With so many sports watches on the market today, it can be a little confusing figuring out which watch to buy for your needs. Keep reading to find out which type of sports watch is best for you.
If you jog for exercise and just need a watch that can keep track of your time, then all you require is a basic digital watch to record your running time. You can easily find a cheap digital watch on eBay for less than $10 USD. If you are looking for a watch that does a little more like record lap times or do a countdown then you will need to spend at least $35.
If you are looking for a watch that will monitor your heart rate while you train then expect to pay a little more for a basic model or a lot more for the more advanced models. A cheap heart rate monitor will cost you about $30. If you can afford $10-$20 more than you can get a more reliable model.
If you are looking to track your speed, calories burned, elevation or distance then you will want to get a pedometer watch or a GPS watch. A pedometer watch can be had for as low as $20 but are less accurate than GPS watches as it uses your stride to do all calculations. If you want more accurate data, expect to pay at least $100 for an entry level GPS watch and around $200 for a watch with advanced features.
You can get a basic running watch for very cheap or a watch with tons of features for a lot more. It all depends on what features you desire and how much you are willing to pay.
To get more information on how sports watches can improve your running go to GPS Running Watch Review.