Ángel Jiménez from Luis United States
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Getting in shape, going to the gym or losing weight are usually some of the most popular new year's resolutions. Also some of the most difficult to fulfill because it is easy to end up skipping the routine and good resolutions after a few weeks or months.
A smart watch, an activity bracelet or a connected scale can help us meet our goals. These devices usually function as
smartphone accessories
and are capable of measuring the physical effort made throughout the day or specifically during a workout and also the quality of sleep or cardiovascular health.
None of them, by themselves, guarantee results, but keeping a detailed track of your activity helps you maintain healthy habits and correct any small slips.
Xiaomi Band 8 Active
A great device to start tracking your physical activity in more detail. Its low price (less than 25 euros) makes it a good way to test if a smart device adapts well to our routine.
It has a 1.47-inch screen, can track more than 50 types of exercises accurately (in addition to general daily activity, such as steps taken), and even measures blood oxygenation level continuously. It is water resistant up to 5 atmospheres of pressure and has an autonomy of close to two weeks.
24.99 euros
.
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch SE
Although there are many smart bracelets and watches that work with
iPhones
, none can offer the level of integration of Apple Watches. For Apple phone users, it's worth paying a little more to access its more advanced features.
The basic model,
Apple Watch SE
, is more than enough for those looking for a device that accompanies them during training but that can also display advanced information, notifications or even play music when the phone is not nearby, perfect for the gym. It is capable of monitoring dozens of workouts and monitoring sleep quality. Starting at
265 euros
(40 mm box) or
289 euros
(44 mm box).
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Series
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Series
The alternative to the Apple Watch within Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem is this Watch6, a watch with a round dial and classic design that has smaller frames to make better use of the screen surface and an autonomy that is close to 40 hours.
It can analyze sleep quality, heart rate, performance during specific workouts, blood pressure, and has fall detection. Although it easily complements phones from Samsung's Galaxy range, it is compatible with any Android phone.
From 219 euros
.
Withings Body Scan
Withings Body Scan
This smart scale is capable of measuring much more than weight. It tracks long-term neurological health to detect possible peripheral autonomic neuropathies (one of the long-term complications of diabetes), can perform six-lead electrocardiograms, and calculates the vascular age of the arteries.
Its sensors allow precise measurement of body mass index and the distribution of muscle mass in each part of the body.
It costs 399 euros
.
Fitbit Charge 6
Fitbit Charge 6
This training bracelet offers some of the most common functions of smart watches - including a large screen to view information - but in a more compact format and with a battery life of one week.
It has support for Google Maps and Wallet (it can be used to pay in restaurants and stores) and has sensors capable of performing an electrocardiogram.
From 159 euros
.