A guide to buying the best Xiaomi Fitness Band, that suits your need
Xiaomi is one of the leading fitness wearables manufacturers in the world. They have a strong line up of fitness band for everyone. But the problem is that most of us are confused with the choices available and here is a simple guide to help you. All of Xioami’s bands are smart bands and they talk to the mobile with a companion app called the Mi Fit. The band shows your caller and app notifications. Before choosing a fitness band, just make sure that you really need a fitness band. Once you are sure that you need a wearable to help you track your fitness activity and reach a fitness goal, go for a fitness band. In this article, I am going to be talking only about Xiaomi’s band and if you need help in choosing from other brands, talk to me in the comment section below.
You don’t need a fitness band
This is the section where most people fall in. Almost every one of us doesn’t need an external device to help you stay fit. Fitness is more of a mind and body activity and you don’t need a machine to help you sync. A good diet plan, healthy habits and a consciously fit lifestyle is what all of us need and there is no fitness band to help you out with these.
No dedicated activity, but would like to explore wearables
If you have a lifestyle that keeps you on the move most of the time and you would like to track your movements, just for fun and you would like to explore the world of fitness wearable, start with the Mi Band HRX. Mi Band HRX does not have a heart rate sensor, but if you are not onto some serious cardio fitness activity like jogging or running, you don’t need a heart rate sensor. HRX Band gives you a very good battery life and is a good starter for anyone who wants to enter the world of fitness tracking.
Occasional cardio activity and looking to improve fitness
If you are into jogging, running or cycling and looking to improve your fitness levels, you need a heart rate monitor. Maintaining a low/optimal heart rate level while doing intense activity is a sign of a good healthy body. If you want to achieve a target, you need to monitor your heart rate. Mi Band 2 and Mi Band 3 come with a heart rate sensor and when you have started your activity using the companion app, the heart rate is continuously monitored. Mi Band 3 is an improved version of Mi Band 2 and it is not available in India yet. You can import Mi Band 3 or you can buy the Mi Band 2 from official sources in India.
Committed to outdoor cardio workout
If you are committed to 4-5 intense outdoor cardio workouts every week, you need an accurate distance tracker. Mi Band 2, 3, and HRX are just pedometers and they need a companion app for GPS tracking. But there is nothing more accurate than having a GPS tracker on your fitness band. Amazfit BIP has been a charming fitness companion for my as I am committed to outdoor running and cycling. The A-GPS tracking on the BIP is accurate and I can happily leave the mobile at home. But the A-GPS (Assisted GPS) need to be synced with the mobile once in a while. Amazfit BIP has about 30 days of battery life and it can easily double as a fitness band and a fully functional smartwatch.
Marathon Trainer
When running is your passion and you need a trainer to assist, you need the Amazfit Pace. This watch has a 7-day battery life. It has all the goodness of Amazfit Bip and a few extra goodies. It has 4 GB of internal storage and Bluetooth connectivity so you can connect a Bluetooth earphone to it and listen to songs from the watch. As it also has A-GPS, you can leave the mobile at home and still run with music. It has a marathon training planner inbuilt. This would help you plan your workout and assist you in preparing for long runs.
Professional Athlete
For a pro-level athlete, measuring fitness is much more complex than just distance or heart rate. Athletes need to keep track of cadence, maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max), exercise effect Exercise load (TD) and recovery time required. Amazfit Stratos is the watch for professional training. Apart from the different types of running and cycling, Stratos can track swimming and mountaineering activities. It is a stylish and sturdy wearable that is built to withstand rugged usage and also looks cool in your hand.
Huami is a subsidiary of Xiaomi and they make many smart bands for Xiaomi. While Huami is the eco-system partner for Xiaomi’s Mi Bands, Amazfit is also a brand of wearable from Huami. All these bands talk to Mi-Fit app and also have impressive battery life when compared to their competitors in the respective segments. I have found my peace with Amazfit Bip and found it to the best suit for my fitness goals and needs and I hope this ariticle will help you choose the best.
