Apple Watch Series 3 Workout/Fitness Review (watchOS 4)

Can the Apple Watch Series 3 stack up to Garmin wearables for fitness? Let's find out. Get it here: geni.us/aws3 (Amazon)
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[@jsmith6629]

This guys is the most zero bullshit KZbinr I've ever watched. He's so modest yet honest in absolutely everything he says. He always backs up what he has to say in his reviews. This review helped me out substantially and as a person who is on the hunt for a smartwatch I am definitely getting the series 3 despite some of the cons. Hands down awesome review and awesome guy.

[@DesFit]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy!

[@brandonc4619]

I was thinking the same thing throughout the entire video

[@jsmith6629]

Thank you, and after 3-months of testing it out I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I've made. The Apple watch is slightly more accurate than the Fenix 5 and to me the only bad thing about it is when it's telling me to stand up but even so that only happens every so often. If people do the proper research they'll see it's actually cheaper than a lot of the "high-end" smartwatches out there. On a side note, as an actual owner of the Apple watch I am amazed by how it doesn't stain or get scratched and I'm a guy who wears it daily to work, the gym (except sauna) and to even sleep. I'm in the military so my watch has bumped into everything and it's intact.

[@DesFit]

Glad you’re enjoying it and thanks so much for the compliment as well as your follow-up! Much appreciated!

[@eviem70]

Heart rate is on point ... ALWAYS! I recently had a heart attack, which is the reason why I bought this watch. Heart rate was exactly or one point off compared to their machines that I used, even now at the gym when I finished my 12 week cardiac rehab program. I definitely recommend this watch

[@txt0]

Eva PM I recently went to an echo cardiogram and a stress test and the accuracy on the apple watch was impressive on both test. I checked the machine data live and compared my heart through the heart app. Just 1 point difference sometimes, very rarely there were two points difference.

[@meikagarcia5763]

@@Hawkeyes2017 no

[@jonjon1690]

This is the best fitness review for the Apple Watch I've seen.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@Hend__1997]

Amazing video , great Job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@L_U-K_E]

I love all the colours on the Apple Watch fitness

[@RamonMcNally]

Totally agreed on the heart rate accuracy. Did a few HITT workouts this week around 60mins each and it was spot on and more consistent. Even compared to my chest strap and Fitbit. The amazing part is the fact my Fitbit Charge 2 lost my heart rate a few times like usual meanwhile Apple Watch didn’t, even with sweat. Best part is I didn’t need to fix it on my wrist at any part like I do my Fitbit to get a good reading during a workout. Kudos to Apple for the improvements. 👍👍⌚️

[@danielalexander3143]

This video actually convinced me to buy a series 3 Nike edition, thanks for the professionalism!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing. Thanks!

[@laurenbonsor2359]

Love this review. Very comprehensive and what I was looking for 👌

[@DesFit]

Glad it helped!

[@zachzhang6436]

Thank you for your detailed review

[@RooftopRecipes]

Thank you!!!!

[@connorsloboda4306]

Very solid video. Clear audio, easy to follow, and gets to the point with no BS. Thank you!

[@DesFit]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@thehardwareguy]

Perfect video man! Covered everything I wanted to know.

[@DesFit]

Glad it helped!

[@amitdhankhar5677]

Thanks

[@NJESUSandAngel]

Thank you for this review!

[@OrganicTrees]

Great vid & accurate to my current thoughts. Looking forward to your final instalment.

[@anag.molina737]

Thanks for your review! Very detailed and made me make the decision to get an Apple Watch! Great video!

[@DesFit]

Thanks and glad it helped!

[@kendraorndorff7642]

Great review! I have had the Apple Watch series 3 for 6 days now!! I love it. Changed from a Garmin Fenix 5. Love all the smart features

[@DesFit]

+Kendra Orndorff awesome!

[@claytonb]

Wow! An excellent review. Thank you so much.

[@thisandthat5757]

Love your videos! I've been waiting to for this one. Once you release the final episode, I'll make my decision to buy it. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@DesFit]

+Kansokusha Kamui Thanks! Should be out next week!

[@IncognitoYotta]

Thank you for informative videos.

[@marvinpolanco2227]

Really really REALLY great review on the apple watch

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@airtexaco]

Thanks for this, you answered two questions I had. I’m also left handed and wondered how it was worn for lefties =)

[@thibautnoah2599]

O M G i had no idea there was so many things under other ! You just blew my mind mate !

[@DesFit]

Nice!

[@ruthmaggeni]

Such a good review. Thanks!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianlancaster7024]

Wow, great job!! I’ve been waiting a long time to view this video also. Looking forward to purchasing the Apple Watch series 3 based on your review. Can’t wait to see the head-to-head with it and the VivoActive 3.

