Apple Watch Series 2 - Full Fitness REVIEW

Apple Watch Series 2 - Fitness Review
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The Apple Watch Series 2 is a smart watch. But it's also a fitness band, gps watch, all day health tracker, and more. The watch is also now waterproof.
In this review, I take the Apple Watch Series 2 into the gym to test it's fitness capabilities and find out if this watch is enough for you to ditch your Fitbit, Garmin, or other fitness watch.
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[@brandonin_ny]

This was by far the best Apple Watch fitness review I've seen. I mean, by miles. Well done and thank you!

[@TechyAgent]

+Brandon Gray thanks Brandon! Appreciate the feedback

[@JimsReviewRoom]

Hey, good stuff Eric! Man, your reviews are getting better and better!

[@TechyAgent]

+JimsReviewRoom thanks sir! I saw that your Apple Watch review just dropped, on my way to check it out now!

[@cfisch5045]

Thank you so much for this! Got the nike+ and im keen to test it out on my running, crossfit and normal gym activities

[@JoseFlores-fm2vc]

Hello. Would like to know which is the best app to use for physical fitness in the gym as well as which app was used during the video for the HIIT training.

[@rogerbravo3783]

I am looking forward to take the health as priority and m in confusion which I should invest in Fitbit charge 2 or Apple watch 2?

[@miguelfuentebella6378]

Hi, I have a question. I used the "other" workout once and I just set it to other because I was doing Zumba. The next time I tried to do it, it won't give me the option to name it anymore like basketball, HIIT, etc. How do I fix this?

[@thejumper2002]

Hi, How can I track my Location on the Apple Watch? I tried it today but it only showed me a blue dot with many boxes.

[@Vane555LOVE]

Hello I just recently got my watch and I was just wondering if you can explain what active calories and total calories mean?

[@Burning_JoeToedtling]

awesome review... thx man... the really first review which is focused on the biggest part of the watch: the sport and workout...

[@TechyAgent]

+Joe Tödtling thanks Joe!

[@mrboss7731]

Thanks

[@AlbertoVargasAPSOLENT]

Great and honest video. I keep my mind of buying the series 2 for start doing ejercieses.

[@TechyAgent]

Thanks for watching!

[@jseccombe4822]

How big are your wrists, wondering what size to get

[@StevieRichardsFitness]

Awesome review as usual. I'm interested to see how 3rd party apps using the HR sensor.

[@TechyAgent]

+Stevie Richards Online yes, and this "feature" is really just an firmware update that should be available to first gen watches as well.

[@johnq4440]

Finally a video that talks about all the things I wanted to know about. Thanks Eric !

[@TechyAgent]

+Mikh Summer you bet!

[@ankitpokharel6677]

Mapmyrun works now on the watch. Can you use workout and mapmyrun simultaneously on the watch? I like using the running plans that mapmyrun has with interval runs. Since mapmyrun will be working via the phone anyway. I have series 1.

[@rthiaga]

Great review. Could you please compare Apple Watch series 1 with Garmin vivoactive HR. They both cost similar now(around $180). In terms of fitness tracking. (I.e other than water proof, connected GPS, battery life, display pixel)

[@shreyaggarwal46]

hey!please do a review of apple watch 2 with action sleeve armband.

[@lenay8717]

I'm can't decide weather to buy the Apple Watch Series 2 or the FitBit Charge 2. I run cross country and track and was wondering about the accuracy of the data and which you would recommend.

[@lexiD]

lenay Which one did you end up buying? I do cross & track too.

[@JasonChikowski]

Awesome in depth review from a real fitness enthusiast was just what I was looking for. Lots of reviews I've seen mention how inadequate the Apple Watch HR is for strength training but fail to mention you can easily pair with a Bluetooth HR strap. I'd be interested to see you review the Nike + Apple Watch Edition just to show the differences between the regular series 2 Apple Watch for working out and especially running. Keep up the good work!

[@TechyAgent]

+Jason C thanks for the compliment. The Nike version of the Apple Watch is really going to perform about the same, The only difference is that it comes with different watch straps and it has the Nike app built-in. Other than that, all of the sensors are exactly the same

[@markjoefer]

😍😍😍 I am hoping to show my transformation soon!

[@dws-art]

Great to see a review where the Apple Watch-2 is being put to realistic gym and fitness tests. What are the wireless headphones are you wearing? (...they seem to stay in place well - while you are busting out the reps).

