Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I wanted to see how the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic handles real workouts, not just steps and jogging.
So I threw a mix of movements at it. Push ups, sit ups, jumping jacks, jump rope, and some boxing. The goal was simple. Does it actually recognize the exercise and count reps properly, or does it fall apart once things get fast and messy?
This wasn’t a controlled test. Form changes, reps get quicker, and boxing movements are all over the place. That’s exactly the kind of stuff that usually confuses fitness trackers.
If you’re planning to use the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for strength training or high intensity workouts, this should give you a realistic idea of what it can and cannot track.
One thing worth mentioning is comfort. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic feels noticeably heavier during workouts compared to the regular Watch 8. For strength training and high intensity exercises, that extra weight does make it less comfortable, especially during fast arm movements like boxing or jumping rope.
If you are choosing between the Watch 8 and the Watch 8 Classic mainly for workouts, this is something you should seriously consider.
I wanted to see how the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic handles real workouts, not just steps and jogging.
So I threw a mix of movements at it. Push ups, sit ups, jumping jacks, jump rope, and some boxing. The goal was simple. Does it actually recognize the exercise and count reps properly, or does it fall apart once things get fast and messy?
This wasn’t a controlled test. Form changes, reps get quicker, and boxing movements are all over the place. That’s exactly the kind of stuff that usually confuses fitness trackers.
If you’re planning to use the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for strength training or high intensity workouts, this should give you a realistic idea of what it can and cannot track.
One thing worth mentioning is comfort. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic feels noticeably heavier during workouts compared to the regular Watch 8. For strength training and high intensity exercises, that extra weight does make it less comfortable, especially during fast arm movements like boxing or jumping rope.
If you are choosing between the Watch 8 and the Watch 8 Classic mainly for workouts, this is something you should seriously consider.
