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Polar Men’s FT4 Heart Rate Monitor (Orange/Black)
- Heart rate monitor shows fitness progress based on heart rate
- Wrist unit displays calories burned and includes comfortable textile transmitter plus coded heart rate transmission to avoid cross-talk
- Automatic age-based target zone automatically determines heart rate target zone limits according to age-based maximum heart rate
- Polar OwnCal calculates number of calories burned during training, during individual sessions and cumulatively over time
- Polar OwnCode (5kHz) coded heart rate transmission automatically locks in code to transmit heart rate to training computer, preventing interference from other training computers
For those who want basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simpleFor those who want basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simple, the Polar FT4 shows when you’re improving fitness based on heart rate. The wrist unit displays calories burned, and includes a comfortable textile transmitter and coded heart rate transmission to avoid cross-talk.
Body Measurement Features:
- Automatic age-based target zone: To help you train safely and effectively, the training computer automatically determines your heart rate target zone limits according to your age-based maximum heart rate (220 minus age). The limits are determined either in beats per minute (BPM) or as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
- Heart rate: Can be expressed as BPM or as percentage of your maximum heart rate.
- HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarm: Define target zones for a training session based on heart rate to help define the right intensity. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.
- Manual target zone: Enables you to manually enter the target zone for your training, as BPM or percentage of maximum heart rate.
- Polar OwnCal: Calculates the number of calories burned during training, during individual sessions and cumulatively over time.
- Polar OwnCode (5kHz): Coded heart rate transmission automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the training computer, preventing interference from other training computers.
Recording Features:
- Totals: Includes your training data starting from the last reset, enabling you to follow long-term training.
- Ten training files, with summaries
Training Features:
- Graphical target zone indicator: Graphically displays heart rate zone, helping you to stay on the desired intensity.
- HeartTouch: Different training information can be accessed without pressing buttons, handy when gloves make pressing buttons difficult, by bringing your training computer close to your transmitter.
Watch Features:
- Backlight
- Date and weekday indicator
- Display text in English, German, Finnish, Swedish, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian
- Dual time zone
- KeyLock locks training computer buttons.
- Low battery indicator
- 12- and 24-hour time display, with alarm and snooze
- User-replaceable battery
- Water resistant to 30 meters
Specifications:
- 33-gram weight
- One-year battery life with CR1632 battery
What’s in the Box
- Polar FT4 training computer
- Polar WearLink and transmitter
- Quick Guide
Warranty
Polar products include a limited two-year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
About Polar
Polar helps you truly understand and maximize your training. The company’s combination of expertise in sports, physiology, and electronics results in its technologically innovative product line of sports and fitness tools, dating back to 1977. Polar caters to all fitness levels by offering a comprehensive product range, in order to help athletes — from professional-level performers to those simply wanting to get in shape — achieve desired results.
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Best Watch I Have Ever Used,
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ORIGINAL REVIEW:
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Thoughts:
First off, all that i was looking for in a heart monitor was the ability to see my heart rate, see if i’m in the zone, and see how many calories i have burned. This watch does all of those functions flawlessly! My family has a history of heart related problems so when i workout, i need to make sure that i am not putting too much stress on my heart while still maintaining a high level of work. I use this primarily during cardio routines of P90X but i will use this more for running once it gets warm outside.
Functionality/Use:
The watch is incredibly easy to use. When you first open the box, you go through a setup wizard on the watch asking you to input information such a weight, gender, and units preferences to better tailor the results to the individual. After that, you are literally all set to workout. While many people have had trouble getting the watch to pick up the signal from the strap, i have found that licking or wetting the strap works wonders!
Something else that i would like to point out is that the watch have the ability to **beep** when you’re out of your zone (either not working hard enough or working way harder than you should be) that is priceless! I have found sometimes during my workouts that i’m pushing myself really hard and i end up getting my heart rate above 185 BPM which is not really the best thing to do. This **beep** is great for some workouts but terrible for others. Luckily, you can turn the **beep** off very easily. I prefer to turn the beep off if i’m going to do interval training like sprints or something where my BPM is not always in the zone.
Other:
Just a few quick things i would like to point out. I’ve read online that detaching the heart rate pod from the strap will make the battery last longer. I am not sure this actually does anything, but it gives me ease of mind thinking that i am actually making it last longer.
