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IT’S A RACE AGAINST TIME; Heart-rate monitor, digital compass, calorie counter – if only these 12 hi-tech fi tness watches could do the exercise for you

0 Comments | Mail on Sunday (London, England), The, Jan 3, 2010

ADIDAS ADP6013

[pounds sterling]30, adidas.com

Functions Stopwatch Best for Running Verdict Travel back in time to your tenth birthday and your first digital watch with this no-frills gem. Only offering a stopwatch function, it’s extremely unlikely to get you mugged, even when running through the meanest streets.

SIGMA ONYX CLASSIC

[pounds sterling]50, sigmasport.com

Functions Stopwatch, heart-rate monitor (via chest strap), calorie counter Best for Gym, running Verdict Covers the basics for runners, gym users and cyclists at a good price. The only downside is that it won’t pair with more advanced Sigma sensors measuring speed, distance and cycling cadence.

POLAR FT80

[pounds sterling]273, polar.fiFunctions Stopwatch, heart-rate monitor (via chest strap), calorie counter, dedicated training software (PC only), wireless data transfer, Google Maps data overlay Best for Gym, running Verdict In the gym the FT80 is an ideal training partner, even advising you how long to rest between sets for the optimal workout.

GARMIN FR60

[pounds sterling]100, garmin.com

Functions Stopwatch, heart-rate monitor (via chest strap), calorie counter, dedicated training software (PC and Mac), wireless data transfer Best for Gym, running, swimming, cycling Verdict A lot of watch for the money, the FR60 gives you a standard heart-rate monitor and pairs wirelessly with your computer. Good value.****

GARMIN FORERUNNER

310XT [pounds sterling]330, garmin.com

Functions Stopwatch, heart-rate monitor (via chest strap), calorie counter, altimeter, dedicated training software (PC and Mac), wireless data transfer, highsensitivity GPS, speed and distance measurement Best for Everything Verdict Hardcore watch with mind-boggling capabilities. The rechargeable battery lasts 20 hours. *****

TIMEX EXPEDITION WS4

[pounds sterling]150, timex.co.uk Functions Stopwatch, altimeter, barometer, virtual compass Best for Walking, climbing, mountaineering Verdict A chunky watch for the mountains, the WS4 is like a mini weather station with all the information spread out on its wide display
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