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I’m in the market to buy a GPS Watch/Activity Tracker. I can’t bring myself to spend in excess of R12000 on the Garmin Fenix that I want, so am wondering what to spend my money on. I have to get do something about my general fitness, post COVID I’ve been battling and feel I need to become a bit more scientific about my training. In this me gone by, I’d start Strava on my phone to just track the activity. Activities are mainly cycling (MTB), a bit of running and swim tracking would be nice too (I will still swim Midmar before I die...) Is the Apple Series 7 worthwhile? What are the shortcomings for cycling? If not Apple, what is the alternative? Garmin 745? Budget up to R8k Any input and advice will be appreciated.

So, I just got this message today. Dear Martin You recently activated Vitality Active Rewards and became part of a fundamentally different approach to engaging in, and rewarding, physical activity. The results of the Active Rewards programme have exceeded all expectations, with thousands of Vitality members exercising 35% more on average than they did before and earning over 170000 smoothies and coffees in the process. Now get Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch Today, we're delighted to announce that the Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch benefit is now available to you in a unique collaboration between Vitality and Apple. Apple's ground-breaking health and fitness companion, Apple Watch, combines with Vitality Active Rewards to motivate you to get even more active. As a Vitality member, we're offering you access to an Apple Watch to help you get more active and healthy. The amount you pay for your Apple Watch is based on achieving your weekly fitness goals – if you meet all your Vitality Active Rewards goals in a month, the monthly amount for your Apple Watch will be funded in full by us. Activate the benefit to collect your Apple Watch Simply download the latest version of the Discovery app for iPhone and activate the Apple Watch benefit by paying an activation fee (you will need a Discovery Gold Card or higher). Then visit your local iStore to collect your Apple Watch. It's that simple to become one of the very first in South Africa to own the new Apple Watch. To learn more about Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch, including the terms and conditions, visit www.discovery.co.za. Remember that you need an iPhone 5 or later to use Apple Watch. Get Apple Watch. Get Active. Get Rewarded. Regards Hylton Kallner Chief Marketing Officer Seems like you have to have an iPhone 5 or higher to qualify...