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Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Red)
- 1-inch LCD display
- GPS-enabled trainer watch accurately records your distance, time and pace. High-sensitivity GPS receiver stays locked on satellites, even near tall buildings or under tree cover
- Rechargeable battery provides 8 hours life in training mode, 3 weeks in power save mode
- Upload data to Garmin Connect site to view workout summaries, create goals and more
- Includes heart rate monitor for heart rate-based calorie computation
The Forerunner 110 is Garmin’s easiest watch for tracking your training. It’s GPS-enabled so it knows heart rate, how far, and how fast – with no extra bells and whistles. There’s virtually no setup required, so you can just press start and run, walk, or train with it.
Garmin’s Forerunner 110 is the easiest way to track your training. It’s GPS-enabled so it knows how far and how fast–with no extra bells and whistles. There’s virtually no setup required, so you can just press start and run or walk with it.
Garmin’s Forerunner 110 is the easiest way to track your training. |
Use with included heart rate monitor to hit your targets, track calories burned, and more. |
Whether you’re training to complete your first 5k or you want to get faster and fitter, having accurate workout data is the key. |
Train Smarter, Not Harder
Whether you’re training to complete your first 5k or you want to get faster and fitter, having accurate workout data is the key. Forerunner 110 uses GPS to accurately record your distance, time and pace. Data from each run is stored in the unit, so you can go back and review how you did last week or last month. Or, upload to our Garmin Connect website for more detailed analysis.
Easy to Use
Now there’s nothing standing in the way of you and your run. Forerunner 110 is our simplest training device yet. Out of the box, you’ll charge it, take it outside to find GPS satellites and answer a few setup questions. Then just press start and take off. Once you’re done, press stop. It really is that easy.
Follow Your Heart
Some versions of the Forerunner 110 (men’s black/red and women’s gray/pink) come with a heart rate monitor to display your heart rate in beats per minute. It also provides heart rate-based calorie computations so you can accurately track your calories burned. If you purchase the black/gray Forerunner 110 without heart rate, you can buy a Garmin heart rate monitor separately or use with an ANT+ heart rate monitor you already own.
Store, Analyze and Share
Beginning and advanced runners know that reviewing data from your run can be motivating and provide meaningful feedback for improvement. Tracking your data is simple with Garmin Connect, our website for free data analysis and sharing. Just upload to Garmin Connect from your PC or Mac, then see the route you traveled on a map, view a summary of your workout data, create goals and more.
Fast and Accurate
Forerunner 110 features HotFix satellite prediction, which means it locks onto satellites quickly so you can be out the door and on with your run in no time. It also has a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to stay locked onto satellites, even near tall buildings or under tree cover.
What’s in the Box
Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Unisex Sport Watch (Black), AC Charger, Owner’s Manual
List Price: $ 229.99
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This 405 user loves his new 110,
BACKGROUND:
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I have used a Garmin 405 to track my weekend long runs for about 1.5 years. Previously I owned the Garmin 305. I’m using the 110 with with my 405 chest strap (saved me $50).
SUMMARY:
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The 110 does everything I do with my 405 in a significantly smaller, lighter form factor with a superior GPS chip (in theory, to be proven).
REASONS WHY I LIKE MY NEW 110 BETTER THAN MY OLD 405:
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* It’s smaller and less bulky than the 405, looks and feels like a regular watch, and wraps snugly around my smallish wrist.
* I don’t have to fiddle around with the temperamental 405 touch-(in)sensitive bezel.
* The displayed numbers for distance/hr/time/pace are bigger on the 110 than the 405, so easier for me to read on the run.
* There are fewer menus to navigate.
* Like the 405, GPS locking and accuracy works just fine, even under trees (more below).
* Like the 405, I can set the auto-lap to increment every 1 mile (other distances available).
* The 110 displays everything I want to track during and after my run.
– Elapsed distance (for run), Elapsed time (for run), Current HR, Average pace (for current lap), Last lap pace (displayed automatically for a few seconds after each lap), Average HR (for run), Average pace (for run). Average HR and pace for the entire run are show under “History” at the end of my run.
* To make this tangible, I can glance at the watch to see that so far I’ve run 2.1 miles in 21 minutes, my current HR is 160, my pace for the current mile (mile 3) is 9:56 and my pace for the last lap (mile 2) was 10:01. At the end of my run, I click through to “History” and see that my average HR for the entire run was 162bpm and my average pace was 9:54 minute miles. For me, currently, all I care about is keeping my HR in the 160-170bpm range (your range will probably be different) while trying to keep my pace under 10:00. In general, I suspect most runners will have the same requirements: Track your current HR to keep it within a target range while attempting to meet or beat a per-mile pace goal.
* The 110 has a longer battery life
* I never used the other 405 features like courses, virtual partner, etc. Ironically, I “customized” the 405 screens to pretty much do what the 110 displays by default (but cannot be changes).
WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT “CURRENT PACE”?
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I guess some runners want to know the pace they are running RIGHT NOW. Think of it as their instantaneous pace – kinda like what a car speedometer gives you. Some folks call it “current pace” but that can be confusing when you also have average pace for the current mile, so let’s call current pace the “right-now” pace. Unlike the 405, the 110 does not give you your right-now pace. Instead you get your average pace for the current lap. If your auto-lap is set to 1 mile (the default setting) then you’ll see your average pace for the current mile. I for one don’t need right-now pace. Since I’m trying to hit per-mile pace goals I want to see my average pace for the current mile. If I’m trying to hit a 10:00 pace for the current mile, and I start out too slow, the 110 will tell me my average pace for the current mile is slower, let’s say 11:00, and I know I need to run the rest of the mile faster to bring my average pace for the current mile down from 11:00 to my target pace of 10:00. As I speed up, my average pace for the current mile will slowly drop from 11:00 to 10:00. Bottom line: Right-now pace doesn’t help me hit per-mile pace goals so I could care less if it’s “missing” from the 110. If all you are doing is trying to hit per-mile pace goals (eg run a 10:00 miles) then you’ll be just fine with the 110.
