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Smartwatch, Fitness Tracker Or Medical Wearable: What's Right For You?

June 1, 2023 – 3 min read

Remember when watches just told the time? We all know that technology is moving faster and getting smarter, so it’s little surprise that wearable tech is no exception. The classic timepiece has now morphed into a modern day, multi-tasking essential. It’s your phone away from your phone. A DJ at your wrist. A personal trainer, a life assistant, or a health nurse at your beck and call.

Whether you’re keen to ditch your phone but still stay connected, boost your fitness and track your progress, or keep tabs on your health, there is a wearable to match your needs and style.

But which wearable is best for you? Here’s a quick guide

1. Smartwatches

A smartwatch is so much more than a timepiece. Sure, there are myriad super-stylish options that will let you know when it’s lunchtime, but consider a smartwatch as your 24/7 access to your phone, computer and a digital assistant rolled into one. Smartwatches connect to your compatible smartphone and give you notifications allowing you to reply to texts, view your calendar, play games, access apps, track your fitness and even measure your BMI and blood pressure.

2. Fitness Trackers

A fitness tracker is a good option if you’re keen to kickstart your fitness goals and stay on top of your progress - or pit yourself against your friends and family members! Available in a range of comfortable, sweat-proof styles, these will count your steps, optimise your workouts, track your sleep, and monitor your heart rate. Into hiking and cycling? Some models feature a GPS function that will help you notch up your outdoor workouts.

3. Medical Wearables

From tracking sleep cycles to monitoring heart rate, blood oxygen levels and even hydration, a medical wearable is a must-have for home healthcare. These sync to an app on your phone to give you detailed health data and tracking. Smart sensors can give readings and warnings for things like irregular heart rhythms and atrial fibrillation - particularly useful for the over 60s.

Decided what you want your wearable to do? Now pick one that syncs with your style. Go sporty in a digital option, refined in analogue, or full bling with rose gold and rhinestones.

When it comes to wearables, we’ve got the best advice for making the most of all those bells and whistles (and buttons). Check out these 10 Hidden Benefits Of Fitness Trackers then visit us online or in-store to shop our huge range.