Looking after your wellbeing can be quite a challenge; it's not always easy to spot when you're feeling stressed, over-tired, or not getting enough exercise. But the past few years have made us all value our health more than ever.
You could start wearing a fitness tracker, but even the top devices only measure broad details, like how many steps you've walked or how long you slept the night before. For something more comprehensive, it's worth strapping on the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 instead.
Unlike other smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch5 is designed to give you actionable, clear advice on how to improve your fitness, health, and overall well-being based on the data it records throughout the day and overnight.
Many wearables monitor your sleep, but the new Samsung smartwatch takes things a step further, analysing your shuteye with the advanced sleep coach feature. This assesses the quality of your rest, and develops a five-week program to help you get better sleep. [1]
Depending on your recent activity levels, the Galaxy Watch5 may recommend that you start taking on some vigorous workouts, and for good reason. According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Science, high-intensity exercise can offset the impacts of poor sleep.
And when you lace up your shoes and head out on a run, the watch will automatically detect that you're exercising and start tracking your workout. But if you prefer weight training or high-intensity routines, you can manually track over 90 different activities.
The Galaxy Watch5 is well-placed to know if these changes are working, thanks to its new BioActive sensor. This tech means you won't need to step on a set of bathroom scales to keep tabs on your body fat [2], muscle, and metabolic rate (the amount of energy you burn in a day).
Samsung's wearables are powered by Google's Wear OS software, so you can access turn-by-turn navigation on your wrist with Google Maps, listen to your favourite playlists and podcasts with Spotify, and take a moment to protect your wellbeing with the meditation app Calm. [3]
Taken together, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 makes an ideal companion if you're looking to boost your health, or are just starting your fitness journey.
Perhaps you're already some way towards your fitness goals but need some extra motivation or guidance to hit your personal bests and improve your technique. The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro can help.
The wearable builds on the foundations laid by the Galaxy Watch5, offering personalised, actionable advice, but is designed for the outdoors. If you enjoy lacing up a pair of the best shoes for walking and heading out for an adventure, the Watch5 Pro can keep you on track.
It comes with built-in GPS, so you can leave your phone at home and still record your outdoor activities and track your route. Being away from a charger all that time might have you worried, but the Galaxy Watch5 Pro has a large battery, more than double the capacity of the standard 40mm version of the Galaxy Watch5.
Both watches are durable, IP68-rated, and water resistant up to 50m, so they should be up to even the most vigorous workouts or outdoors exercise. But it's important to know that you do have support if anything happens to your watch.
Helpfully, you can pick up the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro at John Lewis with a long two-year guarantee and in-store tech support. And if you purchase the Galaxy Watch5 Pro before 22nd November 2022, you can claim a £100 Google Play Store voucher at no extra cost. [4]
But you don't have to wait until you have a problem to benefit from John Lewis' customer support. If you need a hand setting up your new health-tracking companion, head into any John Lewis store for a 15-minute demo and their technical support staff can get you started.
[1] Compatible smartphone required.
[2] Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant, have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.
[3] Subscription may be required.
[4] For full terms and conditions and how to claim, visit johnlewis.com. All claims must be made within 60 days of purchase to qualify.
Claims must be made by 2nd January 2023 to qualify for the offer. The supplier may ask you to produce a copy of your VAT receipt.
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