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Timex Easy Trainer Heart Rate Monitor
- HEART RATE FEATURES: Heart Rate Monitor – Continuously tracks your heart rate during exercise. Easy-to-read display. Automatic Activity Timer – Elapsed workout time is automatically recorded. Workout Review – Recalls activity time and average, peak and minimum heart rate.
- Heart Rate Monitor – Continuously tracks your heart rate during exercise.
- Easy-to-read display.
- Automatic Activity Timer – Elapsed workout time is automatically recorded.
- Workout Review – Recalls activity time and average, peak and minimum heart rate.
Improve your health, track your intensity and help meet your weight loss goals by being in the know with a Timex HRM. The Timex Personal Trainer and Easy Trainer heart rate monitors deliver essential fitness management data in simple-to-operate watches.HEART RATE FEATURES:- Target Zone- Preset your desired heart rate exercise zone; Alarm notification when you are not in zone- Time in Zones- Spent within your selected heart rate target zone- %-of-Max Heart Rate Display or BPM- Recovery Heart Rate Timer- Measure your heart rate after a timed recovery during or after your workout- Automatic Activity Timer- Elapsed workout time is automatically recorded- Workout Review- Recalls activity time, time-in-zone, average and peak heart rates, and calories- Analog Heart Rate Sensor- Works with heart rate interactive treadmills and gym equipment- Owner-Replaceable Battery- Water-resistant hatch in heart rate sensor allows for a quick and easy battery changeWATCH FEATURES:- 12/24 hour time- Month/day/date- Water-resistance to 30m (Heart rate features not available underwater)- Activate INDIGLO night-light with a press of the button
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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.
Are Heart Rate Monitors Essential To Have When Working Out? Is it really worth buying a heart rate monitor? Most of them I see are pretty expensive and I’m wondering if they’re even worth the price.
No, they aren’t essential. They are just useful when you are doing cardio, to make sure you are in your zone. You want to make sure your heart rate is high enough to burn calories (65% of maximum), but not TOO high (85% of maximum) where you stop burning fat and start burning muscle tissue. By the way, max heart rate is 220 – your age for males, 230 – your age for females.
FYI – I just bought a strapless heart rate monitor off of Amazon for $30, and it’s pretty accurate! It’s made by Isokinetics, check it out.
Know Of Any Good Heart Rate Monitor Watches? That won’t break the bank, does what it needs, and is easy to use! Any ideas?
I love my Garmin 305. Its a little dated now but it has all the functions anyone would ever need. They are out of production now but you can still buy them at overstock.com
It has a GPS in it and great software for developing interval training programs. So it might be more than you need
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Garmin-Forerunner-305-Wristop-GPS-Unit/2216617/product.html
If you don’t need GPS but stil want a good watch with lots of functions, the timex zone trainer is only about 60.
Best Running GPS Watch With Software Under $200 — Timex/Garmin/Nike? I’m a high school runner looking to amp up my training by getting a GPS watch.
In the watch I want a one screen with a real-time pace (min/mile), distance, and time.
I don’t want to spend more than $200, really. I don’t intend to get a heart rate monitor, yet.
I don’t know if I want a Timex or Garmin watch or even a Nike Sportwatch.
If I were to get a Timex, I’d consider the Run trainer 1.0 GPS or the Run Trainer 2.0 GPS
My concern with Timex is the TrainingPeaks software. I’d like to have a FREE reliable software to analyze workouts and runs. I believe the Run Trainer 2.0 works with Strava, but I don’t know if that
is free or if would be useful.
If I were to get a Garmin I’d consider the forerunner 110, forerunner 210, or possibly the forerunner 10. The forerunner 10 seems like it doesn’t have the features I want though. I wouldn’t want to shift between screens on a run. I also have no idea if Garmin Connect is any good.
My friend has the Nike Sportwatch, and it seems nice. I don’t know if I want this one because it Garmin is reputable with GPS systems and Timex is great with watches — Nike makes shoes. I also don’t know if the Nike Sportwatch has a good software.
I really don’t want to have to use a foot pod.
So, I’d like to know of these watches, which has the features I want (real time pace, time and distance in one screen), that comes with the best software, and is easiest to use for the price.
Thank you very much.
