Living My Best Life: Getting Back in Marathoning Shape with Smart Health Technology

Samsung employees are the innovators, creators, trailblazers, doers, problem solvers, and changemakers of our organization. They inevitably touch some point in our products’ journey, whether it’s conception, design, development, creation, marketing, customer care, sales, or recycling. If you’re like us, you’re probably wondering what Samsung products are they actually adding to their carts. And, among those, what are the products that they love the most?

For the latest installment of our “Living My Best Life” series, we sat down with Gianmarco Alva, Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Program Manager for Samsung Electronic America’s B2B division. As an avid runner and soccer player, he faced the setback of needing ACL reconstructive surgery. During his challenging and lengthy recovery, Gianmarco invested in a new Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic and Galaxy S24 Ultra, along with Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. To his surprise, the Samsung Health app on his devices offered a bunch of features beyond basic tracking, including advanced features tailored for rehabilitation. These metrics included heart rate monitoring, pace analysis, and sophisticated running metrics like posture symmetry and contact/flight time analysis, crucial for enhancing efficiency and preventing future injuries.

The Galaxy Watch6 became an indispensable tool in Gianmarco’s recovery journey, providing insights into his progress (plus, areas needing some improvement!), which motivated him to persevere. What’s more, the smartwatch proved to be pretty versatile, also monitoring his sleep patterns. It was through this sleep tracking feature that Gianmarco discovered dangerously low blood oxygen levels, prompting a visit to the doctor and a diagnosis of severe sleep apnea. Subsequent tonsillectomy surgery dramatically improved his blood oxygen levels, now consistently reaching healthy ranges in the high 90s. This transformation boosted Gianmarco’s energy levels and overall well-being, revitalizing his active lifestyle – all thanks to the insights provided by his Galaxy Watch6.

“I really felt the energy returning to my life, so I wanted to prove to myself that I was back in full form,” reflected Gianmarco. “Little by little, I began running again and set a goal of competing in my first half marathon post-surgeries. Achieving that goal was an incredible experience!” Speaking of complete sleep, fitness, and wellness experiences, Gianmarco’s latest addition to his Samsung ecosystem is the Samsung Galaxy Ring.