Speed and Distance Tracking Mens Sport Watches

If you are involved in an outdoor sport that involves moving at any sort of rapid velocity such as cycling, sprinting or rowing, and own a sports watch but

 feel it’s time for any upgrade to something a bit more professional, considering mens sport watches that have distance and speed tracking capabilities is a must.

The very best in mens sport watches on the market are able to track speed, record all distance covered whether in one session or over many, offer alerts on such things as pace and speed, are able to log your current elevation and are also capable of navigating between two marked locations.

Many leading brands of mens sport watches have distance and speed tracking capabilities and these can vary in price greatly between these different brands. The three main technologies used by these watches to track and measure distance and speed are the GPS, the accelerometer foot pod and the pedometer. Some pedometer watches such as the Tech 4O series are not very accurate and are among the more cheaper models currently on the market, and estimate the users speed and distance by calculating the number of steps taken.

When it comes to GPS mens sport watches, perhaps the cheapest on the market is the Timex Ironman T5E701. The main features of this particular watch are the hundred lap memory, the odometer that can tally the total workout distance covered and the countdown timer. When it comes to GPS watches though, some of the most popular on the market are the Garmin Forerunner series. In fact, the 305 and 405 models of this series are compatible with certain foot pod units, for those who may feel that GPS just isn’t enough.

These foot pod devices are able to measure distance and speed by monitoring rhythm and leg speed. Although as accurate as a lot of GPS watches, these sometimes require calibration. Unlike GPS standalones though, these can be used indoors, around buildings and around large objects. GPS devices need a clear site of the sky to receive the satellite signal. Conversely, the foot pod is not ideal for pursuits such as kayaking or rowing, and is unable to record altitude readings.

Other GPS mens sport watches currently on the market include the Timex Ironman Bodylink series, the GlobalSat GH-25M, the Suunto Trainer Series and the Polar RS800CX. The Timex, the Polar and the Suunto watches have GPS that is handled by an optional add-on pod which can be secured onto the body via a clip or strap. Bear in mind that these pods are optional and are usually purchased separately from the watch itself. Insofar as the GlobalSat and Forerunner are concerned, these are both one piece watches.

At the end of the day, if you are a sports person and your sport involves getting from a point A to a point B, you will require a sports watch that can measure speed and track distances. The good thing about it is the fact that mens sport watches today are easily accessible thanks to the internet.