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By Debbie Graham\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 12 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Believe the claims and the right triathlon watch will have Alistair Brownlee and Lucy Charles chasing your shadow. The hyperbole is a turn-off for committed sceptics but wade through the marketing and, though they might not win you an Olympic gold, tthe right multisport watch certainly have you training smarter and racing faster.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just be aware of the pitfalls. Many a triathlete has been lured into purchase by a long and \u2018scientifically-proven\u2019 features list only to realise a month later that 99% of its capability simply isn\u2019t required. If you\u2019ve never used a heart rate monitor and are training for 3-4hrs a week, for example, will your triathlon performance benefit from spending upwards of \u00a3300 on a multisport watch that monitors your aerobic capacity, run cadence and cycling fatigue rating?<\/p>\n

Multisport watches: 5 key functions to look for when buying<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Also, remember that some of the metrics offered \u2013 ground contact time, for instance \u2013 are useful but arguably maximised by the intervention of a coach. Then again, if you\u2019re aiming for podium finishes, digging deep will be worth it. You\u2019ll refine your training, resulting in greater gains for the same effort.<\/p>\n
But beyond our test, do your own research to confirm the efficacy of many \u2018performance-changing\u2019 features that are on multisport watches. Take sleep tracking, which is primarily monitored by the user\u2019s movement. The gold standard requires measuring brainwaves and eye movement, which even a top-end Garmin or Suunto can\u2019t do. Instead, watches or bands combine an accelerometer and an algorithm to estimate the quality and quantity of your sleep. Recent Chinese research highlights just how inaccurate this method is.<\/p>\n
Best triathlon watches in 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Garmin Enduro<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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