GPS or Foot POD

We’ve been using heart rate monitors with both GPS and foot pod accelerometers for 4 years now. The Garmin Forerunner 301 was the first GPS based unit we used. The Nike CV10 was the first foot pod style heart rate monitor.

 From our own tests:

http://www.heartratemonitor.co.uk/footpod_accelerometers_inertia.html this is the link

We’ve found that there isn’t much difference at all. Personally I prefer foot pod style as the batteries last that much longer, and you don’t notice the pod on your shoe. Although… GPS is convenient as it works for any outdoor sport, and it doesn’t require calibration…… that said… 90% +  of our customers don’t need to calibrate the foot pods….

 What do you think?

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