[@TechyAgent]

+David Salter They are Jabra headphones. I love them. I'll have a full review of them in the next week, so stay tuned!

[@CramTabil]

If you do long cycling, jogging, and/or triathlon, what smart watch u recommend?

[@TechyAgent]

+justCRAMeverything I would recommend the Garmin Vivoactive HR or the Garmin Forerunner 225

[@ynal69]

useful video,thanks.

[@pperejma]

great review thanks man. As with my series 0, the HR sensors are basically useless. BUT, when paired with a bluetooth chest strap monitor, it works amazing. Still the best smart watch imo, just not viable as a standalone fitness tracker.

[@TechyAgent]

+pdogg93 100% agreement with all of that

[@omy18231823]

How do i sinc an HRM? i have one from a vivosmart can i used that

[@KayMaeFonseca]

I'm trying to figure out if I should go with series 1 or 2. I would like it for the gym, but also for runs outdoors.. I always have my phone so I don't mind about the gps I'm just wondering if all the app features for fitness is the same on both!?

[@TechyAgent]

+Kayla Fonseca If you are willing to bring your phone, the Series 1 makes the most sense because you'll get the same apps and fitness features, just not the gps built in. But paired with your phone, the series 1 will track gps distance just fine

[@austntexan]

I have a Nike+ version. Nike+ Run Club constantly crashes if you run it while using the Apple Music app. Pathetic considering the watch is marketing directly to runners. Really wish I'd gotten a Garmin.

[@dcfrank9326]

Eric, great review. Quick question: When doing cardio I like to keep my HR in a certain zone. I'm used to wearing a HR chest strap with a Garmin watch which gives me beeping alerts when I fall above or below my target zone. Does the Apple Watch have this ability Thanks!

[@TechyAgent]

+DC Frank unfortunately not.

[@darrelldriver26]

great review

[@brianrosenberger9485]

So which is your daily driver watch these days? at this point...would you buy an AW2...I dont think they will release one this year since its only been out for about 6-7 months i think.

[@TechyAgent]

+brian rosenberger right now I'm wearing the Garmin Fénix 5X, but I do miss my Garmin Vivoactive HR sometimes (it's much lighter and it has a touch screen). The Series 3 watch may or may not get dropped this Fall, but Apple keeps those kinds of things pretty secret. Depending on what they do with the next generation Apple Watch, I would be tempted to ditch the Fénix 5X if they offer some great upgrades in the health tracking department

[@ladysoca6888]

Thanks for the review. It helped make my decision! I am moving away from a Garmin device since it (purposefully) lost read connection from my Wahoo heart rate chest strap. So, knowing the Apple Watch can connect directly to the strap and use that data for recording workouts is a MAJOR MAJOR advantage for me. I'm glad you spent time explaining this.

[@TechyAgent]

+Shelbie Smith Awesome! Glad you found it helpful

[@morganstrapco]

Very well done review. Still gotta go with that Garmin Fenix 4 though. Hoping to see it at the 2017 CES.

[@TechyAgent]

+Teddy Morgan me too, I'm very much hoping to see it there.

[@AlexZettl]

what is there to be expected... are some leaks allready ?

[@ericb2861]

Thanks for the review of Apple Watch 2. Now are you going to review iwatch 3 to see if it doesn't need to pair with a hr sensor and provide accurate info for weight lifting?

[@TechyAgent]

Yes, I will review the Apple Watch 3, hopefully in the next couple of weeks!

[@CWO4D]

Thank you very much for the in depth review...It will help in my decision to make a purchase in the future

[@TechyAgent]

You bet!

[@ShimiGian]

Thanks for the review and great channel. Would you have any suggestions on which HR chest band combine with the AWs2?

[@TechyAgent]

+Gianluigi Yoshida the Wahoo Tickr, the Polar H7, the Scosche Rhythm Plus. I've used all three of those, and a few cheap off brands as well. So far I have yet to run into any compatibility issues, so it appears to accept any Bluetooth chest strap I try.

[@joaaaane]

So is the heart rate sensor and in generell the Series2 better than the first generation Apple Watch for weight lifting? Thanks in advance :)

[@TechyAgent]

+Hannes Burrichter for weightlifting I would say that they are about the same, The series 2 is better for GPS based exercise like hiking, walking, jogging, biking, etc

[@DreamBelieveDiscoverExplore]

thank you for being so detailed.

