Date Posted:13 December 2019
Running has grown popularity in the past few years. There are now more people who understand that having an active lifestyle has a huge impact on our health. Although, there are plenty of exercises and sports to choose from, running is simply the simplest and still the most popular way to get fit.
While smartphones nowadays have apps you can use when running, a running watch displays real-time tracking information right on your wrist. Using a running watch not only takes out the hassle of running with a phone in your pocket but also provides you with longer battery life and more accurate running data.
Running watches basic features include tracking your distance, speed/pace, and calories. Advanced features can be anything from heart rate monitoring and interval session programming, to running dynamics and full-route navigation. Latest models also let you choose from wide range of watch faces and allow you to control music from your phone.
For people who are just starting to run or those who already incorporated running into their lifestyle, a running watch can provide some source of motivation to stay on track by giving you goals to achieve and alert you when you hit a milestone. For runners who have taken this activity seriously to a professional level, like triathletes and marathoners, a running watch will be the best tool to record and analyse running performance. Data gathered during a run can then be used for find ways on how to improve your running form.
Obviously, the more features you get, the pricier the watch gets. But not all of those extra features might be necessary for your running needs. To help you find the best running watch suited for you, here are the top 4 factors you need to consider.
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Choosing a good running watch will depend basically on how you would use it. There are watches for all kinds of runners, from beginners to running enthusiasts, to professional runners who compete in marathons and multisport events.
The Forerunner 735XT can monitor your running dynamics including cadence, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, and lactate threshold without a separate accessory. Other multisport watches like Forerunner 245, Forerunner 945, and the Fenix 6 series will need a separate accessory like the Garmin HRM-Tri, HRM-Run, or Garmin Running Dynamics Pod to track running dynamics statistics.
Many people prefer to have one watch that can be used for a variety of fitness activities. Sometimes, runners who want to get fit, want to a watch that can also be used for training in other sports.
Here’s the table on how the running watches mentioned above compare to each other.
Watch
Physical size
Weight
Water Rating
Battery Life
Withings Steel HR Sport
Garmin Forerunner 35
35.5 x 40.7 x 13.3 mm
37.3 g
5 ATM
Smartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days GPS mode: Up to 13 hours
Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode: Up to 13 hours
Garmin Vivoactive 4/4S
45.1 x 45.1 x 12.8 mm
50.5 g
Smartwatch mode: Up to 8 days GPS mode with music: Up to 6 hours GPS mode without music: Up to 18 hours
Steel: 83 g (case only: 60 g)
Titanium: 72 g (case only: 49 g)
46mm: 47 x 47 x 11.9 mm
42mm: 43.00 x 43.00 x 11.75 mm
Built-in GPS
Multisport Profiles
Multisport Mode for Triathlon
Swim Mode
Point to Point Navigation / Follow GPS Track
Barometric Altimeter
Compass
Daily Activity Tracking
LiveTrack
Music Storage
Contactless Payment
Garmin Forerunner 735XT
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GPS By: Treva on 25 February 2019 A GPS watch can become your best training partner if you pick a model that matches your needs. Learn how to choose the right one.
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