Wearing a Series 2 during weightlifting?

[Lone Swordsman]

Here's a question - would you recommend wearing the Series 2 during weightlifting?

I should say I'm not thinking of apps - though recommendations might be welcome - so much as how comfortable it is, and how durable. Obviously, nothing's going to help if you drop a 50-pound weight on it, but it would be nice if I could avoid scratches or dents during normal activity. On the comfort tip, would a Nike strap be noticeably better than the regular Sport Band?

 

[southpawmedic]

I lift with mine all of the time. I use my black "flubber" band. Don't notice it at all!

 

[Mountaineerfan]

No problems here with a standard sports band. I have a 42mm. Use Gymaholic.

 

[Fable]

Same - regular sports band and no issues lifting with it on.

 

[Lone Swordsman]

Thanks guys, that's nice to hear. If nothing else I was worried that the regular Sport Band might get excessively sweaty, even though plenty of other fitness trackers use a similar band.

 

[James Falconer]

The standard silicone bands are great. I use them all the time during workouts, and just run them under water afterwards to clean. Very comfortable too.

I'd recommend the Apple silicone bands over the Nike+ ones for weightlifting though... the holes in the Nike+ are supposed to be for 'cooling' while running, and of course for the look... If you're lifting weights, the standard will treat ya just fine!

 

[aaroninky]

Here's my post from a similar thread today:

http://forums.imore.com/apple-watch...atch-weight-lifting-workouts.html#post2849438

The band itself is fine for weightlifting, but the Gymaholic app is a great tool for logging and managing workouts. I'd highly recommend it.

 

[James Falconer]

Very cool. Have never used that app. Have the link handy?

 

[aaroninky]

Here you go!

Gymaholic - Your workout and progress tracker by Devenyi Gabor
https://appsto.re/us/GU5PM.i

 

[Mountaineerfan]

They even have a new complication.

 

[tcuprof]

I always wear my watch during weightlifting sessions. It counts calories and provides a means to time rest intervals. I plan to wear the Nike+ band in the future because it's lighter and allows more air under the band.

 

[James Falconer]

Time rest intervals... great idea!