It’s perhaps no surprise to see the popularity of smartwatches soaring. The rise and rise of wearable tech, including Huawei’s elegant new Watch GT 4, has streamlined our lives, keeping us better connected while providing increasingly advanced insight into our health and wellness – benefits that Huawei wearable product ambassador Sir Mo Farah knows only too well.
Smart by design
Though one of the greatest distance runners of all time, with 10 global championship gold medals (including four Olympic titles) to his name, it’s the school runs that now get Farah out of bed each morning. Yet – aided by his Watch GT 4, which pairs cutting-edge features with a design that resembles a classic stylish watch – he’s as quick off the mark as ever.
“First things first, I have to have my coffee. I use the Watch GT 4’s smart alarm to get me up at the right time for my body and then make an espresso to kick myself into gear,” he says. “As any parent can testify, getting kids ready for the day can always be a little manic. But once they’re dropped off at school, the watch’s handy calendar access means I can see what I have scheduled for the day.”
Fit for purpose
Keeping in shape is still a central part of Farah’s routine and, armed with the Watch GT 4’s advanced fitness functions, Farah is able to set goals and track his progress. “Even though I’ve retired, I will still always run; it never fails to make me feel happy,” he says. “The watch helps me set daily activity targets, which are a huge motivation – I am such a competitive person, so I will try to achieve them!” As well as offering adaptive running plans and tracking for over 100 sports, the Watch GT 4’s standout functions include activity rings based on World Health Organisation recommendations, high-precision dynamic heart-rate monitoring and the Stay Fit feature, which Farah uses to keep on top of his calorie consumption and plan balanced meals throughout the day.
Stylishly functional
And while many might associate such high-functioning smartwatches with boxy, bulky designs, the fashion-forward Huawei Watch GT 4 hits the sweet spot between form and function. Inspired by traditional luxury watches and with a choice of four colourways across its striking octagonal 46mm design (as well as three more styles in a daintier 41mm version), it makes a versatile wardrobe addition – suiting Farah’s busy lifestyle. “I’m known as an athlete and people often expect me to be wearing sports clothes all the time. When I get the opportunity to dress up, I like to make an effort,” he says. “But I also don’t want to compromise on getting all of my important smartwatch data. The Watch GT 4 has such a classic look that I can wear it no matter what I’m doing and it won’t look out of place.”
Healthy peace of mind
Whether making a statement at evening events or winding down with his family at home, Farah is passionate about the quality of his sleep – something he finds TruSleep 3.0 monitoring system on his watch particularly helpful for. “I think many people underestimate how important sleep is – making sure that I get enough has a massive impact on my ability to recover and my overall health,” he says. “I really appreciate that the watch is still monitoring my health even when I’m sleeping. Staying healthy as you get older can be daunting, but the Watch GT 4 gives me peace of mind.”
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