How I used the Pixel Watch 3’s heart rate data to recover from my worst shape ever

Back into fitness after a multi-month hiatus, I was looking for all the help I could get. I agonized over which wearable to commit to (read: procrastinated my first exercise session as long as possible) but finally landed on the Google Pixel Watch 3. With impressive heart rate tracking, that adapts to ramp-ups and wrist movement, plus useful training tools like Cardio Load and Target Load, the watch was essential to managing my exertion, scheduling my recovery, and tracking my progress. It didn’t do the workouts for me, but it did make every session more effective.

Heart rate data as a game-changer