Pros:
Lightweight
Comfortable
Easy to use
**Beep** while outside of the “zone” is a great feature that can be turned on/off
Cons:
None
Overall:
Overall, i can’t think of a better watch to spend my money on. No, this doesn’t give graphs on how you’re doing over time but that is not what I was looking for. This is a great buy and i have used it for a good period of time and have had no issues at all with it.
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UPDATE #1: AFTER 2 MONTHS
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After two months, this watch is still working perfectly! I have had no issues and i love that i have the ability to look at combined totals of my workouts! As of today, i have burned over 35,000 calories!!! This feature is something that keeps you motivated to keep working hard. Before this watch, i never was that into working out. Now when i run, instead of going a certain distance, i like to aim for a caloric goal (about 1,000) before i end my workout.
I still highly recommend this watch to anyone looking for a great heart monitor!
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UPDATE #2: April 4th, 2013
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I just started the Insanity workout series today and this watch comes in handy! I am able to see if I am over/underworking so that i can obtain my goals. Something i wanted to throw out there was cleaning this unit. I know that sweating all over something causes bacteria to grow and i also noticed after a while, salt (from my sweat) would build up on the chest strap.
I clean it like so;
CLEANING:
-Watch
~Wipe down with a Clorox Bleach Wipe
~Soak in some hot water for a few seconds
~Dry
~Strap
~Wipe down with a Clorox Bleach Wipe
~Place in the washing machine on A VERY GENTLE SETTINGS
~Allow to air-dry
~HRM Pod
~Wipe down with a Clorox Bleach Wipe
~Soak in some hot water for a few seconds
~Dry
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|It fits even us big girls!,
I have spent months looking for a heart rate monitor that would fit me comfortably, but still be pretty. This is it! I’ve decided to finally get off my big butt and start doing something healthy – walking or biking every day – but I wanted to be able to keep track of the time AND make sure I was working at the right heart rate. As someone who is really out of shape, I find that I might feel like I am really working hard, but my heart rate ends up being at the very low end, so I needed something that I could use to be sure my workouts are actually worth it.
This watch is very accurate and stylish. I also like that it tracks my calories burned and my previous workouts so I can see if I am getting healthier. I was worried that it wouldn’t fit my wrist because it is a women’s watch and they tend to run small, but this fits my 7 3/4″ wrist with a little room to spare. The chest strap also fits and is super comfy! I am almost 300lbs (at the time of purchase) and the M/XXL strap that comes with this fit me just fine – again with room to spare. I don’t even feel it once I get it on and start moving.
So, for you bigger girls out there who are looking for a rate monitor that will fit, be accurate and comfortable AND is pretty – get this one!
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|Can Multiple Heart Rate Monitors In A Spin Class Interfere With Each Other? My heart rate monitor works fine when I’m working out on my own. But in a spin class with 10 other monitors it doesn’t seem to work. Can having a bunch of them in one room somehow interfere with normal operation?
Thanks.
It depends on the monitor and the transmitter. Different makers of heart rate monitor use different types of sensors and transmitters, some of which prevent “cross-talk” which is what you’re experiencing. If you’re having trouble, I’d recommend investing in a coded transmitter. If you have a Polar monitor, the Polar Wearlink+ is a good bet. Hope this helps!
Is It Legal To Use A Heart Rate Monitor During A College Or High School Cross Country Race? Also, is it legal to use something that might be considered a pacing device? I currently run using a Garmin 305 with heart rate monitor. I find that this device gives me a huge advantage when running with my friends. I seem to always know how fast or slow I should be going and exactly how much I have left in my tank. I’m curious whether college and/or High School runners are able to take advantage of this technology.
It depends on the sanctioning body, whether they allow watches or not. Because watches help the runner pace themself, the sanctioning body may consider them an illegal assist to the runner. In this scenario, the issue is not the heart rate monitor function, but the equipment it operates on.
Can Anyone Recommend A Good Heart Rate Monitor? I want to get the best heart rate monitor i can with a budget of about £70 (about $110).I hope to find one that isn’t alot of hassel to use and is good value for money.
