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Polar RS300X G1 Heart Rate Monitor Watch with GPS Sensor
- Determines proper intensity level of workout
- GPS sensor measures distance and speed
- Uses sports zones for easier intensity selection
- Includes watch, chest transmitter, G1 GPS sensor, manual
- Manufacturer’s warranty included (see product guarantee)
Configurable display shows desired information during training G1 GPS sensor keeps track of distance for each lap, training session, and your total distance Tracks current, average, and maximum speed GPS sensor allows you to set speed-based target zones with alarms to alert you when you are outside those zones 5 preset sport zones, based on percentages of maximum heart rate, help you choose the correct intensity level for your workout Records average and maximum heart rate for each lap and training session Can set to record laps automatically based on a preset distance Display zoom lets you zoom in on different stats during your workout Interval timers, based on time or distance; timers tell you when to switch to a different intensity level Provides guided workouts based on intervals of time, heart rate, speed, or distance Uses your age to set a target heart rate zone; plays audible and visual alarms to let you know when you are outside this zone Based on your heart rate, Polar OwnZone can determine if you are stressed, tired, or not fully recovered from a previous training session and adjust your target zone accordingly Polar’s personal training website can use data from your heart rate monitor watch to set personal limits and keep you from over- or under-training 16 training files with summaries; stores training data starting from last reset, as well as weekly history Graphical, at-a-glance display of your target zone and current intensity level HeartTouch function provides button-free operation so you can get training information while wearing gloves or otherwise unable to conveniently press buttons d transmission prevents interference from nearby devices; your monitor will only receive information from your Chest transmitter Can also be worn as a watch with backlight, date and weekday indicator, and time of day displayed in 12- or 24-hour format with alarm and snooze KeyLock prevents accidental button presses during training Display can be set to English, German
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What Watch Would You Recommend With For A Runner That Has Both A Heart Rate Monitor And Alarm? I’m running my first half marathon and I need a watch that has heart rate monitor and also has a feature I can set before the race starts (I don’t want to mess with it while running) to go off every 4 minutes….
The Garmin FR60 is my pick. Has alarms, solid monitoring features, and is comfortable. The FR60 includes a pace alert (you can set a pace and an alarm will go off if your pace varies from that), plus, there’s a time alarm option.
What Watch Would You Recommend With For A Runner That Has Both A Heart Rate Monitor And Alarm? I’m running my first half marathon and I need a watch that has heart rate monitor and also has a feature I can set before the race starts (I don’t want to mess with it while running) to go off every 4 minutes….
The Garmin FR60 is my pick. Has alarms, solid monitoring features, and is comfortable. The FR60 includes a pace alert (you can set a pace and an alarm will go off if your pace varies from that), plus, there’s a time alarm option.
What Is The Average Heart Rate Zone For Teenagers? I have to make a list or chart of what the target heart rate zone for teenagers under 20 is.
Please send me a link r just tell me!thank you.
Normal heart rate for teens and adults if around 60. About 60 – 80 is good.
How Do I Lower My Heart Rate When Excerising? My heart rate is too high and I wAnna be in the fat burning heart zone even when my work out is on the lowest setting intensity on the work out machine it’s still pretty high like 165-170. My target fat burn zone is 120. I wanna burn fat not loose weight or muscle mass.
Don’t use that machine then. I’m sure you can find other ways to do cardio besides the specific machine you’re using. If you use a treadmill then you can slow it down as much as you need to in order to reach the target heart rate. If jogging puts your heart rate too high but walking puts it too low, then most treadmills nowadays have an incline so you can walk and increase the incline angle until your heart rate gets to where you want it.
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
Is The Garmin Forerunner 205 Compatible With A Heart Rate Monitor? Just bought the watch online and was wondering if its compatible with a heart rate monitor, if so i’ll get one.
Thanks 🙂
No.The next model up, the 305 adds the heart rate option
How Do You Detrmine Your Max Heart Rate For A Cardio Workout Program? I was entering my infomation into my eliptical crosstrainer and it asked me to enter my target heart rate which is 65% of my max heart rate. How do I know what my max heart rate is?
