If you're looking to make progress in your running, whether you're just starting out or training for a marathon PB, you need to understand how your body is working 24/7. An easy way to do this? Adding a running or smart watch to your fitness kit.
The best monitor everything from your stress levels to your sleep quality, all of which can have an impact on your running performance. But historically, they haven’t been the sort of thing you want to wear outside of training, with their functional, sporty aesthetic sticking out like a sore thumb in most settings.
The Huawei Watch GT 4 finally solves this problem. It's simultaneously a fitness-focused smartwatch with advanced GPS and comprehensive health monitoring and a fashion-forward timepiece you’ll be eager to show off in your day-to-day life.
The Watch GT 4 was recently unveiled by Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah, a man who knows a thing or two about performing in style.
“For many years now I have been proud to use Huawei wearables to track my activity and health metrics with precision and accuracy,” Sir Mo said. “The insights my coaching team and I were able to extract from the watches proved invaluable as I competed at the highest level.
“Now that I’ve hung up my running shoes – professionally at least – I am looking forward to enjoying life a bit more, getting out and about, on the town. That’s where Huawei’s watches really shine. They look as good as they perform,” he added
Health forward
Though the Watch GT 4 may look like a classic timepiece at first glance, underneath its slim design is a comprehensive set of health monitoring tools that can help you take your running to the next level. It’s no surprise considering the company’s dedication to wellbeing and drive for innovation, empowering users to have greater control over their health.
Compared to previous models, the Watch GT 4 boasts improved heart rate monitoring with pulse wave arrhythmia analysis that alerts you to any heartbeat irregularities, and measures blood oxygen saturation and skin temperature.
Recovery is vital to any athletic performance, which is why the Watch GT 4 keeps a keen eye on sleep quality and stress levels. It even elects abnormal breathing during sleep, which can be a symptom of sleep apnea, while women and people who have periods can take advantage of intelligent cycle tracking. Altogether, the Watch GT 4 paints a complete picture of your health, so that you can make informed decisions about how and when you should be training.
Sports forward
Getting tailored running advice used to be expensive business – now, it’s as simple as a few taps on the wrist, making staying active more approachable. With the Huawei Watch GT 4’s TruSport system, your individual health metrics are used to create an individualised training plan that’s constantly updated as you progress, pushing you to achieve more.
A five-system satellite system means that you can track your routes with precision and confidence – a must if you’re training for a 10k, marathon or half, and want to smash your PB.
If you’re cross-training, you can take advantage of more than 100 workout modes, from cycling and tennis to padel tennis and esports. As well as giving real time data, the Watch GT 4 offers a comprehensive visual report after any workout, allowing you to understand your progress better.
Design forward
Cramming all this technology into a slim, elegant design is no easy feat, but the Huawei Watch GT 4 manages to pull it off. There are two options available: a slender 41mm model with a simple round face, and a handsome 46mm model with a unique octagonal design.
Aside from the bright, detailed screens, they look and feel like classic watches, with premium finishes and eight interchangeable straps that allow you to express your personal style. You won’t want to take it off, and with a frankly ridiculous battery life (14 days on a single charge on the 46mm model, 7 days on the 41mm), you won’t have to.
The Huawei Watch GT 4 starts at £399.99. Find out more at huawei.com/uk
