The PC-68B is widely used by athletes due to its affordability and portability
. The athlete can take the oximeter with him wherever he goes. Many athletes make the mistake of not monitoring their vital signs while engaging in intense activity. This can lead to many physical and health problems as the athlete must be aware of their vital signs at all times. Also, it helps greatly to improve the athlete's performance and track their progress as the Oximeter contains data storage whereby the athlete can monitor their progress by utilizing the software that they install on their home computer. Because of this, Landon Medical is the leading distributor of pulse oximeter products to athletes.