Gifting Wearable Devices? Here’s What You Need to Know

Wearable health tracker on woman's wrist

The holiday season is upon us once again, and we’d like to recommend that you put wearable devices at the top of your list as the perfect gift for a health-conscious loved one. Consumer-grade wearables include watches, rings and articles of clothing.

MarketsandMarkets tells us that the global market for wearable healthcare devices will approach $70 billion by 2028.

These fun and innovative devices not only make great gifts, but they can help your favorite people improve their overall well-being because today there is a great interest in real-time self-monitoring of health and wellness. Additionally, ongoing tracking helps people set goals, get tailored support, and provides health education.

Wearable technology is shaking up the health industry by empowering people with quality data, so they are motivated to take healthier actionable steps.

So, let’s dive into the top health benefits of wearable devices, what you need to know before making a purchase, and our top three recommendations for wearable devices.

Top 3 Health Benefits of Wearable Devices

    1. Activity Tracking: One of the hottest trends in wearables is the activity tracking. Be it a step counter, heart rate during exercise, or sleep tracker, these are devices that help us know how much movement someone is getting in the day and encourage them to do so.
    2. Heart Health Tracking: Many wearables come with heart rate sensors that can be used to track one’s heart health. Through the rate monitoring and detection of abnormalities, consumers could possibly identify and treat heart disorders before they become serious.
    3. Better Sleep: Sleep is the most important part of health and wearable devices can monitor how well you are snoozing throughout the night. By recording sleep cycles, these gadgets can offer information on how to maintain good sleep and wellbeing.

Consider This Before Giving a Wearable Health Device as a Gift

Before buying a wearable device as a gift, there are a few things you’ll want to consider. To begin with, consider what the recipient really wants. There are devices that are more apt for certain activities, lifestyles, or health pursuits, so be sure to pick one that is appropriate for the recipient.

Also, don’t forget to check into battery life, connectivity, and compatibility with their current smartphones and devices. It’s also important to think about the overall design and comfort of the device, as your giftee will likely be wearing it throughout the day.

Our Favorite Wearable Health Devices

Known for its fitness and heart rate monitoring, the Fitbit Charge 4 is the right choice for anyone looking to improve their overall health. This wearable device offers features such as sleep tracking, GPS tracking, and guided breathing exercises.

For those who are more tech-savvy, the Apple Watch Series 6 is a cutting-edge wearable device with a variety of health and fitness applications.
 In addition to activity tracking and heart rate monitoring, the watch also includes an ECG app, blood oxygen monitoring, and fall detection.

Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a stylish wearable with high-performance health monitoring functions like body battery charging, stress management, and advanced sleep monitoring. It’s a great option for those looking to take their health and wellness to the next level.

RingConn is exactly what it sounds like. A ring that reports biometric data and includes tailored advice from continuous 24/7 monitoring for the perfect sleep and activity tracking experience.

Wearable devices make excellent holiday gifts that can help your loved ones improve their health, sleep, and well-being.

With accountability features like activity tracking, heart health monitoring, and improved sleep tracking, these devices keep on giving by users lead healthier lives. And, before making a purchase, be sure to consider factors such as your friend or family members needs and preferences.

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