Polar H7 Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Sensor
- Provides live, accurate heart rate to compatible mobile training apps
- Uses Bluetooth smart technology
- Compatible with Apple products
- User replaceable battery
- Does not provide heart rate to Polar heart rate monitors
Keep everything in check with the Polar H7 Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Sensor. It provides live heart rate to compatible mobile training apps, including the Polar Beat, via low energy Bluetooth smart technology. The soft fabric chest strap seamlessly adapts to your body shape for premium comfort. Compatible with iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad (3rd & 4th generation), iPad mini, and iPod Nano (7th generation). Provides live, accurate heart rate to compatible mobile training apps. Uses Bluetooth smart technology. Compatible with Apple products. User replaceable battery. Does not provide heart rate to Polar heart rate monitors. 2 sizes available.
List Price: $ 79.99
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Timex Ironman Men’s Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Grey, Full Size
- Digital heart rate monitor watch designed for elite athlete training
- 50-lap chronograph calculates average heart rate per lap
- 5 interval timers with individual heart rate target zones
- Wireless Data Xchanger USB lets you synch your watch and PC
- 10-workout memory; compatible with TrainingPeaks software
The Race Trainer digital heart rate monitor includes a linked interval timer with training zones that acts like a personal coach. This 10-workout memory HRM can be upgraded to work with a Timex on-line training log powered by TrainingPeaks . Wear your heart rate monitor to . . . Track your activity level…Maintain a healthy lifestyle…Intensify your workouts. The lightweight Digital Heart Rate Sensor features an adjustable elastic strap and a replaceable battery.It’s no longer enough to train hard; you also have to train smart if you want an edge. Enter the Timex Ironman Race Trainer digital heart rate monitor watch, which gives elite athletes the performance tools they need to succeed. The Race Trainer’s primary function is to monitor your average heart rate and tell you whether to boost your intensity or take it slower. However, the watch also offers several more sophisticated tools, including a 10-workout memory, a 50-lap chronograph that calculates your average heart rate per lap, and five interval timers with individual heart rate target zones. The tools combine to make serious training seriously easy. And thanks to the Race Trainer’s wireless Data Xchanger USB, you can customize your HRM and watch settings, upload workouts directly to your PC, or use training and nutrition software powered by TrainingPeaks.
List Price: $ 149.95
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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
Looking For A Watch With Built In Heart Rate Monitor? Does anyone know if there is a good mens sports watch with a built in or arm strap heart rate monitor and calorie counter, that is both reliable and accurate? I like the Garmin 405 series, but would prefer a watch with a built in heart rate monitor/calorie counter or an arm strap. Help!
If you want an accurate heart rate monitor, you’re going to have to go with a chest strap. That’s just the way it is.
And calories are going to be pretty consistent for you based on your weight and distance. You don’t really need that ability built-in to a device, and there’s software after-the-fact (like SportTracks) that can readily calculate calories for you too.
I’d look into the Garmins, but maybe look at things like the 305 (or 310XT) as well.
How Do You Use This Calorie Counter, Heart Rate Monitor Watch? I bought a heart rate monitor without instructions (oops) and need help figuring out how to use it. It has 3 buttons on the left side:Reset, Mode and ST/SP and one on the right: Set. There isn’t any name brand on it. There are lots of them on Ebay. It’s blue.
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Does Cold Surrounding Slow Down Your Heart Rate? My usually do tempo runs (run at panting pace) 3 times week for about 4 to 5km. And my normal resting heart beat is usually around 57-60. Meaured using a heart rate monitor watch.
Recently the air conditioning is colder than it use to be and I have to put on a jacket. I just did a readin several times, and was shock that my resting heart beat is now 47-49. Kinda worrying. Will coldness affect heart rate to drop around 10 bpm?
Yes your heart rate does drop if you are doing nothing in the cold, but your heart rate should be the same if you are performing physical activity in the cold.
There are other variables that affects your hear rate(work load, length of the workout, hydration, etc.)
Does All Watches With Heart Rate Monitor Need A Body Strap To Sense Heart Rate? I wanted to buy a watch with a heart rate monitor but i dont want to have to put on a strap around my body. Couldnt it just sense the heart rate around the wrist?
If there are any watches which dont need straps, are they much more expensive?
Thanks
There are some things that allow you to place your finger on a monitor, for example, but they’re not as accurate nor do they usually provide nonstop readings.
