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Stepping Into 2020 As another year begins social media is filled with inspirational messages and hopes for the future. Health, fitness, reducing stress and creating memorable experiences are at the top of many of our lists. With this in mind, I have challenged myself to a minimum of 15k steps a day. This can be as part of an activity or by reducing car journeys and walking more. To help motivate and track my progress I’m looking at which fitness trackers or smartwatches are anticipated this year. Fitbit was the first notable brand which introduced a product that purely focused on tracking daily activity. Many companies are now in the market and have a device to suit every budget with a host of different features and performance. A fitness tracker gives useful information about resting heart rate, mins of activity, step count per day, calories burned and more recently monitoring sleep patterns. Using it alongside a phone app can connect you to friends, family or an online community to further enhance the experience. The top 3 wearables that have me excited for 2020 have just been showcased at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. 1.
Suunto 7
Suunto has a solid reputation in the health and fitness field. This latest model has impressive features such as 2-3 day battery life, built-in altimeter, heart rate sensor, GPS, 70 different sports modes and heat maps that show where the most popular routes are depending on your location. Releasing at the end of January and running on the Wear OS this is one of the most anticipated wearables of 2020. Prices start from £365. 2. Amazfit T-Rex Amazfit is well known for low-cost fitness trackers that are impressive and durable. The T-Rex has a reported 20-day battery life with all the features enabled but use it purely as a watch, you can extend this to a whopping 65 days on a single charge! The rugged looks of the tracker all fit into the militarylevel MIL-STD810G standards for toughness. Additional features such as GPS, a built-in compass, tracking for 14 different sports modes as well as a heart rate monitor are very tempting especially at £105
Amazfit T-Rex
Amazfit Bip S
3. Amazfit Bip S Having another device in the list shows how well-liked Amazfit is in the wearable market. Lighter and smaller in size than the T-Rex model it is not as durable but still has GPS and a heart rate monitor. The smaller size also means the battery life is longer than the T-Rex. The on-board Amazfit OS is like having a miniature computer and fitness tracker on your wrist. Control your phone’s music and see notifications. With four fun colours to choose from this is the best value smartwatch available with a retail price of £55. If like me, you are planning on making your fitness goals a lifestyle choice then it’s worth investing in a device that will give you longevity with durability. My preference is to have a mid-range tracker with a long battery life that is waterproof and has a heart rate sensor preferably with GPS. Also, a device that is pairable with my phone as I like keeping a record of my route, calories and steps. The features and design of the Suunto 7 are appealing however the Amazfit Bip S has also piqued my interest. It has more colour options and the price plus smaller size looks like it will be a more comfortable fit. Whichever tracker is selected the aim to move more and improve overall physical and mental health whilst getting fit is key. If you would like to join a walking group or know more about clubs or activities around you, please get in touch via email to saba@asiansunday.co.uk
Suunto 7