Hi.I would recommend the Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor.Here are some below too:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_6?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=heart+rate+monitor&sprefix=heart+
Best Heart Rate Monitor In The Market ? I look for the best heart rate monitor available in the market. I don´t care the price, but the quality. I don´t know about brands and models but I prefer the best heart rate monitor with the best brand available. Prestige and quality, both are important to me.
The best heart rate monitor in the market needs to have a variety of useful features such as:
a) Heart rate zone alarm: Set the zone and it alerts you when you are high or low.
b) Timers: Countdown timer, stopwatch, interval timers, clock, alarm.
c) Calories burned.
d) Time in zone, splits.
e) Fitness test.
f) Computer link.
g) Pre-programmed workouts.
See all those features here: http://amzn.to/Heart-Rate-Monitor
Display and Ease of Use
Besides features, shop for how easy it is to use. Can you read the numbers easily? Does it have a backlight for use in low light? Are there so many features that you will have to carry the manual to figure out how to use it each time? Are the buttons well labeled and easy to find and push?.
Will Timex Heart Rate Monitor T5G971 Interfere With Wireless Cateye Speedometer? I want to add heart rate monitor to my bike rides. I already have a wireless cateye speedometer and wonder if a wireless hrm will interfere with signal. I had a front flashing light that interfered with wireless speedo signal. I might get a garmin 500 but not ready to pay that price if I can get a Timex hrm for $40. Thanks!
I would get an Omron instead. It comes with a mount for the handlebars, cheaper, and very accurate. Never had a problem with a wireless cyclocomputer.
http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-100C-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000A5CEUO
Are Heart Rate Monitors On Treadmill Handles Accurate? We purchased a 3.3T Horizon treadmill and it has a heart rate monitor on the handles. How long can you leave your hands on the handles to read a true accurate rate, or can you get a wrong read out by leaving your hands on too long?
You can leave your hands on as long as you like – this will monitor your heart rate throughout your workout. It will take a few seconds when you first put your hand on it to establish the rate. If, during your workout, the monitor goes off – dry drying off oyur hands and do it again. Also – find the “target” heart rate for your age and weight. There is a range for fat burning and higher range for cardio.
How To Trick A Heart Rate Monitor To Speed Up Without Me Working Harder? Every week in gym we have to run 11 laps with a heart rate monitor and if our average heart rate is below 165 we lose a lot of points but i hate running so how do i trick the heart rate monitor into thinking my heart rate is faster than it actually is
I agree; quit being lazy
and umm, 165 is pretty high target to hit I think. what scale is the trainer using??
How To Trick A Heart Rate Monitor To Speed Up Without Me Working Harder? Every week in gym we have to run 11 laps with a heart rate monitor and if our average heart rate is below 165 we lose a lot of points but i hate running so how do i trick the heart rate monitor into thinking my heart rate is faster than it actually is
I agree; quit being lazy
and umm, 165 is pretty high target to hit I think. what scale is the trainer using??
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.
Any Recommendations On A Good Heart Rate Monitor?
A polar brand heart rate monitor is good to wear, and the price is affordable. Be careful with the ones that are STRAPLESS (watch only), because those are the ones that are difficult to monitor your heart WHILE you are running. The best heart rate monitors are the ones with a strap to keep a check of your heart rate, constantly.
How Do Heart Rate Monitors Work? Like what do they actually detect and how accurate are they?
A heart rate monitor consists of two parts – a transmitter attached to a belt worn around the chest, and a receiver worn on the wrist like a watch. They are very accurate in detecting your heart rate.
As the heart beats, an electrical signal is transmitted through the heart muscle in order for it to contract. This electrical activity can be detected through the skin. The transmitter part of the heart rate monitor is placed on the skin around the area that the heart is beating, and picks up this signal. The transmitter then sends an electromagnetic signal containing heart rate data to the wrist receiver which displays the heart rate.
Simple heart rate monitors may only show you the heart rate at a given time. More elaborate monitors are available that not only shows the heart rate, but can be set to record time, calculate average and maximum heart rate for an exercise period, and can sound an alarm when a runner reaches or exceeds a pre-determined target heart-rate zone..