[@TechyAgent]

+DreamBelieveDiscoverExplore 👍

[@jamesfestini]

Great review.

[@omadlom]

Very useful video thanks !

[@TechyAgent]

+Admiral Nelson 👍

[@seanerer]

Could you test the Apple Watch with Run Keeper?

[@TechyAgent]

I no longer have my review unit, otherwise I would LOVE to try endomondo, run keeper, and other third party apps. If I can get another review unit, I will give it try.

[@tksbaskets]

very informative. I'm thinking it doesn't give a pace/mile readout for running?

[@TechyAgent]

+tksbaskets maybe you have to alter your settings in the app, but you should be able to get pace and distance. Worst case scenario, you can use a third-party application for both of those features

[@CherishLee313]

Hi, Eric. If there is a Garmin Vivosmart ht and iWatch 2，which one will you buy? If you are looking for calories tracking etc.,

[@TechyAgent]

+Hui Li Well, I think that for fitness and health tracking the Garmin is better. But if you need to have a smart watch, the Apple Watch 2 does a decent job tracking fitness and healthy too.

[@fogajeanz]

Is it possible to go for a run with the watch itself (no iPhone). listening to music and also that you are getting audio voice feedback of what your pace is?

[@TechyAgent]

+Javier Vargas good question! If you have a pair of Bluetooth headphones, they can pair with the built-in music player that downloads MP3s from your phone (Apple Music playlists). So you would be able to listen to music while you exercise without the phone. You would only be able to get audio feedback of what your pace is if you use an app that offers that feature. The native Apple apps don't, but the third-party applications that I haven't tested yet and may offer something like that.

[@parkerflyguy]

will the apple watch auto recognize cardio ala fitbit Blaze? I'm considering making the switch but I love that my fitbit tracks my walks and runs automatically. if you have to remember to start every workout manually that's a deal breaker for me

[@TechyAgent]

+Steven Lynch unfortunately it does not auto detect exercise.

[@typhlosionmaster6832]

In the gym setting does the Apple Watch just have lag or does it actually not give accurate information. Would it tell you that you burned fewer calories than you did?

[@TechyAgent]

+Wario Racer yes, both. It has lag and it's also missing the information during that lag, so it will give you fewer calories than you actually did. That's why I recommend using a chest strap or arm band accessory for weightlifting or CrossFit or Boot Camp style exercises. Heart rate sensor is much much more accurate for steady state cardio like running or hiking or cycling

[@dave8m]

Great review! I had the same issue with the OHR doing CrossFit workouts and Apple Health. But then I tried using the Under Armour record app with the OHR and it did much better. Maybe it is just my imagination or maybe they use different algorithms. I wanted to compare it with my Polar M600 using the Scosche Rhythm +...but couldn't get them to pair. May have to go get a Polar chest strap to compare.

[@TechyAgent]

+Dave Meyers yes, I had issues getting my rhythm plus to pair with the polar too, even though polar says they are not technically locking out third-party Bluetooth peripherals.

[@MsPocahontasbeauty]

Would you recommend the Apple Watch series 2 or the Fitbit charge 2? I will mostly be walking on a treadmill, lifting weights at home, and doing exercise dvd's.

[@TechyAgent]

+MsPocahontasbeauty if you need any smart watch features at all, get the Apple Watch series 2. If you don't really need smart features and won't use them, it would be pointless to get the AW2, so I would recommend the Fitbit Charge 2 at that point. In many ways, they will be equally effective and accurate for things like the treadmill, lifting weights at home, and doing exercise DVDs. So the real question becomes about if you need smart watch features or not.

[@MsPocahontasbeauty]

Techy Agent Thank you! I do have an iPhone, so I really wouldn't need the other features of the watch. Thank you, I have decided to go with the Fitbit.

[@alanhall235]

Strava are currently working on an app for the Apple Watch v2. Hopefully it'll give all the stats we need. 😀

[@TechyAgent]

+alan hall yeah, I think third party apps (like Strava) could be the future of fitness tracking for the Apple Watch.

[@jackybidbid]

thanks for nice review!

[@TechyAgent]

+SuperPan thanks!

[@luizmf77]

Man, I get tired just watching the video. 😂. Nice job. Great review. I will buy one. Thanks. 👍

[@TechyAgent]

+Luiz Filho haha! It was tiring! Thanks for watching

[@ddry3345]

thx for review,which fitness tracker tracks allday calories based on heart rate?does the mi band do this?regards

[@TechyAgent]

+Madhukar Tyagi the Mi Band doesn't, but the Apple Watch does. There are many others that do.

