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Selecting a suitable watch for training requires aligning the user's needs with the device's functionalities, covering monitored data types, battery life, and connectivity features such as GPS.

Types of devices for training

Simpler models tend to offer only basic health tracking and prioritize battery longevity, making them suitable for those who exercise in gyms or engage in low-intensity activities. In contrast, more sophisticated smartwatches incorporate integrated GPS, offer more comprehensive health monitoring, and have resistance to extreme environmental conditions, making them ideal for athletes who practice outdoor sports and require detailed metrics.

Main brands and models evaluated

Tecnoblog compiled a list of the ten best watches for training, detailing the pros and cons of models from Garmin, Amazfit, Huawei, Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi.

Analysis of specific models

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is suggested for marathon runners because it displays real-time data such as cadence, stride length, and ground contact time, aiding in optimizing workouts. This watch supports over 25 activity profiles, both indoor and outdoor, and has 5 ATM water resistance, allowing swimming in pools or open water. It features integrated GPS, a 1.2-inch AMOLED screen, and a battery that lasts up to 11 days; the Music version allows listening to music without the phone via wireless headphones.

The Amazfit Bip 6 offers over 140 workout modes, covering everything from running and cycling to swimming and dancing. During exercise, it measures heart rate and calories, and after the workout, the Zepp app (available for Android or iOS) allows tracking nutrition and physical progress. Its battery can last up to 14 days in regular use or 26 days in power-saving mode, although continuous use of integrated GPS reduces autonomy to about 32 hours, supporting offline maps.

For sports performance, the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro offers over 100 workout modes and has 5 ATM protection, which includes support for dives up to 40 meters. Its health monitoring is advanced, encompassing body temperature and electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements. Additionally, the 'Mini Workout' mode tracks 10 body parts to encourage stretching. The battery lasts up to 10 days in light use, but drops to four days with the Always On Display (AOD) on the 1.92-inch AMOLED screen, while dual-band GPS (L1 + L5) ensures greater accuracy in routes.

The Galaxy Fit 3 monitors over 100 exercises and automatically recognizes activities such as running, elliptical, and swimming. Its strap has IP68 and 5 ATM protection, resisting depths of up to 50 meters for 10 minutes. The focus of this smartband is basic health tracking, including heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, and step count. It features a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen with AOD and a battery of up to 13 days, but lacks integrated GPS and is only compatible with Android phones.

Designed for triathletes, the Garmin Forerunner 965 allows automatic switching between disciplines using triathlon and duathlon profiles, making it ideal for those who combine running, swimming, and cycling. It covers over 70 sports, such as golf, mountaineering, and motorcycling, and offers complete health monitoring. A highlight is its battery, which lasts up to 23 days in smartwatch mode, in addition to having a 1.4-inch AMOLED screen, multiband GPS for precise location, and NFC (with limited support in Brazil).

The Galaxy Watch 8 is a good option for runners, featuring a personalized coach that adapts to the user's profile. Its military certification provides protection for extreme sports and dozens of other modalities. Health tracking is robust, including blood pressure monitoring, ECG, and antioxidant level monitoring. Integration with Galaxy AI aids in sleep analysis and predicts energy levels for exercise planning. The LTE version allows emergency calls without the phone, but its battery reaches only 30 hours with AOD active on the AMOLED screen.

The Apple Watch Series 11 caters to various athletes, monitoring over 80 modalities and offering advanced modes for running, trail, cycling, and swimming. For health care, it measures respiratory rate, blood oxygen, ECG, and menstrual cycles, detecting signs of hypertension through the reaction of blood vessels to heartbeats. The watch supports 5G, a scratch-resistant Retina OLED screen, and integrated GPS, but its battery has a drawback, with an average autonomy of only 24 hours.

The Apple Watch SE 3 introduces a new Exercise app version, with side buttons to facilitate metric viewing. Although it does not have as advanced sensors as the Series 11, it measures heart rate, sleep apnea, and features wrist temperature measurement as a novelty. Its battery lasts only 18 hours in normal use, which may limit long activities, but compensates with integrated GPS and water resistance up to 50 meters.

The Amazfit Bip 5 is a basic smartwatch with support for 120 sports modes and intelligent recognition of seven modalities. A notable feature is the ability to read metrics via the speaker without lifting the wrist. The monitoring system tracks heart rate, menstrual cycle, blood oxygen, and sleep quality, and connects to the Zepp app for deeper health analyses. The battery promises up to 10 days in typical use, and it has IP68 protection against water and dust, but is not recommended for swimming or diving.

The Redmi Watch 5 Lite supports internal and external sports modes, totaling over 160 modalities, and has 5 ATM water resistance, allowing swimming. As a simpler model, it focuses on monitoring heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep quality, making it a viable option if complex metrics are not required. Highlights include a battery lasting up to 18 days and an integrated GNSS system for positioning without depending on the smartphone, compatible with Android or iOS.

Criteria for choosing the ideal watch

The decision on which training watch to purchase depends on the sport practiced. Crucial factors to consider include: the modalities covered by the watch; the collection of sports metrics, favoring advanced sensors; the presence of integrated GPS, with dual-band systems being preferable for greater accuracy in outdoor activities; build quality and water resistance, essential for extreme sports; battery life; compatibility with the phone's operating system; and extra features, such as native music support or emergency calls.

