Whether you’ve just unboxed your first running watch or you’ve been logging miles with one for years, there’s a good chance you’re only scratching the surface of what it can do. Beyond simply tracking your run, today’s smartwatches are packed with features that, with a little know-how, can genuinely transform your training. Here are ten hacks to help you get more out of your smartwatch running companion.
Try wearing your fitness watch somewhere other than your wrist
In terms of placement, your wrist isn’t the only option. Upper arm placement can actually improve optical heart rate accuracy by giving the sensor better contact with a meatier part of the body, with less wrist-movement noise. It’s an underused trick that can be especially useful during rowing, strength training, or any activity where wrist movement interferes with readings.
Display lap pace instead of current pace
Current pace—the real-time speed your watch calculates from GPS—sounds like exactly what you’d want to see mid-run. In practice, your
Five Hacks Every Fitness Watch User Should Know
