All articles tagged with #fitness tracking
Augusta National bans most electronics at the Masters—phones, laptops, tablets, and cameras are prohibited on tournament days—leaving only smartwatches and fitness bands as permitted devices; courtesy phones are available and can be checked in, while cameras are allowed only for personal use during practice days.
VO2 max measures the body’s maximum oxygen use during intense exercise and serves as a gauge of cardio-respiratory fitness. The piece notes a surge in influencer-led calls to track VO2 max, but argues it should be treated as a guide to training rather than a target: useful for shaping workouts and monitoring progress, yet not a single definitive health metric or goal, especially given variance in lab versus wearable measurements and the influence of many factors on performance.
The article outlines five practical settings you can adjust on your Apple Watch to improve heart-rate measurements, emphasizing a snug wrist fit and proper calibration so readings are more reliable during workouts and everyday wear.
The Rogbid Fusion is a budget $49.99 smart ring that adds heart-rate, blood-oxygen, sleep tracking, and 100+ sports modes, with a 0.49-inch OLED display; it ships with a magnet Milanese strap but can swap in a nylon strap to wear on the wrist, and bets on about five days of battery life (eight on standby).
The Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for a record-low price of $299, offering a 25% discount, with features like sleep tracking, hypertension notifications, and support for 5G networks, making it a highly recommended buy especially for iPhone users.
Garmin has added food and nutrition logging to its paid platform, Connect+, replacing some features of MyFitnessPal, with integration directly within Garmin devices and app, offering barcode scanning, photo recognition, and customizable meal tracking, making it a compelling option for users already invested in Garmin's ecosystem.
Smart rings are becoming mainstream, with a projected 49% increase in shipments in 2025, offering discreet health and activity tracking with longer battery life and more accurate readings than smartwatches. Leading brands like Oura, Ultrahuman, RingConn, and Samsung are innovating with features like sleep analysis, bloodwork integration, and AI insights, making smart rings a popular choice for continuous health monitoring. Oura remains a top contender due to its accuracy and design, as the category continues to grow and diversify.
The article highlights seven top third-party apps for Apple Watch that enhance its functionality beyond built-in features, including fitness tracking with Strava and Nike Run Club, outdoor navigation with AllTrails, mindfulness with Calm, music with Spotify, and navigation with Google Maps, offering users a versatile smartwatch experience.
Garmin has discounted its Vívoactive 5 smartwatch to $192, offering a feature-rich device with a bright AMOLED display, extensive health and fitness tracking, built-in GPS, and a long battery life, making it a versatile option for fitness enthusiasts at a reduced price.
Amazon is offering a $50 discount on the Google Pixel Watch 4, reducing its price to $349.99 from $399.99, making it an attractive option for Android users seeking a feature-rich smartwatch for fitness, communication, and productivity as they start the new year.
The article highlights the powerful features of the Apple Health app, emphasizing its integration with Apple Watch, third-party fitness trackers, medical records, and accessories to comprehensively monitor health metrics, organize data, and support healthier living in 2026.
The Amazfit Active Max is a sports-focused smartwatch priced at $169, offering nearly a month of battery life, a bright 1.5-inch AMOLED display, extensive fitness features, and cross-platform compatibility, making it a competitive option in the sports watch market ahead of CES 2026.
In 2025, Wear OS saw significant updates with new hardware like Pixel Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 8, improvements in health features, and better third-party support, though some brands like Mobvoi and OnePlus faced delays and setbacks. Google and Samsung made notable strides, but overall, the platform's ecosystem remains fragmented with ongoing update and hardware challenges.
An Apple doctor reveals nine hidden health features of the Apple Watch, including apps for vital signs, noise monitoring, ovulation tracking, fall detection, heart health alerts, daylight exposure, mental health logging, sleep apnea detection, and handwashing reminders, with instructions on how to set them up to enhance personal health and safety.
Google is rolling out a public preview of Fitbit Coach, an AI-powered personal health assistant integrated into a redesigned Fitbit app, offering fitness, sleep, and wellness guidance, with full launch expected next year.