To find your maximum heart rate, the equation is 220-age. So, for example, I am 25 so my equation would be 220-25 which would be 195. Then, once you have your maximum heart rate, you take your answer and multiply by .65 to find your lowest end of your target heart rate zone. So for me, I would take 195 and multiply by .65 I hope this helps!
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.
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.
Does The Medication Inderol Disable The Heart From Reaching The Target Heart Rate Zone When Exercising? Inderol is also called propranalol.
The class of medicines that propranolol belongs to generally do limit the maximum heart rate that can be achieved. Whether a single dose would cause this limitation depends on several things, such as the dose of the medication and the target heart rate you are trying to achieve. Generally, the recommendation is to discontinue beta blockers like propranolol for a couple of days before having an exercise cardiac stress test for exactly this reason. However, your target heart rate for “cardio” training varies with age, so it’s possible that with a high target and low dose, you could still get there
Shoud I Get A Heart Rate Monitor? I’m into fitness and timing and all that.
But I don’t know if I should get a heart rate monitor.
I don’t really understand what it does.
What does it do? I need as much detail as possible.
Thanks
Danny Dreyer, author of Chi-Running is about the only running guru I know of that is against Heart Rate Monitors. He thinks it’s best to just listen to your body. That by paying attention to your body and not a bunch of gadgets you can tell more about your body than any gadget can. People have off days and if you paid attention only to a HRM you might over do it by trying to keep your Heart Rate in the right zone. as opposed to just running at a pace that feels good.
However, I have a HRM and I’m really happy with it. My main concern is that when I’m running and day dreaming I have a tendency to slow down. I also wanted to make sure I would push myself but not over do it.
So the basic Heart Rate Monitor has a watch part and a strap that goes around your chest. the watch part is a pretty good sports watch but it also displays your heart rate.
Bear in my I’m simplifying things, but the idea is that we can determine our Maximum Heart Rate, and that we can benefit by running in certain zones. For instance, it is generally understood that running at 65% of the max is really good for weight loss. and that running at 85% is anaerobic.
Most HRM watches have a way of inputting your max HR and then can display what % you are at.
Good HRMs will till you at the end of your workout what your Max HR was, what your average was, and some will even show you how many minutes you were in each Zone.
Really Good HRMs will have interval timers, and alarms. so you could set it to beep after 5 minutes to let you know when your warm up is over. or you could set it to beep if your heart rate goes too high or too low.
The best HRMs will have some kind of computer interface and will automatically log your runs and graph them. Also computer interfaces are the best way to program complicated interval training programs.
When you start looking at the best HRMs you will find they have GPS built in. It turns out that having a GPS HRM watch gives you the most flexibility in programming runs and looking at computer graphs and displays.
Mostly you will find runners with GPS HRMs. In gym the GPS is useless. but the HRM is still very useful. on the treadmill and elliptical a HRM watch means you can let go of the handles and swing your arms. Plus you get a log of your activity.
I’ve tried Low end polars and timexes. They are both adequate. The Timex “Trainer” line is about $100. I like them because they have good interval timer features.
I ended up getting a Garmin 305. The 305 has a lot of features and doesn’t cost as much as the newer models.
there is a blog called DC Rainmaker where a guy talks about HRMS and GPSs. He has compared a lot of the models and it’s worth checking out.
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..
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
Please Help Me On Defining Resting, Max And Target Heart Rate.? Define
1.resting heart rate.
2.max heart rate.
3. target heart rate zone.
1. Resting heart rate is defined as the heart rate at rest. This is generally 72 b/min but can be anything from 60 to 100 b/min.
2. Maximum heart rate: This is the highest heart rate that a healthy person should be able to tolerate at maximal work load. In some countries it is set at 200 beats per min less the person’s age. So if you are 70 years old your maximal heart rate is 200-70=130b/min.
In other countries the maximal heart rate is set at 220 beats/min. So 220 – 70 = 150 beats/min.
3. Target heart rate. This is the safe heart rate at which to exercise. It is 70 to 80 % of the maximal heart rate.
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.)
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.
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.
