Smartwatches

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A Garmin smartwatch on a person's wrist during a strength training session, highlighting the workout tracking interface and the gym setting.

Garmin Smartwatches for Strength Training: A Critical Review

Despite smartwatches offering advanced features like custom workout loading and VO2 max tracking, Garmin's strength training mode for sets and reps is widely described as a 'hot mess' due to its consi

Simone Jeng·June 20, 2026

Athlete performing a heavy lift with a smartwatch on their wrist displaying real-time biometric data for strength training.

Gear & Tech

Top 5 Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers for Strength Training

A study involving thirty recreationally trained athletes performing barbell deadlifts, bench presses, and back squats highlighted the critical role of precise biometric tracking in optimizing strength

Simone Jeng·May 29, 2026