Cardio watches

Experts in outdoor sports, hiking and running, Lepape offers cardio watches designed to help you train and improve your performance. Find out which criteria to take into account when choosing your model and the leading brands of multisport and connected cardio watches.

Why choose a cardio watch?

If you play sport and want to progress, you’ll need a watch with a range of functions:

• A heart rate monitor to measure and display heart rate in real time during activity.
• A GPS to provide precise data on distance covered, speed and altitude, as well as real-time mapping.
• A barometer to measure altitude and atmospheric pressure for better performance analysis.
• An accelerometer to provide information on movement technique and efficiency.

All these tools, found on many connected multisport watches, enable you to analyze your practice and boost your performance.

How do you select a cardio watch to match your sporting activities?

Various criteria make it easier to choose the connected watch best suited to your needs and desires.

Fast response and long autonomy

A clear, precise display

Cardio watches generally have a good display. The latter is often quite large, and technologies such as Oled or Amoled can make it even brighter.

Features to suit your practice

A simple cardio watch, i.e. a cardio watch with a chest strap, is all you need if you’re new to running or hiking. If you want to go all out, or if you’re an experienced runner, it’s better to opt for more comprehensive models with more advanced functions. It’s a good idea to combine GPS, altimeter, accelerometer, mapping and more when you’re planning a triathlon. And don’t forget to choose a model with a comfortable wristband. Women with slender wrists appreciate slender bracelets.

Which brands are renowned for their reliable cardio watches?

1/ Garmin: the number 1 brand for GPS cardio watches

Garmin offers a wide range of cardio watches for all levels of fitness and sport. Its products are of the highest quality, and you can find them at the best price on Lepape. The Forerunner series is one of the most popular with experienced runners and professionals alike. Own a Garmin Forerunneris the assurance of having a real training assistant with solid autonomy. Wristband, GPS, heart rate monitor: the brand makes sure to offer a variety of models to suit everyone.

2/ Polar: leader in multisport watches

Polar brand products guarantee measurement accuracy, outstanding reliability, and a host of features designed to support athletes in optimizing their performance. The series Polar Vantage series is one of the most popular for competition.

3/ Suunto: the brand with recognized models

Some, like the Spartan Ultra Copper Special Edition, will delight lovers of watches with hands. It’s a beautiful model that can be worn both during sports sessions and around town. Its sapphire crystal and wide-angle display offer excellent readability, whatever the weather.

4/ Wahoo: quality products at attractive prices

Its complete range of models is of interest to athletes who practice a variety of sports. The Wahoo Elemnt Rival, for example, is a good investment for those new to triathlon who combine running, swimming and cycling.