{"id":12375,"date":"2018-08-21T11:50:32","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T10:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12375"},"modified":"2018-08-21T11:50:32","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T10:50:32","slug":"watches-that-track-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/08\/watches-that-track-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Watches That Track Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have learnt over recent years that having a good night sleep plays a huge factor when it comes to your overall heath and wellbeing. There have been numerous scientific studies to suggest that lack of sleep can lead to a variety of different health problems ranging from mental health issues to higher heart risks. Therefore adults should be aiming to get between 7-9 hours of sleep each night to maintain a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Now the watch market is rapidly evolving and expanding, not only are we seeing complex smartwatches but also fitness trackers that track more than just your fitness activity, they can track your sleep.These devices don’t measure your sleep quality, that would require a sleep study. They do however track your movement whilst you sleep which is a good indicator of how much shut eye you are getting each night.<\/p>\n

If you are looking to get a more accurate reading of your sleep pattern for example the stages of sleep throughout the night, brand such as Garmin<\/a> and Fitbit<\/a> can track when you are in REM sleep and how much you are getting each night. These brands do this not only with your movement but also with your heart rate as your heart rate slows as you enter a deeper stage of sleep. Here are some of our recommendations for watches that track sleep.<\/p>\n

Watches That Track Sleep<\/h2>\n

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Fitbit is one of the most recognised fitness tracker brands so of course their technology has advanced to a level where they can not only track your fitness regime but your sleep cycle. With the use of the Fitbit device along with their app you can give your self more of a bedroom routine. On the app you are able to set yourself goals which will not only benefit your overall health but keep you motivated. The other benefit of a Fitbit watch is that it also has a silent alarm for more of a peaceful wake up call rather than the alternative, an annoying ring in the morning.<\/p>\n

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As this watch comes with an existing heart rate monitor in the wrist band it will be able to track the stages of your sleep throughout the night. If you want more of a detailed recording of your sleep you can choose sensitive sleep mode rather than normal sleep mode, normal will only track how much sleep you got during the night based on your movement. As the movement of your wrist as well as your heart rate is essential to tracking your sleep, make sure that your Fitbit is on securely and two to three finger widths up your wrist so it can accurately track your pulse.<\/p>\n

Here is a short guide on how to use the Fitbit app sleep tools:<\/p>\n