The smartwatch is a hot gadget that is making waves in both the tech and fitness communities.
If you're interested in having a miniature personal trainer on your wrist, you should read on to discover how a smartwatch will help you meet your health goals in a "smart" way.
Fitness Features
There’s no more need for you to have an app on your phone that is tethered to a fitness band you bought four years ago; your smartwatch can do everything and so much more. Most smartwatches have pedometers that can track your steps, which is one way to tell how much activity you’re getting throughout the day.
Many also offer some form of a heart monitor. Smartwatch owners can expect to find apps that will help them monitor diets and calories burned, which are already available on many smartphones.
Workout Perks
Smartwatches take working out to the next level. You can easily listen to your favorite exercise jams without fumbling with your phone; some smartwatches have built in storage that allow you to put music on the watch itself and leave the phone behind. With a built in fitness app like those recently announced for the Apple Watch, you can set goals before you ever begin working out.
Future Fitness Features
With the smartwatch market rapidly emerging, the health and fitness capabilities are only going to improve over time. There may come a day when your smartwatch can alert your doctor if you’re becoming ill simply based on the signs that your body is giving the watch. This kind of technology would allow you to begin treatment faster and get back on the court, field, or track.
