Heart rate monitor watches are convenient to use. They can give you immediate feedback on your exercise intensity and let you know if you need to work out harder or if you need to slow down. These heart monitors will let you know if you are approaching a dangerous rate level. You will also see better results from your exercise routine because you will know when you need to take your workout to a higher level.
There are some basic heart monitor watches that are good for beginners. These just simply measure rate without any complicated features. There are other heart monitors that have more advanced features such as transmitting data from a watch to the computer, analyzing physiological levels, tracking calories burned and performing like a personal trainer. These watches are designed for more experienced exercisers who need additional information about their workout.
If you are looking for an inexpensive heart monitor with basic features the Omron HR-100C is highly rated. It continues to get good ratings despite it's average retail value of . The watch gives a clear reading and comes with a chest strap and an out of distance alarm. The watch is actually very accurate but can pick up interference since coded transmission is not used.
The Timex Personal Trainer Heart Rate Monitor T5G971 is designed for those on a budget who would like to track their heart rate and calories. The rate monitors' average cost is . In an independent recent study the watch received the highest ratings. It is accurate and comes with a chest strap, an indigo backlight and a clock. The battery can be replaced by the user which saves them money from going to a dealer. The biggest complaint for this heart monitor is that the owner manual provides incorrect information. Another rate monitor by Timex is the Easy Trainer Analog Heart Rate Monitor T5G941. This watch also performed well in tests conducted in Britain. This monitor is very basic and designed for beginners. It sells for an average price of . It doesn't show calories burned or training zones but many users feel like this watch is a "steal" at this price.
The Polar FS1 is the most basic heart rate monitor watch available by Polar. It's average price is . A chest strap is used to track rate and specific zones can be programmed with an audible alarm. The Polar FS1 is designed for beginners. For those that are more advanced exercisers, the Polar FT60 is much more than a monitor. It works like a personal trainer and actually motivates you to exercise and maximaize your workout. This watch also tracks calories and calculates your training zones according to your own personal level. This monitor receives high reviews for its' reliable and accurate readings. The battery can also be replaced by oneself. This watch is expensive with an average price tag of over 0.00. For additional money one can a PolarFlowlink which will download information from the watch to the computer. If this monitor is too pricey for you the Polar FT6 will give you much of the same features for training but for just over 0.
The Mia Motiva is designed for those who dislike wearing a chest strap. To get a heart rate reading you place your index and middle finger on the face of the watch for a few seconds. The disadvantage is that your reading will not be continuous and you may have stop your workout whenever you want to see the data. While strapless heart rate monitors are usually discouraged from experts, the Mia Motiva has gotten some positive reviews. Calories are tracked in addition to heart rate. A backlight, timer and additional watchband are also provided. The watches come in petite and regular sizes as well.
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