Technology has brought a lot of changes to track our health and help us steer it in the right direction. Smart wearable products, a gift of technology, have become an ideal way to follow sports activities properly while keeping an eye on our fitness. From promoting heart health to strengthening bones, there are many reasons why we should run every day. Global Running Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of June every year (June 5 this year).
This day is the perfect time to highlight some of the best smart wearables for runners. When it comes to the popularity of smartwatches in India, Garmin is the best brand in the market for its latest technology and battery life, while Apple is the best brand for its attractive design.
The newly launched smartwatch in the brand’s Forerunner series is designed for athletes and runners and offers customized training and advanced fitness metrics. It has an AMOLED touchscreen display, great battery life of up to 11 days and Pulse OX blood oxygen saturation monitor, barometric altimeter, floor climb, compass and new generation ambient light sensor. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 1.2-inch touch display and water resistance up to 50 meters. This smartwatch also offers wrist-based running power and dynamics, training effect insights, customizable courses and over 25 activity profiles. Priced at Rs 33,490 in India, the brand offers a two-year warranty and is also available at brand-authorized stores.
