Stylish and functional, the Fossil Sport Smartwatch makes a great workout companion, writes Hanna Hussein
BESIDES good shoes and comfortable fitness clothings, smartwatches that offer fitness trackers also make great workout companions.
Fossil recently launched its Fossil Sport Smartwatch; a great choice for avid runners and fitness geeks. Keeping track of my fitness is so much easier with the smartwatch; it is also stylish and functional. Furthermore, you can buy it at a bargain at Fossil Malaysia Official Shop on Shopee.com.my
SLEEK DESIGN
When the Fossil Sport Smartwatch first launched, the first thing that attracted me were the colourful straps. They are available in various vibrant colours, and you can swap the wristband with the quick release clip.
It is also super lightweight! The body is made of aluminium that comes with a silicone strap that won’t absorb sweat — which means you can easily clean it after a sweaty workout, so no more smelly watches. The watch is also swimproof and water-resistant up to 50 metres!
The ultra-light weight sport smartwatch comes in two sizes 41mm and 43mm.
However, I find that the 43mm strap that is too loose for my skinny wrist. So the 41mm makes a better choice for a female.
The look is very sleek and simple. It is round and offers touch screen display. On the side there are three buttons that let you control and customise the smartwatch. You can also save different configurations and the default home screen preview.
SPORTY AND HANDY FUNCTIONS
The watch focuses primarily on fitness and therefore, heart rate tracking.
From running to yoga (and more), this smartwatch will measure your heart rate automatically during a workout.
On top of that Google Fit gives you smarter health coaching with activity goals. While the activity tracking allows you to track steps, distance and calories burnt, the custom goal tracking on the other hand, allows you to track what’s most important to you, such as drinking water and exercising. You can also connect the watch to your smartphones via Bluetooth technology to get notifications or alerts, including text, email, social media, app alerts, multiple time zones, alarm clock and calendar alerts.
What’s more, you can even leave your phone behind and use the untethered GPS to track your run’s distance (and play your stored music). How cool is that!
Furthermore, the smartwatch offers more than24hours battery life, depending on usage, of course. But I manage to use it for one and a half day straight (with minimal usage) before the next charging.
It also charges super fast—it takes more or less an hour to fully charge the watch.
BUY AT BARGAIN
The Fossil Sport Smartwatch is available on Shopee at RM1,119. Those who want a wallet-friendly option to owning the watch can opt for Shopee’s zero per cent installment plan with either Malayan Banking Berhad or Public Bank Berhad.
There are two options — the sixmonthly plan at RM186.50 per month or the 12-monthly plan at RM93.25 per month. Fossil Malaysia Official Shop offers free shipping too when purchased on Shopee!
To get yours, visit Fossil Malaysia Official Shop.