Over the past year, running has taken over the streets of Colombia, becoming a sporting option that offers outdoor freedom, great health benefits, and even the opportunity to make new relationships. To help you get this new hobby off to a good start, we bring you recommendations for your routes.
The desire to achieve a certain distance, time or speed can lead to initial frustrations. Set a schedule that suits your lifestyle to start running. It is more important to establish the habit than to become an elite athlete. You can start with 20 minutes, three times a week, and then increase to 30 minutes. An excellent resource is to establish an interval plan using the specialized running functions of your Xiaomi Smart Band.
According to the Heart Foundation, to check your fitness level, you can calculate your approximate maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220 (24 – 220 = 196). Use this value to determine your intensity zones. For moderate exercise, your target heart rate should be between 50% and 70% of your maximum rate. If you want to push your body further, aim for 70% to 85%. This will help improve your endurance and burn more calories.
Your ideal ally here would be the Xiaomi Smart Band 9, which is equipped with specialized running functions, including 10 running routes on the wrist and metrics such as VO₂ max, heart rate, and recovery time, all designed to improve training efficiency and optimize performance.
This aspect is crucial for beginner runners as it helps you understand your performance and adjust your speed. Using a smartwatch during your runs will allow you to record your distance and pace in real time. With these metrics, you can set realistic and achievable goals. The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 offers detailed reports on your daily and monthly performance.
Remember that the body has its “terms and conditions”, prudent and quality rest is the key to sporting progress. Make sure to take at least one day of rest between sessions and when necessary learn about “unloading workouts”. But remember, there is no rest without a good sleep, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 monitors your vital signs in real time and your hours of sleep, offering a detailed report to advise you and improve your hours of rest.
Training doesn’t have to be ordinary, set new routes and follow them from the GPS registered on your smart band, share your routes with friends and do them together; running can be a great tool to connect with people, get to know the city and its surroundings. Or if you’re going to do it on your own, a little music that accompanies your RPMs will be ideal and you can control it from your Xiaomi Smart Band 9.
“At Xiaomi we are committed to providing innovative and accessible technology that enriches the daily lives of Colombians. Running has become a trend that promotes health and well-being, and our Smart Band 9 is an ideal tool for those looking to maintain an active lifestyle. This device is not only a health monitor, but a companion that motivates you to reach new goals,” concluded Juliana Suarez, PR Manager of Xiaomi Colombia.
Xiaomi continues to lead the way towards a healthier and more active future, offering Colombians products that combine advanced technology with functional design. The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is an invitation to everyone to join the running community and make the most of every step.
