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A sports watch is not only a measure of a runner’s status and wealth, but also a real electronic assistant for achieving results, maintaining health and for simple fitness. Of course, the market is saturated with sophisticated, expensive offers of top-end sports watches with GPS, barometer and other gadgets like Google Pay and music. Moreover, if you wish, you can buy them at a discount. But our material is for those who don’t want to overpay, because they don’t see the point in everything except the key functions of a sports watch. In our material, we have collected 10 running watches worth up to 10 thousand rubles and several watches up to 20 thousand rubles with a little more functionality. Please note that with the addition of just a few thousand rubles to the price, the number of interesting and useful features increases dramatically.
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It is important to know about heart rate watches with a heart rate sensor on the wrist. At the moment, there are no high-quality optical technologies that would allow one to read the pulse as accurately as a chest sensor (belt). The vast majority of market offers provide a large error and do not provide the indicators that could reflect your real heart rate during a workout. For those who train regularly, this is a very critical moment on which the quality of the load and proper recovery depend. Well, in winter it is completely impossible to take heart rate readings using optics through a clothing sleeve. Therefore, our review of budget sports watches does not include these useless, from our point of view, gadgets, and we strongly recommend using those that are in the price range over 10,000 rubles with a chest strap if you need real heart rate indicators.
Sports watches up to 20,000 rubles with GPS
In this price segment, the most “prolific” manufacturer is Polar.
Suunto 3 Fitness Black
When you purchase this model, you get premium access to Strava Summit for 60 days, Training Peaks for 30 days, Endomondo for 3 months. Reliable multifunctional watch with smart functions for those who are friends with a healthy lifestyle. Suunto 3 Fitness has 70 preset sports modes, ready to offer you a personalized training plan and track your activity 24/7. The powerful battery supports the watch in GPS mode for up to 30 hours. Color display, smartphone and Suunto app compatibility, wrist-based heart rate sensor and much more in one package.
Screen: resolution 218 x 218.
Weight: 36 g.
A simple and easy-to-use watch for every day in a popular retro style. • the dial is illuminated from the side - micro-illumination; •12 and 24 hour time format; • stopwatch with an accuracy of 1/100s and a measurement time of 1 hour.
Polar Ignite watch
24/7 monitoring of activity, sleep, heart rate, and recovery. • Ready-made training plans based on your fitness and recovery level. • Built-in heart rate sensor allows you to read heart rate data, accurately measure calories burned and analyze your workouts. • Breathing program • Compatible with standard 20 mm straps • Color touch screen and one button for simple and intuitive control • More than 100 profiles for different types of activities • Pool swimming indicators - heart rate, distance, style. • Bluetooth SMART: ability to work with devices that support the Bluetooth SMART protocol. This can include smartphones (eg iPhone) and Polar devices (eg H6 chest strap) • Basic HR: heart rate detection with ECG accuracy is based on Polar's patented technology. • Target Zone: Ability to set heart rate values for the upper and lower limits of the target training zone. • Own Cal: OwnCal provides extremely accurate data on the number of calories you burn. • ability to select menu language. Russian, English, German, French, Spanish and other languages are available for selection. • 24/7 activity: activity recording mode 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! • Memory Files: Automatically saves all training data from all recent workouts. • HR Rest: Performing a special Hart Rate Rest Test measures the user's resting heart rate and displays the measurement result. The changes may indicate, for example, the rate of adaptation to increased altitude. • Training Load: function for calculating the level of training load and recovery in the training diary.
Sports watch Polar Vantage M Black
Designed for athletes who strive to continually improve their performance and push their personal limits, Vantage M offers the ability to customize over 130 sports, allowing athletes to focus on their performance within each sport category. The lightweight, waterproof design provides optimal comfort in any sport, as does the clear, always-on color display. Even with GPS tracking and continuous heart rate tracking, Polar Vantage M offers an impressive ultra-long and ultra-light battery that provides 30 hours of continuous training.
