Bulking up and shredding the fat is a lofty goal- one that requires precision planning and a fitness routine designed specifically for your body.
Yet, every person who walks into the gym will not reach their full potential simply because they lack the discipline needed to stay on their fitness routine. This is why many gym-goers and fitness freaks are turning to fitness watches to track their workouts. The only problem is that the marketplace is flooded with thousands of fitness watches.
Here’s our countdown of the five best fitness watches to buy in 2020.
Fitbit Versa 2
The Fitbit Versa 2 is the perfect combination of a smartwatch and fitness tracker. It is specifically engineered to be used as a fitness device and comes with a slew of features, including the following:
- Heart rate monitor
- Altimeter
- Water resistance up to 50 meters
- Sleep tracking
- Compatibility with your smartphone and PC
The watch lets you track the basics like distance, calories, steps, and floors climbed. Other must-have features include sleep-guided breathing sessions, menstrual cycle training, and 15 exercise modes to choose from.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Customizable
Cons
- No GPS
- Inconveniently heavy charging cable
Xiaomi Mi Band 4
The Mi Band 4 is a great product that helps you keep track of your fitness routine without breaking the bank. It comes with all the basic necessities, including a heart rate monitor, water-proofing, six workout modes, and compatibility with your PC and smartphones. Its defining feature is the swim tracking, which can immediately recognize swim styles such as butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle.
Pros
- Impressive battery life
- Nice color display
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- No GPS
- NFC restricted to select areas
Suunto 3 Fitness Smartwatch
Suunto 3 Fitness Smartwatch is made for people who would like to have all their bases covered, and aren’t big on high-end technologies that offer lots of accuracy. This device comes with a laundry list of features such as sleep tracking, adaptive training guidance feature, a heart rate monitor, and an optical sensor.
Pros
Over 70 different sports modes
- Sleep tracking
- Neat display
- Huge battery life
Cons
- No GPS
- No music control
- Uncomfortable straps
Polar Vantage M Fitness Watch
This neat little fitness watch is armed to the teeth when it comes to features. This includes a highly accurate wrist-based heart watch, lots of training insights, and heart rate tracking. It is clear that Polar designed this device for athletes who want to make it big.
Pros
- A Built-in GPS
- Fully waterproof
- Over 130 different sport profiles
Cons
- Expensive
- No barometer
Samsung Galaxy Fit
This device gives you the convenience of automatic activity tracking for a total of six routines: running, rowing, walking, cycling, dynamic workouts, and elliptical training. Furthermore, you also get to use Samsung’s Health mobile app where you get access to over 90 workouts, ten of which you can customize. Other than that, the Galaxy Fit can monitor your sleep patterns, stress levels, and heart rate.
That being said, the real-time OS is rather slow to respond and leaves a lot to be desired.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Durable
- 7-day battery life
Cons
- No GPS
- Clunky OS
