The most recent generation of exercising GPS running watches have revolutionized the watch technology such that a platform to online transactions on running watches applications has been created. Modern GPS running watches can now be interfaced with a computer by just simply plugging a running watch to the computer.
These GPS running watches plugged into the computer can later be used to trace the runner while he is on the trail. They can also show information that is useful to the runner such as altitude, atmospheric barometric pressure, the GPS current location of the runner. total distance covered by the athlete and minutes taken by the runner to complete each mile.
Route Maps:
These are a feature in modern GPS running watches designed to give directions and map to the runner as he doing his trails. Unlike the Digital compass feature that only shows the runner whether he or she is on the east, west, south or north side of the location, Route maps show the exact places and paths to be followed by the runner as navigated by the computer.
Heart Rate Monitors:
The two basic kinds of monitoring watches are chest strap models and finger sensors, models. The Chest strap model just as the name suggests, is an adjustable strap tied on the chest of the runner. The transmitter measures the impulses of the heart and the heart rate can be analyzed after the runner plug the device to the computer.
The finger sensor model on the other side measures the heart rate by gathering the runner’s impulse whenever the runner places his or her finger on the watch’s sensor. The chest strap model is more accurate in measuring the heart rate while the finger sensor model is affordable as compared to the chest strap model.
Calorie Monitor:
Some fitness watches efficiently monitor heart rate as well as calories being burned by the body. This works effectively for athletes who also watch their diets. The calorie-burning feature on the GPS running watches helps in keeping tabs on all the above and relates this to the data collected from monitoring your heart and other physical determinants like height and weight.
After collecting all these data and other important information, the GPS running watches will then begin calculating it, it will then give a clear detailed guide specifically customized for the user. This feature is usually won around the chest.