[@DesFit]

+Brian Lancaster Thanks Brian!

[@OrganicTrees]

Agreed. Looking forward to that.

[@deepthivasudevan1025]

Awesome videos Desfit, Looking into getting the Apple Watch Series 3. Greatly looking forward to your third party fitness apps review and how to integrate all of the data from all of the 3rd party apps writing to Apple Health to view them nicely with 1 single app. The Apple Health app is confusing and not so good to look at. Also, wanted to see if any of the 3rd party fitness apps can motivate to work out even harder by reading at the previous days of workout. Hope your review does include home/gym based apps and outdoor apps (running, cycling etc).

[@basketballhero84]

Your review is so thorough and gave me enough insight in to how accurate the watch is, in comparison to others! Did you run using the Apple Watch strava app? If so, how accurate is it, compared to the dedicated Apple activity tracker? Thanks!

[@spencevanmeter535]

Loved this video! Great info-thanks for posting

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@aliciamariem]

Super helpful, thank you for your thorough research!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@TheProductiveMama]

The best review of the activity I have yet. I do have an issue (which led me to your video) where my outdoor cycling is only giving me around half of my exercise minutes. It’s very frustrating bc if I do my fishing exercise I get the full amount of exercise minutes, and I can tell you it isn’t near the amount of exercise as cycling 😅. I think I may need to do a calibration on it, from what I’m reading. Thank you for the very clear and straight to the point video!

[@SamuelLavoie]

I'm an amateur runner 🏃‍♂️ (half marathons) and was looking for reviews on how much the Apple Watch was useful for outdoor, indoor, runs but also training. You have THE extensive review. Thank ​you!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@RodrigoGarcia-ly5cy]

Excellent review! Thanks man

[@DesFit]

Sure thing! Thanks!

[@roshaan]

Great review.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@bb1111116]

Very fair. For the serious athlete, Garmin has the wearables which have been perfected over time. However, for the casual athlete or just someone who wants to track their activity, the Apple Watch does quite well.

[@DesFit]

+bb1111116 👍

[@jaimeloera1939]

Which Garmins would you recommend? I’d was thinking of the vivosmart 4 but not having the ability to change is making me lean towards a Fitbit charge 4 or Apple Watch 3. Really dig the small form factor of the vivosmart

[@doubletapthat2183]

Very detailed review, 👌🏼

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@lgtheright1]

Thank you for sharing this detailed review! I was cross between the Garmin Forerunner 235 and the Apple Watch Series 3! Subscribed!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@Fabio-rg9nv]

What about swimming activities/trainings? I‘m really interested in them! Great video, thanks! :)

[@userbosco]

Love the old school boom box in the background...the tech juxtaposition is hilariously ironic. Great review.

[@123gristmiller]

I liked the analysis of apple 3. Especially like the cassette player in the background. I had one of those years ago. Good technology in its day.

[@shannonjaros4135]

Thank you for these awesome details!! So helpful to someone learning if the Apple Watch will fit my lifestyle. I can’t wait to get mine!

[@DesFit]

Thanks and enjoy!

[@mtallyca8994]

A thorough review thanks. Have you ever had problems with active calorie. I can do the exact same cardio exercise in the same amount of time, the same intensity and the active calorie count can be as much as a 50% difference. Really frustrating. Thanks for your review.

[@saltlake6577]

I really appreciate your review. Presenting the right data and valuable informarmation is highly appreciated. Do you have experience using the Suunto Spartan Ultra? Thank you.

[@DesFit]

I haven’t gotten a hold of an Ultra yet, but reviewed the WHR Baro. Maybe in the lineup this year. Thanks a bunch!

[@AlaskAnna22]

Thanks for the review -- I use a Fitbit Surge and Apple watch 2 together -- Fitbit doesn't have an indoor track app -- I live in Alaska and have to run inside a lot in 40 below weather!! ... The Apple Watch at least can give a more accurate distance in a track situation -- Fitbit can't count the distance correctly--- thanks for info on the Apple Watch 3....

[@mrbredydff]

I like this a lot. This is something worth watching.

[@Lintott-ug5cv]

Thanks! Fantastic review!

[@DesFit]

+Lintott8888 sure thing!

[@cd9954]

Yes finally, been waiting for this video!

[@cd9954]

Another great video Des. I’m still using the s0 Apple Watch and itching to get either the vivoactive 3 or the new series 3. Are you saying you can export stock Apple workouts to strava via run gap? Is that an extra feature for 1.99$/month? Can you pair the Apple Watch HR sensor to a bike computer? I believe you can do this with Garmin devices but please correct me if I’m wrong! I use a HR chest strap a lot with my workouts but I’ve noticed it does not perform well with my tech shirts. I’d really like to find the best of both worlds in terms of heart rate data and app flexibility!

