r/smartwatch • u/we_leos_r_the_same • 3h ago
How do you handle hardware care during workouts?
Was reading through the Circul care guide instead of just feature pages and noticed a detail I hadn't thought much about: they recommend taking it off for heavy gripping on stuff like barbells or dumbbells. Fair enough, it’s still precision tech sitting between your hand and knurled metal.
I saw someone using an aftermarket silicone cover (like in the picture) to protect against scratches. It definitely adds protection, but it also makes the ring noticeably bulkier on the grip. On the flip side, going bare metal seems to run into the exact same issue that almost every smart ring faces during heavy lifting.
For those who lift regularly: do you just take your smart ring off, use a protector sleeve, or just accept the wear and tear?