Wearing a smart wrist watch correctly ensures accurate data readings and comfort. Here's how to wear one properly:
Placement on Your Wrist
- Position: Place the watch approximately two fingers above your wrist bone. This provides the best balance of comfort and sensor accuracy.
- Why this matters: Wearing it too close to your hand can restrict movement and affect sensor readings, while wearing it too high up your arm may cause discomfort.
Tightness
- Snug Fit: The watch should be snug enough that it doesn't shift around on your wrist during activity, but not so tight that it restricts circulation or leaves indentations on your skin.
- Check during activity: Pay attention during workouts or daily activities. If the watch is moving excessively, tighten the band slightly.
Considerations for Activity and Heart Rate Monitoring
- Heart Rate Accuracy: Start heart rate measurements before beginning your workout for best results, allowing the sensor to properly lock onto your heart rate.
- Type of Training: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring might be less accurate during interval and strength training exercises. Consider using a chest strap heart rate monitor for greater accuracy in these cases.
Software Updates
- Regular Updates: Keep your smartwatch's software updated to ensure optimal performance, accurate readings, and access to the latest features.
In summary, a smart wrist watch should be positioned just above your wrist bone, worn snugly but comfortably, and regularly updated for the best user experience and data accuracy. Consider the type of activity you're doing when determining the tightness of the watch strap and whether a chest strap heart rate monitor would provide more accurate data.
