We have learnt over recent years that having a good night sleep plays a huge factor when it comes to your overall heath and wellbeing. There have been numerous scientific studies to suggest that lack of sleep can lead to a variety of different health problems ranging from mental health issues to higher heart risks. Therefore adults should be aiming to get between 7-9 hours of sleep each night to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Now the watch market is rapidly evolving and expanding, not only are we seeing complex smartwatches but also fitness trackers that track more than just your fitness activity, they can track your sleep.These devices don’t measure your sleep quality, that would require a sleep study. They do however track your movement whilst you sleep which is a good indicator of how much shut eye you are getting each night.
If you are looking to get a more accurate reading of your sleep pattern for example the stages of sleep throughout the night, brand such as Garmin and Fitbit can track when you are in REM sleep and how much you are getting each night. These brands do this not only with your movement but also with your heart rate as your heart rate slows as you enter a deeper stage of sleep. Here are some of our recommendations for watches that track sleep.
Watches That Track Sleep
Fitbit ALTA HR – Black
Fitbit is one of the most recognised fitness tracker brands so of course their technology has advanced to a level where they can not only track your fitness regime but your sleep cycle. With the use of the Fitbit device along with their app you can give your self more of a bedroom routine. On the app you are able to set yourself goals which will not only benefit your overall health but keep you motivated. The other benefit of a Fitbit watch is that it also has a silent alarm for more of a peaceful wake up call rather than the alternative, an annoying ring in the morning.
As this watch comes with an existing heart rate monitor in the wrist band it will be able to track the stages of your sleep throughout the night. If you want more of a detailed recording of your sleep you can choose sensitive sleep mode rather than normal sleep mode, normal will only track how much sleep you got during the night based on your movement. As the movement of your wrist as well as your heart rate is essential to tracking your sleep, make sure that your Fitbit is on securely and two to three finger widths up your wrist so it can accurately track your pulse.
Here is a short guide on how to use the Fitbit app sleep tools:
This particular model is in black and is a unisex watch. If you prefer a watch with a splash of colour then we also have this model in pink or grey. This watch comes with a variety of different functions such as calorie counting, distance tracking as well as counting your sleeps throughout the day. It makes a great accessory for those looking to maintain a healthier lifestyle and change their overall health.
Suunto Unisex Spartan Trainer Wrist HR Steel Sport Watch
This is another unisex model which has the capability to track your sleep as well as transfer data on to the Suunto app which records your sleep cycle based on accelerometer data. To activate the sleep tracking feature on this fitness watch you need to turn it on before you fall asleep. Whilst the previous model tracks your sleep as well as your stages, this watch tracks when you are awake and when you are in deep sleep based only on your movement.
Once you have activated sleep display, it shows you the sleep that you have achieved compared to your goal. When you have sleep display on you can swipe to show the data of your sleep from the last seven days. This watch is recommended for those than want to have sleep tracking as a feature of their accessory, but one that is not the most essential.
Of course the sleep tracking is not the only feature available on this watch. This watch is GPS controlled and has an altimeter which means that it is well suited to outdoor activities such as long distance walking and hiking. It can count your steps and your calories and can connect to both IOS and Android to help you stay connected as well as track your health and fitness.
Garmin Vivoactive 3 HR Multisport Tracker
With previous Garmin fitness models, it was movement that detected sleep cycles however the newer models in their collection now use movement as well as heart rate to detect sleeping stage for a more advanced reading of sleep. Watches that track sleep are more common than you think however watches that track sleep stages are not so common and were recently developed by brands.
If you already have a Garmin fitness tracker then there are certain watches that are compatible with this new update such as this Vivoactive 3, Fenix 5, Fenix 5 plus as well as the Forerunner 645 and 935. Garmin’s watch designs range in variety, however they are all unisex which means that you can better pick a watch that suits your style.
This particular model includes basic features such as calorie counting and how many steps you have taken throughout the day. It is GPS controlled and has a rechargeable battery which is best for a long term accessory.
If you have any questions about watches that track sleep or would like more information then you can contact us via our website, via phone or alternatively you can visit our watch shop based on the Kenilworth high street, West Midlands.
