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IF YOUR SMARTWATCH ISN'T FIT FOR PURPOSE, DON'T SWEAT IT. THE GEEKS IN THE MH LAB STRAPPED UP TO FIND THE BEST FITNESS-FOCUSED WEARABLES FOR EVERY GOAL AND BUDGET.

- PRIYANKAA JOSHI & YANAR ALKAYAT,KIERAN LEGG

FOR SOME MEN, IGNORANCE IS BLISS. Others, however, find strength in numbers, whether those are run splits or sleep stats. If you're someone who's spurred on by hard data, a good fitness watch can make it simpler to set goals and track your progress.

Beyond routine mileage tracking, the latest models do a whole lot more, from monitoring blood oxygen levels to building bespoke training sessions and prescribing recovery time. Some smartwatches can even detect if you've had a fall or car crash and will notify emergency services.