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    1. Altitude-Sports
    2. Activities, What to buy? What do you need?
    3. Running

    Sports Watches

    1. MAIN FEATURES

    1.1 Heart Rate Monitors

    To work up to maximize training efficiency, build endurance, or lose of weight.

    Good for: running, walking, cycling and weightlifting.

    Tips: Look for one that can give you customized information based on your height, weight, age, etc.

    1.2 GPS

    Track your location, the distance you’ve traveled, your top and average speeds, pace, and other data on your workout.

    Good for: running, walking, cycling.

    Tips: -  Possibility of poor coverage in some areas( ex: indoor gyms, within dense trees)  

    -  Working out indoors = use a foot pod (tracks data through steps rather than by satellite)

    -  GPS watch without Heart Rate Monitor (for simpler workout programs) = much less bulky and cheaper

    1.3 Backcountry Watches

    Offer same characteristics as GPS and Heart Rate Monitor watches but with more! They give you detailed information on heading, elevation, weather changes, temperature, and other readings. GPS is made to pick up signal no matter what.

    Good for: trekking, hiking

     

    2.RECOMMENDATIONS

     

    RUNNING

    CYCLING

    TRIATHLON

    INDOOR TRAINING

    BACKCOUNTRY (TREKKING, HIKING)

    RECOMMENDED MODEL

    Suunto - Ambit3 Run HR

    Polar - V800 w/ Heart Rate Sensor

    Garmin - Forerunner 920XT

    Garmin - FR70

    Suunto - Traverse

    Price Point

    $$$

    $$$$

    $$$$

    $

    $$$$

    Heart Rate Monitor

    yes

    yes

    Yes (with separately sold ANT+ chest strap)

    yes

    Yes (with separately sold belt)

    GPS

    yes

    yes

     

    no

    yes

    Water resistance

    50M

    (Don’t panic if you accidentally wear it in the shower.)

    30M

    (Good for everyday use where you might get rained on or spill something on it.)

    100M

    (Swimmers and snorkelers should get a watch with at least this rating.)

    50M

    (Don’t panic if you accidentally wear it in the shower.)

    100M

    (Swimmers and snorkelers should get a watch with at least this rating.)

    Other characteristics

    Shock Resistant


    Digital compass


    Compatibility iPhone, Android

    Data transfer: USB, Bluetooth.


    Compatible with Mac and PC.

    Compatibility iPhone, Android


    Data transfer: USB, Bluetooth, wifi and ANT+


    Smart notifications



    Shock Resistant

    Compatibility iPhone, Android


    Data transfer: Wireless / USB cable


    Digital compass

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