The latest fitness trackers add powerful features such as GPS tracking for outdoor navigation and ECG to record heart rate and rhythm. Some send the results directly to your doctor. We’ve put together the latest innovations to motivate you in the spring.
The best and ultimate all-round multisport: Garmin Fenix 7
Garmin Phoenix 7X Sapphire Solar, £ 779.99
The brand’s latest multisport devices range from sleep and activity tracking (steps, floors, calories) to advanced training and navigation settings, daily phone notifications, payments, and Spotify. The new touch screen makes it much easier to change the data fields in your activity, and the largest 7X version of the watch has a very powerful new integrated torch. Optional integrated solar charging extends the already impressive 11-day battery life and the watch can be used underwater to a depth of 100m. It is also equipped with the brand’s 4th generation heart rate sensor (with Pulse Ox to record oxygen saturation), in addition to the highest GPS accuracy available. One of the most impressive wearables on the market. From £ 599.99 garmin.com
Great for runners: Coros Pace 2
Coros Pace 2, £ 179.99
It’s one of the most complete running wearables under £ 200, with all the top-end hardware you need for your fitness regime (from heart rate monitors to advanced GPS and power meters), with no extra features. , It’s getting expensive. .. It’s surprisingly lightweight at 29g, yet has a 30-hour battery life in full GPS mode (extended to 20 days when used for heart rate, sleep, and step tracking). It also has a wealth of data for users to dive in to provide advanced running analysis, and its nifty algorithms mean that track work automatically snaps to the nearest 400m. £ 179.99, coros.com
Great for aspiring athletes: Whoop 4.0
Hoop 4.0, £ 30 per month
This simple and comfortable wristband monitors your heart rate, skin temperature, respiratory rate and blood oxygen levels. This technology is subscription-based (sign up for a minimum of 6 months and the strap will be free). It’s achieved through apps where data is categorized into sleep, recovery, and tension. This indicator is especially useful for aspiring athletes who train multiple times a week and suggests optimal daily levels of tension and recovery to optimize fitness improvements based on historical data. .. This is an insightful kit that works best when combined with other training devices such as running watches and cycling computers. from £ 30, per month whoop.com
Ideal for medically advanced sensors: Withings ScanWatch
Withings ScanWatch from £ 249.95
This may look like an elegant Swiss watch, but it is one of the most medically advanced wearables on the market. Its sensors (ECG, PPG, SpO2) are clinically approved and are ideal for patients with sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation as well as those with nocturnal respiratory distress. It can also be easily controlled via the digital crown. Simply rotate and press to scroll through a small PMOLED screen to see steps and phone notifications, or start an ECG scan. It has a long battery life (it works for 30 days without a full size and color digital display), but it doesn’t have GPS (the clock links to your phone to track driving and other features). Is not the right choice. Users focused on sports. From £ 249.95 withings.com
Great for activity tracking: Fitbit Charge 5
Fitbit Charge 5, £ 169.99
Simplicity is the key to Fitbit’s latest and most advanced fitness tracker. The AMOLED display is bright and colorful, has a well-designed default home screen, and you can easily activate features with touchscreen gestures. The built-in GPS accurately tracks your running or walking without the need for a phone, and also monitors the distance in the pool if swimming is part of your regime. Features such as heart rate monitor, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and ECG provide a complete picture of wellness indicators from a properly laid out Fitbit app. However, the most interesting and personalized insights are only available with the brand’s premium subscription (£ 7.99 per month). ), Free for the first 6 months. £ 169.99, fitbit.com
Great for triathletes: Wahoo Elemnt Rival GPS Smartwatch
Wahoo Elemnt Rival GPS Smartwatch, £ 299.99
Wahoo is best known for GPS cycling computers – this is the brand’s first smartwatch. It is intended for triathletes, but is also great for those who focus on swimming, cycling and running. When it comes to connecting the three areas, there is Touch Restaurant. This means you don’t have to manipulate the clock when it conflicts. Also, when you jump on your bike, the live statistics collected by your watch will be displayed on your bike’s computer. This is also supposed to be Wahoo. Compared to other recent releases, some specifications are slightly missing. For example, this watch utilizes GPS and GLONASS (Russia-based satellite navigation system), but many other watches now target multiple systems to ensure faster lock-on and improved accuracy. doing. That said, the scratch-resistant lens, ample battery life of 24 hours in GPS mode, and an easy-to-read color screen are above standard. £ 299.99, wahoofitness.com
Great for workouts: Polar Ignite 2
Polar Ignite 2, £ 199.50
A stylish watch primarily intended for training, activity and sleep tracking, but with accurate GPS and one of the best heart rate sensors, it can be used in a wider range of fitness and running. The device is easy to navigate and fairly holistic because it tracks activity and sleep throughout the day, stress monitoring, and relaxation exercises. Only one button works in conjunction with the touch screen. Lightweight and comfortable at 35g. £ 199.50, Polar.com
Best entry-level adventure watch: Suunto 5 Peak
Suunto 5 peak, 259 pounds
This is a multi-sport for those who need reliable and highly competent sports tracking with navigation and adventure without the need for high-end features. It weighs only 39g and comes with a replaceable strap for customization. Backlit mode lacks some brightness, but it’s probably worth the compromise given the reasonably priced watches. It has a battery life of up to 100 hours in full GPS mode and lasts up to 7 days in normal monitoring and tracking mode for steps and basic sleep analysis (via an integrated heart rate monitor). It also has an easy-to-understand breadcrumb trail for off-road biking, hiking, and running (a basic map line on the screen that guides you in the right direction), making it ideal for navigation. You can also create a route with a third-party app such as Komoot and sync it with the Suunto app to download it to your watch. £ 259, suunto.com
Perfect for surfers and outdoor enthusiasts: Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Surf Edition
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Surf Edition, from £ 359.99
Affordable and funky (if you choose a sunburst and flame red finish), yet sturdy, this watch is built to heat and impact resistance military standards and is water resistant to 100 meters. I am preparing. Currently, there are two sizes and more features. This special edition incorporates surfing (kite and windsurfing) features with indicators such as tide time, wave waves and distance. What’s particularly cool is the partnership with Surfline Sessions, which has cameras installed on more than 600 beaches around the world. This means that if you activate the surfing activity on your watch, you will be able to see the clip of the wave once you hit it. ‘It’s out of the water. From £ 359.99 garmin.com
