4 TIMEX GLOBAL TRAINER REVIEW |
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Africa, African Running And Sports Technology
Video 1 -Africa's poverty and history addressed by a native desire and ability to run; Kenyans' athletic nature and lifestyles Video 2 -Kenyan runners' training relies on a simple yet strict regime relating to skilled coaching, shared teamwork and a very basic lifestyle -no alienation, no distractions. Training GPS car units/watches MAY be used. Video 3 -the West's use of athletic and performance gadgets to make exercise more productive and efficient (thanks are due to EA Active for inclusion of workout footage) For a complete overview including the latest watches like the Timex Global Trainer, Nike Sportwatch GPS and the state-of-the-art Polar RCX5, see playlist 'Running Watches And Equipment'- http://www.youtube.com/robertafrica#p/c/C26BF8E721ECE971 -also, http://RobertAfrica.com/running.htm Video 4 -full Timex Global Trainer review including display, lighting, timer, GPS, computer and TrainingPeaks.com syncing features and issues. See Video 3 above, my Favourites section, http://www.youtube.com/robertafrica#g/f and the links below for more on athletics/exercise gadgets. Latest fitness gadgets- Nintendo 3DS including pedometer/activity diary -see in my Favourites at http://www.youtube.com/user/RobertAfrica?feature=mhum#p/f/6/z1qaShZmWQI (video is in German -Activity feature is described from 5:16 to 7:30) Timex Health Tracker -watch which tracks walking and exercise data, motivates and measures activity via fitness/diet diaries http://www.timex.com/b/2577865011?intid=collScroll_HealthTracker Timex Trail Mate -walking, hiking functionality with goal-setting and measurement http://www.timex.com/b/2648188011?intid=collScroll_TrailMate Puma Phone -solar powered, SportsTracker fitness software, GPS, full smarphone capabilities http://www.shop-eu.puma.com/men/accessories/puma-phone/24198,en,sc.html Aviva Health Mate (Iphone app) http://www.zdnetasia.com/downloads/mobile/health-mate_sw-39848093.htm Wahoo IPhone fitness adaptor (from DCRainmaker.com) http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/first-look-at-wahoo-fitness-ant-iphone.html -also summary of related gadgets: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/2010-athlete-gadget-holiday-gift-guide.html |