There are many smart watches on the market, but not every smartwatch is suitable for every sport. What should you pay attention to when you are looking for a smartwatch for your favorite sport?
Because there are sports watches for almost every occasion, it is important to choose a watch that fits the sport you do. If you’re a runner, you’ll want a watch that isn’t heavy on your wrist and easy to read when you’re running.
Cycling and swimming
But are you an avid cyclist or do you like to participate in triathlons, then you ask a lot differently from your watch. For example, you have to be sure that the watch is completely waterproof, to prevent it from working after you’ve done some laps. Speaking of which, you obviously don’t want to keep track of how many laps you’ve already swum, so the watch should at least have a specific program aimed at swimming sessions. If you also want to dive, you also have to be sure that the watch can go into the water to a certain depth.
For cyclists, it may be important to check that your cadence sensor is actually supported by your watch. With a cadence sensor you measure the cadence of your bike ride, so you keep track of the number of pedal strokes in revolutions per minute to get a clear picture of your cycling performance.
Extreme sports
If you like extreme sports, such as mountain climbing, skiing or endurance sports, then you want a sturdy watch that will not be damaged if, for example, you fall. It is also important that the battery lasts a long time, so that you do not end up with an empty watch halfway through a marathon. With the best watches for outdoor sports, you can control how often the watch connects to a GPS satellite. If you lower the frequency, the battery will not last for hours, but days longer.
golf
Golfers are looking for other functionalities. It is important for them to know the distance between you and the green or the flag. So you want a watch to be able to calculate that distance accurately. Some models even indicate hazards or turns in the fairway. Garmin has equipped some watches with a “virtual caddy”. This feature uses your shot data from previous rounds, along with height, wind, and hole layout to determine which club to use and where to aim for your next shot.
