What Is The Best Smartwatch For Fitness Fanatics?

Get ready to achieve next level fitness with an awesome Samsung Galaxy smartwatch? These incredible fitness smartwatches not only guide you through your workouts but motivate and challenge you to be your best self. Combining innovative health and wellbeing features, you'll be set to achieve even your most challenging workout goals. In this guide, discover the benefits of a fitness watch and explore some of the best smartwatches Samsung Galaxy has to offer.

What are the benefits of a fitness watch?

Smartwatches are the must-have companion for fitness fanatics and they’ve certainly come a long way since their origins as a glorified pedometer. You’ll now find state-of-the-art activity trackers, heart rate monitors, body composition measuring and sleep analysis* capabilities that allow you to have a complete holistic view of your health**. Fitness is more than just tracking steps; it’s about a stronger, healthier and fitter you, and a Samsung fitness watch is designed to help you get there.

*Compatible Smartphone required.
**Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes. Not intended for use in detection, diagnoses, treatment of any medical condition or disease.

Here are some of the top benefits you’ll enjoy with a Samsung fitness watch*:

1. Accurately track and record more than 90 different activities
2. Check and monitor your daily calories
3. Detailed body composition analysis
4. Heart rate monitoring during workouts
5. Target setting and tracking of weight, body fat percentage and skeletal muscle**
6. Blood pressure, ECG and blood oxygen recording***
7. Holistic sleep analysis*
8. Tracking of fitness progress against your goals
9. Motivational reminders when it’s time to get moving
10. Group challenges to make exercising even more rewarding
11. Integrated GPS
12. Optional 4G connectivity****
13. Seamless connection within the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem.

Please note: All features are subject to change and are only available on certain Galaxy Watch models.

*Compatible Smartphone required
**Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
***SpO2 is defined as saturation of percutaneous oxygen. Normal levels in humans are measured at approximately 95-100%. Factors like vigorous exercise, the amount of oxygen in the air, your elevation, and various health conditions can all result in lower readings. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
****Available on LTE model only

*Compatible Smartphone required
**Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
***SpO2 is defined as saturation of percutaneous oxygen. Normal levels in humans are measured at approximately 95-100%. Factors like vigorous exercise, the amount of oxygen in the air, your elevation, and various health conditions can all result in lower readings. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
****Available on LTE model only

Are fitness watches worth it?

Yes! The best fitness watches such as the Galaxy Watch5 are definitely worth the investment since they are an important tool for enabling you to achieve all your fitness aspirations. They have been specially tailored to help you reach new heights with your fitness while keeping you motivated and challenged. What's more, they are crafted to be holistic in their approach to health and wellbeing; whether you’re training for a marathon, undertaking a triathlon or getting ready for an epic charity walk, a Galaxy fitness watch can help you get to where you need to be.

The Samsung smartwatches also sit harmoniously within the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem. This means Galaxy watches can be paired with not only your smartphone, Galaxy Buds, Samsung Health and Samsung Smart TVs to become the perfect fitness assistants, not only optimising your exercise routine but allowing you to seamlessly enhance each workout*.

*Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes. Not intended for use in detection, diagnoses, treatment of any medical condition or disease.

How does a smartwatch monitor health?

Smartwatches allow you to take back control of your health so you don’t just listen to your body - you know it. Samsung’s latest smartwatches incorporate our innovative BioActive sensors - a 3-in-1 system that uses a single chip to efficiently operate three different health sensors. The BioActive sensor includes an ECG monitor, heart rate sensor and a bioelectrical impedance analysis tool*. This cutting-edge technology not only allows you to track your body composition* but it can also monitor your heart rhythm, blood oxygen** and blood pressure levels***. This allows you to better understand your health through monitoring, so you can not only track your fitness but see your progress over time****.

Please note: Whilst every effort is taken to provide accurate and reliable health data, smartwatches are not suitable for making medical diagnosis and should not be used to monitor or treat any medical condition. You should always consult a medical professional for advice.

*Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.
**SpO2 is defined as saturation of percutaneous oxygen. Normal levels in humans are measured at approximately 95-100%. Factors like vigorous exercise, the amount of oxygen in the air, your elevation, and various health conditions can all result in lower readings.
***ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.
****Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes. Not intended for use in detection, diagnoses, treatment of any medical condition or disease.

1. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

This sensor is used to track body composition data including; body mass, body fat and skeletal muscle density*. Data is collected from thousands of points across your body (all thanks to a low-level current) and adjustments are made based on your height and weight. It takes just 15 seconds to get a BIA measurement with the Samsung Galaxy Watch5.

*Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices

2. Electrocardiogram (ECG)

This sensor monitors your heart health to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity is right on track*. It can help to assess how well your heart is functioning during your training and physical activity, so you know when to push it and when to pull back.

*ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.

3. Heart rate sensor

The heart rate sensor monitors the number of times your heart beats per minute. If you’re a fitness fanatic, you'll know the importance of getting the heart pumping during physical exercise. Current Samsung smartwatches use low-intensity infrared to accurately monitor your heartbeat so you know when it’s time to push yourself further*.

*ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 8.0 or above.

4. Advanced Sleep analysis

It’s no secret that a good night's sleep can lead to improved performance. The sleep tracker in Galaxy fitness smartwatches detects and analyses your sleep stages while you rest*. You can even get advanced insights from the National Sleep Foundation to learn more about developing healthy sleep habits.

*Compatible Smartphone required.

How to activate the BiActive sensors on your Samsung smartwatch?

Activating the BioActive sensors couldn’t be easier. Simply place your middle and ring finger on the side buttons of your Galaxy smartwatch to start the process. A very low level of electrical current will be sent around your body to collect data about how your body is functioning. The clever chip then analyses the current and this is transformed into the health data that you can see, track and monitor on your smartwatch screen*. For accurate reporting you’ll need to enter some basic data such as your weight and height before undertaking the body analysis.

*Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or disease. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

Can you use a fitness watch without a phone?

Yes, Samsung watches can be used independently from a smartphone making it easier to get active. Thanks to the innovative Samsung software you have everything you need right on your wrist, so all you need to do is name your workout and get tracking.

Looking for greater connectivity while you're out and about? Look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 which enables you to stream music, answer calls or receive notifications whether you're running, hiking or mountain climbing.

Which fitness watch is best?

When it comes to the best Samsung fitness watch, look no further than the Galaxy Watch5 Pro. This sensational smartwatch not only looks timeless, but brings power and sophistication to your wrist. The stainless-steel body leads the way to intuitive functionality and has been designed with an active lifestyle in mind. By measuring your body composition*, it can give you a full body health check in a matter of seconds, anytime, anywhere**.

You can also set yourself targets for weight, body fat and skeletal muscle - perfect for when you're training for your next big challenge. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro detects and tracks more than 90 exercises, with even more advanced insights for runners and cyclists you can optimise your workouts to hit your latest performance goals. What's more, with optional 4G connectivity you can leave your phone at home and stay connected whilst pounding the streets***.

Explore the full range of Samsung Galaxy smartwatches here

*Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices
**Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes. Not intended for use in detection, diagnoses, treatment of any medical condition or disease.
***Available on LTE model only