When To Wear A Heart Rate Monitor? I’ve had a life long history of tachycardia. A little over a week ago, I had an ablation as treatment for atrial flutter. Since then, I’ve already been back to the doctor and put back on anti arrythmia medication. My heart rate is still high, and now I’m also experiencing sharp chest pains. Should I consider wearing a heart rate monitor for awhile? I see there are some simple ones like a watch. Should I be recording my heart rate? How frequently?
Heart Rate Monitors: To Wear or Not to Wear
Personal trainers: Do you recommend that your clients wear heart rate monitors? Why or why not? IDEA asked several trainers for their opinions.
John Platero, director of education for the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers, Newbury Park, California, requires each of his clients to purchase a heart rate monitor and wear it when they train together. Here are some reasons why.
“My client and I wear a Polar F series model so I can monitor heart rate without having to take the client’s pulse, grab his wrist or stop him from exercising,” says Platero. “The heart monitor also shows the client his average heart rate, maximum heart rate, calories expended and percentage of those calories that came from fat.
http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/heart-rate-monitors-to-wear-or-not-to-wear
Target Heart Rate? How do you find your target heart rate zone?
thanks!
One way I know of to find your maximum heart rate is to take your age and subtract it from 220.
To find the lower end of the spectrum is more complicated.
First subtract your resting heart rate from your maximum heart rate. Then divide that number by 2. Add your resting heart rate back to the resulting number, and you have your low end.
See my source for more info, my instructions aren’t that great 😉
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!
Training Above My Target Heart Rate? I feel like I’m in decent shape, but when I go to Spinning class at the gym, my heart rate is above my target (around 75%-85%) for a fair portion of the class. It is a difficult class, but I feel like I’m able to handle the intensity without too much trouble. But, my question is this: is it okay to stay above my target heart rate zone for awhile? Or should I back off and focus on staying within my zone?
Target heart rate? Determined by whom and for what purpose? What exactly are you targeting and why?
If you’re talking about some generic target heart rate on an exercise machine or hrm, that’s one step above worthless. Training with a heart rate monitor is a good idea, but it can take a couple of months working with it to know what the numbers mean to you. Its unlikely that a generic target number is even close to any of your personal significant parameters.
Max heart rate is an individual thing, specific to you. The only way to determine it accurately is to go there (best done under medical supervision – usually on a tread mill, gradually increasing speed and elevation over 15 or 20 minutes. Essentially max heart rate is the point at which you get shot off the back of the treadmill). 220 minus your age is a guesstimate. Yours could easily be 10 or 20 beats either side of that. Even if you knew your max heart rate a more critical number for training purposes is your aerobic threshold, ie, the point at which your cardiovascular system can no longer deliver enough oxygen to feed your muscles. In short that’s the heart rate at a pace you can maintain for an hour or more. Above that, you energy production is anaerobic and you start building up lactic acid (the burn). For the average Joe, that might be around 80% of max. Elite athletes, like marathoners or pro cyclists, can train their threshold to as much as 95% of max. If you’ve ever watched the Tour de France, you know that the riders and their coaches watch heart rates constantly. That’s because they’ve trained with monitors for years, and know within a beat or two how far they can push it without blowing up. You don’t figure it that close with a formula or some generic number.
During interval workouts, like a spinning class, 100’s in the pool, or 400’s at the track, its not unusual, or bad, to go over your aerobic threshold or even get close to your max. In fact that’s the idea: intervals are one of the better ways to push your threshold higher.
Note to John M: Max heart rate, by definition, is your highest possible heart rate.
Target Heart Rate Question? Okay, so I’m fourteen and I want to lose some weight. My mom told me today that my target heart rate would be about 148, so I should aim for between 140-150 when doing cardio, and if I burn above that then I’ll just be burning off sugar and not fat. Is that actually true? I’ve been running on the treadmill and my heart rate is about 200, which is really high. If I work my butt off while working out and my heart rate is over 150, then wouldn’t I still be burning fat, if not more? I’m confused :/
Ha ha yeah I have heard of this as well. It really is debatable if that actually is true or not. Some people believe that when you are in your heart rate zone your body relies on fat as its primary fuel source and not sugar. However, they forget about what is called the “afterburn”. The afterburn is when your body’s metabolism stays higher for longer periods of time. Research shows it can stay up for almost 36 hours.
