After a well-deserved summer vacation in which we sometimes commit too many excesses when it comes to eating and drinking, many people are considering resuming physical activity to lose those extra kilos they have gained during the summer or simply do a little exercise, in moderation, to stay in shape. In any case, there is a common denominator: a quantifying bracelet, capable of measuring numerous parameters when we carry out an activity that requires a certain physical effort.
The catalog of quantifying bracelets is progressively increasing, if we add to this other wearables that without being smartbands have similar features among its specifications, every day it becomes more complex for the user to buy a gadget of this type on the market. For this reason, in buscopulsometro we have prepared a small guide to simplify the task when you go to buy an activity bracelet.
The price
It is clear that each person has a certain budget. Sometimes cheap can be expensive, but it is also true that not always the most expensive wearable is the best and, above all, you should opt for the quantifier that best suits your needs. For this reason, the first thing you should ask yourself is what you are going to use it for and what functions you need the smartband in question to have. From there, analyze the different options offered by the market.
The functions
Measure steps, quantify calories burned, analyze sleep quality, heart rate monitoring, with or without display, possibility of receiving notifications on your cell phone, water resistance, etc. Although many of the Fitness Trackers currently on the market tend to have a number of common features, it is worth analyzing several wearables, since depending on the type of physical activity you usually carry out, you may be interested in one model or another depending on the features associated with the gadget.
- You may beinterested in: Why is it important to measure your heart rate when you wake up?
Convenience
Something you must be very clear is that if you decide to buy an activity tracker is to wear it on your wrist 24 hours a day, even when you sleep, since one of the functions of this type of electronic devices is to measure the quality of your sleep. So one aspect to take into account is comfort. It is essential that you do not notice that you are wearing it.
Autonomy
Another fundamental aspect that you should not overlook is the issue of autonomy. If you want to enjoy a good user experience, battery life is possibly one of the most important aspects. If you really want to get the most out of your device and not end up in a drawer because you need to charge it every day, make sure it has a good autonomy.
Operating system version
Although today it is true that the incompatibilities have been reduced as far as possible, it is advisable that before opting for a particular smartband you make sure that your cell phone and its corresponding version of the operating system that you have installed on it, can synchronize with your bracelet. If your smartphone is relatively old with a somewhat outdated version of Android, iOS or Windows you could have problems of incompatibility between the two devices to receive notifications and quantify the data.
- You might be interested in: Is the Apple Watch a valid watch for sports?
Photographs: Koldo Larrea