ANY GPS ISSUES?
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Not for me. Check out connect dot garmin dot com slash activity slash 44862992 and you’ll see my test walk/run. Click to view the map in “Satellite” mode and notice that most of my test walk was under thick tree cover.
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|Does what it says it does well,
pros-quick satellite fix, very clear display, waterproof, shows the info you need not what you don’t, uses buttons instead of bezel controls, uses USB instead of wireless connection.
cons-fairly expensive, GPS loses some accuracy under heavy tree cover.
This watch is especially good for two kinds of runners: those who run on trails, and can’t easily lock in distances (and thus pace); and those who travel, but still want to run outside, rather than on hotel treadmills. In both instances, this watch will give you accurate distance information, as well as pace and heart rate. The other big improvements that I haven’t seen mentioned in other reviews are that unlike the 405, it has reverted to button controls, and also to a direct USB cable connection to your computer for uploading run information. Garmin is not advertising these changes, since they are ostensibly steps backward from the 405’s bezel controls and wireless connection, but these were the sources of most of the complaints about the 405–especially problems with the bezel once it got wet with sweat or rain. This is no longer an issue.
You have to wonder whether some of the people writing these (one star) reviews actually run–or whether they work for Polar or Timex? The watch gives you distance, time and pace, as well as heart rate information, as you go. For most easy or long runs on trails or the road, this is all you need. On the track, you know the distance, so if you’re doing intervals, just use the stopwatch. The only scenario where the lack of ‘current pace’ could be a problem as far as I can see is in doing tempo runs, if you do do them by time (say 20 minutes easy, 40 minutes tempo, 10 minutes warm down) instead of by distance, as I do them. By time, you could get a situation where your first and last miles of tempo running get mixed in with running at an easy pace, and the pace data would be useless. Still, if you set the autolap function at .25 miles, very little of your run is going to be logged inaccurately (at most the first and last quarter mile in that tempo workout). Similarly, if you happen to be changing pace lot during a run and want immediate feedback, the watch does give you that. So-called current speed on a GPS watch is always somewhat of an estimate anyway, since it is plotting your location between two points, measuring the time it took you, and then doing the math. There’s really no such thing as an instantaneous current pace calculation, and if you have your watch set on .25 mile autolap, that’s not much more than the distance that would actually be used for a current pace calculation otherwise.
One criticism: although the satellites initially lock onto my watch after an average of 30 seconds and seem to give very accurate distance ad elevation information (the latter on the Garmin Connect website), there is one part of my usual run under heavy tree cover where it seems like the satellites lose me for a tenth of a mile or less, which makes the data for that mile always come out slower than I’m actually running. It makes up the difference on the next mile, which makes that one come out too fast. Both are off by around 15 seconds/mile, and this is a bit annoying. Although I can do the calculation to average the two and see that each time they basically come out even, it seems that Garmin should have come up with an algorithm for the watch’s software that would compensate for such discrepancies within the mile where they happen, rather than giving inaccurate information for two consecutive miles.
Bottom line: this watch gives you a lot of useful information, and even more when you download it to the Garmin Connect site. Unlike other Garmin watches, it doesn’t give some extra cycling information and the heart rate monitor doesn’t work in the pool, so it’s really a watch for runners, not triathletes. But for semi-serious to very serious runners, it gives you everything you need, without the bells and whistles–and the headaches–of the 405.
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|I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT,
I’am no marathon runner, just trying to get back to running like back in my cross country/track high school days. It’s sooooo easy to use. I bought the 305/405 and immediately returned it because it was entirely too hard to figure out how to use. With the 110 you charge it, create your profile (weight, age, sex) go outside and let it sink with the satellites…then press start. It’s that simple. If you get the one with the heart rate monitor, it gives you calories burned, and heart rate. I see people in here griping about something regarding the “pace”. I don’t know..it displays the pace you are going at, so i’m not too sure what that is all about. You sync it with the garmin website, and it give you greater “in depth” information about your run.
Just remember that this isn’t suppose to have all the bells and whistle the other running watches have. This is for just simple use; distance, pace, calories, heart rate, time. This will suffice most people, and definitely extremely user friendly.
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|How Do I Calculate Calories Burned With A Heart Rate Monitor? Recently started trying to get in shape, counting calories and calories burned. I bought a watch pedometer/heart rate monitor with calories burned..however, I can’t figure out how to get calories burned doing anything other than walking (pedometer) Any insights? I’d like to wear it when I do exercise videos and to see what I’ve burned.
Without knowing what brand you have its hard to say, but check the instruction manual and there should be something in there that tells you. It should be able to calculate the calories that you are burning in general, so if you double check you should find the settings.
How Does A Heart Rate Monitor Determine Calories? Does it tell you the calories burned on it, or do I have to calculate it somehow? If so, do all heart rate monitors tell calories burned? Where in Canada (Ontario, GTA) Would I be able to find a heart rate monitor that would be able to determine my calories burned while dancing?
