Suunto Advizor Watch

The Suunto Advizor Wristop Computer features a Heart Rate Monitor that uses Polar® technology* and displays simultaneously your heart rate, altitude up to 29,500' (9000m), and change in elevation. This sophisticated computer watch can store barometric pressure information on the hour and has a temperature range from –5 to 140F (-20 to 60C). It features both 12- and 24-hour displays, a stopwatch, three daily alarms, dual time, and a calendar pre-programmed through 2089 so you can wear your Advizor well into your golden years. Whether you train in the mountains or at the beach, the Advizor memory will store your total training time; minimum, maximum & average heart rate; plus time spent in, above & below your pre-set target heart rate.

$299.00

Advizor is the one
I still think this is the best watch in the lineup. I like the heart rate monitor but the best feature is that you can check your vertical ascent and descent while you are still doing it.

Stick with the Original
The original Suunto is still the most durable. I've had this one 4 years and no problems. I love how you can check your vertical gain and drop on the fly. The HRM is great thing to have when training. Big and easy to use the Advizor still rules!

Training Tips

For runners looking to get the maximum benefit from hill training, as you sprint to the top of the hill have your arms pumping faster and faster. Once you get to the top, continue on increasing your speed as much as possible.

After each interval, take your pulse rate by counting the number of beats at your wrist or neck for 15 seconds. Multiply that result by four to get your beats per minute. Your next interval should start before your heart rate is less than 60% of your maximum.

The four components of good fitness include flexibility, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance. For optimum health, include at least two of these groups in three workouts per week.

Your fitness level will improve by overloading, working your body hard enough to stimulate the body, progression, increasing the frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise over time, and regularity, working out frequently, at least three times a week.