I am trying to get some more measurable results while training, and I would like to get a watch that can measure my pulse during workouts. I see that the market is HUGE for watches meant for this, but I am a bit lost. Here are some things that are relevant to finding a good watch for me:
- I have smallish wrists.
- I would like to wear it also while swimming or showering
- I need it to work really well independently of any phone, as I don’t use iOS or any Android variant. This also means that the watch needs to be good at keeping the time without syncing with a phone.
- I need the watch to be privacy respecting. Even though I don’t plan on using it with a phone at the moment, I do not wish to support a scummy company.
Do you have a favorite watch that could fit some of these points?
I was under the impression that Garmin has a decent privacy policy for their smartwatches-- I have a Forerunner watch that I’ve worn almost daily for the last six years and it’s still working great, I’m quite happy with it. Obviously if you want true privacy and lack of tracking a traditional digital watch is the way to go but those don’t generally have HR tracking.