[@MrKravmagadude]

Good review. Buyin' one now. 'Nuff said.

[@TechyAgent]

+MrKravmagadude 👍

[@janik29]

Hi, which smart watch or band you recommend for HR as well Blood Pressure monitoring?

[@TechyAgent]

For HR tracking there are many, for Blood Pressure Monitoring I only trust Omron wearables, but they are expensive and not very practical as all - day fitness trackers

[@TheMaXoR17]

Finally someone who takes the word full review seriously :) Great video man!

[@TechyAgent]

+Max De Jongh thanks!

[@jpb2085]

Just found your excellent channel from your super apple watch 2 review :) Looking for an up-to-date fitness tarcker wearable to replace my aging Suunto Ambit 1, so considering apple watch 2 with Scosche rhythm +. Does the watch need an iphone to pair up to the Scosche, or can it pair direct without need for phone? For crossfit and similar activities, in workout app did you choose "Other"? Thanks!

[@TechyAgent]

+JP B it can pair directly with the Scosche, it doesn't need the iPhone to act as a go-between. Yes, you can use "other" for things like crossfit. That's what I did at least.

[@pumakel1]

thanks for the review can it give you audio feedback i.e run faster

[@TechyAgent]

The Apple app doesn't, but you can get third party apps that do.

[@jtepsr]

which external heart rate sensor do you think is good with the apple watch

[@TechyAgent]

+James Tepedino I like the wahoo tickr, Polar H7, and Scosche Rhythm Plus arm band

[@jarradgreay8293]

Hey mate can you recommend an external heart rate monitor to go with this watch?

[@TechyAgent]

+JTech I recommend the Polar H7 or Scosche Rhythm Plus (if you can't stand a chest strap). The Polar H7 is more accurate, but the Scosche arm band is more comfortable.

[@anshugarg2727]

Perfect option for anyone

[@adambenk0]

I dont care much about HR during the workout, icare only about total calories burned during weightlifting. Is apple watch 2 or series 1 good for that alone without anything else ? And how does it stack up to fitbit charge 2 in this regard? Thanks.

[@TechyAgent]

+MoreThanAverage yes, purely from a calorie standpoint, it would do a decent job tracking your all day calorie expenditure

[@khen7466]

MoreThanAverage

thank you very much for this excellent review. he confirmed my next choice.

[@TechyAgent]

+Sébastien Valier-Brasier thanks for watching!

[@tafazzalhossain1525]

Techy Agent

[@user-nk1fz6go3i]

Very nice review! I am also using the rhythm+ for my crossfit workouts but I think that MapMyFitness and polar beat apps count way too many calories burnt! Could you suggest any app accurate enough for calorie tracking? Thanks in advance!

[@TechyAgent]

+Απόστολος Κερατιδης I highly recommend endomodo

[@user-nk1fz6go3i]

Techy Agent thanks for your response! I give endomondo a try! Keep up the good work!

[@thihal123]

Tried pairing with footpod to track indoor running?

[@TechyAgent]

+thihal123 I haven't yet

[@joeovip]

Awesome review! Thanks man!

[@TechyAgent]

Thanks for watching Joe!

[@ianbecker1]

Great review. Does the Apple Fitness app display current pace while you're running?

[@TechyAgent]

+Ian Becker The workout screen shows four metrics-distance, time elapsed, current pace, and heart rate, but can be configured to show anywhere from one to five lines of data. These views are only configurable from within the Watch app on your iPhone

[@ianbecker1]

Techy Agent awesome, thanks.

[@sunnihope]

Do you use the watch with out your phone when you went for a run? I went on a for mile run and the gps did not track my run. I did leave my phone in my car so I'm wondering if it only works with your phone on you?

[@TechyAgent]

+sunnihope I left my phone behind. If you have the series 2, it has built-in GPS so you should not have to bring your phone with you. But if you have the first Apple Watch, you will have to bring your phone with you.

[@pick42]

I'm having a real hard time deciding between the Apple Watch Series 2 and a fitbit charge 2. I cycle quite a bit and use the Cyclemeter app on my phone either way. I like the social competitive push from fitbit but the Apple Watch has plenty of its own advantages.

