Today, there are many companies that produce smart watches suitable for training. This is the eminent Apple, Chinese Huawei and the world famous Sony LG, Alcatel and others.
The leaders in sports watches with a heart rate monitor and a pedometer, as well as a tonometer, are three brands: Garmin, Polar and Suunto.
Watches by Suunto
Overview of the best smartwatch models for sports
Polar A360
Fitness bracelet is suitable for training in the gym, jogging or cycling. The training mode allows you to adjust activity based on heart rate indicators. The device tracks the speed and distance traveled, counts the movement of the wrist. Available in three variations - S, M, L.
Polar A360
Among the useful features of the device:
- Round-the-clock activity monitoring mode, giving recommendations on a training regimen;
- Pedometer;
- Heart rate monitor;
- Calorie counter;
- Sleep control;
- Receive notifications.
Technical specifications:
- Dimensions: thickness - 13.5 mm, width - 23.5 mm, weight depends on the model - 31.7-37.3 g .;
- Waterproof Level - WR30;
- Touch screen, resolution 80 x 160 pixels, equipped with a TFT-display, viewing angle - wide;
- The battery capacity is 100 mAh, the operating time without recharging is up to 2 weeks in the activity control mode.
The cost of the Polar A360 (M) is from 7500 rubles.
Advantages:
- Wide functionality within the given training;
- The ability to receive notifications of calls and messages.
Disadvantages:
- A narrow selection of sports programs.
Garmin vivosmart 3
Another fitness tracker that makes it possible measure heart rate, as well as monitor all important indicators in activity mode. There are several predefined sports modes, for example, sports age, VO2 max, strength training. You can set the mode of walking or running, available for use in the pool. An intelligent device is able to count the approaches in exercises and the number of repetitions. There are standard and large sizes. Available in three colors.
Garmin vivosmart 3
Functional:
- The ability to track stress levels and set a timer for breathing exercises; the mode is available around the clock;
- Built-in wrist pulse meter - Elevate;
- Pedometer counts, including the distance traveled, the number of floors;
- Activity control;
- Calorie Counting
- Receive notifications from your smartphone.
Technical specifications:
- Dimensions: 122 x 188 mm - standard size, 148 x 215 mm - large, weight - 20.4 g .;
- Waterproof Level - WR30;
- Touch screen, resolution 64 x 128160 pixels., Equipped with an OLED display, diagonal - 0.85 inches;
- The battery is lithium, the operating time without recharging is up to 5 days on average.
Average cost: 12,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- Strong belt;
- Wide sports functionality;
- The presence of different sizes.
Disadvantages:
- The screen and the strap are a single unit, so it is impossible to replace the latter separately.
Polar M400 HR-H7
The M-400 line belongs to the category of heart rate monitors. This smart watch has all the necessary sports functionality, backed up by built-in GPS, can synchronize with a smartphone, work underwater, up to 30 meters, support up to 6 fitness profiles on the display. In the accessories - heart rate sensor H7.
Polar M400 HR-H7
Useful functionality:
- Counters of distance traveled, climb, speed and intensity of training, heart rate;
- Determining the location of the start of the route;
- "Running Index", which allows you to determine calories burned and physical costs;
- Activity control 24 on 7;
- The ability to view data on past workouts and plan new ones.
Technical specifications:
- Weight: 57 gr.
- Screen - plastic monochrome, resolution 128 x 128 pixels.
- A capacious battery that can operate up to 1 month in activity control mode.
Average cost: 14,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- Ability to work without recharging up to 30 days (up to 14 - using GPS-functionality);
- Accurate heart rate monitor.
Disadvantages:
- Easily scratched screen;
- Suitable only for cyclic training, running and walking.
Suunto Spartan Sport WHR Baro Amber
The device is a reliable smart watch with GPS / GLONASS and a barometer. Suitable for outdoor and water activities. More than 80 sports modes are supported, including race and interval training.
