Sports Watches information

If you want a dedicated heart rate monitor, be sure to check out the ConsumerSearch companion report on heart-rate monitors. If you are a fitness walker, and don't need all the features of a sports watch, a pedometer may be a good fit for you.

REI.com offers helpful information on choosing a watch, including an overview of watch types and common features.

SportsWatchInformant.com offers a number of useful articles, including "How to Buy a Running Watch."

While it includes more than just watches, Runner's World online gear section is a good resource to check for the latest gear reviews.

Outside magazine's Gear Guy answers readers' questions about the latest outdoor gear, including sports and adventure watches, so it's a good source to check periodically.

Manufacturers also provide good information and specs on each watch:

Freestyle

Timex

Suunto

Polar

Origo

High Gear

Garmin

Nike

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