[@TechyAgent]

+Joe Pickering in my mind, it may be a touch of using the Apple Watch is access to third party cycling apps like Strava which include native heart rate tracking using the Apple Watch sensor paired with Stravas own algorithms. Plus the Series two Apple Watch has gps, so you could use it independent of your phone (have your phone using the cyclemeter app while the Apple Watch uses Strava, and you can compare results)

[@pick42]

Thanks, makes sense. Do you think Apple Watch 2's fitness tracking features are as good as the Charge 2? I do like making sure I at least hit 10,000 steps, 30 active minutes, or close rings each day.

[@reyxstreamgaming4875]

Techy Agent though the HR on series 2 is not up to the mark! Does it Still count the calories perfectly? Specifically during strength training?

[@srbell67]

Great job! I do Orange Theory and wear my AW2 on my left wrist and the Orange Theory heart-rate band on my right. So far, they have pretty close to one another when it comes to calculating total calories.

[@TechyAgent]

Nice, good to see that the compatibility with the AW2 seems to be pretty universal. I've tried several bluetooth accessories, and every one worked well.

[@srbell67]

Techy Agent no, I don't link the AW2 to the Orange Theory band; they monitor my heart rate independently on each arm. I just use both at the same time to compare their performances

[@TechyAgent]

+srbell67 ah, gotcha, thanks for the clarification

[@AlexZettl]

Hey i love your Videos , i need a recomendation im a Bodybuilder im looking für device to trac my calorie burn , for gain and shred seasons ... wich would you advise in terms of exact mesaruements ... obvisiouly one with all day heart tracking but wich ? the fenix HR , apple Watch 1 or 1 or something else wich is even better ...

[@TechyAgent]

+Horst Schlämmer The Fénix HR is good, but it might be more than you need. The Microsoft Band 2, Polar A360, and Garmin Vivosmart HR are all good choices.

[@AlexZettl]

thx

[@TheKingdomChef]

What heart Rate monitor would you recommend pairing with the iwatch series2?

[@TechyAgent]

+Jesse Goblet the Polar H7 or the Scosche Rhythm Plus or the wahoo tickr

[@mumtazjiwan6113]

Very useful - helped me to make a decision to purchase Apple Watch 2.0 for fitness, as a Smart watch and telephone and message connectivity. Now a search for battery life extension device, external heart rate sensor that can be linked with bluetooth connection. Nj

[@TechyAgent]

+Mumtaz Jiwan thanks 👍⌚️

[@pacmanh22]

I'm bummed out the Apple Watch sucks when it comes to circuit training. Is the Garmin vivsport better for circuit, cross fit , HIIT etc a better fit?

[@TechyAgent]

+Daniel Alvarez the Vivosmart will be slightly better, but for crossfit and hiit you will want an external heart rate sensor instead of using a built in sensor. I recommend the Garmin Vivoactive HR with an external band or strap, or the Polar A360 with the Polar H7 chest strap.

[@pacmanh22]

Thank you so much for the recommendation. Outstanding review on the apple watch 2!

[@pacmanh22]

one more thing, i can use the recommended Garmin or Polar for weightlifting correct?

[@sylviakite5610]

+Daniel Alvarez Syl via,k.

[@siwang0115]

HI, what heart rate monitor were you using in the left hand?

[@TechyAgent]

+si wang At what point in the video are you referring to?

[@solitairemorales4392]

Techy Agent is there any way to overcome the apple watch not counting stairs climbed... I liked that about my Fitbit but i need the Apple 2 for work.... i do not think I want to wear two watches unless it was ver thin like a Flex 2

[@TechyAgent]

I have not found a way to overcome the Apple Watch not counting stairs. The various models that I’ve tested have all been pretty bad counting stairs.

[@paulnunez8033]

Quick question I'm new to Apple Watch but how can I set my weight so it gives me exact calories count. Or does the calorie count comes from the heart sensor it has ?

[@TechyAgent]

+Paul Nunez The calorie count is significantly impacted by heart rate data, but I'm sure that weight is also a factor, although not nearly as much

[@lesliejcrouchman8051]

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[@RD-hm8eq]

Great review Eric! I just have a question: currently I own a Polar A360, which I use in the gym for weightlifting and strength training exercises. I really like the HR zones and graphs that Polar provide. However, I've just been bought the Apple Watch Series 2 as a gift, and am wondering if there's anything similar the Apple Watch can produce? Even if it's using a third party application? I don't suppose it'll work with the polar flow app, will it?

