ONCE UPON a time, the humble analogue stopwatch was the highest form of technology used by athletes. Running around a track, checking the stopwatch and writing times in a notebook was pretty much as good as it got. Nowadays, you have plenty of options to encourage and motivate you on your way to
fitness and better health. Check out these high-tech gadgets that make exercise more efficient, record your daily activity, chart your progress and much more! b
Motorola MotoACTV Fitness Tracker and Music Player
This lightweight, wearable fitness performance tracker stores music so you can listen to your favourite tunes while you train. It also encourages you to train even harder, burn more calories and shatter your personal records by tracking your progress and storing your set goals. The device synchronises with your PC, allowing you to analyse and track your workouts. You can even determine which music has you performing at your best.
Nike+ SportWatch GPS with Shoe Sensor
Nike has collaborated with TomTom to create this sports watch with GPS capabilities so that it can accurately track your running routes. The Nike+ SportWatch GPS is compatible with Polar products, so you can also monitor your heart rate if it's combined with a heart rate monitor. Nike's SportWatch uses GPS technology in tandem with a Nike+ shoe sensor, which is included in the box, to capture every step of your run, tracking your pace, distance, time and calories.