A heart rate monitor can be used for anything involving a heart beat – dancing, swimming, tennis, vacuuming the floor, couch surfing… A decent monitor will ask you to program in your gender, age, height, and weight. From there it will be able to calculate the calories burned from your heart rate and the duration of our exercise. If the HRM you are using does not take these figures in to account, don’t bother with it. I have had a Polar ($150 US) for years and use it every day.
Can You Link A Heart Rate Monitor To Adidas MiCoach For The Iphone? I have just downloaded the MiCoach App for my new Iphone, just wondering if you can buy the heart rate monitor for it and link it to the iphone?
Short answer: No. The only real heart rate monitor / running, biking and cardio exercise apps for the iPhone ( and iPod touch and iPad ) are the series of apps in the Digifit Ecosystem: iCardio, iRunner, iBiker, iSpinner and iPower. iTMP, the company who developed the apps, also developed the wireless bridges required to relay information from ultra-low power fitness sensors ( like the Adidas ANT+ interoperable heart rate monitor and stride sensor ) to the iPhone.
The latest version is called Digifit Connect and like the popular Nike+ iPod wireless receiver it plugs into the iPhone but unlike the Nike+ is compatible with more than 75 sensors: http://tiny.cc/vpgie
They’ve been the only apps with integrated heart rate monitoring on the iPhone for more than a year and a half. Check them out at http://www.digifit.com
Are There Any Coupon Codes For Garmin 010-00658-30 Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch? Where can I find a coupon code for Garmin 010-00658-30 Forerunner 405CX GPS Sport Watch
Friend, coupon codes not found in internet for your need, but you can do a very cheap deal at amazon.com. Price is just $369.99 with free shipping offer.
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Loaded with serious training features, Forerunner 405CX continuously records your time, distance, pace, calories burned and heart rate.
And advanced training features will challenge you to step up your pace race against Forerunner’s Virtual Partner
Forerunner 405CX comes with a flexible, wireless heart rate monitor to help you make the most out of your training.
With Forerunner 405CX, you can share your locations, advanced workouts and courses wirelessly with other Forerunner 405 users.
Once you¿ve logged the miles, innovative ANT+ wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when Forerunner is in range.
Product Description
The Forerunner 405CX is the evolution of GPS-enabled training. This sleek sport watch tracks your distance, pace and heart rate, then wirelessly sends the data to your PC for later analysis. The 405CX features heart rate-based calorie computation and comes with a second wrist band option suitable for smaller wrists.
Want To Buy A Garmin 410 Sports Watch, Have They Been Discontinued? I want to buy a Garmin 410 sports watch, im into running and could do with a gps enabled watch like the Garmin Forerunner 410. Ive been looking online but it seems its been discontinued, does anyone know where I can get one, or is it too late?
The garmin 410 foreunner is a great gps sports watch, ive got one myself. I was looking into getting the garmin 610 recently and am at a loss if I should go for it or not, they are both similar in many ways. You can still get the garmin 410 at Amazon but the price varies alot. The site I left in the resoucre box gives a good review of the 410, 610 and some other garmin gps sports devices.
Do People Run Faster With Or With Out Misic ? Listen 2 ur mp3 Player and c if u run faster then get bac 2 me
Slower, hehe. Because sometimes i am enjoying the music.
I think the point is not on if it can make you run faster. It is on how music can otivate you to run longer. Everytime i have my i-pod on, i didn’t notice that i’ve been running for a long time. If i don’t have music i feel like i am doing a real sacrifice.
So, i suggest you do listen to music.
Also, have a running watch. Mine is http://www.runningwatchreviews.com/97/garmin-forerunner-405-wireless-gps-enabled-sports-watch/ .
It is not a selling site though, but if you want, you can read them for guide, there are other brand there too.
Hope that helps
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Technical Details:
Loaded with serious training features, Forerunner 405CX continuously records your time, distance, pace, calories burned and heart rate.
And advanced training features will challenge you to step up your pace race against Forerunner’s Virtual Partner
Forerunner 405CX comes with a flexible, wireless heart rate monitor to help you make the most out of your training.
With Forerunner 405CX, you can share your locations, advanced workouts and courses wirelessly with other Forerunner 405 users.
Once you’ve logged the miles, innovative ANT+ wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when Forerunner is in range.
Product Description:
The Forerunner 405CX is the evolution of GPS-enabled training. This sleek sport watch tracks your distance, pace and heart rate, then wirelessly sends the data to your PC for later analysis. The 405CX features heart rate-based calorie computation and comes with a second wrist band option suitable for smaller wrists.
How Can I Determine Exercise Intensity Based On My Heart Rate Monitor? When I ride my bike or use my elliptical, I strive for 75% of my maximum heart rate as recorded by my heart rate monitor. would that qualify as moderate or intense exercise? Should I be striving for 100% of my maximum heart rate for it to be intense aerobic exercise?
Maximum heart rate = 220-(your age), most exercise is recommended at 60-80% of you maximum heart rate. so 75% is high moderate. you don’t want to work out at your maximum heart rate it can overload the heart and cause problems.
We Have To Use A Heart Rate Monitor In Our Class Next Week, I’m Anxious About It? I’m anxious about using a heart rate monitor during one of my college classes next week. I’m thinking of skipping it if it could be dangerous. I don’t like the idea of electrodes being tied to my chest, I actually had this done when I joined a gym last year, they strapped it to my chest, while the instructor wore the watch, but now I am frightened by the idea that electrical signals are being send to my heart to monitor how fast it is beating. Are heart rate monitors completely safe? Or can those electrical signals damage or throw off the heart in any way?