[@manolosf81]

Hi from spain and thank you i had an Apple Watch 1 and i sold but GOT and Apple Watch 3 and reallly works the hearth rate

[@leonmanningm801]

Another great video and review , well done. My favourite reviewer so I think!

[@DesFit]

+Leon Manning,m wow thanks!

[@johnruggiero7371]

great video have you tried swimming? if so is heart rate accurate? How does it compare to version 2

[@n0faz399]

THANKS!!! :D

[@danieltorrespuschel5408]

Very nice review! Nicely done and highly appreciated

[@DesFit]

Thank you!

[@anushbeats321]

How exact is the watch counting the kalories during workout walking sleeping?

[@judylim4777]

Have a question , the activity ring on my Apple Watch 3 after the latest update - the exercise is not responding - I could walk 3 miles in 1 hr yet it just say I exercise 3 mins , please advise - it should respond appropriately to the amount of time I exercise -

[@JonMcG]

Des . you just get better and better , Loved this Vid , Im sitting on the fence re upgrading from my Watch series 0 , some reviewers say absolutely , some say no , it does the same as the 3rd series , after this vid , ill have a look at your final review and decide from there , bottom line mate , when it comes to watch tech and accuracy , you are officially my guru .

[@DesFit]

Dang, John! That’s so nice of you to say! Final verdict should be out within a week or two. If the series 0 is working for you, then, ya it’s kind of hard to justify replacing it. Thanks again!

[@SarahandKaitlyn]

thank you!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!!

[@tomcologner1943]

Very helpful and informative review. Thank you

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@Navs126]

Great review and great content. Subscribed!

[@DesFit]

+EmilioLV126 Thanks!

[@dreamgirrrl9]

Ty for this honest review & comparison. It helped me decide to get the Apple series 3, I literally just placed my order! 😁

[@DesFit]

Sure thing! Enjoy your watch 👍

[@AliASHTV]

the best review of this watch!! thanks

[@DesFit]

+Ali ASH TV thanks!

[@TomTom-eu8cn]

Good review dude, Makes my decision a little harder. Can Anyone comment as to how good the connectivity is when connecting the watch to Technogym equipment such as treadmill and bike. I'm assuming it loads your heart rate into the Treadmill data and calculates this into your end workout stats. Thanks.

[@dosbrodinhos]

Hello! Awesome video, definitely helped me to buy my Apple Watch S3. Now, have you noticed that when using the activity app > running, if you run 4.3 km, the splits session shows a 5th km!? Why’s that? Big shout from Brazil! Cheers!

[@TheEverydayDad]

What an awesome video. After a year off of my triathlon training due to injury I'm ready to get back into it and I've got an apple watch series 3 coming tomorrow! Thanks for the video!

[@DesFit]

+The Everyday Dad awesome! That’s great to hear you’re getting back into triathlon. Aiming for an Ironman in a few years myself. Enjoy!

[@Onix64]

Good vid man, I use the Apple Watch Series 1 with my chest strap Polar H7 to obtain my heart rate and is a lot faster than the optical sensor of the watch, I recommend you test it.

[@siikibam]

When will the final verdict video be available? I’m wanting an everyday and tracker watch but undecided between AW3 and versa

[@Hegu-]

thanks for this testing, now i’m waiting for your opiniona about watchOS 5 and apple watch 4. Wonder how many issues they fix arleady. But you didn’t say anything about battery - it’s important. cheers.

[@DeeKay1911]

Great review and as a avid runner I’m pretty much with you on almost all points. Small tweaks can make this a pretty amazing running buddy - It’s already my favourite running Watch I’ve ever had and it has performed amazing in the three marathons I have done this year (including the training leading up to it - a Series 2 that is) You should mention short in the video though, that music on the watch with AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones really make for a magic couple. Running and not having anything but earbuds and your watch is a pretty amazing thing

[@DesFit]

+Dennis Kristensen thanks! I actually didn’t get to the music since steaming Apple Music on the watch isn’t quite ready, so that’s one point I’ll be covering in the wrap-up episode along with LTE performance. Thanks again!

[@DeeKay1911]

DesFit Great, but you can still save a lot of music on it and go for a run. I have a couple of favourite playlists on mine and it’s amazing. Streaming might be even better but yeah, not available yet

[@GG-fb6nr]

DesFit hi! Do you hace series 2? Is te one that you like? thanks

[@dlserge05]

Man! This is exactly what I needed before buying one. Thank you!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@chrismeyer6352]

Hi, thanks for your video. I want to use my Iwatch (with my Polar strap) to track my data whilst playing football (indoor & outdoor), for that I need distance, HR, any ideas how I could do that as there is no Football mode?

