Mo Farah: If I had a smart watch at the beginning, I might have been able to avoid some mistakes

Mo Farah, one of the best runners in the world, and Tatjana Smith, the most decorated South African Olympian, participated in a panel discussion at Huawei’s presentation of new smart watches and the GT 5 series, where they each commented on their experience how the technology of wearable devices can have a positive impact on the lives of athletes and recreational users as well as normal users.

Farah is Huawei’s ambassador andć for many years, and as he himself pointed out on the panel, he is also an active user of watches in his daily training.

– The possibilities of the smart watch to measure my steps, heart rate and even the quality of my sleep are truly amazing. As an athlete, I need as much insight into health and fitness as possible. This helps me to better understand my body in order to prevent overtraining. If I had this kind of technology at the beginning of my career, maybe I could have avoided some mistakes or put in more effort where needed. These are the details that distinguish elite athletes – he added.

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Tatjana Smith, the South African swimming sensation, shares Sir Mo Farah’s opinion. Despiteč she did not remain indifferent to the fact that she started using Huawei smart watches relatively recently.

– I have a smart watch for the first time and I really enjoy it. Being from South Africa, I don’t always have access to the latest technology, but now with the WATCH GT 5 smart watch, I have insight into the small details of my physical condition that make a big difference. For example, if I feel tired, I check the data on the quality of my sleep and everything is clear to me immediately – she added.

Tatjana Smith introduced herself to the swimming world by taking gold with her stunning performance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

At the presentation of the WATCH GT 5 series of smart watches in Barcelona, ​​she said that sports require great physical and mental effort, and that the smart watch brought her new insights into training.

– In addition to the analysis of each training, I also have instructions for the best possible recovery, quality sleep, as well as guidelines for improvement during training – she added.

The presentation in Barcelona brought together the principles of discipline, sacrifice and ambition together with the innovative technology of the WATCH GT 5 series of smart watches. Mo Farah and Tatjana Smith shared their thoughts on the benefits of using smartwatches.

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– What’s great is that smart watches are available to everyone, not just athletes. The devices can provide every user with a comprehensive health analysis on a daily basis in order to improve the quality of life and health – said Farah. Smith added that the availability of such technology could have a big impact for athletes in developing countries like South Africa.

– We from poorer countries always have to work much harder than others. If a large number of athletes from such countries had access to this technology, we could achieve incredible results. The watch facilitates the training process and the process of progress, which in many cases is more important than the training itself – said Smith, who said at the end: “It’s not about winning medals or breaking records. It’s important to be the best version of yourself, and with the right tools, each of us can achieve this”.

Sir Mo Farah and Tatjana Smith emphasized the importance of staying active, which is the central message of Huawei’s “Light Up Your Rings” initiative. This new initiative encourages users to achieve daily goals and complete all activity rings on their devices, thus promoting a healthy lifestyle for everyone. Whether you’re an elite athlete or just starting your fitness journey, the Light Up Your Rings challenge offers a simple yet powerful way to stay motivated and track your progress.