Best Running Watches in the UK

One of the benefits is that the Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch is managed from a smartphone via Connect app. By the way, you will be able to find your smartphone by pressing a special button on the watch — certain signals will help you to search for the device. The built-in GPS/GLONASS module can identify your position no matter where you are. Garmin Connect™ allows you to upload your achievements and compare them with the results of other users. Awesome! The gadget keeps in memory the results of the last 200 hours of workouts and this is great for setting up new goals! Additionally, an optical sensor measures your heart rate; the information is shown on a watch display.

If you're keen on sports, the Forerunner 235 is your best bet! A variety of functions and capabilities will help you push your limits!

All runners have their own approach to running. They like to take different routes, have different takes on pacing, and their own little routines. Fortunately, we can say with a decent amount of certainty that this running watch should be able to accommodate the majority of fitness enthusiasts and people who are passionate about running.

Among other things, the device incorporates particularly precise GPS navigation. It will let you prepare a favourable route, measure and choose the altitude, as well as scope the distance.

This isn't some cheap budget option we're dealing with here, so all of the activity features are there as well, including but not limited to activity goals, activity benefits, active time, inactivity alert, the usual stuff.

The only thing we didn't really like about this running watch is the battery life. The gadget lasts for about 8 hours in training mode and a week in watch and activity training modes. That's not bad by any stretch of the imagination but most models in this price range offer a bit more than that.

That passing grade more than extends to the Polar Flow application. The app will help you easily sync the gathered data and the Smart Notifications feature will allow you to take incoming calls and receive messages on the spot.

To rephrase our earlier point, the Polar Unisex M430 knocks the majority of training watches out of the park with the sheer number of coaching features. Using these features, you will be able to take your exercise routine to the next level, improving just about every aspect of your training.

Virtually all running watches support synchronisation with Garmin Connect developed for uploading your workout results and sharing them with sports enthusiasts. Additionally, this service will provide an opportunity to compete with other users! Here is the link where you can choose your device and download the app. It is available for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Push your limits with the Garmin Connect Mobile!

Now, about all of that information. The gadget is being advertised as a running watch. But we wouldn't say that this kind of limited advertisement does it justice. The model comes equipped with an array of sports modes. Of course, there's one for running. But there's also one for swimming and cycling. There's a mode for the gym and multiple other modes for other activities. These modes will help you track your results in both outdoor and indoor sports. Plus, you can use them to mix up your training regimen and to keep things interesting.

The GPS tracking capabilities are there as well. It will provide you with the usual arrange of data, including your speed, distance, pace, and location. Using the GPS-based route exploration, you'll be able to find new routes and make your typical morning jog all the more exciting.

We did mention a mode for swimming earlier. So, naturally, it wouldn't hurt to point out that the device is waterproof up to 50 metres, so you can swim to your heart's content without worrying about your watch's safety.

The last but certainly not the least part of this running watch that we would like to talk about is its battery life. The battery will give you up to 11 hours in training mode on a single charge, a few hours more than more of its peers. And if you simply use it as a watch and stick only to the activity tracking mode, you'll be able to get 10 days out of the battery without a single recharge.

Again, TomTom Runner 3 isn't just some sort of complementary piece to your smartphone. Unlike most training watches, this one is a standalone gadget that will bring you an array of useful features across a variety of different sports.

So, what about the model's features? Well, we would say there's plenty to go around. We particularly like the run/walk function that really helps beginners get into the whole running thing. The watch also tracks and stores your personal records. It's a small thing but it really helps you motivate yourself to push harder than yesterday and a day before that.

Of course, all of the data tracking capabilities are there. Thanks in part to GPS and accelerometer, the model records your pace and the distance that you've travelled, including the number of steps you took to cover that distance. It also tracks the calories that you've burnt.

Unfortunately, the watch doesn't come equipped with a heart rate monitor. But you can buy the special Garmin heart rate monitor strap separately and attach it to your running watch.

One more thing that we reckon is good for beginners is the inactivity indicator. When you spend too much time sitting down, the indicator will remind you of that and motivate you to move, helping you build the right habits.

Finally, just like most training watches, the gadget in question incorporates the Find My Phone feature, a nice little function that will help you locate your phone whenever you manage to lose sight of it.

To sum all of it up, the Garmin Forerunner 25 is a great gadget for beginners, there's no doubt about that. It isn't as fancy as some of its more expensive competitors but it gets the job done. With it, there's a good chance you'll be able to break off your rust and get in the rhythm, pick up running as a hobby and maybe, just maybe, even start enjoying the process.