The ActiveWatcher has always been extolling the virtues of heart rate monitor (“HRM”) and GPS watches. But one question it commonly comes across is: “When should I wear a HRM or GPS watch?” In an old post, the ActiveWatcher discusses extensively about the benefits of a HRM watch. You can find that post here. Although it hasn’t done so yet for GPS watches, stay tuned! But to quickly answer that question for both HRM and GPS watches with one stone, check out a recent article from Runner’s World Magazine that provides a quick explanation on when HRM and GPS watches should be used. You can find that article here. To summarize, HRM watches should be worn to “serve a specific purpose (such a tempo run) when you need to maintain a certain effort.” In other words, wear it if you want to monitor your level of exertion. GPS watches should be worn when “you’re running in unfamiliar area and want to know exactly how far you’ve gone.”
To be sure, you can achieve either of the above goals without a HRM or GPS watch. But wouldn’t it be great to let the watch do those things for you so you can enjoy the scenery?!?! So purchase a HRM or GPS watch from ActiveWatches today. Come visit us at www.activewatches.com.
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