83% of healthcare professionals say smartwatches help them take care of themselves: this challenge further encourages it
Fortunately for everyone, and for our future selves, taking care of ourselves is in fashion . More and more people in Spain are concerned about their health and exercising consciously and healthily , from simple actions like walking to highly demanding activities. Rest and stress management have also become priorities among Spaniards. All this to achieve their dream goal: physical and emotional well-being.
However, despite the fact that awareness of seeking a healthy body and mind has begun to permeate the population, according to the 'European Health Index 2025' — a study carried out by HUAWEI in collaboration with Ipsos — millions of Europeans still suffer from symptoms related to stress, lack of sleep and a sedentary lifestyle .
This study highlights data such as the fact that 66% of people in Europe don't know how often they should have medical checkups and that more than 60% are unaware of the guidelines for healthy sleep.
Technology to promote physical and emotional well-beingOne way to promote this fitness trend is through technology , because thanks to health tracking devices like smart watches and bracelets, we can better control key parameters to lead a healthier life.
The technology giant HUAWEI is one of the manufacturers that invests most heavily in research and development in health functions for its wearables, something that we at 20bits were able to corroborate firsthand in the company's innovation laboratory in China .
In fact, the Ipsos and HUAWEI study indicates that 83% of healthcare professionals say these devices encourage people to take care of themselves, and 78% observe a real change in their lifestyle, starting with an increase in physical activity.
A fitness challenge to achieve with your smartwatchTaking advantage of the recent launch of its new HUAWEI Watch 5 , HUAWEI Watch Fit 4, and HUAWEI Watch Fit 4 Pro watches, the technology company has launched an online challenge in the spirit of physical and emotional self-care. The goal of the HUAWEI Activity Rings Venice Challenge , according to the company itself, is to "accompany each step with greater awareness."
As the company explains, the smartwatches ' colorful rings display three important parameters that will help us improve our well-being: calories burned, minutes of exercise, and active hours of the day . Closing them can become "a small personal ritual," and the best part is that it can also be achieved anywhere and without much effort: taking a leisurely stroll by the sea, on mountain trails, or under a shaded area, admiring the scenery.
That's why HUAWEI is launching its challenge during this first month of summer, so that vacations aren't an excuse to sit around. From June 18 to July 17, those who burn at least 1,500 kcal will receive a commemorative digital medal , inspired by Venice.
The HUAWEI Activity Rings Venice Challenge is available online via the HUAWEI Health app , which can be accessed from any Android or iOS smartphone. To participate, simply open the HUAWEI Health app, go to the 'Discover' section, click the 'Activity Rings Venice' banner, and join the challenge.
According to the Ipsos report, only 38% of Europeans are aware of the physical activity guidelines, and 22% do not meet the minimum levels recommended by the WHO. Small daily goals, such as walking, breathing, and stretching, can make a difference , even during the holidays.
The HUAWEI Activity Rings Venice Challenge is part of a broader global context, evolving from HUAWEI's international "Active Rings" campaign . The initiative has already engaged millions of users around the world, from China to Spain, and will continue in 2025 with new phases in Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
HUAWEI has been the number one brand globally in the wrist device market in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing 200 million wearables shipped, according to the latest IDC report .
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