[@TechyAgent]

+Ravi Dosanjh I don’t believe it will work with the Polar Flow app, but Under Armor has some good app. UA Record is pretty good.

[@RD-hm8eq]

Techy Agent thanks for the reply! So the Apple Watch will work with the UA app? I'll check it out.

[@TechyAgent]

+Ravi Dosanjh Yes, it has a native app that should work well

[@calearazvan674]

Thanks alot for your review man, nice, logical and focused. As i am also in a search for buying an activity tracker, pls could you give me your advice on Apple Watch 2 vs Garmin Forerruner 735xt? I need to constant monitor of my hr, from my wrist it would be more confortable, in exercises like: pool swim, treadmill, eliptical, cycling, trx, weight lifting and 24/7 calories burn. I an not a runner and i don't care about smart watch notifications, but if i have them is a plus, and also it seems that AW2 can monitor hr while swimming from the wrist. Or maybe another watch is more suitable for my needs? Thank you very much !

[@TechyAgent]

+Razvy Smith in my opinion, based on the exercises you listed, the Garmin 735xt is a much better fit. The AW2 is good, but it's doesn't have the accuracy and features of the Garmin. The Apple Watch 2 has a decent heart rate sensor but it will not track while swimming. The 735 has the ability to pair with a water proof chest strap that is offered by Garmin.

[@calearazvan674]

Thank you Eric! I know that is a way to change the metrics AW2 shows on the front screen when is locked, but if you say that underwater hr from wrist does not show on screen during swim...than you helped me alot on my decision. Garmin connect and more metrics details on Garmin watch it sounds like a good to go choice for my needs.

[@TechyAgent]

+Razvy Smith 👍

[@tlvasques]

What's the best fitness tracker in your opinion? Thank you for this excellent review!

[@tlvasques]

Thx, but I could not see the link. It forwards to other video, I guess!

[@SithLordMills]

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[@TechyAgent]

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[@TechyAgent]

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[@yelah]

Disregarding any smart watches, what would be your top pick for a fitness tracker? Nothing from Fitbit please lol

[@TechyAgent]

+Haley Hammonds the Garmin Vivoactive HR and Microsoft Band 2. After that, the Polar A360

[@yelah]

Techy Agent thanks! I've been considering the vivoactive hr. I currently have a polar m400. I considered the a360 as well but i heard the interchangeable bands loosen after awhile. Did you experience that issue?

[@theScHteaK]

Great review and you look very fit nice work!!

[@TechyAgent]

+theScHteaK thanks and thanks!

[@leewilliams955]

Excellent video

[@TechyAgent]

+leewilliams955 thanks!

[@Cronoro]

Great review!

[@TechyAgent]

Thanks!

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I'm looking to replace my Garmin 235 with an Apple watch for running, do you think I'll be missing any features?

[@TechyAgent]

+Bob Flavin yes, you will miss elevation info, heart rate graphs, max heart rate. With the aw2 you get pace for the whole run, but with Garmin you get slowest pace, fastest pace, average pace per mile, average pace overall. You also get speed information that is not provided by Apple Watch 2. If you won't need all of that extensive info, the aw2 is still a great product.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Techy Agent Cheers for the answer, I might invest in one of the new Garmin range as I need the running info more than reading emails!

[@terrykidwell9871]

You suggest an external HR monitor of some sort. That's heart breaking, I don't want to look like I'm in the middle of getting operated on to go to the gym. To not be a walking HR sensor, do you know if the sensor in the Bose sound sport pulse work properly or will there be separately bundles of data if I go that route. I don't plan on using my series 2 without my phone.

[@terrykidwell9871]

Only reason I am purchasing an Apple Watch is, I simply couldn't achieve a seal with the Soort Elite, but using them for a week in the gym has me hooked to utilize tracking and logging of data. So I thought I could use whatever other headphone I wanted with the Apple Watch Bc it's supposed to monitor. But in reality to get any accuracy, and I hope the pulse will act as the external sensor I need, just replaced 250 worth of buds for 600 worth in my ear and on my wrist.

[@jordanmcknight2414]

What ere you talking about?

[@veriangas884]

How's the battery life on this watch ? Sorry if you mentioned it and I missed it.

[@TechyAgent]

+veriangas I got around 30 hours of use

[@veriangas884]

Techy Agent Thank you 👍🏽

[@jada8331]

Hi thank your for the review. I have one question-is it possible to enter the running plan and receive the notifications (from the running plan)?