Now the after burn happens when you have a heart rate that is 75-85% of your maximum heart rate. So your heart rate would have to be around 200 to get this after burn which is good ha ha.
Well the physiology of any cardiovascular exercise shows that your body burns fat in a really specific way. First your body burns the glycogen(sugar) that is in your muscles. Once this is burned up, your body burns liver fat, followed by body fat and simultaneously you lose some muscle as well. So in reality you are always burning a little sugar, but do not dispute your mom.
Ha ha just continue what you are doing to make your mom happy, it really won’t make too much of a difference. Hope I helped and good luck!!
Target Heart Rate Question? Okay, so I’m fourteen and I want to lose some weight. My mom told me today that my target heart rate would be about 148, so I should aim for between 140-150 when doing cardio, and if I burn above that then I’ll just be burning off sugar and not fat. Is that actually true? I’ve been running on the treadmill and my heart rate is about 200, which is really high. If I work my butt off while working out and my heart rate is over 150, then wouldn’t I still be burning fat, if not more? I’m confused :/
Ha ha yeah I have heard of this as well. It really is debatable if that actually is true or not. Some people believe that when you are in your heart rate zone your body relies on fat as its primary fuel source and not sugar. However, they forget about what is called the “afterburn”. The afterburn is when your body’s metabolism stays higher for longer periods of time. Research shows it can stay up for almost 36 hours.
Now the after burn happens when you have a heart rate that is 75-85% of your maximum heart rate. So your heart rate would have to be around 200 to get this after burn which is good ha ha.
Well the physiology of any cardiovascular exercise shows that your body burns fat in a really specific way. First your body burns the glycogen(sugar) that is in your muscles. Once this is burned up, your body burns liver fat, followed by body fat and simultaneously you lose some muscle as well. So in reality you are always burning a little sugar, but do not dispute your mom.
Ha ha just continue what you are doing to make your mom happy, it really won’t make too much of a difference. Hope I helped and good luck!!
Are Heart Rate Monitors Accurate? How accurate are heart rate monitors when it comes to calories burned?
I wore my heart monitor while watching a scary movie and it showed that my heart rate was beating faster than when I run. Does this mean I’m getting a better workout and burning more calories by being scared than by doing cardio?
Heart rate monitors are usually very accurate devices for measuring heart rate. Thet can also make a good paper weight if they’re the right model. However, for anything else having to do with biometrics, they’re worthless.
The calorie expenditure features of ellipticals, treadmills, heart rate monitors, etc. are only accurate by accident. They all rely on norms to calculate their data. If you don’t fit the norms, their data will be inaccurate. In the case of the heart rate monitors, they don’t know anything about your stroke volume, your blood volume, your metabolic rate, etc. so they cannot provide you with personalized data. Just as with the impedance scales which are supposed to give you an indication of your percent body fat, the extra feature has more to do with selling the product than it does with its function as an instrument. In short, that feature is a gimmick.
You would be wise to use the proper instruments for measuring whatever it is you want to measure. Buy a heart rate monitor for measuring heart rate. For calculating your caloric expenditure you may as well just use websites such as this one —> http://www.calculator.net/weight-loss-calculator.html
Good luck and good health!!
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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.
What Is My Target Heart Rate Zone? I am 5′ 6
147 pounds
17.5 years old
thaank you in advance
Your target heart rate zone should be the buffer between 72 up to 85 heart beats per minute, ranging from a resting position to a normal exercise movement activity.
As important are blood pressure levels, which optimally are between 118/80 – 130/84 mm Hg
Eating healthy, being physically active and adequate sleep will help you get into that zone.
Good Luck!
What Is My Target Heart Rate Zone? I am 5′ 6
147 pounds
17.5 years old
thaank you in advance
Your target heart rate zone should be the buffer between 72 up to 85 heart beats per minute, ranging from a resting position to a normal exercise movement activity.
