Tech Gadgets for Workouts
Fitness Gadgets for Men
If you are considering buying gadget gifts for men, one of the most ideal is a fitness device that will assist them during their workout or other activities like running, biking, and hiking. But with countless of models in the market today, you should know what features and capabilities you should look for in buying a tech gadget for workout.
If you are thinking about the best gadget gifts for men, why not give something that will assist them during their workout instead of a typical portable game console or music player that will make them even more sedentary.
To help you choose the best tech gadgets for workouts, these are some of the most referred models specifically designed for fitness enthusiasts.
Nike Plus SportsBand ($59)
This is a portable GPS device which fits snugly into some Nike shoe models which have a slot for this. The device works by sending data wirelessly to iPod Nano, iPhone 3GS, or iPod Touch (and other gadgets made by Apple Inc.), allowing users to know their pacing and distance covered.
While this fitness gadget can help you keep track of your running, make sure that you have Nike shoes which have a special slot for this and also a compatible Apple device.
Garmin Forerunner 310XT ($350)
This GPS/fitness gadget is specially designed for athletes with its longer battery life and other advanced features. With this device, users can know how fast they run and the distance they have covered.
Another impressive feature of this gadget is that it will alert runners if they fail to meet the distance they have set upon themselves.
Meanwhile, the improved version of Forerunner 305 has a water-proof chassis and can work165 feet underwater. However, you should not expect to receive strong GPS signal when you
use this gadget underwater which also means you may not receive fitness data.
If you want to know your heart rate, you can also receive such data but this feature will include additional $50.
Overall, this fitness gadget provides impressive features and capability. However, you should remember that this device, just like most GPS tools, do not work well indoors or places which have tall buildings which can distort the signals.
Timex Expedition WS4 ($200)
This fitness gadget, which resembles a digital watch, has features and capabilities which are more applicable to hikers than bikers and runners.
In terms of functions, this gadget will provide you data about the temperature, elevation, barometer reading, and compass reading. Despite such features, you may be disappointed with the fact that it lacks GPS which is usually common in fitness gadgets.
But unlike GPS/fitness gadgets, the WS4’s compass can work indoors and can provide accurate directions without having to worry if the place you are visiting will have no GPS signal.
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