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Best fitness smart watch.

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SpideyMom · 03/07/2020 21:27

hiya

Just that. Looking for recommendations please? I would prefer a larger watch face but not huge. Ive had the band type before and dont really like them.
Ideally not looking to pay more than £250. It doesn't need to be all signing and dancing. Im not a fitness fanatic but would like to start adopting a healthier lifestyle and keep on track of things.

Any recommendations would be fab.

Thank you

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Sammysquiz · 04/07/2020 20:17

I’ve just bought exactly the same watch Grin

Also getting back into fitness after a bit of a break. I used to run miles and now find running 5km a bit of a struggle. I subscribe to online classes (it’s called Fiit, really recommend it) so try to do at least one a day - some of them are quite short so it’s doable.

Enjoy your watch!!

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SpideyMom · 04/07/2020 19:44

I went for the Vivoactive 4, the larger one. More than likely going to be abit big on my small wrist but I like oversized and love the Shadow Grey colour. I get to collect it Monday hopefully. I should of had it delivered but I couldn't wait lol.

I think my mind was about 85% made up before posting this thread. I just wanted some encouragement and reassurance I was making a good choice as it is quite an expense. For me anyway, I never buy myself anything! But I'm super excited.

Fitness is something I have really missed. Before my DS it was a way of life, but since him and soon after becoming a lone parent (totally) i gave up on it as i just couldn't find the time. I rejoined a gym when he was 1 but the guilt soon started as I was sending him to nursery all day and then 4 nights a week to my parents whislt I trained, then taking him home fast asleep. Now his that bit older and more active I want to start doing more outdoorsy things which he can join in with. So im hoping this watch will keep me on track and accountable and get me back into something I really do enjoy doing

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Sammysquiz · 04/07/2020 15:20

I’m trying to make a similar decision on the same budget. I’ve pretty much ruled out Fitbit because the reviews are so bad. Hesitating over the Apple Series 3, but I think I’m going to go for one of the Garmin Vivoactive range.

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SpideyMom · 04/07/2020 08:38

I am steering towards the VA4. I'm not an Apple user, never liked them. I find Samsung and Android alot better personally.
But the reviews on the VA4 are really good. Im not a fitness fanatic, (I used to be). And though I dont want to get back to being obsessed, fitness is something I do enjoy, so I want something to keep me accountable and aware and help keep me motivated, which is something I lack and have done since becoming Mom. I'm a good Mom but have dont very little for myself since having DS.

I could probably get away with a cheaper one however I'd rather get a good one that can do more than the bog standard to grow with me as my fitness develops again

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MrsJamin · 04/07/2020 06:00

I love my garmin vivoactive 4s, it's really fully featured for so many activities. I've been following the 5k running plan in the last few months and it's incredible, assessing your heart rate and pace all the time and planning a training plan accordingly. It's super easy to follow and it gives you useful info along the way. I also like creating my own training workouts eg strength and then you can easily follow a plan of weights and sets. It's worth the money IMHO.

TheHighestSardine · 04/07/2020 00:27

If you use an iPhone the Apple Watch is a tremendous piece of kit, Series 3 is £200 new. If you don't, don't consider them :)

nbee84 · 04/07/2020 00:02

The VA4s in white and rose gold.

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SpideyMom · 03/07/2020 23:57

Nbee84 which garmin are you going with?

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nbee84 · 03/07/2020 23:53

Have a look at the polar ignite too, that was the other one I was considering. I decided on the garmin as apparently the app has a lot more data and I do love to look up and compare stats 😆

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SpideyMom · 03/07/2020 23:20

I've been looking at the Garmin Vivoactive 4. I was looking at a Fitbit or Samsung but ive read that Garmin are one of the best for this sort of thing. And the Vivoactives seems to be great all rounders. I liked the looked of the Venu but the only real difference apparently is the screen. And I didnt like that the screen switches off to black whereas the VA4 the face still is visible.

Only thing at the moment is im finding it hard to part with the money lol. I dont want to buy cheap. Ive done that before and the accuracy was rubbish. So parting with 239 I need to be sure

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nbee84 · 03/07/2020 22:51

I've got to wait util my birthday in August, but having done a bit of research dh is getting me a garmin watch.

ShirleyPhallus · 03/07/2020 22:45

I have a Fitbit charge 4 and it’s great

Has a GPS tracker which tracks your route, calories burnt, times per km / mile, steps taken etc. You can also track up about 30 workouts such as cycling, weight lifting, swimming and some of them have great features - ie interval training and the watch vibrates to tell you it’s time to work or rest.

It also tracks your sleep too. You put your details in to start and it calculates your resting metabolic weight and could tell you what calorie deficit you need to lose weight. You also get points for certain things - fat burn / cardio “active minutes” and can set yourself goals. You could also take part in Fitbit challenges if you wanted and link in with other users.

From a basic level, you can use it as a steps counter but it does a lot more

RooKangaroo · 03/07/2020 22:39

Following, if that's ok!

I'm also looking for one that can tell me my speed (while running).