Running watch/pedometer?

September 1, 2008

I need a running watch that will tell me distance, and if possible pace. I'd also like it to have a heart rate monitor. I really can't spend above $50, so that rules out any GPS watch. Any recommendations?
here's one that is just barely over $50:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000221VO0?smid=A1KI2TR7SI3MAO&tag=nextag-sports-mp-20&linkCode=asn
here's another one that's even cheaper, though it only gives [...]

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Where can I find a bike with built-in computer that monitors heart-rate, calorie burn, distance, speed etc.?

September 1, 2008

I would like to find a bicycle with a built-in computer with sensors in the hand-grips (similar to those on some work-out exercise cycles found in health clubs) that provides feedback on heart rate, calorie burn, distance covered and average speed. I wonder if such a bicycle could include sattelite navigation>
Not heard of a [...]

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Heart Rate Monitor?

August 31, 2008

I am looking for a heart rate monitor that i can use while training in a gym… preferably w/ a strap but a good quality strapless will do. also im on a budget so a good quality cheap pulse rate monitor im aware that you get what you pay for but if anyone has bought [...]

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I'm looking for a pretty versatile watch…?

August 31, 2008

I've looked around a little bit and can't find anything, and I'm really hoping somebody can point my in the right direction.
I'm a hiker/camper, so I'm looking for those features, but I'm also looking for running/training features.
My "wonder watch" contains the following:
*Digital clock/alarm/stopwatch/backlight, the standard stuff.
*Compass (digital or otherwise)
*GPS
*Distance tracker [...]

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Question about heart rate?

August 31, 2008

First a little background. I'm 57 and about 8 years ago I started sitting at a desk a lot more for my job. I gained a lot of weight so this spring I started riding a bicycle to lose weight and become more fit. So far so good. I feel 10 years younger and lost [...]

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Heart rate monitor?

August 30, 2008

I'm looking for a heart rate monitor that I'm not sure exists. I want a strapless model that continulously measures my heart rate (I'm not sure if this can even be achieved) that has a pedometer, calories burned and can be worn as a watch. I could deal with it not measuring my [...]

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Timex Bodylink Watch?

August 30, 2008

Does anyone own one of the Timex bodylink watches. It has a heart monitor, gps transceiver. It is suppose to give your average running pace, distance and heart rate. I wanting to get one but I'm wanting to know if they are worth the cost and actually work. Thanks
Whether something is 'worth it' [...]

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Which Satellite (GPS) Running Watch?

August 30, 2008

I'm looking for a good GPS running watch. These are the kind that tell you exactly how far you've gone, how fast, etc. using the GPS satellites.
I've seen a couple that are pretty damn big, I'm sort of a small guy. I have skinny wrists and only weight 125 lbs, so I really don't [...]

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Heart rate questions?

August 30, 2008

First a little background. I'm 57 and about 8 years ago I started sitting at a desk a lot more for my job. I gained a lot of weight so this spring I started riding a bicycle to lose weight and become more fit. So far so good. I feel 10 years younger and lost [...]

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How does a wireless heart rate monitor work?

August 29, 2008

My parents want strapless wireless HRM watch's for their birthdays. They want it to beep when entering and exiting their target heart rate zones. They will use this working out, walking, and biking. Would they have to hold their fingers on the sensors of all the watches? Are there watches [...]

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