There’s no rule that says you should only chase new fitness goals in the new year, but it is a pretty sweet time to start. And if you needed further convincing, do it because a bunch of Apple watches are on sale right now.
An Apple Watch is the perfect accessory to train with because its health and fitness-tracking capabilities are next-level. Not only can it communicate over wiFi, bluetooth, and cellular data allowing you to answer calls and texts, but it can also help you log your daily workouts, essentially helping you keep track of your calories burned, how long your workout lasted, heart rate, and more.
Women’s Health editors are all huge fans of the Apple Watch, and some even geek out every time a new watch or update is released. You can check out some of the reviews on our site, but here are what editors had to say about the most recent Apple watches.
Editor-in-Chief Liz Plosser, particular loves the the compass and Waypoints feature she first used on the Apple Watch 8. It allows you to head outside and drop markers as you go—perfect for people hiking or exploring a new jogging route.
“As a human who seems to have been born without an internal compass, this is big for me, whether I’m hiking in my happy place in the Colorado mountains, or exploring the trails of Prospect Park in my own neighborhood,” Plosser wrote in her Apple Watch Series 8 review.
Women’s Health editor Amanda Lucci got an early chance to review the Apple Watch 9, and she raved about its ability mood-track.
“New updates to the Mindfulness app may be my favorite thing in this watchOS upgrade,” she wrote in her review of the Apple Watch 9. “The app will present you with a series of dynamic shapes to help express how you’re feeling and what may be contributing to it.” The function also allows you to set up a daily reminder so that you’re consistent with your check-in’s.
Plus, there’s so much more, but I really think you should check out the watch’s features yourself. Not gonna lie, Apple watches are an investment, but for all they can do they’re a real bargain—especially when you can buy one up up to 33 percent off its original price. So get one now before they go full-price again. New year, new you (with an Apple watch on your wrist!).
Jasmine Gomez is the Commerce Editor at Women’s Health, where she cover the best product recommendations across beauty, health, lifestyle, fitness, and more. When she’s not shopping for a living, she enjoys karaoke and dining out more than she cares to admit. Follow her @JazzeGomez.
