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Fitness Trackers

Difference between Garmin Forerunner 35 and Vivosport

The primary difference between the Garmin Forerunner and Garmin Vivosport is that the Forerunner is a smartwatch and the Vivosport is a fitness tracker. For the uninitiated, the differences between smartwatches and fitness trackers may not be obvious at first. Smartwatches and fitness trackers

Running

7 Best Running Leggings With Pockets

Much of today’s running gear is focused on comfort, performance, and convenience, so it’s no surprise that women’s running gear has become some of the most innovative running gear available. With an endless array of styles, features and varieties, women’s leggings

Heart Rate Monitors

The 10 Best Heart Rate Monitors for Running: Chest straps vs. Fitness watches

Heart rate monitors are a critical tool used by runners everywhere. They tell runners when they need to speed up or slow down in order to achieve their desired results. They track steps, distance, heart rate activity, pace and some can even monitor your sleep. There are a wide variety of heart

Running Accessories

5 Ways to Carry Your Smartphone While Running

There are many ways you can carry your smartphone with you while you run. Many runners want or need to carry their smartphone with them during their run, but do not like the distraction of carrying it in their hand or pocket. Especially with the ever-increasing large screens and heavy devices.

Fitness Trackers

How To Use a Fitness Tracker Without a Smartphone

Can I use a fitness tracker without a smartphone? Yes. Most fitness trackers can be used independent of a smartphone. Although apps and smart devices typically provide useful features for tracking workouts and configuring the devices, the software used for tracking steps, distance and heart

Running Accessories

How to Use a Running Belt

Running belts are a tool used by runners that fit snugly around your waist and are used for storing valuables such as keys and phones, as well as fuel (snacks) for long distance runs, and water bottles or hydration packs. Many people may assume that running belts are only useful for long

Heart Rate Monitors

Best cheap heart rate monitors: Affordable fitness trackers that work!

There are currently more fitness trackers and heart rate monitors on the market than ever before. The most important concern of many fitness enthusiasts when it comes to choosing a heart rate monitor or fitness tracker is accuracy. Ensuring that steps are counted correctly and heart rate

Running Accessories

The Sport2People Running Belt

The Sport2People running belt/running waist pack is one of the most versatile running belts we could find. Its two separate, expandable pockets are perfect for carrying your phone, wallet, money, identification, keys and other essentials when you hit the road. You don’t want to be caught

Heart Rate Monitors

How to Choose a Heart Rate Monitor

How To Choose a Heart Rate Monitor Fitbits! Garmins! Even Wahoo’s?! Do I get a chest strap monitor or a wrist monitor? With so many options it can be difficult to choose. So how, then, do you choose the heart rate monitor that best fits you? The bad news is that there is no clear-cut,

Heart Rate Monitors

The 5 Best Heart Rate Monitors

The 5 Best Heart Rate Monitors Heart rate monitors are a critical tool used by runners everywhere. They tell runners when they need to speed up or slow down in order to achieve their desired results (among many other things). Here we strive to bring to you what we believe are the best, most

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