I’d generally stick with the Garmins. You should find something that is at least compatible with a heart rate monitor — you will want one, and if you want to improve your training, it’s virtually a must. I would also personally err on the side of getting something that will last you awhile, rather than going too low end. If you go too low, you’re just going to get frustrated, and in a couple months go buy something higher end anyway.
The Garmin 310XT has been out awhile (so the price has come down from being $400-500 where it was when it came out), and now runs right at the $200 mark while including a heart monitor. It’s essentially the waterproof version of the Forerunner 305, which was Garmin’s #1 model for a very very long time. (The 305 is now discontinued and thus even more expensive.) The only other model I’d really recommend is the 910, but that’s probably out of your price range, and it doesn’t really include anything significant beyond the 310XT.
Do be forewarned that all the GPS watches have some difficulty with real time pacing. It’s going to jump around a lot if you use the basic “pace” feature. Most people end up using lap pace, which let them measure their pace since hitting the lap button. Garmin keeps trying to improve the real time pacing measurement, but I think they still need to try and average it over a 10-20 second sample period. It’s virtually impossible to have accurate real time pace with GPS satellites, but lap pace works fine for most.
Garmin Connect is likely fine for you, but you also might want to look into SportTracks. They’re on version 3.1 now which isn’t free, but the old version 2 is likely perfect for you and is entirely free if you can find it. (Over time you might consider upgrading to the paid version 3 if you like it, like most do.)
Anyway, at the $200 price range, I’d readily be going after the Garmin 310XT *with* heart monitor. And it should keep you happy a good while, too — you won’t be missing features, nor find anything else that can get more data on one screen or be so customizable.
What Should I Look For In A Heart Rate Monitor? Im starting a fitness class that requires a heart rate monitor. I dont want to buy one and be unhappy with it, but I dont know how to shop for one. Any fitness buffs out there that know about them? Is there a certain type or brand you would recommend? Any information will certainly help me. thanks!
Polar is a really good brand. I would suggest getting one that you can program with you Target Heart Rate Range.
http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/Pages/POLAR/F4.html
try looking at these. You may find them cheaper on another site.
Does Any1 Know Of A Good Heart Rate Monitor With Bluetooth That Will Work With Endomondo On My I-phone? Does any1 know of a good heart rate monitor with bluetooth that will work with endomondo on my i-phone.
I think some of the polar brand work, but only a few try googing “polar endomondo”
What Is The Best Heart Rate Monitor Out There? I’m looking to buy a heart rate monitor that isn’t so expensive (less than $100) yet very accurate. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Heart rate monitors these days come with tons of different features.
I would say that it is important to mention what you are using it for.
If you want it for running or cycling or swimming, you might find heart rate monitors that are more suited for that sport.
I am a cyclist, so I rely alot on my HRM, but I also payed quite a bit more for mine.
I have used several brands and I totally think the best brand would be POLAR.
they have a very nice website showing all their HRM classified either by price range, or sport and features.
Again… accuracy is usually pretty good throughout most monitors, so if it comes down to looks and price check their variety on their website.
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+
I’m Looking For A Good Heart Rate Monitor And Calorie Counter? My sister-in-law wants a heart rate monitor watch for Christmas with a calorie counter feature and I wanted some opinions on which brand and model to get her. I don’t know much about the different types, and I don’t want to spend more than $100. I also want to get her one that she’ll like and be able to use everyday without problems.
I’ve been doing research online, but I wanted to hear other opinions and suggestions. Does anyone know of a good heart rate monitor watch with a calorie counter?
Thanks!
There are heart rate monitors You can wear like a wristwatch for way less than that. And there’s no such thing as an accurate calorie counter, because the amount burned varies from person to person. There are aLOT of factors
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??
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.
I have a Polar with a chest strap, it seems to work fine. As an added bonus the equipment at the gym that uses wireless heart rate monitor works with the chest strap. Some of the others have more features.
Dextrocardia And Heart Rate Monitors? Having been diagnosed with dextrocardia i am trying to find out if i can use a heart rate monitor while at the gym. i have done some internet searches but with no luck. will a heart rate monitor read correctly?
