Many people wear a smartwatch, but how many truly know how to make the most of its potential to stay fit (or get back in shape)? We asked Pamela Reif, fitness superstar and Huawei ambassador, for some practical tips. With the brand-new Watch GT 5 on her wrist, she shared six tips on how to use a smartwatch to stay or get back in shape.
You can also find the video interview at the end of the article.
Six Tips for Getting or Staying Fit with a Smartwatch
1. Wear It Consistently
“Smartwatches are a great help for anyone looking to get back in shape, primarily because they allow us to understand our starting point and see, in black and white, what we are actually doing.
I’m referring both to the workout mode, which records all the data from our physical activity, and to the step counter. In daily life, some people take plenty of steps, while others lead a more sedentary lifestyle. Discovering how much ‘hidden’ physical activity we do is the first step toward gaining awareness of our health status.”
2. Monitor Your Sleep
“Never underestimate the importance of sleep, as those who don’t sleep well have lower energy levels and therefore struggle more to achieve their workout goals. Sometimes, seeing sleep data clearly laid out and working to improve it can be the key to training more effectively.”
3. Perfection Isn’t Necessary
“Don’t strive to be perfect every day: the smartwatch sets daily perfection goals, but even I don’t manage to complete them all every single day—and fitness is my profession! Rest is just as important as training.”
4. Use Data for Motivation
“The primary motivation for exercising is the sense of well-being you feel after a workout, when you feel more relaxed, energized, and strong. However, seeing your workout data and how it improves over time is also incredibly motivating.”
5. Find Your Ideal Workout
“If you find the right workout for you, it will bring incredible mental benefits. Exercise releases endorphins, the happiness hormone, and every time I’m nervous and work out, my mood changes immediately.
So, find your sport, choose something you enjoy, and not only will you benefit your body, but also your mind.”
6. Balance Fitness with Other Aspects of Wellness
“Well-being is about finding a balance between exercise, time for yourself, good sleep, healthy eating, and doing everything calmly… The most common mistake is focusing only on training, but by doing so, you get stressed and don’t achieve the overall well-being, which should be the primary goal.”
About the Huawei Watch GT 5
The Huawei Watch GT 5, also available in a Pro version, is the new smartwatch from Huawei.
Equipped with the cutting-edge Huawei TruSense System, an advanced technology for health and fitness tracking, it features an updated sensor and improved algorithms that ensure faster, more accurate, and comprehensive results, allowing you to track performance and progress in an entirely new way.
Through the Huawei Sunflower Positioning System, the location detection system is more precise and optimized thanks to a GNSS detection mechanism, enabling outdoor activities like running and cycling to be tracked with extreme precision.
For golf and diving enthusiasts, the Pro model adds Golf Course mode, which includes over 15,000 golf course maps worldwide, and Free Diving mode, offering a comprehensive wrist tracker for sports activities. It also includes professional features for Trail Running, such as segment-based navigation support and a topographic map up to 10 meters.
The Huawei Watch GT 5 series is driven by the Fashion Edge concept, especially with the Pro models made from aerospace-grade titanium alloy and nanocrystalline ceramic, providing extremely high levels of durability.
Compatible with both Android and iOS, it offers exceptional battery life, ensuring up to 14 days of use for the 46mm models, and up to 7 days for the 41mm Huawei Watch GT 5 and 42mm GT 5 Pro models.
This article first appeared on Grazia.it – Author: Giada Borioli
