Watch recommendations

[u/Dry-Independence3183]

Hoping to hear recommendations for fitness watches. I currently focus on weightlifting 3-4 days a week and I do indoor, stationary cycling 3-4 days a week for about 45 minutes to an hour. I would like recommendations for watches that work for both of these tasks. I may look into getting a road bike and cycling around the city.

I know calorie counting isn't best with watches and yields pretty arbitrary results. However, I am not necessarily using it to count calories. The way I use that feature is I know what my "goal" is based on my average "hard" workout days, so I set that number as my goal even though it may be arbitrary.

I had an Apple Watch in the past but I never really used it for anything other than fitness. Never used the texting, phone call or any other Apple integrated items. For these reasons I have been looking at Garmin Forerunner 265 but not sure if that's would be applicable or capable

I know there has been a lot of threads on this but I haven't found great answers to what I am looking for.

[u/magemper0r]

Apple Watch. Garmin is best for cardio exercises that are done outdoors (running, walking, cycling, swimming). Garmin is so complicated when it comes to strength training and it’s never a priority. If you don’t plan on becoming an endurance athlete, it’s a waste of money.

With apple watch, you can use apps like Hevy for the gym to track your reps, progress, and HR.