Dimensions: 46 x 46 x 12.5 mm
Screen: 1.2”, resolution 240 x 240.
Weight: 45 g.
Polar M430 Black running and sports watch
The Polar M430 is a GPS running and fitness watch with an optical heart rate monitor. They are an improved version of the Polar M400 and can help you achieve efficient training, break your records and even find your way back during a run. Track your activity 24/7 and record your every move. Achieve new goals and break your records using personalized training goals, smart coaching features and timers. The M430 will know when you've outdone yourself and will let you know.
Unlike the Polar M400, the new watch boasts an updated design - there is a convenient magnetic charging connector and a heart rate sensor on the back. The dimensions and ergonomic design of the case and strap make this watch comfortable to wear on your wrist during training and night sleep. Connect your phone to your M430 and receive alerts for incoming calls, received messages, and notifications from social media apps straight to your watch. Answer calls with your watch or reject them when your workout requires it. The GPS sensor built into the M430 tracks your pace, distance and altitude. With the Back to Start feature, you can safely explore new routes. The built-in optical heart rate monitor reads heart rate data directly from your wrist. Now you don't have to buy a separate chest heart rate monitor. The watch can recognize 5 heart rate zones and has a ZoneLock function that notifies you when you leave a specified zone.
Weight: 51 g.
Garmin Forerunner 45 Black
A lightweight, compact GPS running smartwatch that includes all the running features you need. Built-in GPS tracks your location and provides accurate data including distance, pace and intervals. The intuitive push-button interface allows you to conveniently mark the start of a new lap or stop the timer even if there are beads of sweat on your hands. Additionally, Forerunner 45 monitors your heart rate on your wrist 24/7. Forerunner 45 is compatible with Garmin Coach adaptive training plans. You'll receive guidance from experienced coaches and free workout plans customized to suit your fitness and goals. Security and tracking features make it easy to share your location with designated contacts when you need help—either manually or automatically using built-in incident detection. View alerts for incoming text messages and phone calls on your watch screen. When paired with a compatible smartphone, Forerunner 45 will automatically upload your run data to the Garmin Connect online sports community. The device also allows you to control listening to music on your phone. The Forerunner 45 includes more than a dozen different activity profiles so you can track your performance beyond just your run.
Dimensions: 42 x 42 x 11.4 mm.
Screen: 26.3 mm in diameter, resolution 208 x 208 pixels.
Weight: 36 g.
Summary
Although we have divided the exercises into different categories, you can try them all. Find the factors that distract you from important work and think about how you can eliminate them. Organize your workspace - place all important tools conveniently. Use the five-step plan to quickly prioritize your tasks. Remember that your day consists of 86,400 seconds - invest them wisely. Calculate how much time you have left to make your dream come true. And understand that you should start now. Compare your goals with your daily actions and adjust the latter.
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Sports watches up to 10,000 rubles
In the budget segment, the most prolific manufacturer is Casio watches. The Japanese brand, famous for the production of calculators, offers a lot of budget options for watches for sports, running and fitness.
Watch Casio G-Shock GLS-5600CL-1E
Low temperature resistant G-Lide is a reliable timing tool for extreme winter sports conditions. Resistant to low temperatures - up to - 20°C. Made in traditional Casio style. Shock-resistant and vibration-resistant design, housing made of polymer plastic, screen made of mineral glass. Waterproof. Battery life is up to 3 years. Functionality: automatic backlight turned on by turning the wrist, world time, 2 independent stopwatches up to 1000 hours, yacht timer up to 10 minutes with automatic repeat function, timer up to 24 hours, 5 alarms with snooze function, automatic calendar, press sound on/off buttons, 12/24-hour time display format, LED indicator.
Dimensions: 46.7 x 43.2 x 12.7 mm.
Weight: 59 g.