Frequently asked questions about use

Not all watches can be used for swimming; only those with 5 ATM or higher water resistance are recommended to withstand the pressure of aquatic movements. It is not necessary to bring the phone to record the route, as smartwatches with integrated GPS use their own satellites to map the route autonomously, synchronizing the data with the phone later. If the watch does not have its own positioning, the phone must be brought to use its GPS for collecting route data.

For marathon runners, the Garmin Forerunner 965 offers the longest battery life, reaching 23 days in smartwatch mode, and includes specific running measurements, in addition to multiband GPS for better positioning.

The main distinction lies in the fact that smartbands provide basic monitoring (steps, calories, heart rate) and often rely on the phone because they lack integrated GPS, in addition to having a more delicate build. Smartwatches, on the other hand, have a more robust design, more complete health monitoring, more sports features, and generally come with integrated GPS for independence from the smartphone.

Argentina is approaching a fourth World Cup title in football, with speculation about an Argentine victory over Spain in 2026. However, the focus of this article is to present the various automobiles that Diego Armando Maradona, known as the greatest Argentine player of all time, owned throughout his life, including vehicles that were not strictly cars.

The Scania Truck and the Press

A notable episode occurred during Maradona's final phase at Boca Juniors, in 1997. To escape the constant harassment of the Argentine press, he opted to use a Scania 113H 360 Topline truck, which had 11 tons. This decision was motivated by the doping suspension suffered in the 1994 World Cup, and he requested the vehicle from his manager, Guillermo Coppola.

Upon arriving at practice driving the imposing sky-blue Scania, Maradona smiled at the perplexed journalists, stating that it would be difficult for them to make statements because no one could reach him from up there. For the Brazilian public, the Scania 113 model is a legendary figure, and the sight of the idol maneuvering such a machine in the Boca Juniors yard in October 1997 had a great cultural impact.

Technical Details of the First Vehicle

The truck, originating from the factory in San Martín, Argentina, was equipped with the DSC11 engine, an 11-liter inline six with turbo and intercooler, fueled by a Bosch mechanical injection pump. This configuration generated 360 hp and 169 kgfm at 1,100 rpm, placing the 113H at the top of the South American transport chain of the time. The power was controlled by a 10-speed manual transmission.

The Topline version was crucial because it provided a high roof that raised the cabin floor by more than two meters off the ground, serving as a geometric dribble against reporters. However, the start was problematic: the Scania failed right in front of the main gate because someone put gasoline in the tank instead of diesel. This first truck, with license plate AZW765, suffered mechanical problems. The tracking company LoJack provided a second Swedish truck, also a 360 Topline, in light blue, with license plate AVP115.

Destination of the Trucks and Automotive Collection

The destinations of the vehicles diverged: the first Scania (AZW765) was modified and painted black for racing, while the second (AVP115), registered under the name 'Diego Maradona Producciones', remained blue and worked for the Magnone transport company until August 2010, later being acquired by the manager Juan Carlos Rodríguez. After sitting idle in Ushuaia, the blue Scania was restored and exhibited at the #DriftMode event in Argentina.

In addition to the truck, Maradona accumulated a vast collection of cars, ranging from economical models to British luxury. His relationship with automobiles began in 1980, at age 19, when he bought a used Porsche 924, which represented a personal achievement for him. In the same year, the Argentinos Juniors fans gifted him a Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0, a special rally homologation coupe with a five-liter V8 and 237 hp.

Cars Before European Stardom

Shortly before moving to Barcelona, on December 24, 1982, Diego acquired a Fiat 128 CLS, his first brand-new car, which symbolized his normal life in his hometown neighborhood. Later, between 1986 and 1987, he owned a black Ford Sierra XR4, which was driven by his father, Don Diego, in Buenos Aires.

In 1987, after winning the world title with Argentina and leading Napoli to the Italian title, he desired a Ferrari Testarossa, but imposed the condition that it must be black. The Maranello house granted the exception, delivering the beast in Glasurit Nero Met 901/C color. Later, he sought the Ferrari F40, also requesting the black color, but Enzo Ferrari insisted that all F40s would be red. Maradona accepted but was dissatisfied with the lack of comfort features, such as air conditioning and radio, criticizing the purist car.

Decline and New Acquisitions

In 1991, during a period of controversy, Maradona was arrested in Buenos Aires for cocaine possession. Two months later, he bought a silver Renault Fuego GTA Max, which was the fastest national car of the time, with a 2.2-liter 123 hp engine. In 1995, on his triumphant return to Boca Juniors, he bought two identical red Ferrari F355 Spiders, each equipped with a 3.5-liter V8 engine producing 380 hp, to have a reserve in the garage. One of these F355s was later confiscated by the Argentine state.

Final Phase and International Travels

As a coach and director, his garage reflected his eccentric personality. During the 2010 World Cup, he used two Mini Cooper S in Buenos Aires. When moving to the United Arab Emirates to coach Al-Wasl, he enjoyed a hybrid sports car, the BMW i8, and a blue Rolls-Royce Ghost, powered by a 570 hp biturbo V12. In 2018, as honorary vice-president of Dynamo Brest in Belarus, he received an Overcomer Hunta, a giant amphibious military vehicle, as a gift from the Sohra Group. After a brief stint in Mexico, where he obtained a 335 hp Chevrolet Camaro RS V6, Maradona returned to Argentina for his last commitment at Gimnasia de La Plata.