It’s the perfect wellness partner that goes beyond my fitness needs.
By: Renee Tse
My name is Renée and I recently had the opportunity to put my Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and the Samsung Health app through their paces during a Zumba class at Goodlife Fitness.
I’ve been using my Galaxy Watch Active2 for a few years now and although it’s a very handy accessory in my daily life (tracking my heart rate[i]wake up reminder, flawless sending of notifications from my phone, etc.), I was amazed by all the new features of the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch5.
The Galaxy Watch5 not only allows me to fulfill my daily needs, such as B. notifications about upcoming events, the weather and the receipt of email, SMS and social media messages, but now also offers a number of intuitive tools that allow me to intelligently track my general health.
With my Galaxy Watch5 and the Samsung Health app[ii] I can get detailed information about my sleep on my Galaxy Z Flip4[iii]my blood pressure[iv]my EKG[v] And much more. One of my favorite features is the new Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor, which measures our body composition in terms of fat mass and skeletal muscle mass.[vi] This is a very useful way to keep track of progress towards our overall fitness goals. It’s also really nice to be able to track other aspects of my health, like my menstrual cycle[vii] and the number of glasses of water I drink each day. The Galaxy Watch5 might be small, but it’s definitely a great ally to have on hand.
Back to the event, I was able to easily enter Goodlife Fitness thanks to the Samsung Wallet app on my Galaxy Watch5. In addition to my credit cards, I can also store important membership cards, including Goodlife Fitness. Because I can easily access it on my watch, I didn’t have to pull out my wallet or reach into the bottom of my pocket to identify myself.
Every Galaxy Watch5 is equipped with the Auto Workout Tracking feature that offers up to 90 types of exercises. Besides usual activities like walking, running and swimming (yes, you can even use it in the water[viii]!), the Galaxy Watch5 can also track specific (and sometimes more complex) activities like Pilates, golf, and rock climbing, to name a few!
Since I was in a Zumba class (one of my favorite things to do), I selected the dance exercise before warming up to track total time, calories burned, and my heart rate.[ix] post-workout that can be easily viewed in real-time on my Galaxy Watch5.
The least we can say is that it was a real workout! Even though it was a shorter session than my usual Zumba classes, my heart rate increased a lot, which I could check with just one look at the heart rate function[x] the clock. It showed me that I was working hard and making progress toward better cardiovascular fitness.
If you’re reaching new wellness goals or just want to stay on top of your day-to-day life, it’s really nice to have the Galaxy Watch5 with you every step of the way. I don’t know what I would do without her!
For more information on the latest Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Watch5 range, visit www.samsung.com/ca_en.
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[i] The heart rate software features are not intended to diagnose any disease or other condition, or to cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. Requires a Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or higher, 1.5 GB RAM or higher and the latest version of the Samsung Health Monitor app (available only on the Samsung Galaxy Store).
[ii] A Galaxy Watch and a Samsung Galaxy smartphone are required to use the Samsung Health Monitor app. Supported watches: Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro. Supported smartphones: Samsung Galaxy smartphone with Android 7.0 OS or higher. All clocks are sold separately.
[iii] To get sleep pattern results, the user must wear the watch to sleep for at least seven nights and complete a survey.
[iv] The blood pressure function should only be used in adults 22 years and older. Intended only to track your general wellbeing and physical condition. Not intended to detect, diagnose, monitor or treat any disease or disease. The dimensions are for information only. Please consult a doctor for advice. Calibration of the BP monitor and cuff is required every 4 weeks for accurate BP readings.
[v]Create, record, store, transmit, and view a single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), similar to a lead I ECG, for adults 22 years and older. The ECG is not intended to replace conventional diagnostic or treatment methods. The ECG feature is not intended for users with other known cardiac arrhythmias. If an irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation is noticed, see a doctor. If you experience symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular disease, do not rely on the device to notify you and seek medical attention. Follow the instructions. If symptoms persist, worsen, or change unexpectedly, talk to your doctor.
[vi] Samsung BIA is a body composition analyzer that uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology to track body composition based on weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, body water and basal metabolic rate. The Samsung BIA measurement is designed for wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of any disease or other disorder, or to cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. Please consult a doctor if you have specific health concerns. Any health-related information obtained through the Device or App should not be construed as medical advice. Do not measure your body composition if you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device. Do not measure your body composition when you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old.
[vii] Samsung Health’s cycle tracking feature is not intended for contraception. The Natural Cycles Feature is not intended to diagnose any disease or other medical condition, or to cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. Intended to monitor your general wellbeing only. Please consult a doctor for advice.
[viii]The Galaxy Watch5 watch is IP68 certified. Based on an immersion test of up to 1.5m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
[ix] The heart rate software features are not intended to diagnose any disease or other condition, or to cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. Requires a Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or higher, 1.5 GB RAM or higher and the latest version of the Samsung Health Monitor app (available only on the Samsung Galaxy Store).
[x] The heart rate software features are not intended to diagnose any disease or other condition, or to cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. Requires a Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or higher, 1.5 GB RAM or higher and the latest version of the Samsung Health Monitor app (available only on the Samsung Galaxy Store).