Fitness trackers exploded into popularity last year, and have become even more popular this year. It seems that everyone is making one and many people are wearing a fitness tracking sport watch. Fitness tracking watches use different sensors and technologies to track a persons activity, like running, rowing and swimming. By monitoring a person’s activity throughout the day people are able to see the results of exercise and lead a healthier lifestyle. Most fitness watches keep information synced with a person’s smartphone and computer. They work as a constant reminder of someone’s fitness goals and encourage people to live an active lifestyle. Exploring all the options for fitness smartwatches can be intimidating. The top 3 fitness tracking sport watches are the Apple Watch Series 2, the Samsung Gear S3 and the Fitbit Blaze. Keep reading to see the top questions asked about fitness tracking sport watches, so you can choose the one that's right for your needs and fitness goals.
The Apple Watch Series 2 has the best display of any smartwatch. It sports a second generation OLED display that is 2 times brighter than the orginal Apple Watch. The Samsung S3 has a 1.3" Amoled display and the FitBit Blaze has a 1.6" LCD.
The FitBit Blaze sports the longest battery life with up to 5 full days from one charge. The Samsung S3 is a close second with 4 days, and Apple Wath with up to 18 hours.
The Samsung Gear S3 will store about 4 Gb of music which equals about 1000 songs. That gives you a large selection of music options during your workout. The Apple Watch will hold 2 Gb and the FitBit Blaze cannot store music.
The FitBit Blaze costs $200 and is the least expensive of the top smartwatches available today. The Samsung S3 costs $350 and the Apple Watch Series 2 costs $400.
The best smartwatch for swimming is the Apple Watch Series 2. It is water resistant up to 50 meters, and has a swimming tracker built in to it's native activity app. The Samsung S3 is water resistant, but not recommended for swimming, and the FitBit Blaze is not water resistant.
Both the Apple Watch Series 2 and the Samsung S3 have a built in GPS. This allows a user to track their location without having their smartphone with them. Runners and hikers will take advantage of the built in GPS. The FitBit Blaze does not have built in GPS, it will rely on having your phone with you for location services.
All three fitness trackers will track sleep, although in different ways. The Samsung S3 and the FitBit Blaze both have native sleep trackers built into their software. The Apple Watch Series 2 relies on third party apps to track sleep.
All three fitness trackers have track your heart rate, in different ways. The FitBit Blaze tracks hear rate continuously, whereas the Apple Watch Series 2 and Samsung S3 track your heart rate every 10 minutes. When the Apple Watch and Samsung S3 are in workout mode, they track your heart rate continuously.
Both the Apple Watch Series 2 and the Samsung S3 support app stores. App stores allow you to expand the capabilities and functionality of the watch. The FitBit blaze does not have a built in app store, but has some excellent built in apps for tracking your fitness. The Apple Watch Series 2 and Samsung S3 have an unlimited expandable potential with the addition of third party apps.