With Covid-19 here to stay for the foreseeable future, and so many other viruses circulating, tracing an accurate heart rate has become absolutely vital for athletes of every level. This is apparently more accurate than the system in the 2, as it maps multiple heart rate signals.

The Versa 3 has the new PurePulse 2.0 heart rate sensor. It is also slightly larger which might help for screen reading on the go. I love that there are no buttons on the side of the watch, so that my weighted wrist bands don’t accidentally pause the watch during a workout! The Versa 3 has softer design lines and slightly improved comfort. Every rebound is equal to 1 step, and one rebound class gives me 5 0000 steps, which is half my daily minimum. I use the Fitbit Versa 3 for my 1 run a week, and for rebounding. Tracking your pace, steps and distance is easy, and you can receive calls and texts on the 3 if you are connected to your phone’s bluetooth – there is an onboard mic and speaker.

The big shifts are built-in GPS, an extra smart assistant in the form of Google Assistant, a built-in speaker and an impressive fast charging mode.īecause the Fitbit Versa 3 comes with built in GPS, which is the biggest change from the 2, you no longer need to borrow GPS from your phone. I was training with the Fitbit Versa 2 prior to the 3, so it was great to draw some comparisons between them over the past few months. The Fitbit Versa 3 is the latest addition to the Fitbit family. Reading the patterns in your heartrate definitely helps to detect any underlying health issues and can guide you as to when it is safe to return to training, post-illness. It also adds to your accountability and can guide a trainer or wellness consultant in making subtle changes to your programme. Logging and tracking your fitness data makes it easier to set time-oriented goals, and for you to be as efficient as possible in planning workouts. Whether you are using your device for personal introspection, or to share your progress loud and proud on a training app, there are so many positives to knowing your data. Smart watches have also become more aesthetic and streamlined. Wearable tech has come along in exciting leaps and bounds in recent years.

Versa 3 review