I Put My Samsung Galaxy Watch5 to the Test at Goodlife Fitness

“It’s the ideal wellness partner that goes beyond my fitness needs”

Written by Renee Tse, Toronto writer and digital content creator 

My name is Renée and I recently had the opportunity to put my Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and the Samsung Health app to the ultimate test at a pop-up Zumba class at Goodlife Fitness.

I’ve been using my Galaxy Watch Active2 for a few years now and although it’s been a very handy accessory for my day-to-day life (i.e., tracking my heart rate[1], reminding me to stand up, seamlessly sending through my phone notifications, etc.), I was impressed with all the new features on the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch5.

Apart from keeping me on track with my everyday needs like notifying me about upcoming events, the weather and the influx of emails, texts and social media DMs, the Galaxy Watch5 now features an array of intuitive tools to help smartly track my overall wellness.

​​With my Galaxy Watch5 and the Samsung Health App[2] on my Galaxy Z Flip4, I’m able to see detailed insights related to my sleep[3], blood pressure[4] and ECG[5] levels and more. One of my favourite features is the new Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor which measures your body composition in terms of fat and skeletal muscle mass[6] – this is a super helpful way to keep an eye on progress related to your overall fitness goals. It’s also been so wonderful to be able to track other aspects of my health like my menstrual cycle[7] and the number of glasses of water I drink each day. The Galaxy Watch5 may be small but it’s no doubt a mighty companion to have on the go.

But back to the event: I was able to enter Goodlife Fitness with such ease, thanks to the Samsung Wallet app on my Galaxy Watch5. Besides my credit cards, I’m also able to store important membership cards including Goodlife Fitness. And because I can seamlessly access it on my watch, I didn’t need to fish out my wallet or from the bottom of my tote bag to beep myself in.

On every Galaxy Watch5 there is Auto Workout Tracking, which features up to 90 types of exercises.  Aside from popular activities like walking, running and swimming (yes, you can even use it in water[8]!), the Galaxy Watch5 also can track specific (and sometimes more complex activities) like Pilates, golfing and rock climbing – you name it!

Since I was attending a Zumba class (a personal favourite activity of mine), I swiped to the Dancing workout prior to the warm-up to track the total duration, calories burned and my heart rate[9] post-workout, which can easily be reviewed in real time on my Galaxy Watch5.

It was quite the workout to say the least! Even though it was a shorter class than my usual Zumba classes, my heart rate jumped quite a bit, which I was easily able to check with a simple swipe to the Heart Rate[10] feature on the watch. This told me I was working hard and making strides towards improving my overall cardio-fitness.

If you’re looking to reach new wellness goals, or just stay on top of your day-to-day it really is so nice to have the Galaxy Watch5 every step of the way. I don’t know what I’d do without it!

For more information on the latest Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Watch5 Series please visit www.samsung.com/ca.

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[1] The heart rate software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Requires Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB RAM or more and the latest version of the Samsung Health Monitor app (available only at the Samsung Galaxy Store).

[2] A Galaxy Watch and Samsung Galaxy smartphone are required to use the Samsung Health Monitor app. Supported watches: Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch5, and Galaxy Watch5 Pro. Supported smartphones: Samsung Galaxy smartphone with Android 7.0 OS version or higher. All watches are sold separately.

[3]  For sleep pattern results, user must wear watch while they sleep for at least 7 nights and complete a survey.

[4] Blood pressure feature only to be used by adults 22 years and older. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or disease. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice. For accurate BP readings, a calibration is required every 4 weeks by BP monitor &arm cuff.

[5] Intended to create, record, store, transfer, and display a single channel electrocardiogram (ECG), similar to a Lead I ECG for adults 22 years and older. The ECG feature is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. The ECG feature is not intended for users with other known arrhythmias. If an irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation is detected, consult a doctor. If you experience symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular conditions, do not rely on the notification of the device and consult a doctor. Follow the instructions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.

[6] The Samsung BIA is a body analyzer that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to track body composition based on weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, body water, and basal metabolic rate (BMR) measurements. The Samsung BIA measurement is to be used for fitness and wellness only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Please consult with a medical professional for any specific condition. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Do not measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old.

[7] The Cycle Tracking feature of Samsung Health is not intended to be used as contraception. Natural Cycles feature is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Intended for general wellness purposes only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

[8] Galaxy Watch5 Series is rated as IP68. Based on test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.

[9] The heart rate software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Requires Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB RAM or more and the latest version of the Samsung Health Monitor app (available only at the Samsung Galaxy Store).

[10] The heart rate software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Requires Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB RAM or more and the latest version of the Samsung Health Monitor app (available only at the Samsung Galaxy Store).