The chest strap is pretty much the only consistent and reliable way to do it. If you get a decent one, you do generally adapt to them more readily than you might think.
Things like the Reebok monitor generally require you come to a standstill and hold a button for several seconds to get a reading. That might be okay if you’re wearing it primarily as a watch and sitting on the couch, but if you’re out running or something comparable it’s not really helpful.
Heart Rate Monitors, Are They Good For Regular Work Outs? I’m not a runner as of yet, but I do work out a lot at home and I find it hard to keep track of how many calories I’ve burnt if I’m doing different exercises, like squats, wall sits, lunges etc…at home. I know a lot of people use the Watch type heart rate monitors for running, but would it basically do the same thing for regular workouts? Like tell me how many calories I’m burning during said workout?
Thanks!
The heart rate monitor gives you a gauge of when you are in certain “zones”, ie weight loss, anerobic, endurance, etc… That is why they are useful for running or sustained exercises. I do not believe they would be as effective for intermittent exercises but I admittedly have never tried.
Upload The Data From Heart Rate Monitor Watch On The Net? 1. Are there any types of heart rate monitor watch can upload the data on the net?
2. Are there any web-site offering the services of saving and analytic?
Most heart rate monitors should come with software that can be uploaded onto your computer. the best way to get it online is by using the trainingpeaks program. it is a coaching program used by most of the cycling community. go to http://www.trainingpeaks.com for more info.
as for a good heart rate monitor i’d say go with a polar, but if you’re looking to add a power meter later look at the cyclops power tap, because it has both heart rate and a power meter built in. training with a power meter and heart rate is the ideal way to train these-a-days.
Heart Rate Monitor Watch For Running? Are chest strap heart rate monitors watches good for running outdoors, treadmills, ellipticals and cycles? if not, which one is better for gyms and outdoors? I heard that polar watches are good. How good are wrist watches?
You want to use HRMs with analogue chest strap in order to interface with gym equipment. Digital chest trap won’t work with gym equipment. Polar watches are probably the best but they are expensive. Nike are also fairly good. I don’t know much about monitors without chest strap but I know they can’t monitor your heart rate continuously. You have to stop your exercise, take a reading and then start again. I will add links to two articles which I think can be useful to you.
Heart Rate Monitors, Are They Good For Regular Work Outs? I’m not a runner as of yet, but I do work out a lot at home and I find it hard to keep track of how many calories I’ve burnt if I’m doing different exercises, like squats, wall sits, lunges etc…at home. I know a lot of people use the Watch type heart rate monitors for running, but would it basically do the same thing for regular workouts? Like tell me how many calories I’m burning during said workout?
Thanks!
The heart rate monitor gives you a gauge of when you are in certain “zones”, ie weight loss, anerobic, endurance, etc… That is why they are useful for running or sustained exercises. I do not believe they would be as effective for intermittent exercises but I admittedly have never tried.
Where Are You Buy Cheap Polar Heart Rate Monitor Watch And Blood Pressure Monitor? I find here more to choose and cheap
http://astore.amazon.com/polar-heart-rate-monitor-watch-sale-20
but i want to know more for compare and decide please recommend me.
in part of blood pressure i find here
Omron Blood Pressure
http://astore.amazon.com/omron-blood-pressure-monitor-sale-20
Microlife Blood Pressure
http://astore.amazon.com/microlife-blood-pressure-monitor-20
please recommend me too.
You can buy cheap Polar Heart Rate Monitor Watch and Blood Pressure Monitor from below link
Microlife Blood Pressure
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Microlife%20Blood%20Pressure&tag=cagm-20&index=hpc&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
Polar Heart Rate Monitor Watch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Polar%20Heart%20Rate%20Monitor%20Watch&tag=cagm-20&index=hpc&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
Omron Blood Pressure
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Omron%20Blood%20Pressure&tag=cagm-20&index=hpc&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
hope this help, good luck
Polar Heart Rate Monitor? So I bought a monitor from a friend but apparently I need a chest strap and transmitter . If I buy one off eBay, will it automatically sync with my watch ?
First of all, you got a crappy friend. Why would a friend rip you off like that? Your friend should have told you.
Anyway… email customer.service.usa@polar.com. Tell them exactly what watch you have (ex. FT4, FT7, FT40) and they will tell you which transmitter you should get that will sync with that wrist unit.