You have nothing to worry about! First off the monitor does not send any kind of electricity into your body! They RECEIVE electrical signals that your heart puts out when it triggers itself to contract. This electrical signal is generated by what is called the “sinoatrial node” at the top right chamber of the heart. This signal travels through down through the heart muscle stimulating it to contract, and causing your hear to beat. This electrical signal is picked up by the monitor. The monitor keeps track of how often it receives these signals from your heart and displays it as a number of beats per minute that your heart is contracting. It is completely safe and painless!! So go to class! You will be just fine! I promise!
Oops I caught my mistake after proof reading, I meant to say sinoatrial node. It was like 3 in the morning between calls when I originally answered this question… hehe. Thanks for the correction, I will be the first to admit when I make a mistake.
Shoud I Get A Heart Rate Monitor? I’m into fitness and timing and all that.
But I don’t know if I should get a heart rate monitor.
I don’t really understand what it does.
What does it do? I need as much detail as possible.
Thanks
Danny Dreyer, author of Chi-Running is about the only running guru I know of that is against Heart Rate Monitors. He thinks it’s best to just listen to your body. That by paying attention to your body and not a bunch of gadgets you can tell more about your body than any gadget can. People have off days and if you paid attention only to a HRM you might over do it by trying to keep your Heart Rate in the right zone. as opposed to just running at a pace that feels good.
However, I have a HRM and I’m really happy with it. My main concern is that when I’m running and day dreaming I have a tendency to slow down. I also wanted to make sure I would push myself but not over do it.
So the basic Heart Rate Monitor has a watch part and a strap that goes around your chest. the watch part is a pretty good sports watch but it also displays your heart rate.
Bear in my I’m simplifying things, but the idea is that we can determine our Maximum Heart Rate, and that we can benefit by running in certain zones. For instance, it is generally understood that running at 65% of the max is really good for weight loss. and that running at 85% is anaerobic.
Most HRM watches have a way of inputting your max HR and then can display what % you are at.
Good HRMs will till you at the end of your workout what your Max HR was, what your average was, and some will even show you how many minutes you were in each Zone.
Really Good HRMs will have interval timers, and alarms. so you could set it to beep after 5 minutes to let you know when your warm up is over. or you could set it to beep if your heart rate goes too high or too low.
The best HRMs will have some kind of computer interface and will automatically log your runs and graph them. Also computer interfaces are the best way to program complicated interval training programs.
When you start looking at the best HRMs you will find they have GPS built in. It turns out that having a GPS HRM watch gives you the most flexibility in programming runs and looking at computer graphs and displays.
Mostly you will find runners with GPS HRMs. In gym the GPS is useless. but the HRM is still very useful. on the treadmill and elliptical a HRM watch means you can let go of the handles and swing your arms. Plus you get a log of your activity.
I’ve tried Low end polars and timexes. They are both adequate. The Timex “Trainer” line is about $100. I like them because they have good interval timer features.
I ended up getting a Garmin 305. The 305 has a lot of features and doesn’t cost as much as the newer models.
there is a blog called DC Rainmaker where a guy talks about HRMS and GPSs. He has compared a lot of the models and it’s worth checking out.
What Is The Best GPS Watch For Exercising? I’m looking for a wrist watch/bracelet that comes with (no additional purchases required) a GPS that monitors your speed and distance/steps, heart monitor that is constantly measuring, calorie counter, and time/stop watch. Hopefully looking for something under $150. Thanks for the help!
I would suggest Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor
* GPS-enabled trainer watch accurately records your distance, time and pace
* High-sensitivity GPS receiver stays locked on satellites, even near tall buildings or under tree cover
* Includes heart rate monitor for heart rate-based calorie computation
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Question About Nike Plus Sportsband? I want to do some running over the summer to prepare for cross country and I was thinking about getting involved with Nike plus and tracking my running and all of that stuff. I just had a few questions about it though.
How many different types of Nike plus products are there? In terms of the actual product with the sensor, I know there is the sportsband and the ipod and everything. Is there anything else?
How exactly does the sportsband work?
Can I put the sensor in between my laces or attach it to my shoe somehow and still get an accurate reading in terms of distance?
Can somebody just clear up all these questions by answering generally how this thing works and a brief overview of the whole Nike plus thing? haha
thanks!
The primary Nike+ products (receivers) are the Nike+ SportBand or the Nike+ Sports Kit module which attaches to your iPod. The second-generation iPod Touch and the iPhone 3GS have built-in Nike+ capabilities, so no adapter is necessary.
The Nike+ system uses a small sensor (piezoelectric accelerometer) to detect and transmit the pace distance of your runs. This information is received and recorded by a Nike+ SportBand or Nike+ enabled iPod or iPhone.
Consumer Reports conducted a study comparing the Nike+ sensor while inserted into a Nike+ compatible shoe versus placing the sensor in a pouch which was attached to the shoelaces. The findings showed that the sensor was no more or less accurate with the Nike+ shoes. In order to obtain the most accurate readings possible, you should calibrate the system for your stride lengths, as you would also do with most any high end pedometer system. The Nike+ system is roughly 90% accurate for both pace and distance, or lower if your stride/running style varies while running.
If you are searching for a solution with a higher level of accuracy, you may want to consider a GPS-enabled sports watch such as the Garmin Forerunner. The price for an older model Garmin, such as the 205 or 305, is comparable to that of a complete Nike+ system if you do not already own an iPod.
