Let's be real—I never thought I'd become one of those people who checks their sleep stats like stock prices. But here I am, obsessing over my REM cycles thanks to the Inspire 3. That gentle vibration nudging me to bed? Annoyingly effective.

The waterproof claim isn't just marketing fluff—I've worn it through sweaty HIIT sessions, clumsy dishwashing splashes, and even a very dramatic cannonball at the pool. Still ticking (and counting those pathetic splash-induced 'steps').

Battery life started strong—a solid week! But after six months, it's like my Fitbit caught smartphone syndrome, needing daily charges. Pro tip: disable all-day sync if you want it to last longer than your motivation on leg day.

As someone who refuses to part with their vintage watch collection, the slim design is genius. It discreetly hides under dress shirts while still judging my sedentary workdays. Though that yellow band? Let's just say it only comes out during Halloween season.

The stress management feature became my unexpected favorite. When work gets chaotic, following its guided breathing feels like having a tiny zen master on my wrist—even if I sometimes ignore it to rage-type emails.

Is it perfect? Nope. The app can be glitchy, and no amount of premium features will make me enjoy burpees. But for keeping me honest about movement and sleep? Worth every penny of its frequent Amazon discounts.