In the Zone: Phone as Trainer

Cell phones aren't just for calling people anymore Not only can you play games, surf the web, get turn-by-turn directions, and listen to music you can now do "medical monitoring" on a gadget that you carry around in your pocket or purse.

With a Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can now get a heart rate monitor that works with Windows Mobile Smartphone devices. You can also view blood presure and temperature. The device provides a good basic assessment that can be sent to your doctor or used to monitor health issues.

Or, you can turn your GPS-enabled phone into a workout partner. Check out this service -- bimactive.com --