Heart Rate Questions? First a little background. I’m 57 and about 8 years ago I started sitting at a desk a lot more for my job. I gained a lot of weight so this spring I started riding a bicycle to lose weight and become more fit. So far so good. I feel 10 years younger and lost 36 pounds and rode the bike over 1300 miles. I recently purchased a heart rate monitor and have been trying to use it to push myself a little harder while cycling and jogging. I read that my max safe heart rate is 220 minus my age 57 = 163 beats per min. Now when I push myself to a heart rate of 165 range if I just downshift one gear or start walking, if I had been running, within 10 seconds my heart slows down to 155 and 10 more seconds it drops another 10 bps and after less than 1 minuit it goes back to the 120 range. Does this mean I am fit enough to start pushing harder to the 175 to 185 range?
Your Target Heart Rate is 220 – your age multiplied by .8 which is 130.4. Working out at that heart rate 3-4 times a week for 25-30 minutes each time moderate-vigorous excercise is what they say you should be doing to be healthy. You sound like you’ve been doing great. I’m not sure why you would want to push to a higher heart rate, it may put a strain on your heart which wouldn’t be good and you really don’t need to do that, getting your heart rate that high doesn’t sound very healthy. One thing that would be good for you is to make sure you’re doing things that work all your muscles. Like anaerobic excersices – sit ups, push-ups, stretching, etc. those are the things that will strengthen and lengthen your muscles. Since your over 30 you should get a check-up if you haven’t already to make sure you are able to do all those things, asking your doctor this if you haven’t already is probably the best thing to do. I’m glad you feel so great and good luck.
Heart Rate Monitor Question? Hi,
I’m interested in buying one heart rate monitor and I have a very basic newbie question.
What is the difference between analog and digital heart rate monitor?
Thanks
Analog transmission uses signals that are exact replicas of a sound wave or picture being transmitted. Digital transmission converts these signals into a binary code (0s and 1s). Digital is the newer technology.
Analog transmitters are usually compatible with the cardio machines at the gym. That’s the main advantage of the analog system.
The main advantage of a digital transmitter is it less likely to run into interference from someone else’s cardio machine, overhead power lines, or someone else’s heart rate monitor. Say for example you’re running with your friend who also wears an analog heart rate monitor. Sometimes the signals can cross, which means you’re getting his data, and he’s getting yours. This is known as “Cross Talk.” With a digital monitor, the transmission gets encoded, so you’re only getting your data. The disadvantage is some digital systems aren’t compatible with gym equipment.
All things equal, I would personally choose a digital system. You can always wear your heart rate monitor watch to the gym and keep an eye on your heart rate that way, just as you would when you’re out running the roads.
I will say, especially if you’re a female (which I am guessing is the case from your avatar), the most important thing is to try on the chest strap. Some are more comfortable than others. I personally like the Polar straps better than Timex.
Hope this helps.
Should I Have A Heart Rate Monitor For Doing Insanity? I’ve never really measured my exact calorie burn. I just knew how many you can potentially burn per mile and stuff like that. I also never monitored my caloric intake, I’m tiny and I never over eat, I probably usually under eat, not on purpose. I just make an effort to eat more, but not too much. I eat completely clean as well. I HAVE tried things like My Fitness Pal in the past to try to see how many calories I was getting but it was SO much work, then a lot of the time they wouldn’t have exactly what I was eating and then I’d have to go look it up or type it in.. and then on the rare occasion I went out to eat it would be IMPOSSIBLE. So I just took to working really hard, eating really healthy, and seeing my body change in the mirror.
Now, I’m pretty determined to start Insanity. I’m a thin person, I always have been. My goal is just to lose fat and tone up. I know Insanity can burn A LOT of calories so I need to keep up with my eating. I don’t want to lose any weight. Should I get a heart rate monitor so I can keep tabs?
If so, what is the best brand? I know they can be kind of expensive and since I’m already going to be purchasing the program I don’t want to spend too much more on this thing. Are there any that are under $100?
A heart rate monitor won’t really help with the Insanity system, because it will just read ‘ WAY TOO HIGH! WAY TOO HIGH! ‘ for most of the session. Clue in the name: it isn’t called ‘Reasonable’.
Getting a HRM can help you to ‘keep tabs’ on other activities, though. You shouldn’t think of it as a way to balance your energy output with what you eat; almost all monitors will tell you a figure for your ‘calorie burn’ at any particular HR reading, but it’s NOT a measurement. Every body is different, and your own body will burn different amounts of energy to achieve a particular heart rate depending on what activity you are doing.
