Individual settings
Personalized settings enable users to tailor the device to their individual characteristics. Modern fitness devices often incorporate the following customization options:
— Gender. Ability to set the gender of the user. With the same age, height and weight, the male and female bodies still differ in metabolic characteristics, optimal heart rate values and some other significant parameters.
— Age. Ability to set the user's age. This indicator primarily affects the general condition of the body and its ability to endure high loads (although these points also depend on other factors, ranging from physique to physical fitness, previous diseases, etc.).
— Weight. The option to input user weight is used in calculating optimal heart rate, energy expenditure, and fat burned (refer to "Possible measurements"). When combined with height, it provides insights into physique specifics and the need for weight management.
— Height. Ability to set the user's height. This indicator is practically not used on its own — it is usually used in combination with weight (see above) when determining physique. In addition, some pedometers (see “Type”) can calculate stride length from height data (although this setting is more common, see below).
— Step length. Ability to manually set the user's average step length. The main scope of this data is the calculation of the distance traveled in pedometers (see "Possible measurements")....
— Individual training area. Users can manually define an individual training zone, specifying the desirable heart rate range during exercise, with a warning signal for exceeding it. While many fitness gadgets can automatically calculate an optimal range based on workout goals and individual settings, certain situations, such as recovery after illness or exceptional physical fitness, may require specific considerations. Some devices with a heart rate monitor function enable users to manually set a personalized training zone, factoring in all relevant parameters.
Built-in memory
The device has
its own built-in memory.
Almost every sophisticated electronic device has a certain amount of memory, but here we specifically refer to permanent memory. This type of memory is ideal for long-term data storage, ensuring information is retained even during power outages. Its presence enables the device to operate autonomously, storing training logs, individual settings, and other essential data without the need for communication with other devices.
PC connection
The device has the capability
to connect to a PC, typically through a wired USB interface. This connection serves an auxiliary role, occurring outside of workout sessions, such as between workouts. It is utilized for various purposes, including saving collected data on a computer, adjusting settings, updating firmware, etc. The specific functionalities depend on the model of the heart rate monitor or pedometer.
