It’s that time of year again when everyone wants to improve their lifestyle. An often heard change is more exercise. If you want to get fitter, you’re not alone. Here’s how the Apple Watch will help you get fitter this year!
Get fitter with the Apple Watch
Maybe you’ve wanted an Apple Watch for a while or you’ve never thought about it at all. In either case, it’s good to know that the Apple Watch plays a role as your personal sports buddy. The wearable does this with an extensive collection of apps and functions. This way you stay motivated to run after your goals.
The Apple Watch is equipped with sensors to give you insight into your overall health, but also your fitness. The first is the oxygen saturation in your blood. With this you know at a desired moment how your condition is. You can also monitor your heart rate before, during and after your exercise. This allows you to take your workout to new heights or take it easy.
To reap the fruits of your efforts, you need a good night’s sleep. The Apple Watch also helps you with that by providing you with data such as the number of hours of deep sleep. By combining this data with a large number of available apps, you have the tools to get fitter easily. In addition to Apple’s own built-in workout app, Runkeeper, for example, allows you to track your running sessions with the GPS and keep track of statistics.
Which type of Apple Watch best suits my sports behaviour?
As with iPhones, a higher number represents a new model of the Apple Watch. Currently, the most recent model is an Apple Watch Series 7. This consists of a standard (41 mm) and a larger (45 mm) variant. The screen can take a beating and always stays on, so you no longer have to move your arm to view it. If you’re serious about your sports stats and want to monitor them, the Apple Watch Series 7 is a good choice thanks to the following new features. It involves measuring oxygen saturation and making a heart film (ECG). The 4G version of this smartwatch has a mobile network support. More on this later.
- Apple Watch Series 7 at Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 7 4G at Mobiel.nl
Apple always works with the Nike brand to release special editions of the current series of Watch. At the moment this is the Apple Watch Series 7 Nike Edition. These Watches have a special watch band with the Nike logo, but also holes for better ventilation during exercise. In addition, this edition also features a pre-installed Run Club app from Nike to track and achieve your running goals. Finally, this Watch has special dials that complete the integration of the Nike brand. Do you want an extra sporty look with your Apple Watch and are you an intensive runner? Then the Nike Edition of the Apple Watch Series 7 is a good choice.
- Apple Watch Series 7 Nike Edition at Coolblue
In addition to the ‘regular’ releases of the new Apple Watch, there are also the SE editions. The Apple Watch SE is an entry-level model that appeals to a smaller budget. Despite the lower price, you are still ahead of older models such as the Watch Series 3 when it comes to features and specifications. For example, the display of the SE is more than 30% larger and it is available with support for mobile networks (4G edition). , see next paragraph). If you do want to exercise with the Apple Watch and are satisfied with the indispensable sports functions, the Apple Watch SE is a good and affordable choice to get fitter.
- Apple Watch SE at YourMacStore
- Apple Watch SE 4G at Coolblue
What does 4G or Cellular mean on the Watch
The versions of an Apple Watch do not only differ between screen sizes, the question is also whether they have support for 4G or not. Another, and more well-known, name is cellular Apple Watches. At Apple they are officially called ‘Apple Watch GPS + Cellular’. As the name suggests, this is about Apple Watches that support mobile networks. When you use this, your Apple Watch becomes a kind of phone with which you can make and receive calls. The same goes for other features such as messaging and FaceTime.
Useful accessories for the smart watch
Without accessories, your iPhone or iPad, but also your Apple Watch is not complete. Accessories can provide more ease of use or simply a nicer look. To easily charge your Apple Watch, you can use a power bank (for on the road) and a wireless charger for home and outdoor use. If you’re looking for a different look during your workout, there are many different sports bands. Check out the accessories below:
- View Apple Watch Power Bank at Amazon
- View wireless charger for Apple Watch at Belsimpel
- View Apple Watch sports bands at Coolblue
Expectations of new Apple Watch in 2022
This year we will of course get a new generation Apple Watch. It concerns the Apple Watch Series 8. But this one is not alone, because, according to the rumors, the arrival of a new Apple Watch SE is also expected.
If you want to know more about the expectations of the new Apple Watch, or Apple Watches in general, we recommend the articles below:
- ‘Three times new in 2022: Apple Watch Series 8, SE and more’
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- ‘Not one, not two, but three Apple Watch models in 2022’
- Apple Watch Series 7 Cellular: reasons to get the version with 4G (ADV)