the " Private Post-game Analyst " feature on the Pro version allows you to reconstruct your route with a map and recover your body ' s conditions based on scientifi cally formulated data and recommendations.
BATTERY LIFE:
Battery life is always a critical factor for smartwatches, especially for runners who rely on GPS. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 offers an impressive up to 10-day maximum battery life, with a typical usage of 7 days. The proof is in using the watch; even with all workouts, and two-hour sessions with live tracking, the watch still lasted just over seven days. I have always rated the battery life of these watches compared to other entry-level watches and here once again I wasn’ t disappointed.
For those on training programmes, this is amazing as you are able to monitor your training in specific heart rate zones and track your effort levels. Beyond basic heart rate, the watch packs a new and improved barometer, providing advanced real-time data crucial for runners, including:
• CADENCE: Helps you optimise your running form.
• DISTANCE AND PACE: Standard but essential metrics, enhanced by accurate GPS.
• REAL-TIME ALTITUDE AND ACCUMULATED ASCENT: Particularly useful for trail runners or those training in varied terrain.
• VO2 MAX ESTIMATION: While not explicitly detailed for the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 in all snippets, Huawei ' s ecosystem typically provides VO2 Max estimates, which are key indicators of cardiovascular fi tness for runners.
• RECOVERY INSIGHTS: The watch tracks how well you ' ve recovered from fatigue and stress, with new insights from metrics like average sleep HRV( Heart Rate Variability), which can indirectly inform your training readiness.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 offers complete value for money, it is a smart and stylish watch that offers you a lot of features, from sport to sleep tracking, it ' s a complete health system to track your health and wellness. I would 100 % recommend this to someone who needs a sports watch but cannot afford what competitors are charging. It seamlessly integrates into your daily life while providing the essential tools to track, analyse, and improve your running performance.
The watch is available for R2,999, which includes a free HUAWEI earbuds kit valued at R1,499.
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TRAINING MODES AND COACHING:
The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 offers over 100 workout modes, including dedicated running programmes. Let me just say that I LOVE this feature. Personalised coaching and warmup and cool-down programmes, I mean that I feel that I am training responsibly, and stretching and warming up properly. HUAWEI’ s broader fi tness ecosystem often includes adaptive training plans and post-workout analysis. The watch provides personalised tips to help you unlock your full potential, and
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