Steve A,
As you must be aware, the term Dextrocardia means that the heart is in the right chest (dextro means right in Latin) rather than in the left chest, as is the usual case. There are various forms of dextrocardia, ranging from a normally configured heart that is positioned further to the right than normal (dextro-position) to so-called “mirror-image dextrocardia,” in which the positions of the heart chambers and major vessels are exactly the reverse of the “normal” arrangement. Chest x-rays and an ECG (echocardiogram) may be used to determine which type of dextrocardia is present. Isolated dextrocardia (i.e. without any other associated heart defects) is a rare condition and occurs with equal frequency in males and females. There are many different types of sports heart monitors. Most are worn as a watch. Some are fitted over the chest whilst ‘working out’ and these are normally able to be mounted to the left or right. Not having any details of the type of dextrocardia that you have, it is not possible to either advocate gym work or not. This should be a matter for you to discuss with your doctor.
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I Need A Good Heart Rate Monitor, Help? I need a good heart rate monitor for my cardio,
Id like it to:
-be under $100
-have a chest strap
-be able to calculate how many calories you’ve burned
Thank You 🙂
Most of the heat rate monitors seem to be feature rich but come at a high price.
However, there are some good ones with just the basics.
I like this one by Timex:
http://www.bodytronics.com/p/timex_heart_rate_monitors/TIMZTMS
Question About Heart Rate? 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?
Max heart rate is max heart rate, i.e., that’s as fast as it will go.
220 – age is an estimate of max. Yours is obviously NOT 163. When operating at max, you’re well above your cardiovascular system’s ability to deliver oxygen to the muscles. Lactic acid accumulates quickly and brings your sprint to an end within a few minutes at most.
Max heart rate is what it is for you as an individual, and gradually declines with age. Best way to find it, if you’re so inclined, is during a medically supervised stress test, although you could also get there in the latter stages of a 5k.
At your age, a stress test is probably a good idea on general principles, before you take your sessions to any sort of extreme. Your fitness level sounds like you won’t have any problems, but you can’t always tell.
Fitness isn’t simply a matter of “Just going harder” and chasing a higher heart rate every day.
Heart rate monitors can be a very useful tool, but as you’ve figured out, they don’t mean anything in a vacuum. Rather than writing a book here on YA, I suggest you have a look at Sally Edward’s Heart Rate Monitor book. Sally is a veteran triathlete, and give’s you all the ins and outs of using a monitor to maximum effect as a cyclist.
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Edit: Fatherjac, I haven’t read Friel’s book, but his columns in the various mags over the years have been very good. The book is likely first rate as well. Good call.
Is A Resting Heart Rate Of 108 Normal? Im 13 years old, female. I’m on prednisone for a sickness, also I’m taking xopenex for the same sickness. I’m not sure if this is a normal heart rate. I’m very concerned about it.
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Heart rate: What’s normal? – MayoClinic.com – Mayo Clinic
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.
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Your heart rate, or pulse, refers to how many times your heart contracts and relaxes per minute – how many beats there are per minute. People’s heart rates vary …
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Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate can vary as the body’s need to absorb oxygen and …
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Tool: Target heart rate calculator – MayoClinic.com
Target heart rate calculator — Calculate your target heart rate zone to exercise safely.
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The American Heart Association explains what heart rate is and how to measure your heart rate. Learn what factors might influence or change your heart rate
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+
What Should My Target Heart Rate Be And Should I Buy A Heart Rate Monitor? I’m 19 and I weighh about 160 lbs. Im trying to achieve a certain target zone that would be most effective for calorie and fat burning in general. I checked on line and my max. heart rate is 201. What target heart rate should i aim for (i.e, what percentage of my max heart rate)? And should I buy a heart rate monitor cuz i find it difficult to measure it by just checking my pulse?
Best heart rate if you’re going for slow cardio (30-60 minutes) is 70%.
If you really want to burn fat, it’s best to do intervals of exercise up between 80-90 percent for 30-60 seconds, followed by a cool down to around 65%, then back up, then cool down, etc… until you’re exhausted.
Also, heart rate monitors are always good if you find one that works.
What Should My Target Heart Rate Be And Should I Buy A Heart Rate Monitor? I’m 19 and I weighh about 160 lbs. Im trying to achieve a certain target zone that would be most effective for calorie and fat burning in general. I checked on line and my max. heart rate is 201. What target heart rate should i aim for (i.e, what percentage of my max heart rate)? And should I buy a heart rate monitor cuz i find it difficult to measure it by just checking my pulse?