I suggest you buy both the belt and transmitter new and not used (when you buy a new transmitter they come together). A used strap is just gross but a used transmitter often has problems, either from being hit or dropped or poor contact with the snaps. With the first one, I got about 750 hours of use out of it (over about 9 months) before it started getting glitchy and not reading the signal well, so I used conductive gel with it and it helped with picking up the signal but I still got glitch errors such as it suddenly reading a rate of 220 (always 220) for about 10 seconds. I took perfect care of it, and from what I’ve read, this seems to be normal with that level of use.
Also, you should know that some transmitters can be synced to your phone (and watch at the same time) if that is something you are interested in. There are various apps that can link with it but which transmitter you get also depends on what phone you have. If you are interested in linking to your phone too make sure you tell polar in the email the watch you have AND what make and model phone you have.
(On a side note based on the other answerer’s reply, almost all of polar’s equipment now has user friendly maintenance. The battery in both the watch and transmitter can be changed by you, and it is advertised at such, all you need is a coin to put in the notch provided and turn it to open. As for the chest strap, they don’t have that crappy hard strap anymore, it’s nothing but an elastic band that sits basically where your bra band is. The part that reads the signal is in the front, it’s about 12 inches of a plastic type of material glued to the inside of the strap. It does still require you to wet it (the plastic part against your skin) a bit to get a good consistent signal. There is no need to wear anything extra to keep it in place, the tension on the strap alone is sufficient and it should feel about at tight as your bra.)
What Do You Think Of These Heart Rate Monitors? I need something that will let me know when I am and aren’t in the target zone and is accurate.
Also, how good are these for exercising? Are they comfortable to wear etc?
eBay listings:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-HEART-RATE-PULSE-MONITER-RING-BRILLIANT-CONCEPT_W0QQitemZ330219677570QQihZ014QQcategoryZ15277QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PULSE-HEART-RATE-CALORIE-MONITOR-CHRONOGRAPH-STOP-WATCH_W0QQitemZ130206775092QQihZ003QQcategoryZ44076QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HEART-RATE-MONITOR-SIGMA-PC-15-WHY-PAY-MORE-FOR-POLAR_W0QQitemZ270220504579QQihZ017QQcategoryZ30108QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/POLAR-FITNESS-FS1-HEART-RATE-MONITOR-WATCH-DARK-BLUE_W0QQitemZ160217244607QQihZ006QQcategoryZ44076QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Most people in fitness believe that POLAR is the best all around HRM brand. Which POLAR monitor is a more difficult question.
Heart Rate Monitor Watches?? I am planning to buy a HRM and plan to use it for mainly jogging. I decided to get the Nike Traix c5 but it has an chest attachement, which i just found out through ebay as i was looking for the best deal…. Can anyone suggest some good HRM’s which also show calories burned, and which do not have those chest attachments???
Every heart rate monitor that actually works uses s chest strap. That’s just the way they work. Anyone that doesn’t is just giving you an estimate. I have a Polar CS3000, it’s fantastic. You’ll get used to strap, it freaked me out at first to.
Heart Rate Monitor Watch Reccomendations? I was looking for a heart rate monitor watch to request for Christmas and I am overwhelmed by the selection and prices. I am a runner and I also live an active lifestyle with the gym and walking/biking/hiking etc and so I need a watch that can calculate my calories burned fairly accurately. I don’t need gps or to plug in meals or anything. Just a reliable calories burned calculator. I want to have to fiddle with it as little as possible while exercising too so ease of use is important. That and reasonable pricing. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated!!! 🙂
There are a ton of options. I’ve personally used both Garmin and Polar and both brands are pretty solid. I’ve also heard good things about Omron and Mio, though. In terms of pricing, what models to get, etc, I’d recommend checking out Heart Rate Monitors USA. That’s where I’ve gotten both my monitors. Their prices are good and they let you shop by feature and price range.
http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/
All in all, if I had to pick one type of HRM to recommend for a runner, it would probably be the Garmin Forerunner series. They’re comfortable, offer great monitoring ability, and they’re well-priced.
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
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 daydreaming 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.
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.
Heart Rate Monitors Or Calorie Counter Watches For Swimming!? Since the summer has almost arrived i plan on swimming everyday. I know that there are watches out there that monitor calories burned and your heart rate while you are exercising but is there any inexpensive watch that is good for swimmers? The watches that i have found require you wear a chest strap so i didn’t know if there was an alternative route out there. Please help!