[@MenaBradford92]

Please listen to this review, Apple. I agree. I can't see enough about my workouts on my watch. I then have to switch between Health Data and Activity to cobble together more info on my workouts. This has not been changed since the 1st generation watch....

[@BenJamin-wb8yb]

Great Video. Is there an option to do nordic skiing with the apple watch?

[@angelaeckton5680]

I agree with the lack of cohesiveness of the activity app and the health app. Hopefully this has changed for the Series 5 but I'll have to wait and see since I just bought this watch!

[@lionelpayette4628]

Great information.

[@DesFit]

+Lionel Payette thanks!

[@Nardwell]

Great video

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@joeykappaz8633]

Can you do other with Apple Watch Series 4 Nike + Bc I literally just bought one!

[@islandgirl8914]

How do I get to total steps? Walking is my focus and I noticed it appearing on your watch. Thanks.

[@Duanewrites]

I received an Apple Watch as a Christmas gift. Debating replacing my Vivoactive 1. Thanks for this video, you've provided a lot of useful information. I look forward to your follow up.

[@vask1224]

Hi, can i go back and forth between workouts because i seem to be loosing my workouts

[@mendellopez984]

sorry if i missed it but may i ask how did you manage to get the badminton activity under the "other" option

[@yousefsaadeh7144]

Great review!

[@DesFit]

+yousef saadeh Thanks!

[@sjo8948]

Top review

[@DesFit]

Thanks!!

[@Ematrix1979]

I watched several video about Apple Watch , looking for an impartial Review, mainly focused on the fitness/running options and features, and let me say this is one of the most detailed and convincing one. It's very intersting to have a Garmin's owner point of view. Waiting for new videos (comparison between AW and Other watches or updating about your experience using AW). Thanks for your video. Thumb up!!

[@DesFit]

+Ematrix1979 Thanks!

[@MrMartyPRR]

I've also been a Garmin user but since that broke down on me I've wanted to buy an apple watch and these videos were perfect!

[@jesusrodriguez2676]

Very Very good review!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@The12thSeahorse]

Excellent presentation!

[@DesFit]

+The12thSeahorse Thanks!

[@8dmusic-blackpanther924]

Can you go skiing with the apple watch 3? So i mean is their a skiing profile as well?

[@MagicalBlingBling93]

I love your bike!

[@shannontucker6759]

Is there a way I can change the kind of workout after its set? I did a open workout and it set as Yoga. I didnt do Yoga.

[@MadManCannon]

Do you have to have your phone on you while running to get these results and to see the path in which you ran?

[@chrisp7442]

Hi, I know this is an old video, but any thoughts on the Polar apps for data management and training/monitoring? tia

[@dalejayne2461]

I would like to see a apple watch 3 vs vivoactive 3 vs fitbit ionic review.

[@shaoherr5059]

good detail content

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@CrixMadine]

I’ve been waiting for this video. Thanks!

[@DesFit]

+Paweł Wincentowicz sure thing!

[@CrixMadine]

Great review. You made me want to buy AW even more now😬

[@Majiss]

I still cant decide between AW Nike + series 2 or AW series 3? Any helper?

[@MariaJimenezIsabel]

This video helped me so much!! I have been trying to track my overall workouts and this review helped me make up my mind. Thank you!!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@shaunaw7596]

So glad I found your channel , I've been searching for someone to review all fitness related things . I've been on my Fitbit charge hr and I'm getting the series 3 in a couple weeks. I'm almost scared I'm not going to like it but it seems that Apple Watch is better than Fitbit ?

[@DesFit]

+Shauna W If you have an iPhone, it’s hard to pass up how good the smartwatch experience is and you can get around some of the drawbacks with fitness functions with things like RunGap.

[@KevboKev]

Very nice review. I am excited to be getting mine sometime soon. Subbed!

[@DesFit]

+Kevbo Kev Thanks!

[@TheFoeni007]

Hi, i cannot find the option to change the activity to table tennis. Everytime when i click on "Other" it starts directly and i have no chance to choose.

[@AndrewCia]

Same

[@soupypanda9198]

hi, how come my vivoactive 3 doesnt have rowing tracking?

[@nodirbekable]

Can you use it without iphone?

[@eriktred]

Thank you. Fenix 5x user here impressed with what Apple has achieved. It's not perfect, but big improvement.

[@DesFit]

no doubt!

[@ahStarwok]

Which sleep tracker app do you use? I just bought both the Charge 4 and AW series 3... Testing them both to see which one I will keep.

[@Hurts4MVP1]

Where did you get that Adidas top? Love it!