Best heart rate if you’re going for slow cardio (30-60 minutes) is 70%.
If you really want to burn fat, it’s best to do intervals of exercise up between 80-90 percent for 30-60 seconds, followed by a cool down to around 65%, then back up, then cool down, etc… until you’re exhausted.
Also, heart rate monitors are always good if you find one that works.
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.
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
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Do I Need A Heart Rate Monitor While On The Treadmill? I have no no heart problems. just wondering if it can be dangerous to go to fast
please do not answer unless you are well informed in this subject.
Heart rate monitors aren’t so much for people with heart troubles, they are actually for the maximum workout. If you are at a certain percentage of your maximum heart rate then you actually increase the effectiveness of your workout…so the heart rate monitor allows the users to see what their heart rate is to see if they are in their target rate for weight loss or maximum training.
What’s The Best Heart Rate And Calorie Monitor? I did some research and wanted a heart rate monitor that would calculate calories burned but also would give me speed and distance so when I’d go for runs, and didn’t already know mileage then I’d know. I went to Dicks sporting goods and they suggested Sportline Duo 1060, although it’s great does everything I want it to do and more, it’s confusing to use and don’t know truly know if the calorie (which reads in kc) or if the heart rate is accurate. I really need and want an accurate heart rate and calories burned monitor, I mainly do spinning and running for cardio. I’ve been also suggested Timex Ironmen Road or Race Trainer. Any suggestions??
I would suggest a Polar heart rate monitor. They have many different options for what ever sport you are participation in. I would suggest the Polar RS200…it is designed for runners. I have found them easy to use and do everything you are looking for such as giving an accurate heart rate…can give you your distance ran, calorie burned…and many other features.
Standing Heart Rate Elevated? Hi everyone, im a little concerned for myself. i’ve been noticing daily when im sitting my heart rate is usually around 65 bpm but when im standing it jumps to around 90bpm n stays there for a lil bit until i sit down and then my resting heart rate stays at around 80bpm throughout the day. I’ve gotten lots of EKGs, bloodwork, and waiting for holter monitor results.
p.s i was misdiagnosed as having anemia (b12 deficiency) by a doctor and been getting monthly b12 shots, switched doctors and haven’t received a shot for around 4-5 months….could it be……that i actually do have anemia ??? and the symptom is the result? (other symptoms: palpitations)
Heart rate of anywhere from 60-100 beats per minute is normal for an “average” adult while children have higher heart rates, about 80-120 beats per minute. During exercise heart rate can rise up to a maximum of 190 in young children.
Heart rate rise because your blood is pumping a lot faster if you are moving up or doing something because when you move more it has to get more blood through and your hart pumps the blood. It has to keep pumping fast until the body has caught up to its oxygen debt.
Chest pain, irregular heartbeat, rapid breathing weakness, fatigue, and a run-down feeling may be signs of mild anemia. You should get your monthly b12 shots back again, ask your new doctors
Unless you start feeling crushing pains, running through to your back, you get dizzy, pale, cold, clammy and tingling in your left arm, then I suggest you call an ambulance.
Take care as always!
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.
I Need A Good Heart Rate Monitor, Help? I need a good heart rate monitor for my cardio,
Id like it to:
-be under $100
-have a chest strap
-be able to calculate how many calories you’ve burned
Thank You 🙂
Most of the heat rate monitors seem to be feature rich but come at a high price.
However, there are some good ones with just the basics.
I like this one by Timex:
http://www.bodytronics.com/p/timex_heart_rate_monitors/TIMZTMS
Help, Fast Heart Rate? Hi, im a 19 year old male. im 5’6 and weigh 145 pounds. also have a pretty healthy diet, no caffeine or much junk food. my heart gets pretty fast when i do mild activities. for example, i work at a convenience store and when im restocking, ill check my bpm and it will be at 120. it doesnt seem to go any higher. ive had plenty of ekg’s and a holter monitor test that all reported that the structure of my heart was fine. also it doesnt have an irregular beat. i do have severe anxious that seemed to have triggered all of this, but even when im not anxious it can still be at 120 when im at work. The odd thing is my resting heart rate is pretty good, with an average of around 60-65 bpm. also when i go from laying down to standing up, the increase in my bpm is high. it would be at 60 and increase to 120 (only noticed this when i was anxious) and it would stay there. I have noticed that when im calmer and not anxous its nowhere near as fast. but still i do notice the fast rate (120) at work and im not sure if that’s normal, since i havent payed much attention to my heart before. also when i go from laying down to standing up, i get a heavy feeling in my body and i feel my heart pounding, that goes away after a few seconds. I dont think its connected to a drop in blood pressure since i had a nurse check for me one time at the hospital. It has been controlling my life a little bit, ive even put off college until next year because ive been too worried to do heavy exercise or even walk for long distances.. another thing, is when im relaxed i get an extra beat in my heart but i heard that its common in most people and ive had it for as long as i could remember. i never feel sick or like passing out when my heart rate is fast, i dont feel any kind of pain but it does end up making me anxious. i dont know if this is normal or if my anxiety is controlling all of this. some insight would be awesome.
