An increasing number of individuals are opting to wear their Apple Watch on their ankle, as reported, with five distinct reasons highlighted.
The most basic reason is that individuals with petite wrists find the watch can be too loose during exercise, even with the smallest available bands…
The New York Times indicates that this situation applies to fitness influencer Ana Espinal.
Previously, when Ana Espinal wore her Apple Watch on her wrist at the gym, she frequently encountered issues with her fitness app shutting down mid-workout. Ms. Espinal mentioned her delicate wrists and speculated that the issue was her loose watch failing to accurately measure her heart rate…
Seeking solutions online, she discovered a small community that faced similar challenges, who had creatively resolved it by placing their watches on their ankles instead.
Additionally, some users have reported receiving more precise step counts by wearing it on their ankle while walking or running. The accuracy of step-counting can depend on the arm’s swinging motion, which is often less reliable than the steady movement of the feet.
There are instances where the watch fails to count steps altogether, particularly when walking on a treadmill at a standing desk or maneuvering a baby stroller with the watch on the active hand.
Certain individuals with wrist tattoos have experienced inconsistent or unavailable heart-rate readings when the sensor is obscured by the ink.
Others with skin conditions find the watch uncomfortable, but wearing it on the less sensitive skin of their ankles is more tolerable.
Additionally, many medical professionals who are prohibited from wearing watches due to hygiene regulations in hospitals have started wearing them on their ankles to keep track of the numerous steps taken during their shifts.
A surprisingly frequent issue for those who do this is the misunderstanding from others who mistake it for an ankle monitor used to enforce restrictions on movements for offenders awaiting trial.
This kind of misunderstanding comes up often — more so than these women would like to admit. Mrs. Hughley Beasley often feels the need to reassure her neighbors that she is not under house arrest.
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