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Need some quick and easy gift ideas that they will love all year long? How about GPS Hiking, fitness and training watches? Choose something simple for the beginners in your family, or go for a package with heart rate monitor and add a bicycle cadence monitor for the adventurer/fitness enthusiast in the family. There is something for everyone, whether they just want to wander and not get lost, trying to lose a few extra pounds, or even if they are really trying to get in shape for the upcoming marathon next spring. What a versatile gift, one that they will enjoy over and over again. Consider several choices of GPS watches such as the Garmin Edge, Garmin Forerunner or the Timex Ironman GPS Global Trainer Bodylink System for starters. Simplicity in shopping and gift giving, now that’s the way to go!
Feeling like you are in a fitness slump? If you are interested in knowing whether you are training too hard or not hard enough the Edge 305, Garmin’s GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer with heart rate is a great idea. The Edge high-sensitivity GPS receiver is extremely reliable and is the perfect companion on any bike. It is able to be attached to either the stem or handlebars with the handy bike mount for easy viewing. The Edge 305 comes packaged with a heart rate monitor and wireless speed/pedaling cadence sensor to provide valuable feedback. From competitive road racing to mountain biking, the cyclist-friendly Edge will help as you aspire to your personal best. With the easy-to-use Edge 305 which shows altitude and a map view on your bike, you’ll always know where you’re going and how far you’ve gone.
The Edge 305 has the ability to measure pedaling cadence, heart rate, speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, plus much more. The heart rate monitor is a soft, comfortable chest strap that uses wireless technology to reliably measure and send heart rate data to the Edge. The cadence feature includes a self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor so you can monitor your pedaling as you ride. This data is then automatically sent wirelessly to the waterproof Edge GPS unit and stored for analysis when you have finished your workout.