Cardio increases your heart rate, so if you are stocking shelves or doing physical activity, your heart rate is going to increase. your Resting Heart Rate is what you should be checking for your normal 60-100 BPM. If it is lower than that, you probably have good cardio. I am a runner, my normal HR is about 56, but when I go run, it gets up to 170 BPM, that is normal and damn healthy. It also sounds like you have a murmur. Can be threatening, but if the cardiologist has done an echo and sees no problems with your ejection fraction (amount of blood the heart pumps out when it compresses), then your murmur is probably not an issue. Caffeine can raise your HR, anxiety can, and anticipation can. Also miscounting your BPM. If you really want accuracy, count your HR for five minutes and take the mean, i.e. total BPM/5
Do Heart Rate Monitors Work? I am a soccer player. I am going to be training very hard, so I need to know how many calories I am burning to know how many calories I need to eat (so I don’t gain or lose weight). The closest thing I’ve heard of (for estimating calories burned) are heart rate monitors. Do they really work? Also, any other accurate devices to measure calories burned? Thanks! 🙂
You’ve probably seen athletes using a heart rate monitor whenever they work out. A heart rate monitor is a device which tracks your heart rate as you exercise so you can study the records later. This device is no longer just for hardcore athletes. Read on to learn the benefits of using a heart rate monitor watch when you work out.http://goo.gl/LB4gc visit for demo and instruction to use.
Why we need heart rate monitors
Lose Weight Effectively
If weight loss is the primary reason behind your workout, a heart rate watch can help you achieve your goal. Health experts claim that in order to effectively lose weight, you need to raise your heart rate to as much as 70 percent of your maximum heart rate for at least 30 minutes. This pace must be combined with short intervals of higher-intensity exercise in which your heart rate goes up to 90 percent of your maximum heart rate. This type of exercise will ensure that you are burning body fat and not just the carbohydrates in the meal you ate earlier in the day.
Monitor Your Health
A heart rate monitor watch not only helps you keep track of your heart rate but also of your general health. A heart rate monitor allows you to detect health problems that you would not notice otherwise. For instance, you might find your heart rate going up rapidly even though you are just doing light exercises. This is a clear sign that something could be wrong with your health.
Maintain Your Discipline
If you do not have a trainer or coach to keep you disciplined during your workout, a heart rate monitor can be a great substitute. It can tell you when your exercise is falling below your ideal intensity so you can instantly improve your performance.
This answer i think help you to understand heart rate monitor really works.
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.
Heart Rate Monitor – How To Use Properly? I bought a heart rate monitor with a chest strap to go with a fitness program but am not quite sure how to use it best.
First, where does the chest strap go exactly? The instructions just said below your chest muscles, but I do not know exactly where those are. I’m pretty lanky with a bony chest – does it just go across where your heart is? (Pretty much where you wear a bra) or does it go lower off the bone (sternum I believe).
Second, I’m unsure about the heart rate I should shoot for. I think the instructions said 160 or 170 maybe for someone my age (21), but that seems so low. I dont really start to get tired and worn out on the treadmill until it is 180-190. If I want to keep it below 170 I have to put it on a really slow speed (one I hardly have to jog on). I don’t feel that I am THAT out of shape that I cannot even jog at a slow pace… Also when I was doing pushups it would start beeping (near 170 I think), but I didn’t feel like my hr was that fast and wasn’t tired.
Hi Koreansuperman, the belt should go just below where a bra would be worn. So still across the sternum, rather than below it. If you go to a gym, which I assume you are doing because you mention a treadmill, you can ask one of the floor staff to show you.
