Activity monitors from pedometers to sport watches, with or without heart rate monitors now have the capability to track your progress via a pre-downloaded training plan.  Based on the specific device, it can offer you coaching once is tabulates the data it has gleaned from a workout.  It can then provide you with the necessary information and act as a “coach” prompting you on where in your exercise regimen you need to improve on.  One thing to remember is that these types of monitors need Bluetooth capability or the ability to access the necessary devices so that they can stay current with their latest training/coaching requirements.