Nice Gps Running Watches? Any cheap (100-200) running watches with a gps?
I would suggest these good GPS watch for running
Garmin Forerunner 210 Water Resistant GPS Enabled Watch without Heart Rate Monitor
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Motorola MOTOACTV 8GB GPS Sports Watch and MP3 Player
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Should I Get A Heart Rate Monitor? Which One? I am just starting on my exercise routine and was wondering if it would be good to get a heart rate monitor? if yes then which is like the cheapest one that i can get? i dont want to spend a lot on it..
Congratulations on starting an exercise routine. Your interest in using a heart rate monitor is a great way to start. It will give you feedback on the intensity of your training and can be kind of like your coach or personal trainer whether you’re walking or doing intervals. My clients use heart rate training to stay engaged in their cardiovascular training, get feedback on the intensity of their workouts, and to keep track of their progress.
There are so many heart rate monitors out there, how do you choose the right one for you?
First of all, you should look at the ones that DO feature a chest strap. The strap has electrodes inside of it and transmit a digital or coded signal from your heart to your watch. The type without the chest strap takes heart rate from your wrist and will require you to touch and/or hold a button on the watch while you wait for your heart rate to appear on the screen. If you are running stairs, intervals, riding a bike, or doing something where it would be inconvenient or dangerous to touch a button, you will soon find that this type of monitor will be frustrating and rather useless to you. The wrist heart rate watches are often cheaper than the chest strap versions, but safe yourself the frustration and check out some of these brands first:
Polar: These are very well known heart rate monitors. There are plenty of styles for beginners who don’t need anything but heart rate only to advanced triathletes and olympic cyclists where the watch will practiacally cook you dinner!
***The disadvantage of Polar is that you MUST send the watch/chest strap back in to the company for the battery to be replaced. There is a small fee for this. There is no consumer access to the battery compartment on the strap and they will not guarantee water resistance if the watch compartment has been opened. If a unit has been sitting on the shelf for a long time, the battery may be “old” and go sooner than you may expect.
Nike: Nike makes some good and attractive HR monitors with many different price ranges, features, and styles that are marketed to women, men, and both. User may change the batteries
Timex: They make some very versatile HR monitors and they are tough watches that are very well made. I own a women’s Timex. User may change the batteries in both chest strap and watch. I use my HR monitor watch as a regular sports watch even when I’m not using the strap.
NOTE: shop around at a sporting goods store for a watch that you like, try it on, ask the associate questions about them. Then check out EBAY, AMAZON, etc. I just purchased another BRAND new women’s Timex HR monitor on Ebay for $26 plus shipping.
HOW to use your HR monitor: One of the most comprehensive sites for heart rate training is http://www.heartzones.com. There are short educational articles about HR training and some training templates. They will also tell you what a heart rate zone is and how to find out which ones to exercise in and for how long as well as how to progress your workouts. You will notice that the more fit you become, the longer it will take for your HR to rise, it will take more effort to make it go as high as it did when you first started exercising, and the faster it will drop, or recover, when you rest.
Heart rate training is a great way train whether you are a beginner or an Olympic athlete. Your heart rate is unique to you and getting familiar with it is a wise way to go. Congratulations with starting your exercise routine. Stick with it with your new coach-your HR monitor and the best of luck to you.
I Want To Find Out More About The New Moto Q Phone? The phone looks good, very sleek but I like to find out more about its functions. What’s unique about it?
Are you referring to the Q9c? Here’s some of the features and capabilities of it:
Basics:
Battery: Extended Lithium (Li-Ion) Battery provides up to 7.2 hours of continuous talk time.
Windows Mobile 6: Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system allows you to check your email, create/ edit/view attachments, schedule meetings, and browse the Internet.
Windows Media Player: With Windows Media Player Mobile you can play music and videos.
1.3 Megapixel Camera and Video Camcorder: Capture high-resolution images with the digital camera and 6X digital zoom. Create your own video clips and easily share them with family and friends.
Bluetooth Enabled: Enjoy the convenience of hands-free communication by using headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth-compatible devices. Bluetooth wireless accessories are sold separately. Includes A2DP support for Bluetooth headsets.
MicroSD Memory Card: Store data on a removable memory card (not included). Up to 32GB cards supported and available for purchase.
Internal Memory: RAM:64 MB ROM:128 MB
Processor: MSM 6500(BP) / Bulverde (AP)
Digital Dual Band: This phone may be used on and while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Vivid Color Display: 2.4” TFT display with 65K colors and 320 x 240 resolution
Qwerty Keyboard
Speakerphone
GPS Enabled: View your approximate location and use available applications to navigate roadways throughout the country.
E911 Emergency Location Enabled: Features embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing the E911 emergency location services, where available.
Services:
Sprint Power Vision: Sprint Power Vision gives you fast and easy access to news, sports, weather, music, email, GPS and much more. Enjoy the network that gives you the power to watch live TV, instantly download songs to your phone and at broadband-like speeds.
Sprint TV Enabled: Watch live TV and video-on-demand with the full-motion video and vivid sound. Catch the latest news, sports, weather, entertainment and movie trailers on the go.
On Demand
TeleNav
Features:
Multiple Languages: Personalize your phone by choosing English or Spanish for all voice and text menu prompts.
On Demand: Retrieve up-to-date web content such as sports, weather, and news and movie times with the push of a button.
