Today we'll talk about popular running accessories. Not all athletes recognize their necessity, and many even consider all kinds of innovations only a hindrance to training. Others, on the other hand, are closely monitoring the latest in sports equipment and do not hesitate to purchase them. We believe that both sides are right in their own way, so we have selected several sports accessories that no athlete can do without.
Water bottle.
This elementary thing is indispensable for maintaining water balance, the importance of which every athlete is aware of for the body. A small, light bottle should be in his arsenal at every workout.
Heart rate monitor.
This device, also called a heart rate monitor, is designed to count the heart rate during physical activity. Some more expensive heart rate monitors have additional features that may or may not help you.
Stopwatch.
The simplest device with which you can track your progress, adjust your training program and improve your performance. For all this, both mechanical and electronic stopwatches are suitable.
Waist bag.
Not a necessary accessory if you are running in a stadium or in a gym with lockers for your personal items. But if you prefer a "wilderness" area like a park, forest, street, then in any case you will need a place for keys, telephone and other little things. The small bag will store your belongings securely without distracting you from your run.
Step counter.
In principle, it is also not a particularly necessary apparatus for those who train in special places: halls, clubs, indoor stadiums. The pedometer is useful, rather, for those who run on different difficult routes and want to know the exact distance. True, on rough terrain, this device can show the result with an error, therefore, mandatory calibration is required for pedometers. In general, whether you need this device or not is up to you.
Sunglasses.
Well, everything is clear here: if training takes place in hot sunny weather, then you cannot do without eye protection. Feel free to add this accessory to your sports arsenal.
GPS receiver.
This modern device will allow you to keep track of your movements on the map, mark routes and points on it, share your progress with friends on social networks, and also rate other people's achievements. A good solution for young and active athletes who want to be in the center of the action.
Player.
This is an accessory for an amateur. Someone like it when the music in the headphones sets the pace, while others it confuses and annoys. During a run, the player can be useful: fast music helps to maintain a certain speed, and audio lectures - to develop not only physically, but also mentally. But on the street, listening to the player can cause an accident.
Metronome.
Like the player, it beats the desired rhythm, but at the same time it is safer and not only does not distract, but also concentrates the runner's attention.
Wristbands and armbands.
If during a run you are pursued by profuse sweating, then you cannot do without these little things. They are designed to absorb moisture where it bothers you the most. As a rule, this is the forehead, from which sweat can literally "obscure the eyes."