As important are blood pressure levels, which optimally are between 118/80 – 130/84 mm Hg
Eating healthy, being physically active and adequate sleep will help you get into that zone.
Good Luck!
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.
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.
Figure Out What My Target Heart Rate Would Be If I Am A 33 Years Old And I Want To Work Out At 60-75% Capacity? Figure out what my target heart rate would be if I am a 33 years old and I want to work out at 60-75% capacity.
figure out what A 16 YEAR OLD target heart rate zone would be if you decided to workout at 60-75% capacity.
Heart rate is somewhat individualized and you’re preferred max rate may be different from someone else’s. However, for general purposes one formula is: HRmax = 220 – age or in your case 187bpm (beats per minute). If you’re exercising at 60% of max, your HR should be 187 x 0.6 = 112pbm. At 75% of max it would be HR = 187 x 0.75 = 140bpm.
There are other formulas you can use as well. For “cardio”, 80% of max is usually the target rate and that would be 150bpm for you.
For more information about heart rate including a chart, go here –> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_rate
Good luck and good health!!
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Where Are You Buy Blood Pressure Monitor & Heart Rate Monitor Watch? I find here more model to choose and low price OK
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
Polar Heart Rate Monitor Watch
http://astore.amazon.com/polar-heart-rate-monitor-watch-sale-20
But i want to see more for compare and decide please recommend me too.
There are many companies who manufacture heart monitor watches. Polar is one of the best known manufacturers and they offer a huge selection. Suunto and Timex are two other companies.
You can buy direct from the manufacturers’ websites or check out the websites of some of the big box stores like Walmart or try Amazon or eBay for a good selection. I’m sure you could also get information about blood pressure monitors at some of the same sources.
If you’d like more information about heart monitor watches in general, here is a link you may find helpful.
http://www.heartmonitorwatchesreview.org/
Should I Get A Heart Rate Monitor……….? I run about 3-4 times a week and I lately got the nike plus chip, which is pretty fun.
Anyway, i’m now thinking about getting a cheap polar watch……do you think it’s worth it? cause I’m afraid I’ll stop using it after a few runs cause it will get annoying and who know if I’ll follow what my heart beat says…
I would stick with the Nike+ unless you should either monitor your heart rate because of a physical problem or need it for serious training such as getting into race shape for peak performance. Heart rate is the best indicator for short intervals since it lets you know when to run the next interval when your heart rate reaches 120 heart beats per minute. This alone is worth a heart rate monitor for milers or serious runners since your rapidly increase your fitness by training this way since it will train your body to adapt to the stress and improve running at your maximum. Remember your heart does not lie so it’s a great tool to listen to….
Figure Out What My Target Heart Rate Would Be If I Am A 33 Years Old And I Want To Work Out At 60-75% Capacity? Figure out what my target heart rate would be if I am a 33 years old and I want to work out at 60-75% capacity.
figure out what A 16 YEAR OLD target heart rate zone would be if you decided to workout at 60-75% capacity.
Heart rate is somewhat individualized and you’re preferred max rate may be different from someone else’s. However, for general purposes one formula is: HRmax = 220 – age or in your case 187bpm (beats per minute). If you’re exercising at 60% of max, your HR should be 187 x 0.6 = 112pbm. At 75% of max it would be HR = 187 x 0.75 = 140bpm.
There are other formulas you can use as well. For “cardio”, 80% of max is usually the target rate and that would be 150bpm for you.
For more information about heart rate including a chart, go here –> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_rate
Good luck and good health!!
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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.
Ideal Cardio Vs. Ideal Fat Burn? Could someone explain to me what the difference is between an ideal cardio heart rate and an ideal fat burn heart rate?
Which will make you lose more weight?
How long to you have to lets say “run” at the ideal heart rate to achieve “x” amount of fat burning
My ideal cardio heart rate is 160 and my ideal fat burn heart rate is 130.
I just don’t get this whole thing, I always thought the faster the better but if slower burns more fat than heck yes.
