At one time, I believed that there was very little point in using most smartwatches in the gym, especially while lifting weights. Garmin has made a valiant effort with a strength training profile that counts your reps automatically, but it’s not perfect, and frustratingly difficult to control. Most of the best smartwatches excel at GPS-recorded outdoor workouts and have specific metrics for cycling, running, and swimming to measure output. However, for gym workouts, yoga, weightlifting, and so on, there are

You’re now presented with an option of Open (perfect for sets involving a specific number of reps, like a bench press) or Time (ideal for sets involving isometric holds, such as planks). Tap the one you want. If you choose Time, you’ll be required to enter a certain amount of work time, such as one minute.Tap the Add button again and choose either Work or Recovery. Continue to build your workout in this
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