To measure the heart rate i think you might need the strap around the chest or at least around the arm and im not sure if they have one inexpensive, and yes they have the watches like this:http://www.amazon.com/Highgear-Pedometer-Calorie-Counter-Chronograph/dp/B000FZ1WS4
but really i dont know about the heart rate =/ sorry but maybe this can help give an estimate of how many calories you’re burning:
http://www.webmd.com/content/tools/1/calc_calories.htm
hope i helped
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
What Do You Think Of These Heart Rate Monitors? I need something that will let me know when I am and aren’t in the target zone and is accurate.
Also, how good are these for exercising? Are they comfortable to wear etc?
eBay listings:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-HEART-RATE-PULSE-MONITER-RING-BRILLIANT-CONCEPT_W0QQitemZ330219677570QQihZ014QQcategoryZ15277QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PULSE-HEART-RATE-CALORIE-MONITOR-CHRONOGRAPH-STOP-WATCH_W0QQitemZ130206775092QQihZ003QQcategoryZ44076QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/POLAR-FITNESS-FS1-HEART-RATE-MONITOR-WATCH-DARK-BLUE_W0QQitemZ160217244607QQihZ006QQcategoryZ44076QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Most people in fitness believe that POLAR is the best all around HRM brand. Which POLAR monitor is a more difficult question.
Blood Pressure And Heart Rate Measuring Watch? I want to find a photo of a blood pressure and heart rate measuring watch. and if possible, can i have the photos of the interior chip and the sensors separately??
in fact i want a watch that we usually use, which has the additional function of measuring blood pressure and heart rate
thank you Rich Z, but i think what you have found not really suitable for what i really want… i am sorry…
Here are some exterior views http://www.bloodpressuremonitor.bz/omron_hem629_blood_pressure_monitor.asp
I doubt you will find a picture of the chip for that.
The sensors are usually IR photo detectors or small thermistors that respond to the heat of the blood pulse.
Best Heart Rate Moniter Watch? My Dad has A Fib which means his heart beat becomes irregular when it gets to high. And He’s decided to start working out and he makes me nervous so i want to get him a Heart Rate Moniter Watch. It needs to be with in a reasonable price range, and i would like it to be able to warn him when his heart beat gets to high or becomes irregular. And if it had like a velcro pocket on the band for his emergency pill that slows his heart down. I might be dreaming Big but if any suggestions would be great. Thanks
The Omron HR100CN Heart Rate Monitor Watch is comfortable and well ventilated to help you get the most out of your work out. Whether you like to exercise in the sunshine or after dark, the backlight function of the Omron HR100CN Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Watch provides an easy reading of your heart rate measurement, and an alarm can be programmed to let you know when your heart rate is outside the desirable range.
Suggestions For A Good Heart Rate Monitor Strap ? Possibly With A Watch? I had a heart rate monitor watch but it was really cheap and it broke, and even when it worked you had to hold down this button for 5 seconds to get a single reading of your heart rate (and it didnt work if you were moving too violently for the watch).
I want a comfortable strap that goes around your midsection, and maybe a watch that gives you a display of the results…
are there any good straps that come WITH a watch?
I swear by my Garmin, I got a 301 model on Amazon, cheap and though there are newer versions, they don’t have anything this model had. Will give you your heart rate, you can set an alarm to go off if you go over or under a certain number of beats per minute, has GPS so it will tell you how far you’ve run, at what rate per mile or km, your average heart rate, how many calories burned, your time, has a training assistant that will let you know if you are ahead or behind of apace you have set for yourself, will time intervals letting you know how fast you have done them and when it is time to do another one. I could go on. O, you did say watch. Timex has one.
Heart Rate Monitor Watch Reccomendations? I was looking for a heart rate monitor watch to request for Christmas and I am overwhelmed by the selection and prices. I am a runner and I also live an active lifestyle with the gym and walking/biking/hiking etc and so I need a watch that can calculate my calories burned fairly accurately. I don’t need gps or to plug in meals or anything. Just a reliable calories burned calculator. I want to have to fiddle with it as little as possible while exercising too so ease of use is important. That and reasonable pricing. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated!!! 🙂
There are a ton of options. I’ve personally used both Garmin and Polar and both brands are pretty solid. I’ve also heard good things about Omron and Mio, though. In terms of pricing, what models to get, etc, I’d recommend checking out Heart Rate Monitors USA. That’s where I’ve gotten both my monitors. Their prices are good and they let you shop by feature and price range.
http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/
All in all, if I had to pick one type of HRM to recommend for a runner, it would probably be the Garmin Forerunner series. They’re comfortable, offer great monitoring ability, and they’re well-priced.
