When you’re just starting out, you probably want a no-fuss fitness tracker to help get your bearings. The G-Shock Move is easy to navigate and offers just enough tracking to get you started. Men’s Health Grooming and Commerce Editor Sean Zucker tested it out for himself and likes how easy it is for newbies. “Thankfully, where the watch really excels is where it’s most meant to be used—when you’re working out or going for a run,” Zucker says. “Its face has a simple design and navigating it was a breeze, even for someone as technologically challenged as myself. It was easy to switch between lap/route times, heart rate/zone, homepage, etc. while I was running with only a couple of clicks (the watch itself only has 4 buttons so I appreciate the simplified design).”
The G-Shock Move tracks all your basic needs: steps, running, walking, heart rate, blood oxygen, and even sleep recovery. Zucker also found it quite comfortable. “[It’s a] super comfortable watch, and handles sweat/rain with ease,” he says. “It doesn’t move around at all or get greasy after a long run/workout.” Though he did have a couple qualms with the functionality.
“Now, I’m not someone who likes to wear a watch, let alone a fitness watch, all of the time but I will if I have a few minutes or I’m planning out a run,” says Zucker. “I’ll check in on what I’ve done that week and unfortunately, the app doesn’t let you access any of that info unless your phone is currently connected, which is, in my professional opinion, quite annoying.” Another small downside, Zucker did mention he had a tough time with initial setup.
“It’s important to note that I am generally 100 years old and grumpy about this type of stuff, [but] still, the set up on this watch was a bit of a pain,” says Zucker. “There were a lot of ads (this extends to the app itself after you start using as well, very muddy).” If you can get past the setup and are okay with only being able to check past stats when you’re connected to the phone app, this is a great beginner-friendly tracker offering all the basic functions you need to kick off your fitness tracking journey.
