Suunto Training

If you participate in sports like road cycling, running and athletics or if you do a lot of training in the gym then you probably already know about Suunto watches as they have won many fans among athletes to who rely on accurate performance analysis.

It’s no surprise that Suunto watches have become so popular as the Suunto Training range has been designed specifically for athletes and sports people, both professional and amateur, who want to reach peak fitness and stay there.

So if you are thinking of joining the ever-growing band of Suunto users, here is a guide to all four models in the Suunto Training range. Bear in mind that all come complete with a heart rate monitor chest belt and are packed with various useful features, from coaching aids to computer compatibility.

Suunto T1
Features heart rate monitor with training zone information. Allows you to train in the correct heart rate zones for optimal training. Great value and simple to use.
Key reasons to buy: Great value, reliable HRM information.

Suunto T3
Heart rate zones as with the T1, but also gives training effect measurements. This provides a deeper analysis of the benefits of each session. Also compatible with various Suunto ‘PODs’. These PODs allow details of speed, distance and other information to be displayed on the watch.
Key reasons to buy: HRM and training effect measurements. POD functionality.

Suunto T4
Same as the T3 but has the Suunto Coach feature – this gives the user a training schedule tailored to previous performance, showing the optimum route to fitness. Also compatible with various PODs.
Key reasons to buy: HRM, training effect and coach functions. Pod functionality.

Suunto T6
The T6 is the athlete’s choice. Full HRM information, and post training analysis. The Suunto T6 connects to your PC and downloads all your training data. It also has an altimeter, so is popular with hill runners and mountain bikers. Also compatible with various PODs.
Key reasons to buy: HRM, training effect and full PC and POD functionality.

So whatever kind of training you do, you’ll find something to aid your quest for fitness. Or if you enjoy outdoor pursuits and adventure sports, there’s the Suunto Outdoor range to consider (see below).

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