Looking For A Watch With Built In Heart Rate Monitor? Does anyone know if there is a good mens sports watch with a built in or arm strap heart rate monitor and calorie counter, that is both reliable and accurate? I like the Garmin 405 series, but would prefer a watch with a built in heart rate monitor/calorie counter or an arm strap. Help!
If you want an accurate heart rate monitor, you’re going to have to go with a chest strap. That’s just the way it is.
And calories are going to be pretty consistent for you based on your weight and distance. You don’t really need that ability built-in to a device, and there’s software after-the-fact (like SportTracks) that can readily calculate calories for you too.
I’d look into the Garmins, but maybe look at things like the 305 (or 310XT) as well.
“Polar” Heart Rate Monitors? I am looking at buying a Polar heart rate monitor. I have a choice between two.
The F4 or the F6. the F4 is $109.00 and the F6 is $129.22.
(both come with chest strap. But these are just pics of the watches)
F4
http://media.rei.com/media/ee/cac4fee3-678f-4c35-bc6c-6e6f525549e8.jpg
F6
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41PY16PDR2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
btw I want one that tells me my above/below zone, calories, diary, watch, date, timer etc.
So which one would be better?
The Polar F6 is the better heart rate monitor. For example, it can keep up to 12 daily files (diaries) of your training, whereas the F4 can’t do that. With daily files, you can review what you did during your previous sessions. Both Polar F4 and F6 count calories, but the Polar F6 goes one step further: it tells you the percentage of calories due to fat burnt. This is very useful information for people wanting to lose weight!
The page listed below has lots more information about the Polar F6, including comparisons between F4 and F6. That should help you make up your mind.
“Polar” Heart Rate Monitors? I am looking at buying a Polar heart rate monitor. I have a choice between two.
The F4 or the F6. the F4 is $109.00 and the F6 is $129.22.
(both come with chest strap. But these are just pics of the watches)
F4
http://media.rei.com/media/ee/cac4fee3-678f-4c35-bc6c-6e6f525549e8.jpg
F6
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41PY16PDR2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
btw I want one that tells me my above/below zone, calories, diary, watch, date, timer etc.
So which one would be better?
The Polar F6 is the better heart rate monitor. For example, it can keep up to 12 daily files (diaries) of your training, whereas the F4 can’t do that. With daily files, you can review what you did during your previous sessions. Both Polar F4 and F6 count calories, but the Polar F6 goes one step further: it tells you the percentage of calories due to fat burnt. This is very useful information for people wanting to lose weight!
The page listed below has lots more information about the Polar F6, including comparisons between F4 and F6. That should help you make up your mind.
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.
Heart Rate Monitor Watch Reccomendations? I was looking for a heart rate monitor watch to request for Christmas and I am overwhelmed by the selection and prices. I am a runner and I also live an active lifestyle with the gym and walking/biking/hiking etc and so I need a watch that can calculate my calories burned fairly accurately. I don’t need gps or to plug in meals or anything. Just a reliable calories burned calculator. I want to have to fiddle with it as little as possible while exercising too so ease of use is important. That and reasonable pricing. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated!!! 🙂
There are a ton of options. I’ve personally used both Garmin and Polar and both brands are pretty solid. I’ve also heard good things about Omron and Mio, though. In terms of pricing, what models to get, etc, I’d recommend checking out Heart Rate Monitors USA. That’s where I’ve gotten both my monitors. Their prices are good and they let you shop by feature and price range.
http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/
All in all, if I had to pick one type of HRM to recommend for a runner, it would probably be the Garmin Forerunner series. They’re comfortable, offer great monitoring ability, and they’re well-priced.
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.
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.
Heart Rate Monitor Watch Proximity Issue? I have an Oregon scientific SE300 heart rate monitor. It appears to work perfectly when the watch is kept close (less then 30cm) from the chest band, but when walking normally, with arms swinging at a comfortable distance it only reads about half the distance. I’ve been using a treadmill to compare the distance it reads and it is constantly about half the distance.
