Which fitness watch do you need?

A fitness smartwatch should have a heart rate monitor and fitness profiles. Every smartwatch you can buy at Coolblue measures your heart rate via your wrist, so that's an easy choice. Most smartwatches have various fitness profiles. You can use those to indicate which exercises you're doing of how many reps you've done

It's important for your smartwatch to be able to measure your speed and distance traveled. Many sports watches have a running option for on the treadmill. If you want to run or walk outdoors, you'll want a smartwatch with a built-in GPS sensor. You can use this to track your route and view it later. Choose a watch with music controls if you don't want to grab your smartphone to skip a song.

Are you a sports enthusiast and want to improve every day? Choose a watch with training help. A virtual partner or opponent keeps you motivated to go to the limit. With a smartwatch with interval training, you can create your own workout. This allows you to choose the number of sessions and duration of intensive and slow moments yourself.

Do you work out to build endurance or lose weight? A smartwatch can help with that. With a VO2 max reading, you can see how much oxygen your body takes in. If your smartwatch displays heart rate zones, you can focus your workout even more. In a high heart rate zone, you build endurance. In a low zone, you focus on recovery. Choose a fitness watch that tracks the amount of calories burned, so you know whether you've burned enough calories. Smartwatches that measure your fitness age show you if you're fit enough for your age.

A fitness watch has a lot of options, but there are still accessories that can help measure a bit more accurately. A heart rate chest strap, for example. With a cadence sensor, you can track the exact number of rotations per minute on your bike. If you want to use one of these accessories, carefully check whether your smartwatch supports them before you check out.