NOVELTY - The method involves sensing performance parameter information during a physical activity. A first visual output is generated, where the first visual output includes an indication of an individual performing at an intensity level. A second visual output is generated, where the second visual output includes an indication of the individual currently performing at the intensity level, where the first and second visual outputs include a color previously associated with the intensity level that the individual is performing and the intensity level that the individual is currently performing.    USE - Method for providing performance feedback to an individual or athlete or runner or user using a portable fitness monitoring device during physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle and individual well-being. Uses include but are not limited to provide performance feedback using a mobile phone, personal digital assistant, music file player i.e. MP3 player, a GPS-enabled device, exercise equipment, dongle and a dedicated portable fitness training device, during walking, biking, skating, swimming, skiing, performing aerobic exercises, weight lifting and participating in individual or team sports.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables automatically deactivating a display module in response to no longer receiving performance parameter data from a heart rate sensor to initiate a low-power, standby or sleep mode to reduce or turn off power to components, thus providing a soft off to allow a quicker and more efficient start up when the display module is re-activated and ensuring that data files or recordings are completely saved and not closed prematurely before deactivation, and hence avoiding loss of recorded performance parameter data and displaying improved aesthetics and functionalities that enable the individual to exercise at intensities appropriate for current fitness level and goals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a strap attached to a wrist of an athlete.    Wrist (104)    Wearing article (110)    Strap (112)    Window (128)    Strap outer surface (134)