Suunto Spartan Sport WHR Baro Amber
Useful functionality:
- Navigation, including in real time or according to estimated ETA;
- Barometric sensors, the ability to warn of an impending storm, the time of sunrise and sunset;
- Analysis of training, the ability to measure performance, physical and distance, depending on the sport;
- Calories can be counted for a different length of time;
- Sleep control.
Technical specifications:
- Dimensions: 50 x 50 x17 mm, weight - 74 g;
- Screen - color touch; material of manufacture - mineral crystal;
- Water resistant - up to 100 meters;
- The battery is able to work up to 40 hours in an economical mode, up to 10 hours - during training.
Cost: from 37 000 rubles
Advantages:
- High-quality wear-resistant watch;
- A wide selection of sports modes;
- Ability to use under water.
Disadvantages:
- Not a budget option.
Polar M600
Smart watches, which not only allow you to measure the number of steps and heart rate, but also make it possible to be in touch, receive SMS and answer calls. Navigation is provided by GPS and GLONASS.
Polar M600
Useful functionality:
- Heart rate control according to the wrist bracelet;
- Intelligent notification service;
- The presence of the functionality of the audio storage, built-in player;
- Swimming indicators.
Technical specifications:
- A watch on a silicone bracelet, dimensions: 45 x 36 x 13, weight - 63 g .;
- The screen is equipped with a touch screen, resolution 240 x 240 pixels., There is a convenient front button for quick control of workouts;
- Battery capacity of 500 mAh, capable of working up to 2 days without recharging;
- The water resistance rating is IPX8.
Average cost: 20,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- Ease of use with the front button or voice control.
Disadvantages:
- Short life of the device without recharging;
- A limited number of sports: fitness training, running, swimming.
Garmin fenix 5s
Perhaps the most functional device of the described models. This watch can be male or female. The fair sex will appreciate them for the possibility of changing the strap, choosing a color suitable for clothing.
Garmin Fenix 5S sapphire pink gold with white bracelet
Useful functionality:
- Built-in navigation sensors, GPS and GLONASS, compass, barometer and thermometer, altimeter;
- Heart rate monitor - optical;
- Intelligent alert service;
- The indicators of various trainings are wide, accessible sports - walking, running, swimming, cycling, fitness, triathlon, multisport.
Technical specifications:
- Dimensions 42 x 42 x 14.5 mm, weight - 67 g .;
- The screen is equipped with a color display with LED backlight, the material is ordinary or sapphire crystal;
- Water resistant - up to 100 meters;
- The battery without recharging can work up to 14 days, like a clock, up to 60 hours - in a training economy mode.
The cost depends on the materials of manufacture: from 40 000 rubles.
Advantages:
- Possibility to choose glass and watch strap;
- A wide range of sensors.
Disadvantages:
- Not a budget model, even in the non-lux version.
Elari KidPhone 2
Watches produced in 4 colors are primarily aimed at controlling the movement of the child by the parent. Navigation module - GPS / GLONASS / LBS.
Elari watch on a child’s hand
Useful functionality:
- Tracking the location of the child, programming of the permitted zones, upon leaving which the parents are notified;
- The ability to receive calls from preset numbers, make outgoing calls;
- Audio monitoring function;
- SOS button;
- Accelerometer, pedometer;
- Ability to set a training mode, call barring.
Technical specifications:
- Dimensions 37 x 50 x 18 mm.
- The screen is equipped with a 1.4-inch touch screen, resolution 128 x 128 pixels .;
- The battery capacity of up to 450 mAh, can work without recharging up to 3 days.
The choice of hours for training remains to be done, evaluating in which sports or at what load and activity the device will be used. Having determined the parameters, it is worth analyzing offers from various manufacturers. If the price is not so important, then the choice is best made among those offered by leading manufacturers. As for children's sports watches, all the same, this functionality is optional, since smart watches of this age category are primarily a security control.
Choose the right smart watch for sports and live active!
