Heart rate monitors (11 articles)
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Scosche myTrek pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON HRM for your iPhone 28 December 2011 17:18 GMT TweetLooking to shed a few pounds following the Christmas binge? If you have an iPhone then you are literally spoilt for choice. We've looked at a number of iPhone apps in the past that offer to track your performance using the on-board GPS, but the offering...
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Adidas miCoach - the secret of your marathon success?
An alternative to Garmin, Suunto, Timex, Polar... 25 April 2010 9:30 GMT TweetWe saw the adidas miCoach system when it launched at CES earlier this year, and in its previous incarnation as part of Samsung miCoach. Adidas put aside quite a bit of space at this year's Virgin London Marathon expo for it, so we thought we'd take...
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Garmin Forerunner 110 promises to be simple
Entry-level GPS watch for runners 29 March 2010 14:49 GMT TweetThe Garmin Forerunner 110 is a new entry-level device joining the ranks of Garmin's sports watches.
The Forerunner 110 features a SiRFstar IV GPS receiver, which Garmin claim will acquire and hold signal under a woodland canopy and in built-up...
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PHOTOS: Garmin Edge 500
Hands-on the compact bike computer 8 October 2009 19:43 GMT TweetGarmin's new Edge 500 brings sleek GPS functionality to a set of handlebars near you. If you don't want the mapping that the Edge 705 offers, the 500 will give you a much more compact unit.
It is still packed with technology however, offering...
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Suunto t3c Black Arrow heart rate monitor review
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Will this help you "train smarter?"
2 October 2009 9:00 GMT
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The Suunto t3c Black Arrow edition is a special edition release of its t3c model or heart rate monitor, partnered with the International Triathlon Union. Featuring a standard heart rate monitor when used with the provided chest strap, it takes the fight...
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Polar FT80 heart rate monitor review
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Your ultimate fitness gadget?
9 September 2009 12:00 GMT
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The Polar FT80 heart rate monitor "training computer" comes in at the top of the range of generalist fitness devices offered by Polar. Here we test the standard FT80, although it also is available with the G1 GPS module for speed and distance tracking,...
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Suunto Triathlon Collection t6c and t3c models launch
Red Arrow and Black Arrow HRMs 15 May 2009 19:55 GMT TweetWith the triathlon season in full flow, you might have realised your training just isn't working for you. Suunto, to celebrate a partnership with the ITU, has launched two limited edition Triathlon Collection heart rate monitors.
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FINIS launches AquaPulse for swimmers
Check your heart rate during watersports 22 April 2009 15:28 GMT TweetConventional heart rate monitors fall down in two areas when swimming: firstly the chest strap isn't always compatible with those long reaching pulls; secondly, looking at the display while swimming can really put you off your stroke.
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Polar FT60 review
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Will this keep your training on track?
6 February 2009 9:00 GMT
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Polar are synonymous with heart rate monitors and it is difficult to go anywhere in the world of sports and fitness without encountering Polar products. With heart rate training forming a core aspect of many professional training programmes, it is not...
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Polar FT range aims to optimise exercise efforts
FT40, FT60 and FT80 21 January 2009 10:00 GMT TweetPolar have a wealth of experience behind their heart rate monitors having been in the business for over 30 years. Their new FT range aims to put a personal trainer on your wrist with the introduction of three new models of heart rate monitor.
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Garmin Forerunner 405 review
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Serious about your training?
22 August 2008 9:00 GMT
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The Garmin Forerunner series has long been a firm favourite with athletes, with a strong fan base in runners and triathletes. The combination of heart rate monitor with GPS functions providing all the information you need to accurately monitor and manage...