Phone as Modem: Use the available USB cable, or Bluetooth Wireless technology, to connect with a PC for Internet and email access on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Picture Caller ID: Identify callers at a glance by linking downloaded photos and other images to your phone book.
SMS Text Messaging Enabled: Instantly send and receive SMS Text Messages across the room or across the country, anywhere in the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Voice Notes: Record reminders or take notes using your voice with built in Voice Notes application. .
Accessibility /Disability Features:
Speaker-Independent Voice Dialing: Say the name of any entry in your phone book and the number is dialed automatically without using the keypad. This feature is speaker-independent, so there is no need to train the phone to respond to any one person’s voice. Receive an audible status report of your phone’s coverage, signal strength, and battery strength.
TTY Compatible: Compatible with select TTY devices.
Hearing Aid Compatibility: The Moto Q9c has received a rating of M3, T3.
Capabilities
MP3 Player
Multimedia
Digital Dual Band
Power Vision (EVDO)
Power Vision Downloads (EVDO)
On Demand
Bluetooth 2.0
WLNP = Y
Global Positioning System(GPS)-911
Phone as Modem
SMS Text Messaging
TTY
OTA
Wireless Data Roaming
Bluetooth Profiles Supported:
A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile – Control volume and track selection), GAVDP Generic A/V Dist. Profile, HFP Hands Free Profile, HSP Headset Profile, HID Human Interface Device, FTP File Transfer Profile, BPP Basic Printing Profile, BIP Basic Imaging Profile, SYNCH Synchronization Profile, GOEP Generic Object Exchange Profile, SDAP/SDP Service Discovery Application Profile, DUN (Dial-up Network), OPP (Object Push Profile), SPP Serial Port Profile, AVDTP A/V Control Transport, OBEX (Object Exchange)
Battery Life
Extended rechargeable Li-Ion battery provides up to 7.2 hours continuous talk time in digital mode.
Which GPS Watch Is The Best?
With the Forerunner 405, Garmin has finally put the power of GPS location-based date into a sleek sport watch that can be worn all day. Runners no longer have to choose between function and fashion. Garmin’s ANT + Sport wireless platform that wirelessly sends your data to your computer and a touch bezel that lets you change screens with a simple tap (no more fumbling for buttons) run make this not just a leap forward in GPS-enabled fitness devices, but in training devices period. Forerunner 405 comes in two color options — black or green.
What’s The Importance Of Monitoring Your Heart Rate While Exercising? I see exercise equipment that monitors your heart rate at the gym and am wondering how it benefits your workout. Is there a reason? Does it benefit your workout in any way?
Knowing your heart rate definately benefits your workout. Firstly, depending on your workout type, your heart rate would vary. It depends whether you are working out for weight management,aerobic conditioning(for better stamina & endurance) or advanced conditioning(training for sporting events like marathons,tennis etc).
For each of these cases, there is a lower and upper limit. The lower limit basically indicates that you have reached the region in which best results could be obtained. And upper limit indicating excessive work out which could result in injuries.
For weight management – The desired heart rate would be 60-70 percent of your max. heart rate. In this region,you would be able to burn off a substancial number of calories.
For aerobic conditioning & weight management – Desired heart rate is between 70-80 % of your max. heart rate. This would be the fat burning zone.
For advanced conditioning – Desired heart rate is 80% and above your max heart rate. This would be advisable for people who are already in top shape. This is also a fat burning zone.
Hi Am 20 Trying To Lose Wieght, Do You Think The Heart Rate Monitor Could Help? Am looking to buy a pulse heart rate monitor watch, will it help me lose weight?
Yes it most certainly can.
you can use the simple equation of 220 – (age) = MHR
ur MHR is your max heart rate.
when you go to the gym, if you’re doing the treadmill or going on the bike, check you heart rate monitor.
at a low intensity (50-60% of max), you will burn a higher fat:carbs ratio, so in other words, you may not lose too many pounds, but you will lose inches.
a high intensity workout (65+% of max) you will burn more carbs than you will fat, but you total calories burned will be greater than at a low intensity. you will lose more weight, but not necessarily inches.
it’s up to you how you want to lose weight, but a good mix of high and low intensity workouts should do the trick. A heart rate monitor is a great investment.
Cheapest Place To Buy Bistos Hi Bebe Fetal Doppler/Heart Rate Monitor, 2- 8.5 Oz Bottles Of…? …Ultrasound Gel
Where can I find a great deal online for Bistos Hi Bebe Fetal Doppler/Heart Rate Monitor, 2- 8.5 oz Bottles of Ultrasound Gel
HI Bebe Baby Heart Rate Monitor w/ 2 8.5oz lotions
Other products by HI Bebe
Price: $120.00
Product Description
This handy portable fetal doppler detects the fetal heart rate quickly from about 10-12 weeks through labor, and it’s safe and simple to use. The new Hi Bebe BT200 hand held fetal heart rate monitor has been designed to be small and lightweight, yet robust, making it ideal for midwives, doctors and of course, pregnant women. The Hi Bebe fetal doppler features an audio speaker, plus a clear LCD display of the fetal heart rate. Not only will the sound of your baby reassure you, but you can bond with your baby from the very beginning. With the built in loudspeaker, you can share the miracle with family and friends. Or use the audio output for earphones to lull yourself to sleep with the sound of your baby’s heart beating. The Hi Bebe BT-200 baby fetal monitors come complete with attached probe, batteries and ultrasound transmission gel (everything you need to start monitoring)
What Is The Best Heart Rate Monitor Out There? I need to buy a heart rate monitor that calculates my Heart Rate, my %, and Calories burned. Which one is the best for a reasonable price.