Watch Casio G-Shock G-7700-1E
Stylish and functional G-Shock watch. The mechanism is housed in a durable material that will reliably protect against external influences, shock and vibration. • automatic backlight, turns on in the dark when you turn your hand; • vibration and shock resistance; • world time; • memory for 100 stages; • stopwatch up to 10 hours; • 2 timers up to 100 hours; • 5 daily alarms; • alarm repeat function; • turning on/off the sound of button presses; • automatic calendar; • 12/24-hour time display format; • LED indicator; • durable, mineral glass; • body made of polymer plastic; • durable and flexible strap made of polymer material; • battery life up to 5 years; • water resistance 20 Bar, actual immersion depth no more than 25 meters, pressing buttons under water is prohibited; • dimensions 52.3 x 45.9 x 14.6 mm.
Casio watch GBD-800-8ER
A stylish, shock-resistant, vibration-resistant model with rich functionality and serious sports content. Stopwatch with 200-step memory, 5 timers and pedometer. And also synchronizes with a smartphone and stores data in the G-SHOCK Connected App resource. Durable mineral glass and maximum water resistance in this class. • super-bright backlight; • shock resistance and vibration resistance; • time adjustment via smartphone; • Bluetooth® Smart – energy-saving data transmission technology; • world time; • pedometer; • memory for 200 workouts; • stopwatch for 24 hours; • 5 timers for 60 minutes; • 5 alarms, hourly signal; • turning on/off the sound of button presses; • phone search; • automatic calendar; • 12/24-hour time display format; • durable mineral glass; • body made of polymer plastic; • durable and flexible strap made of polymer material; • buckle clasp • battery life up to 2 years; • water resistance 20 Bar, actual immersion depth no more than 25 meters, pressing buttons under water is prohibited; • dimensions 54.1 x 48.6 x 15.5 mm.
Sports watch Casio G-Shock DW-5600E-1V
Jishoks in a black old-school case from the G-SHOCK DW-5600 series. The silhouette of this polymer plastic case has long become a classic and is one of the most recognizable wristwatches in the world. But in addition to the fashion component, do not forget about the absolute endurance and indestructibility of this model! Impact-resistant mineral glass. The watch is waterproof, the screen is equipped with electroluminescent backlight, and the battery lasts for 2 years. Extensive functionality: 12/24-hour time display, timer – 1/1 min, – 1 hour (with automatic repeat), stopwatch function – 1/100 sec. — 24 hours, alarm clock with multifunctional sound signals, automatic calendar.
Sports watch Casio G-Shock DW-5600TB-1E
Bright new items in the G-Shock series from the Japanese manufacturer of shock-resistant watches with a 35-year history. Characteristics: shockproof case, electroluminescent backlight, 12 and 24 hour time format, stopwatch with two precision readings: 1/100s (before 1 hour) and 1 s (after 1 hour) and measurement time 24 hours, split-seconds chronograph, countdown timer from 1 min to 24 hours with auto-repeat, signals: daily, monthly, every day of a certain month, on a certain date, signal light indication.
Dimensions: 48.9×42.8 mm, thickness 13.4 mm
Weight: 53 g.
Watch Casio G-Shock DW-5900RS-9ER
The model was designed back in 1992. The materials and filling have been completely updated, but the appearance remains exactly as the designers of that era saw it. Generations change, but Casio remains faithful to traditions and the DW-5900RS-9ER is the best proof of this. Screen made of durable mineral glass with electroluminescent backlighting in a shock- and vibration-resistant polymer plastic case. Durable and flexible strap. Waterproof. The battery is designed for 5 years of operation. Functionality: stopwatch up to 60 minutes, 24-hour timer with automatic start, 5 alarms with repeat signal, automatic calendar, 12/24-hour time display format, LED indicator.
Dimensions: 51.4 x 46.8 x 15.5.
Weight: 60 g.