[@TechyAgent]

+Ja da what do you mean by "running plan"? If you mean running data, yes, it will give you running data and notifications while you are in the running profile.

[@jada8331]

Techy Agent Hi thank you for your reply. By running plan i mean entering for eg running 5 series of 800m, 3 min rest, 3km run-to receive notification after each run of 800m, 3min rest, 3km run....

[@TechyAgent]

+Ja da OK thanks for the clarification, I think I see what you mean now. Basically, you were asking if it allows you to do any sort of interval based on time or distance. While third-party applications may allow you to do this, I know that the native Apple applications do not.

[@shaquizzle5548]

How did you get it to display the route and weather for your workout summary? For some reason mine doesn't do that and I have the Series 2

[@TechyAgent]

+Shamarshmallow I didn't really do anything, I just use the default setting

[@MrPRIYANK94]

out of all the fitness trackers out there, which one would you recommend for gym and daily calorie estimation? Weightlifting and some cardio and total calories! wrist based hr is important. Not much of a runner, gps can be left out

[@TechyAgent]

+Priyank Bahl I would probably recommend the Polar A360. It has a great Hilton optical heart rate monitor, and it has accurate exercise profiles for weightlifting, strength training, cardio, etc.

[@MrPRIYANK94]

which one exactly? activity tracking and calories.. i was looking at charge2

[@TechyAgent]

+Priyank Bahl the Charge 2 s good, the Polar A360 a little better (in my opinion). The Garmin Vivosmart HR is also a good option.

[@MrPRIYANK94]

thanks for your suggestions. I'll look into it. A360 doesn't do 24/7 hr, how good is charge2 for my 24/7 tracking and 1hr of lifting?

[@TechyAgent]

+Priyank Bahl I think the new charge 2 would be great for 24 seven tracking, maybe up there with the best. As far as lifting, the built-in optical sensor will probably lag a little bit. But it will be close enough to get a rough idea of how many calories you burn during a lifting session

[@mlovitt01]

@3:13 what app are you looking at? I try to find something like that in the iPhone Health App and can't find it, even though the Apple Watch 2 is one of the data sources. Thanks!

[@TechyAgent]

+Matt Lovitt there are two Apple Watch health applications: One is called health, the other one is called activities

[@samanthabarks1113]

Great video!

[@TechyAgent]

+Samantha Barks thanks! 👍

[@Witcherworks]

Can you leave the Apple workout app and go to another to say log your weight lifting exercises during a workout? I know android wear allows you to do this. By the way I did try the polar m600. Sigh it is HUGE! Besides that it's the fastest android wear device I've every used and that says alot!

[@TechyAgent]

+Witcherworks yes, it does have the multitasking feature where you can use another app while you are also continuing to use the workout app.

[@paulnunez8033]

Techy Agent how can I clean the watch. You know after a while and working out and running with it the watch is going to start getting Stinky lol.

[@paulnunez8033]

***** Cool thanks for the reply

[@Maky313]

Going by your review, If an external heart rate sensor is required for those looking to buy this watch for any serious HR use only perhaps It's just better to buy the sensor and pair with your current smartphone and save a bunch of money. Thanks for the video!

[@TechyAgent]

+Maky M that is definitely one way to save yourself a lot of money! The one downside is that the watch also has a built-in accelerometer to detect metric like your cadence, steps, and other metrics that your phone accelerometer may not track accurately.

[@Maky313]

Yes. Alternatively, the Polar M600. Best of both worlds and won't hurt your wallet all that much.

[@ohyahitserika]

What app has that map picture at the bottom @techy agent

[@MrLuigi-oi7gm]

Runtastic and Runtastic Pro DO access the Watch's built-in heart rate sensor. Runtastic offers a large collection of very helpful metrics when using the Apple Watch, making it my exercise app of choice for the Watch. I did contact Endomondo about plans to update their software to take advantage of the Apple Watch heart rate sensor. They said, "We have no immediate plans. Perhaps in the future." Odd and disappointing response. Deleted Endomondo for now. BTW, I've mentioned this before, but the performance of the Apple Watch heart rate sensor for weights is improved if the Watch is placed higher up the arm. I use a wrist sweat band to prevent it from sliding down my arm. I am guessing this puts the Watch in a region of your arm where blood flow is not as constricted compared to low on your arm by the wrist. That restriction would totally jank-up the optical sensors ability to read changes in blood flow. Maybe this "trick" only works for me. The heart rate sensor is spot-on for me when hiking, running, and biking (indoors on trainer, or outdoors). Cheers!