Please list some brands and where I can buy them; online or store.
Thank you!
Due to my heart condition I am monitoring my pulse rate constantly for more than 4 years now. During these 4 years I’ve change about six or maybe 7 of them. All changes because of malfunctioning. These gadgets are not really durable nowadays. The cheapest one was for $20 (thou that one was showing only pulse, nothing else), and ironically that one lasted for more than a year. All others from 5 days to couple of month.
So my advice – don’t go for those fancy and buy the cheapest one.
Whats A Good Accurate Heart Rate Monitor? That measures calories burnt
I have been using the Bowflex Strapless heart rate monitor- http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_gear/bowflex_heart_rate_monitor_strapless.do. It is definitely accurate however it does not measure calories burnt. I like this heart rate monitor because I can wear it on my wrist and not have something strapped around my chest while I workout.
What Are The Newest Sporty Watches? I want to buy a new watch , a sports watch , cause I love running . And I’d prefer a watch with GPS . So what is your opinion , which is the best watch ? Garmin , Nike , or you know other brands ?
P.S : My latest watch was Garmin 405 CX
Deuce Brand Sport Watch, Casio, Timex Ironman Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Timex SL Series, Garmin G3 Sports Watch
you can visit this site, it shows all the sport watches that has GPS:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/triathlon/computers-gps-watches/?lang=en&dest=27&curr=aud&referid=googaus&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=+GPS%20+sport%20+watches&utm_campaign=Triathlon%20Generic%20Australia%20-%20Shoes&KEYWORD=+GPS%20+sport%20+watches&MATCHTYPE=Search&AD_ID_G=13579058593
and
http://www.comparison.com.au/sports-watches/__features:GPS-Enabled
About Heart Rate Monitors? Hi just need to now the adventages of a timex heart rate monitor plz answer
Running is basically about training the heart and you can do that more effectively with a heart rate monitor. Having your heart beat at certain percentages of your maximum heart rate trains it most efficiently. Also it is easier to tell if you are doing too much which can lead to injury or burn out.
Good Cycling Heart Rate Monitor? I’m trying to find a good Heart Rate Monitor for cycling with, I don’t want to just count my pulse, because I’m not good at it and I want to have both hands on the handlebars, I looked on amazon at some watches that do it, but they look like they have chest straps and that looks cumbersome, I really would just like a watch or something like that I can just glance at and know the number- any hints, favorites?
You’ve got to have a chest strap with your heart rate monitor. Honestly though, I can’t even tell I’m wearing mine when I’ve got it on. I’d highly recommend you invest in a cycling computer that mounts on your handlebars because it will probably save you money from upgrading in the future. When I first got my bike, I bought a very cheap cycling computer that showed my speed, total mileage, the time, and that was about it. I later wanted a heart rate monitor, but didn’t want to have to wear a watch all of the time, so I trashed my first cycling computer and bought a better one. I wish I would have just purchased the better one from the beginning, like the bike store suggested. Anyhow, Cateye makes wonderful cycling computers and I would highly recommend purchasing one with a built-in heart rate monitor. I have the Cateye V3 (http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/460) and love it! Without even pushing a button, I can see my heart rate, speed, calories burned, and cadence (how many revolutions I’m pedaling per minute). With the push of one button, I can see about 50 other things, too. It’s great and I don’t have to mess with a watch. Anyway, if you think you may be biking for fitness purposes, I’d strongly recommend you just buy the computer with the heart rate monitor built into it from the beginning.
I forgot to add: it also works with most fitness equipment. For example, when I go to the gym and run on the treadmill, I just wear the chest strap and the treadmill automatically picks up my heart rate and displays it on the screen. Awesome.
Looking For A Good GPS Watch? So I’m a runner and I run 5-10 miles a day, so Im looking for a watch that can track mileage and is waterproof.
price range: $200-$300
Any suggestions?
Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Pink) is especially good for two kinds of runners: those who run on trails, and can’t easily lock in distances (and thus pace); and those who travel, but still want to run outside, rather than on hotel treadmills
this watch gives you a lot of useful information, and even more when you download it to the Garmin Connect site. Unlike other Garmin watches, it doesn’t give some extra cycling information and the heart rate monitor doesn’t work in the pool, so it’s really a watch for runners, not triathletes. But for semi-serious to very serious runners, it gives you everything you need, without the bells and whistles–and the headaches–of the 405.
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Exercise To Lower Heart Rate? I have a normal heart rate-ish, well, higher end of average. It’s 74-76 bpm for a 20 year old female. I’m not overweight (or have overfat) by any means, and I just would like to not be winded when I go for pretty long runs. I would love to have an “athletic” heart rate, and was wondering how to go about that? I mean I do some form of exercise every day for at least an hour (average two hours a day, and by exercise, I mean I purposely go out of my way to go on for a walk/jog aside from my moderately-very active life) and my heart rate really shocked me when I found out since I would have expected it to be significantly lower, so I guess I’m not working my heart the way I should.
Diet wise, I’m a health freak, organic fruits/vegetables and a serving of lean meat per day. Don’t drink anythinnnggggg but water constantly, and don’t eat anything that has ingredients that I don’t know 100% what it is. I’ve even gone as far as being chocolate, simple sugar, and extra-salt free (adding salt to my food) for about 3 months.
I don’t really understand why I don’t have a lower heart rate…
Exercise suggestions? How hard/long should I do it? And especially, how long do you predict before I might see improvement?
