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What Is The Best Smartwatch For Fitness Fanatics?

Get ready to achieve next level fitness with an awesome Samsung Galaxy smartwatch. These incredible fitness smartwatches not only guide you through your workouts but motivate and challenge you to be your best self. Combining innovative health and wellbeing features, you'll be set to achieve even your most challenging workout goals. In this guide, discover the benefits of a fitness watch and explore some of the best smartwatches Samsung Galaxy has to offer.

What are the benefits of a fitness watch?

Smartwatches are the must-have companion for fitness fanatics and they’ve certainly come a long way since their origins as a glorified pedometer. You’ll now find state-of-the-art activity trackers, heart rate monitors, body composition measuring and sleep analysis* capabilities that allow you to have a complete holistic view of your health**. Fitness is more than just tracking steps; it’s about a stronger, healthier and fitter you, and a Samsung fitness watch is designed to help you get there.

*Compatible Smartphone required.
**Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes. Not intended for use in detection, diagnoses, treatment of any medical condition or disease.

Here are some of the top benefits you’ll enjoy with a Samsung fitness watch*:

1. Accurately track and record more than 90 different activities
2. Check and monitor your daily calories
3. Detailed body composition analysis
4. Heart rate monitoring during workouts
5. Target setting and tracking of weight, body fat percentage and skeletal muscle**
6. Blood pressure, ECG and blood oxygen recording***
7. Holistic sleep analysis*
8. Tracking of fitness progress against your goals
9. Motivational reminders when it’s time to get moving
10. Group challenges to make exercising even more rewarding
11. Integrated GPS
12. Optional 4G connectivity****
13. Seamless connection within the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem.

Please note: All features are subject to change and are only available on certain Galaxy Watch models.

*Compatible Smartphone required
**Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
***SpO2 is defined as saturation of percutaneous oxygen. Normal levels in humans are measured at approximately 95-100%. Factors like vigorous exercise, the amount of oxygen in the air, your elevation, and various health conditions can all result in lower readings. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
****Available on LTE model only

*Compatible Smartphone required
**Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
***SpO2 is defined as saturation of percutaneous oxygen. Normal levels in humans are measured at approximately 95-100%. Factors like vigorous exercise, the amount of oxygen in the air, your elevation, and various health conditions can all result in lower readings. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
****Available on LTE model only

Are fitness watches worth it?

Yes! The best fitness watches such as the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 are definitely worth the investment as they are an important tool for
enabling you to achieve all your fitness aspirations. They have been specially designed to help you reach new heights with your fitness while keeping you
motivated and challenged. What's more, they are crafted to be holistic in their approach to health and wellbeing; whether you’re training for a marathon,
undertaking a triathlon or getting ready for an epic charity walk, a Galaxy smartwatch can help you get to where you need to be.

The Samsung smartwatches also sit harmoniously within the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem. This means Galaxy watches can be paired with not only your smartphone, Galaxy Buds, Samsung Health and Samsung Smart TVs to become the perfect fitness assistants, not only optimising your exercise routine but allowing you to seamlessly enhance each workout*.

*Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes. Not intended for use in detection, diagnoses, treatment of any medical condition or disease.

How does a smartwatch monitor health?

Smartwatches allow you to take back control of your health so you don’t just listen to your body - you know it. Samsung’s latest smartwatches incorporate our innovative BioActive sensors - a 3-in-1 system that uses a single chip to efficiently operate three different health sensors. The BioActive sensor includes an ECG monitor, heart rate sensor and a bioelectrical impedance analysis tool*. This cutting-edge technology not only allows you to track your body composition* but it can also monitor your heart rhythm, blood oxygen** and blood pressure levels***. This allows you to better understand your health through monitoring, so you can not only track your fitness but see your progress over time****.

Please note: Whilst every effort is taken to provide accurate and reliable health data, smartwatches are not suitable for making medical diagnosis and should not be used to monitor or treat any medical condition. You should always consult a medical professional for advice.

*Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.
**SpO2 is defined as saturation of percutaneous oxygen. Normal levels in humans are measured at approximately 95-100%. Factors like vigorous exercise, the amount of oxygen in the air, your elevation, and various health conditions can all result in lower readings.
***ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
****Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes. Not intended for use in detection, diagnoses, treatment of any medical condition or disease.

1. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

This sensor is used to track body composition data including; body mass, body fat and skeletal muscle density*. Data is collected from thousands of points across your body (all thanks to a low-level current) and adjustments are made based on your height and weight.

Galaxy Watch9 is your wellness coach and biggest champion, able to keep tabs on everything going on in your body. Discover in sights into your diet and lifestyle – even how well you’re aging – with Antioxidant Index**. Simply place your thumb on the sensor to measure your stats and stay on track.

**For fitness and wellness only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please consult a medical professional for advice if you're concerned about your antioxidant level.