But for anybody who is active & curious, the ability to see how your body responds to each activity can be fascinating, and even useful as a form of motivation. When you cycle around town, or skate from one town to another, you can turn a bit of commuting into a self-challenge; for example, in getting up that long gradient with fewer skating ‘strides’, while keeping your heart rate steady, than you did last week.
Should 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
A heart rate moniter is simply a strap you put across your chest that measures your heartbet, it then sends your heart rate numbers to your watch, and your watch tells you how long yor heart rate was within a certain interval, like it’ll time how long your heart rate is between 120 and 180 beats a minute.
personally, i dont like them, there very annoying to have on, plus they dont always get a signal from your haert beat, and thet say youre dead.
Heart Rate Questions? First a little background. I’m 57 and about 8 years ago I started sitting at a desk a lot more for my job. I gained a lot of weight so this spring I started riding a bicycle to lose weight and become more fit. So far so good. I feel 10 years younger and lost 36 pounds and rode the bike over 1300 miles. I recently purchased a heart rate monitor and have been trying to use it to push myself a little harder while cycling and jogging. I read that my max safe heart rate is 220 minus my age 57 = 163 beats per min. Now when I push myself to a heart rate of 165 range if I just downshift one gear or start walking, if I had been running, within 10 seconds my heart slows down to 155 and 10 more seconds it drops another 10 bps and after less than 1 minuit it goes back to the 120 range. Does this mean I am fit enough to start pushing harder to the 175 to 185 range?
Your Target Heart Rate is 220 – your age multiplied by .8 which is 130.4. Working out at that heart rate 3-4 times a week for 25-30 minutes each time moderate-vigorous excercise is what they say you should be doing to be healthy. You sound like you’ve been doing great. I’m not sure why you would want to push to a higher heart rate, it may put a strain on your heart which wouldn’t be good and you really don’t need to do that, getting your heart rate that high doesn’t sound very healthy. One thing that would be good for you is to make sure you’re doing things that work all your muscles. Like anaerobic excersices – sit ups, push-ups, stretching, etc. those are the things that will strengthen and lengthen your muscles. Since your over 30 you should get a check-up if you haven’t already to make sure you are able to do all those things, asking your doctor this if you haven’t already is probably the best thing to do. I’m glad you feel so great and good luck.
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.
Would You Recommend Getting A Heart Rate Monitor? I am trying to keep track of my fitness levels, and when I am running I would like to know whether I am working at a high enough heart rate? But would you recommend buying one just for this use and how much would you pay for it?
Also if you would recommend getting one is there any apps for an iPod Touch not an iPhone that are worthwhile?
Thanks
Yes it is good idea to have a heart rate monitor while running. but the purpose of it should be that u should keep ur heart rate less than 80% of its maximum load.
because if make ur heart to beat more than 80 % of its capacity then this type of exercise will give u heart disease in future and also by this type of exercise ur stamina will be degraded.
a man under 25 years age can have maximum rate of 195 bpm.
so 80% of 195 is 156 bpm. so u should monitor ur heart beat not to reach 156 while u r running.
. i hope it might be helpfull to u.
and i know u might be surprised too. but it is well proven fact
ok thanks
bye
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.
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.
How Do Heart Rate Monitors Work? Like what do they actually detect and how accurate are they?
A heart rate monitor consists of two parts – a transmitter attached to a belt worn around the chest, and a receiver worn on the wrist like a watch. They are very accurate in detecting your heart rate.
As the heart beats, an electrical signal is transmitted through the heart muscle in order for it to contract. This electrical activity can be detected through the skin. The transmitter part of the heart rate monitor is placed on the skin around the area that the heart is beating, and picks up this signal. The transmitter then sends an electromagnetic signal containing heart rate data to the wrist receiver which displays the heart rate.
Simple heart rate monitors may only show you the heart rate at a given time. More elaborate monitors are available that not only shows the heart rate, but can be set to record time, calculate average and maximum heart rate for an exercise period, and can sound an alarm when a runner reaches or exceeds a pre-determined target heart-rate zone..