Thanks
Oh, and of course the heart rate I mentioned is my resting heart rate.
According to my doctor, a resting heart rate should be between 60-80. Your resting heart rate is perfectly within the normal range. What matters is your heart rate during exercise but since you sound extremely healthy, you probably have a healthy heart rate during exercise. How are you checking your resting heart rate? If you use a heart monitor watch, you have to keep you arm at a rested level to get an accurate result.
Looking For A Good GPS Watch? So I’m a runner and I run 5-10 miles a day, so Im looking for a watch that can track mileage and is waterproof.
price range: $200-$300
Any suggestions?
Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Pink) is especially good for two kinds of runners: those who run on trails, and can’t easily lock in distances (and thus pace); and those who travel, but still want to run outside, rather than on hotel treadmills
this watch gives you a lot of useful information, and even more when you download it to the Garmin Connect site. Unlike other Garmin watches, it doesn’t give some extra cycling information and the heart rate monitor doesn’t work in the pool, so it’s really a watch for runners, not triathletes. But for semi-serious to very serious runners, it gives you everything you need, without the bells and whistles–and the headaches–of the 405.
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What Is The Best Heart Rate Monitor Out There For Calories? Hello All,
I’m a 25 year old woman. Doing mostly cardio – elliptical, bike, treadmill and I hate the machines at the gym because I never feel like I get an accurate count for my calories. So I’m looking for a good heart rate monitor – not too expensive or bulky – but accurate. Let me know if you have first hand experiences with ones – thanks!
I suggest Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor. This is the perfect HRM for anyone just trying to monitor their heart rate. Directions for set up are very easy. The price for this HRM is pretty cheap compared to others. Comes in a great storage zipper bag. If you need something with more features like calorie counting, average heart rate, etc. then you need to looke elsewhere. Now that I can keep track of my target zone for weight loss I have lost 10 pounds in one month. Seems like I was not working hard enough. The alarms are really great and let you know if you are not working out hard enough or workin out too hard. I have purchased two already for myself and girlfriend and both work properly and they do not seem to obstruct with each other. Great buy for beginner or advanced.
Question For John M. On Heart Rate Monitor? You’ve always pointed out the benefits of a heart rate monitor. Walgreens had one on sale for about the same price compared to Amazon.com. Decent for the price?
http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-210-Strap-Heart-Monitor/dp/B005DKJIVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369770797&sr=8-1&keywords=omron+hr-210
Maybe not the fanciest one available – but seems to be working good so far.
Nope. This one says by taking multiple readings, it will count calories. Yeah…I know. I’ll have to stop, take a reading, ride a few miles & take another reading. I stop every 5 miles or so now for my knees!
Old man, I’m a little surprised you asked this elitist bunch of snobs a question. And like you said, you need to stop anyway every five miles or so to give your knees a break. For those that say this unit will not count calories, read this from the manual.
http://www.omronhealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/HR210-IM-08162011.pdf
To take calorie reading:
Take a heart rate reading while the stopwatch is running in order to view the calories
burned. Refer to “Heart Rate Measurement”.
The calorie reading shown in Stopwatch Mode represents an average of the calories
lost during the time elapsed.
TIP: The more frequent you provide a heart rate reading, the more accurate the calorie
calculation.
To reset stopwatch and calorie value:
Stop or pause the stopwatch, then press and hold SET/RST for 2 seconds.
So if it works for you on your limited income from Social Security, you made the right choice.
Should I Get A Heart Rate Monitor……….? I run about 3-4 times a week and I lately got the nike plus chip, which is pretty fun.
Anyway, i’m now thinking about getting a cheap polar watch……do you think it’s worth it? cause I’m afraid I’ll stop using it after a few runs cause it will get annoying and who know if I’ll follow what my heart beat says…
I would stick with the Nike+ unless you should either monitor your heart rate because of a physical problem or need it for serious training such as getting into race shape for peak performance. Heart rate is the best indicator for short intervals since it lets you know when to run the next interval when your heart rate reaches 120 heart beats per minute. This alone is worth a heart rate monitor for milers or serious runners since your rapidly increase your fitness by training this way since it will train your body to adapt to the stress and improve running at your maximum. Remember your heart does not lie so it’s a great tool to listen to….
Cheapest Place To Buy Bistos Hi Bebe Fetal Doppler/Heart Rate Monitor, 2- 8.5 Oz Bottles Of…? …Ultrasound Gel
Where can I find a great deal online for Bistos Hi Bebe Fetal Doppler/Heart Rate Monitor, 2- 8.5 oz Bottles of Ultrasound Gel
HI Bebe Baby Heart Rate Monitor w/ 2 8.5oz lotions
Other products by HI Bebe
Price: $120.00
Product Description
This handy portable fetal doppler detects the fetal heart rate quickly from about 10-12 weeks through labor, and it’s safe and simple to use. The new Hi Bebe BT200 hand held fetal heart rate monitor has been designed to be small and lightweight, yet robust, making it ideal for midwives, doctors and of course, pregnant women. The Hi Bebe fetal doppler features an audio speaker, plus a clear LCD display of the fetal heart rate. Not only will the sound of your baby reassure you, but you can bond with your baby from the very beginning. With the built in loudspeaker, you can share the miracle with family and friends. Or use the audio output for earphones to lull yourself to sleep with the sound of your baby’s heart beating. The Hi Bebe BT-200 baby fetal monitors come complete with attached probe, batteries and ultrasound transmission gel (everything you need to start monitoring)
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