2. Electrocardiogram (ECG)

This sensor monitors your heart health to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity is right on track*. It can help to assess how well your heart is functioning during your training and physical activity, so you know when to push it and when to pull back.

*ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.

3. Heart rate sensor

The heart rate sensor monitors the number of times your heart beats per minute. If you’re a fitness fanatic, you'll know the importance of getting the heart pumping during physical exercise. Current Samsung smartwatches use low-intensity infrared to accurately monitor your heartbeat so you know when it’s time to push yourself further*.

*ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.

4. Advanced Sleep analysis

A better bedtime routine starts with sleep tracking. From a daily sleep score, to sleep heart rate, to personalized Sleep Coaching and more, the latest Galaxy watches help you understand your nightly sleep patterns and give you personalised tips that help you enhance your sleep over time. The latest Galaxy Watch9 is also built with improved sleep apnea detection* and severity level monitoring, so you can start working towards achieving better rest.

*Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 12 or above. Do not use feature if you are pregnant or have previously been diagnosed with sleep apnea. 22 years+ only. Intended to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea over a two-night period. Feature will not detect central sleep apnea. Does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional

5. Elevated Daily Exercise Routines

You can now take your fitness game to the next level thanks to Galaxy
AI and Race. Craft your perfect Workout Routine with warm-ups, cool
downs and breaks in between. You can even compete against your past
records to help keep you motivated and on track. And when you hit a
personal best, you’ll now earn badges that motivate you to stay
committed and keep moving forward on your fitness journey.

*Race is available for outdoor running and outdoor cycling only. For comparative measurements, it is required to run on the same path as the pre-generated path. User can compare by selecting one of the records up to 14 days ago.
**Comparing records through the Race is only available when starting at the same location as the previous record's start point. It will be converted to the running mode automatically, if the starting points are different.
***Compatible smartphones and available features may vary by country/region, carrier or device.
****Auto detect workouts must be turned on in Settings. Auto detect is not available for all workouts.

*Race is available for outdoor running and outdoor cycling only. For comparative measurements, it is required to run on the same path as the pre-generated path. User can compare by selecting one of the records up to 14 days ago.
**Comparing records through the Race is only available when starting at the same location as the previous record's start point. It will be converted to the running mode automatically, if the starting points are different.
***Compatible smartphones and available features may vary by country/region, carrier or device.
****Auto detect workouts must be turned on in Settings. Auto detect is not available for all workouts.

6. Kickstart your day with Energy
Score

You can now understand your body better and start your day smarter with Galaxy AI-powered Energy Score. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 allows a comfortable wear all day and all night with the cushioned, soft touch band, so that when you wake up, your energy and sleep scores let you know how you got on.

*Energy Score is available on Android phones (Android 11 or above) and requires Samsung Health app (v6.27 or above). Samsung account log-in required. Service availability may vary by country or region. To check the Energy Score, the health data tracked from Samsung Galaxy Watch or Samsung Galaxy Ring must be synchronised with the Samsung Health App. Needs at least the previous day’s activity data and sleep, and heart rate data during sleep. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition. The result is for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

How to activate the BiActive sensors on your Samsung smartwatch?

Activating the BioActive sensors couldn’t be easier. Simply place your middle and ring finger on the side buttons of your Galaxy smartwatch to start the process. A very low level of electrical current will be sent around your body to collect data about how your body is functioning. The clever chip then analyses the current and this is transformed into the health data that you can see, track and monitor on your smartwatch screen*. For accurate reporting you’ll need to enter some basic data such as your weight and height before undertaking the body analysis.

*Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or disease. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

Can you use a fitness watch without a phone?

Yes, Samsung watches can be used independently from a smartphone making it easier to get active. Thanks to the innovative Samsung software you have everything you need right on your wrist, so all you need to do is name your workout and get tracking.

Looking for greater connectivity while you're out and about? Look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2, where LTE connectivity puts your phone on your wrist – take calls and read and reply to messages without reaching for your pocket*.

*Data plan required and sold separately

Which fitness watch is best?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is the best Galaxy Watch yet. It’s built for the extreme, a genuine record breaker, pushing you even further than ever. It has the longest-lasting battery ever put inside a Galaxy Watch. At 800mAh (typical)¹, it can cover serious distance on a single charge. Equipped with a new Snapdragon® processor, it provides fast, efficient usage at the gym, in the wild, and everywhere in between. Wherever you’re working out, you can be sure it’s protected thanks to a rugged titanium body and complete IP6X dust resistance. Plus, it’s our brightest screen display ever at a whopping 5,000nits². That means wherever you’re checking your stats, they’re visible after dark, under water, or in direct sunlight.

Tested under third party laboratory conditions. Rated capacity is 784mAh.
Refers to the localised peak brightness achieved under high ambient light, and full-screen brightness may differ. Actual brightness may vary or be limited depending on environmental factors, device temperature, and usage conditions.