Fitness wristbands will help to stay in shape and keep motivated to the sport and just walking, but the most accurate calculation of steps they give only when running or intensive training, said Roskoshestvo.
"minimal error devices provide the intensive training, whereas the highest – in easy. Zaschitila vibrations of the wrist steps during harvesting or using a computer, a fitness wristband will not give absolutely accurate measures of the pedometer. When using them you need to understand that they count the extra steps, which means you really have not been recommended by thousands of steps per day", – stated in the message.
Roskoshestvo notes that the best fitness wristbands cope with counting steps when running, a little worse – during normal walking, and the largest error in counting occurred during an everyday activity.
"to Men a day it is recommended to take 6-8 thousand steps, women – 5 thousand. In the condition of isolation in the apartment, of course, it is difficult to implement these recommendations. However, the bracelet pedometer will help at least close to the recommended figures", – stated in the message.
The experts have tested 10 models from six brands, assessing 237 indicators in seven categories. The price range was from 1.9 to 13 thousand rubles, the most expensive model took second place in the ranking, the cheapest last. In the list of the studied functions is the control of physical activity, management, build quality, ease of use, smartphone application, functionality and battery.
Data storage security evaluated on a "perfect". The best model recharged just over an hour, the worst – more than three hours. Checked all the fitness bracelets show notices of meetings, emails and messages from social networks, but not all allow you to write the answer. In addition, compared to the smartwatch they made of less durable and quality materials.
"Fitness bracelet will never replace a smartphone, however, any additional feature will make the training process more efficient and will help to lead a more active lifestyle. Especially during a pandemic when so many sit at home and miss the familiar physical activity," noted in Roccacasale.