Watch Casio G-Shock DW-5700BBM-1ER
Lightweight, functional watches that exude calm reliability. They will not fail in the most difficult situations, even if you are immersed in water to a depth of more than 20 meters. The stopwatch is ready to record the exact time throughout the day, the timer will remind you of a planned event in time, four alarm clocks have precise settings with daily, monthly, and annual signals. Shock and vibration resistant housing made of polymer plastic. Screen made of durable mineral glass. Electroluminescent backlight. Durable and flexible strap. The battery is designed to last up to 2 years. 12/24 hour time display format. Automatic calendar.
Dimensions: 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4.
Weight: 57 g.
Watch Casio G-Shock DW-5600CMB-1E
Limited edition of stylish watches in the old school G-SHOCK DW-5600 series. The black shockproof watch case is decorated with bright color markings, and the double-layer strap is black on the outside and bright blue on the inside. Water resistance 200 WR. Electroluminescent backlight illuminates the entire dial. Functions: 12/24-hour time display, stopwatch, split-seconds chronograph, countdown timer, various types of signals, alarm clock.
Weight: 53 g
We train the body - we teach the child
Another reason to become an active parent is that you will be a great role model for your little one.
“Children start learning from what they see around them at an early age,” says Wakefield. “So when children see their parents exercising, they become more inclined to exercise themselves.”
So what are some ways to motivate parents? Try a few of them in practice. And you can easily pull yourself together and take care of your own health, without citing eternal pseudo-busyness.
Women's sports watches
Casio watch BLX-570-7ER
A women's model with the rich functionality traditional for this series and the addition of useful options for lovers of water sports and recreation. Shock and vibration resistance, mineral glass and polymer plastic body. Waterproof. Durable and flexible strap. Screen with electroluminescent backlight. The battery is designed for 3 years of operation. Functionality: world time, moon phases, tide indicator, stopwatch up to 24 hours, yacht timer from 1 to 10 minutes with automatic repeat function, 24 hour timer, 4 alarms with repeat signal, on/off button press sound, automatic calendar, 12/24-hour time format, LED indicator
Dimensions: 44.9 x 43 x 12.9 mm.
Weight: 45 g.
Watch Casio Baby-G BGS-100SC-1A
The Baby-G Step Tracker wristwatch with pedometer is designed for girls who are involved in fitness, but at the same time like to remain fashionable and stylish throughout the day. The shockproof case protects the mechanism from shock and vibration. Water resistance 100 WR. The bright dual LED backlight illuminates not only the LCD display, but the entire watch face. The neoshaved luminescent coating continues to glow in the dark even after a short exposure to light. The three-axis accelerometer automatically starts counting steps on the display when you start moving. Functionality: pedometer from 0 to 999999 steps, graphical display of steps taken over the last 5 hours, data history, goal setting in the range from 1000 to 50,000, sound reminder in case of inactivity, second time zone, 12/24-hour time display format , stopwatch, hand movement function, 5 alarms, sound on/off function, countdown timer up to 100 minutes, memory for 30 stages.
Weight: 34 g.
How to explain to a child what time is and how it is reflected on the clock
The parent must explain that all adults live according to time. With its help, they know when to wake up and leave the house for work or school. It is also important to say that the arrows can only move forward. The baby is introduced to the concepts of “second”, “minute”, “hour”:
- It is better to purchase a mechanism with a large dial, large hands and 12 digits. You can pick up a training set in bookstores. This set always includes a colorful cardboard dial.
- It should be said that the short hand shows the hours, the long hand shows the minutes, and the one that moves quickly shows the seconds. The second hand can be ignored at first.
Clock for teaching a child - The child must learn that there are 24 hours in 1 day, which means that the hour hand circles the dial twice.
- An adult explains that an hour is when the long hand points to the number 12, and the short hand stops at a certain number.
It is advisable to regularly tell your child what time there will be breakfast, lunch, sleep or a walk today. You can ask him to complete some task, for example, in two minutes. It is imperative to show how the position of the arrows changed in two minutes.
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