As for your heartrate – you can work out your maximum heart rate by taking the number 220, and subtracting your age. So yours would be 199. Then, for aerobic training – just for getting generally fitter, you want to be working at 65-75 per cent of the maximum, so multiply 199 by .65, which equals 129, and by .75, which equals 149. The ‘fat burning’ heart rate zone is apparently 75-85 percent, which is 149 to 169.
I have a HR monitor too as a general guide to help me train, but my heart rate is chronically low at the gym (as in i struggle to get it about 140 even when I am pushing myself really hard), it’s bizarre because I don’t consider myself fit – but then when I do pole dancing, I get to 180-190 in no time but it doesn’t feel like I am tiring out so quickly as I do at the gym.
So, the point of that story is, it sounds like you already know what works for your body – sweating, getting tired – so make sure you listen to your body over the little machine – it knows what it’s doing!
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.
Quick Question About Heart Rate Monitors? Does anyone know how to intensify the sound during a heart rate reading? Thanks so much!
There are too many different brands of heart monitor to answer this, but at least some of them have a volume control. Read the instruction manual.
Is This A Bad Heart Rate? Well I’m just wondering if this is normal. My resting heart rate is about 90, then when I work out at the gym, I use machines that have heart rate monitors. No matter if I’m running, biking, or on the elliptical, my heart rate is about 180-190. Is this bad if it happens a lot?
Your heart rate while you are exercising is kind of fast. Perhaps you are pushing yourself too hard. A rule of thumb is that you should be able to carry on a conversation while you are working out. Just barely. If you are pushing so hard that you can’t, then you are going into anaerobic mode and out of fat burning mode. Aim for around 135-160 bpm.
3 Parts Of A Heart Rate Monitor? What are the 3 parts of a heart rate monitor??
3 parts are: the monitor, the defibrilator and the pacer. There are 12 leads (or views of the heart) possible depending on the brand and model used.
What Heart Rate Monitor Watch? I would like to purchase a good HRM watch that does NOT require a chest strap but one that lets you know if you are in your training zone or not while working out. What watch woud be a good one to purchase? Can you buy ones like this? I dont need anything fancy or too expensive just something that i could use while working out and whilst doing so i would be able to see my heart rate.
Many thanks… Gina
Ive been looking for this for ages, basicallly if you want cheep then go on amazon and get a 60-70$ watch which has a chest strap… yes it looks stupid BUT it is the only way to have a constant heart rate!, ive bought otheers, all others require you to push down on a button and wait for 5 seconds,,,, and then it gives you your heart rate, but by the time it does your hearts prolly already beating less, and you dont wanna be stopping in your workout to check your heart rate! you want to keep going, so the only way to do that is constant heart rate check with a chest strap, i suggest the cheep one on amazon, LOOK INTO IT!
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+
How Would I Find My Heart Rate? 1.What is your Maximum Heart Rate?
2.What is your Heart Rate Reserve
3. What is your Heart Rate Rise?
4. What is your Target Heart Rate?
how would i find these things if i am 15 years old?
1. The fastest your heart will go – get on a treadmill with a heart rate monitor, jog easy for a mile or two to warm up, then gradually increase speed and/or incline until you blow up or get shot off the back. The biggest number you get to is your max. Its a good idea to do this with medical supervision. At least have some people available to catch you.
2. No idea never heard of this term.
3. Never heard of this term either.
4. Target heart rate is what you want to maintain for that workout or race. It will be different depending on your objective for that session.
Note to Addie: The formula you gave is an approximation for max heart rate. Everyone is different. I know for a fact that my max is about 20 beats higher than the formula would give, and most of my endurance racing friends are all over the map as well, higher AND lower than predicted. I’ve had mine determined on a treadmill supervised by a cardiologist, and verified it on a stationary bike and during a 5k road race.
As for target, all the athletes I know, including some pros, have different targets for different types of workouts. Your link is one man’s simplification for someone who is new to heart rate training.
Bottom line, you have to train and race with a heart rate monitor for several months to get a handle on what the numbers really mean, and for the monitor to become a useful training tool. Most experienced users know within a few beats where they have to be for a 10k or a marathon. Beginners are better off using percieved exertion as a guide.
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+
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