The Truth About the Fat Burning Zone
Part 1: Your Target Heart Rate Zone
Do you exercise because you want to lose weight? If so, you probably know that cardio exercise is a key factor in helping you lose weight. Many people are warned to stay within their ‘fat burning’ zone for the best results, but do you really burn more fat if you work at lower intensities? Is it the most effective way to help you lose weight?
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The Ugly Truth
The body does burn a higher percentage of calories from fat in the ‘fat burning zone’ or at lower intensities. But, at higher intensities, you burn a greater number of overall calories which is what you should be concerned about when trying to lose weight. The chart below details the fat calories expended by a 130-pound woman during cardio exercise:
Low Intensity – 60-65% MHR High Intensity – 80-85% MHR
Total Calories expended per min. 4.86 6.86
Fat Calories expended per min. 2.43 2.7
Total Calories expended in 30 min. 146 206
Total Fat calories expended in 30 min. 73 82
Percentage of fat calories burned 50% 39.85%
From The 24/5 Complete Personal Training Manual, 24 Hour Fitness, 2000
In this example, the woman burns more total calories and more fat calories at a higher intensity. This isn’t to say that low intensity exercise doesn’t have it’s place. In fact, endurance workouts should be a staple of a complete fitness program along with shorter, higher intensity workouts or even interval workouts which are a great way to burn calories and build endurance. To figure out your own intensity levels, start by calculating your target heart rate zone.
What is Your Target Heart Rate?
In order to figure out which zone you’re in, you first need to figure out what your own target heart rate is. You can do this by using the Karvonen Formula. You can also use any number of target heart rate calculators to get your heart rate zone, but many of them do not incorporate your resting heart rate (which makes it a bit more accurate).
Below is an example of the Karvonen formula for a 23 year old person with a resting heart rate of 65 beats per minute (*to get your resting heart rate, take your pulse for one full minute.):
220 – 23 (age) = 197
197 – 65 (resting heart rate) = 132
132 * 65% (low end of heart rate) OR 85% (high end) = 85.8 OR 112.2
85.8 + 65 (resting heart rate) = 150 112.2 + 65 (rhr) = 177
The target heart rate zone for this person would be 150 to 177
For this person to work in his ‘fat burning’ zone, he would need to stay around 150 beats per minute or lower. To work within his ‘cardio’ zone, he would need to work at 150 bpm or higher. This step-by-step article will help you learn more about finding your target heart rate and how to use it.
You are burning fat at a cardio heart rate, and don’t let anybody tell you differently. That is a huge misconception in the fitness industry. Every kind of training, whether it’s interval or otherwise has the potential to burn fat, it’s how much fat is burned that makes the difference between one activity and the next.
Low-intensity exercise is not as effective as high-intesity exercise at burning calories. High-intensity exercise is not as effective (percentage wise) as low-intensity exercise at burning fat calories. Regardless, high-intesity exercise always wins the race at burning more total fat calories in the end.
Calories are an important consideration since you need to be in a daily calorie deficit to lose weight. Low-intesity walking typically burns a greater percentage of fat calories than running. For example, say you walk for 60 minutes and burn 300 total calories. The percentage of fat burned for energy usually averages about 70%. When you take 70% of 300 this means you’ve burned 210 fat calories. BUT jogging burns average 40% of calories from fat, so if you jogged the same duration (60 min) then you’ll have burned likely over 600 calories. If 40% of those come from fat, that’s 240 calories. So even though you’re burning a lower percentage of fat calories when you jog, it is still a greater amount of fat calories and total calories in the end which helps maintain a daily calorie deficit and accordingly a greater chance at weight loss.
The problem with high-intesity exercise is that it’s typically harder mentally and physically so it’s difficult to keep up with it unless you program yourself and commit to a tough workout every week. Age and health are also factors. My best advice is to alternate low-intesity and high-intensity to avoid burn out and make workouts more enjoyable and varied. I train this way as do all my clients with excellent results.
Hope that gives you a better overview on thsi subject.
In the meantime try these useful calculators to assess calorie consumption, and energy expenditure:
Total Energy Expenditure:
http://www.preventdisease.com/healthtool…
Calories burned through various activies:
http://www.preventdisease.com/healthtool…
Source(s):
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