How Do I Set My New Heart Rate Monitor? I just bought a new heart rate monitor and set it according to what the directions said. The problem is that I was supposed to stay within 70-80% for my ideal training and the whole time I was running it was showing 100-120% heart rate. Even when I was just walking to warm up it was showing between 80-90%. I’m wondering if I figured out the heart rate wrong. It said to take 220 and subtract your age and from there figure out the percentages. I know the numbers I got for the percentages are correct based on the 220- my age, but something is definitely off. Can anyone help?
* I’m not in perfect shape, but can easily run 5 miles at a fair 10 mph pace
*The day I tried my monitor it was 95 degrees in full sun, but I did stop twice on my 4.5 mile run and grabbed 24 oz. bottle of water to drink and pour on myself for cooling.
A heart rate monitor is a very good tool to help you with your training but there’s a couple of things that need to be known in order to use it correctly.
What’s mostly interesting for running is your lactate threshold and your max heart rate.
The former should become higher with training and the latter one lower with age.
The accurate way to determine both is to go to a lab for a cardiac stress test however the lactate threshold is fairly easy to determine on your own.
Regarding the 220-age method to determine max heart rate, it’s not very accurate on an individual basis but will provide a ball park value. My heart rate is more than 20 beats off the calculated max according to that formula.
What heart rate would you have when running 5 miles at 10 mph? Unless you’re falling down at the finish line you should be below your lactate threshold. And it is likely that it would be at 70-80% of your max heart rate.
There could also be a technical fault with the unit. I got strange readings when mixing a different brand heart rate strap with another heart rate monitor. Or simply the battery.
Heart Rate Questions? First a little background. I’m 57 and about 8 years ago I started sitting at a desk a lot more for my job. I gained a lot of weight so this spring I started riding a bicycle to lose weight and become more fit. So far so good. I feel 10 years younger and lost 36 pounds and rode the bike over 1300 miles. I recently purchased a heart rate monitor and have been trying to use it to push myself a little harder while cycling and jogging. I read that my max safe heart rate is 220 minus my age 57 = 163 beats per min. Now when I push myself to a heart rate of 165 range if I just downshift one gear or start walking, if I had been running, within 10 seconds my heart slows down to 155 and 10 more seconds it drops another 10 bps and after less than 1 minuit it goes back to the 120 range. Does this mean I am fit enough to start pushing harder to the 175 to 185 range?
Your Target Heart Rate is 220 – your age multiplied by .8 which is 130.4. Working out at that heart rate 3-4 times a week for 25-30 minutes each time moderate-vigorous excercise is what they say you should be doing to be healthy. You sound like you’ve been doing great. I’m not sure why you would want to push to a higher heart rate, it may put a strain on your heart which wouldn’t be good and you really don’t need to do that, getting your heart rate that high doesn’t sound very healthy. One thing that would be good for you is to make sure you’re doing things that work all your muscles. Like anaerobic excersices – sit ups, push-ups, stretching, etc. those are the things that will strengthen and lengthen your muscles. Since your over 30 you should get a check-up if you haven’t already to make sure you are able to do all those things, asking your doctor this if you haven’t already is probably the best thing to do. I’m glad you feel so great and good luck.
Heart Rate Monitor? Anybody know where I can buy a heart rate monitor for my horse (the kind you use when riding)? I have looked on ebay but I can find anything, anybody know of any websites etc that sell them?
thanks
Check out these sites – the 3rd maybe the least expensive.
The 4th link is a general article on heart rate, conditioning etc.
http://www.heartmonitors.com/horse/polar_horse_s610.htm
http://www.vmaxept.com/masterpage.htm
http://www.equineperformanceproducts.com/hrm.htm
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:F0SHSqBTwnoJ:pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-2078/ANSI-9118web.pdf+Horse+heart+rate+monitor&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=7&gl=us&ie=UTF-8
Is The Nike+ Watch So Heart Rate Monitor? I’m trying to do some research myself and all I keep seeing is a relationship between the watch and some polarlink heart monitor thing. So can the watch by itself monitor my HR or do I need the polarlink for it to work?
The watch can not measure your heart rate beat itself, usually a heart rate monitor watch is coming with a chest strap, with frequency from 110khz, 5.3khz to 2.4G coded, 2.4G frequency is more stable but much expensive, well i have my 5.3khz heart rate monitor watch from Amazon, here is it:http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Calories-Pedometer-Distance-Stopwatch/dp/B00GD6VHOS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386571777&sr=8-2&keywords=dreamsport
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