Introducing the health conscious addition to Casio’s G-SHOCK line

Part of wellness culture’s permeation into the mainstream can be attributed to the rise in popularity of wearable technology. What was once the far-flung fantasy of sci-fi geeks is now a viable and necessary accessory option for keeping track of our lives. Casio’s G-SHOCK watch line has been the go-to choice for those needing durable and reliable performance whilst also boasting eye-catching colourways to add visual flair to the watch’s practicality. Casio’s latest offering from its G-SHOCK line is the G-SQUAD HR series which is brimming with functionality and personalised data to keep you in the know about your health and wellbeing. 

For health tracking, the GBD-H1000 model is equipped with an optical sensor to measure heart rate, as well as an acceleration sensor which coupled the G-SHOCK companion smartphone app provides invaluable training data so you can get the most out of your performance. When on the move then the watch’s GPS functionality lets you gather your bearings at any wrong turn, and should you prefer navigating the old school way there’s a compass, altimeter and barometer also at your disposal. More than just a health watch, the GBD-H1000 can sync up to your phone’s alerts meaning that you can stay in the loop with a flick of your wrist. Should you encounter the horrifying moment of realising that your phone has been misplaced you can use the watch’s built-in phone finder to alleviate that moment of panic. If you ever had an excuse to not treat your body like a temple, Casio might well have just made you lose it.