Showing posts with label Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Review. Show all posts

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Suunto Core Review, New Band and Log Function

This is an update of my Suunto Core video showing the Suunto with the new band. I also highlight the log feature and talk about the battery life.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Heart Rate Monitor Watches - A Review of the Common Features

!±8± Heart Rate Monitor Watches - A Review of the Common Features

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.


Heart Rate Monitor Watches - A Review of the Common Features

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Omron HR-100C Heart Monitor Watch Review

!±8± Omron HR-100C Heart Monitor Watch Review

The Omron HR-100C Heart Monitor Watch has been a favorite amongst health and fitness enthusiasts for some time now. It is a simple and easy to use monitor. Unlike most other heart monitors out there, the Omron HR-100C does not have all the fancy features and functions such as GPS and Online Connectivity. However, for a fraction of the price of Polar, Suunto and Garmin heart monitors, this Omron product does basically the same thing. It was designed and built to be as simple as possible yet effective at the same time. The purpose of a heart monitor is to give in real time, heart beats or rate. From there, you can see where you stand in your fitness and find ways to improve on it. The following is a short review on the Omron HR-100C.

Features

As stated above, this Omron Monitor is pretty simple. Unlike most of its competition, the HR-100C is easy to program. It comes with a wrist band that is well ventilated thus making it really comfortable. This heart monitor watch also has an alarm that indicates the user if the rate of their heart is too high or low. This is both a performance enhancer and safety measure to ensure your workouts or training is as effective as possible. This Omron Heart Rate Monitor also comes with a portable chest strap or belt that connects to the watch to give a more accurate reading. In fact, the belt can send data to the receiver up to a distance of 30 meters or 98 feet which is really handy. The Omron HR-100C is also a great everyday watch in that it has all the basic features for one. It comes with a back light function, time and date display and also a daily reminder alarm.

Cons

There is just one problem that has arisen on this heart monitor watch. At times, users have complained that the chest strap has problems connecting with the watch. When it does connect, it is at times not that accurate. However, by re-adjusting the strap and resetting the watch, this problem can be overcome.

Overall, the Omron HR-100C Heart Monitor Watch is a great tool for those looking to really get serious with their workouts. Another great thing about this Omron Heart Rate Monitor is that it is affordable. If you are looking for the perfect heart rate monitor to start with, try out the Omron HR-100C.


Omron HR-100C Heart Monitor Watch Review

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