Is this common to all heart rate monitors or do you think this is a faulty model/product?
Are there any ways to solve this issue, we have tried “forcing” the connection and all other methods stated to make the watch connect to the band, short of rigging up a device to hold the watch close we’re outta ideas.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
It seems to be a problem with the particular model you have. Check out this review which claims that “the syncing was occasionally hit and miss.”: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/gadgets/heart-rate-monitors/product/se300-10-36961
“Gadgets” of this sort often don’t preform as well as we expect and have designs which are marginal at best. I had a fairly simple heart rate watch/monitor which gave erratic readings when trying to measure on the fly. I would have to stop walking/running to take a measurement simply because the motion made the contact between metal and skin unstable.
I think you’re probably just stuck with your monitor’s idiosyncrasies but you can always try returning it to the manufacturer and see what happens.
Good luck!
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Heart Rate Monitor Watch For Swimming? I am a very committed swimmer and am really getting serious about my workouts. I need a STRAPLESS HRM watch that i can use in the pool to check how hard i’m working. I’ve looked at some products but i’m not sure what to get or if the product will be worth what it is. I’ve seen some brands such as Mio or Polar. Any help?
I think the actual technology in determining your heart rate is pretty standard. The fluctuation in pricing that you see has to do with the materials the watch is made of and the features of the watch.
The more expensive ones will actually plan your workout for you (amongst other features) while the simpler ones will just tell the time and give you your heart rate.
I bought a timex made out of rubber and it works for me just fine! Leather or other fabric based straps would eventually fall apart because of the constant chlorine exposure.
Looking For A Watch With Built In Heart Rate Monitor? Does anyone know if there is a good mens sports watch with a built in or arm strap heart rate monitor and calorie counter, that is both reliable and accurate? I like the Garmin 405 series, but would prefer a watch with a built in heart rate monitor/calorie counter or an arm strap. Help!
If you want an accurate heart rate monitor, you’re going to have to go with a chest strap. That’s just the way it is.
And calories are going to be pretty consistent for you based on your weight and distance. You don’t really need that ability built-in to a device, and there’s software after-the-fact (like SportTracks) that can readily calculate calories for you too.
I’d look into the Garmins, but maybe look at things like the 305 (or 310XT) as well.
Heart Rate Monitor Watch Proximity Issue? I have an Oregon scientific SE300 heart rate monitor. It appears to work perfectly when the watch is kept close (less then 30cm) from the chest band, but when walking normally, with arms swinging at a comfortable distance it only reads about half the distance. I’ve been using a treadmill to compare the distance it reads and it is constantly about half the distance.
Is this common to all heart rate monitors or do you think this is a faulty model/product?
Are there any ways to solve this issue, we have tried “forcing” the connection and all other methods stated to make the watch connect to the band, short of rigging up a device to hold the watch close we’re outta ideas.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
It seems to be a problem with the particular model you have. Check out this review which claims that “the syncing was occasionally hit and miss.”: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/gadgets/heart-rate-monitors/product/se300-10-36961
“Gadgets” of this sort often don’t preform as well as we expect and have designs which are marginal at best. I had a fairly simple heart rate watch/monitor which gave erratic readings when trying to measure on the fly. I would have to stop walking/running to take a measurement simply because the motion made the contact between metal and skin unstable.
I think you’re probably just stuck with your monitor’s idiosyncrasies but you can always try returning it to the manufacturer and see what happens.
Good luck!
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How Do I Know Whether I Need A Female-specific (Polar) Heart Rate Monitor? I’m a woman looking to begin working out with a heart rate monitor. How do I know if I should use a general or female-specific HRM? My ribcage (without bust) is 38-39″, and my wrist circumference is 6.5-7″. I’m looking to balance comfort of the chest strap with fit of the watch unit. I’m primarily looking at Polar, but would consider other brands and advice. Thanks!
The chest strap is the same I have had the best luck with the Polar T31 strap. The WearLink with the vinyl strap seems to malfunction when I get very sweaty. The problem may be due to having a lot of hair on my chest. I usually wet my chest with salt water under the contacts when I put my strap on, I have so far been unable to readily find electrode jell. The medium strap that comes with the unit should be ok, my wife is the same size you are and it works just fine. Someone also makes sports bras for use with the HRM. The Polar F51 monitor is adequate for my needs, I do no need anything fancy.
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