[@TechyAgent]

+Mr. Luigi awesome, thanks for the helpful info. I haven't tried runtastic, but it's good to see that they are taking advantage of the access to the hardware of the AW2. Your trick of placing the Watch higher up is a legitimate way to get more accurate results for many people. It still won't be as accurate as an external sensor, but it will help considerably. Again, appreciate the comment!

[@houtchamreounsambath1943]

is it efficient for speedrope calories tracking? any other trackers should you suggest for speedrope calories track? Thanks

[@TechyAgent]

It will be accurate as long as you have it paired with a chest strap or other external hr sensor.

[@houtchamreounsambath1943]

thanks. another question, is UnderArmour band a good tracker for speedrope? bcos its workout activities are quite limited. I do a lot of jumprope or speedrope and i'd like to have a tracker but i have no idea which one is a good fit for speedrope workout.

[@TechyAgent]

+Hout Chamreounsambath I think it will be accurate as long as you get it paired with the under armor chest strap. The built-in optical heart rate sensor on the ua band is really only designed to be used for resting heart rate.

[@houtchamreounsambath1943]

thanks a lot for the response. :)

[@getfitover40]

Thanks for the review! Basically GPS is the big draw for the new Apple Watch since the old one was fairly water proof anyway. For me I never leave my phone behind so I don't mind not having GPS in the watch. I am not a big swimmer and I already find the screen bright enough on version 1 so I guess I will be waiting to see what Apple does with the Apple Watch 3 when it comes out in 2018 ;)

[@TechyAgent]

+getfitover40 same here, I came close to keeping it, but couldn't justify spending $400 for GPS, especially since I have the gen1 product.

[@StevieRichardsFitness]

getfitover40 agreed. I'm actually still very happy with my 1st gen Apple Watch.

[@TechyAgent]

+Stevie Richards Online yes, in my mind it's more of an Apple Watch 1s than a full fledged upgrade

[@johnwillems8509]

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[@mjstowe1]

Did you also mention that the 5 hour battery life is only if you use the watch gps without the phone around? Misleading if you didn't. The watch is designed to use the phones gps if around and use its onboard gps if it is not around. Without a phone is 5 hours. With a phone (like most will use it) is much much longer. I for one listen to my music with my phone on my lower back in a flipband so it is always around. I do agree with 3rd party apps being a key player in the fitness part since apples onboard app has always been too limited. Also, if you use an actual heart rate monitor, since wrist is iffy at times with any brands wrist monitors, 3rd party apps have no issues getting data which I believe you implied with your emphasis on external HR monitors. Nice review though. Informative and what I was looking for

[@elcapitan8556]

Try Record from under Armour I use it and it fits me well, also you got these graphs, share, top Hr, average and more stuff. Still there are more activity apps in Watch Store. I can recommend them as they present information better. Like your Videos and keep it up! ;)

[@TechyAgent]

+El Capitan thanks for watching in the recommendation, I'll check that app out

[@TechyAgent]

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[@erynmurray1735]

Can it measure how many minutes it takes you to run a kilometre or mile?

[@TechyAgent]

+Eryn Murray absolutely, I can tell you your current pace, your pace per mile or kilometer, and other relevant running or cycling metrics

[@marcusbullock8109]

Hello, do you know if the Series 2 Nike watch can be paired with the same external sensor you used in the video?

[@TechyAgent]

+Marcus Bullock yes, absolutely!

[@austntexan]

I pair mine with a bluetooth headset and listen to music while I run. . . it's great for that, works well BUT is crashes the Nike+ Run Club app, which is a little bizarre considering they were supposed to work together. For how I use it, I wish I'd had gotten a real runners watch, like a Garmin or TomTom.

[@TechyAgent]

+bauhaus yes, one of the features I like about this is that it has the built-in music storage

[@brianrosenberger9485]

When are you going to review the Garmin Fenix 3HR?

[@TechyAgent]

+brian rosenberger Since the Fenix 5 just got released, I'll probably skip the 3HR and jump straight to the Fenix 5. I don't think I can afford to purchase both.

[@brianrosenberger9485]

Techy Agent 5 with Sapphire is like $700. Best Buy and Amazon have the 3HR for $499