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Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor (Purple/Pink)
- Provides continuous, accurate heart rate to keep your fitness training simple
- Smart Calorie feature uses your personal data to provide accurate calories burned
- Includes heart rate chest strap made of soft fabric material that adapts to your body shape. Requires and includes chest strap for accurate heart rate
- User replaceable battery and water resistant (30m)
- Connects with compatible gym equipment using GymLink
Includes comfortable fabric chest strap
for accurate, continuous heart rate.
For best results, thoroughly moisten
the chest strap with water prior to workout.
Click here for a larger image FT4 Heart Rate MonitorThe FT4 heart rate monitor helps you exercise smarter with its easy-to-use heart rate based features. Perfect for active exercisers who want to track their intensity and calories burned during any activity.
Exercise GuidanceContinuously displays your real-time heart rate during exercise. With this information you can gauge your intensity and stay within your target zone to maximize your workout. It’s like a personal trainer on your wrist telling you when to slow down or speed up.
Accurate Calorie Burn Tracks your intensity and calories burned during any activity, even playing with children and swimming.
Stay Motivated and Reach Your Fitness Goals Removes the guess work fr
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Best Watch I Have Ever Used,
Customer Video Review Length:: 5:31 Mins
*Updates Included!*
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ORIGINAL REVIEW:
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Thoughts:
First off, all that i was looking for in a heart monitor was the ability to see my heart rate, see if i’m in the zone, and see how many calories i have burned. This watch does all of those functions flawlessly! My family has a history of heart related problems so when i workout, i need to make sure that i am not putting too much stress on my heart while still maintaining a high level of work. I use this primarily during cardio routines of P90X but i will use this more for running once it gets warm outside.
Functionality/Use:
The watch is incredibly easy to use. When you first open the box, you go through a setup wizard on the watch asking you to input information such a weight, gender, and units preferences to better tailor the results to the individual. After that, you are literally all set to workout. While many people have had trouble getting the watch to pick up the signal from the strap, i have found that licking or wetting the strap works wonders!
Something else that i would like to point out is that the watch have the ability to **beep** when you’re out of your zone (either not working hard enough or working way harder than you should be) that is priceless! I have found sometimes during my workouts that i’m pushing myself really hard and i end up getting my heart rate above 185 BPM which is not really the best thing to do. This **beep** is great for some workouts but terrible for others. Luckily, you can turn the **beep** off very easily. I prefer to turn the beep off if i’m going to do interval training like sprints or something where my BPM is not always in the zone.
Other:
Just a few quick things i would like to point out. I’ve read online that detaching the heart rate pod from the strap will make the battery last longer. I am not sure this actually does anything, but it gives me ease of mind thinking that i am actually making it last longer.
Pros:
Lightweight
Comfortable
Easy to use
**Beep** while outside of the “zone” is a great feature that can be turned on/off
Cons:
None
Overall:
Overall, i can’t think of a better watch to spend my money on. No, this doesn’t give graphs on how you’re doing over time but that is not what I was looking for. This is a great buy and i have used it for a good period of time and have had no issues at all with it.
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UPDATE #1: AFTER 2 MONTHS
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After two months, this watch is still working perfectly! I have had no issues and i love that i have the ability to look at combined totals of my workouts! As of today, i have burned over 35,000 calories!!! This feature is something that keeps you motivated to keep working hard. Before this watch, i never was that into working out. Now when i run, instead of going a certain distance, i like to aim for a caloric goal (about 1,000) before i end my workout.
I still highly recommend this watch to anyone looking for a great heart monitor!
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UPDATE #2: April 4th, 2013
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I just started the Insanity workout series today and this watch comes in handy! I am able to see if I am over/underworking so that i can obtain my goals. Something i wanted to throw out there was cleaning this unit. I know that sweating all over something causes bacteria to grow and i also noticed after a while, salt (from my sweat) would build up on the chest strap.
I clean it like so;
CLEANING:
-Watch
~Wipe down with a Clorox Bleach Wipe
~Soak in some hot water for a few seconds
~Dry
~Strap
~Wipe down with a Clorox Bleach Wipe
~Place in the washing machine on A VERY GENTLE SETTINGS
~Allow to air-dry
~HRM Pod
~Wipe down with a Clorox Bleach Wipe
~Soak in some hot water for a few seconds
~Dry
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|It fits even us big girls!,
I have spent months looking for a heart rate monitor that would fit me comfortably, but still be pretty. This is it! I’ve decided to finally get off my big butt and start doing something healthy – walking or biking every day – but I wanted to be able to keep track of the time AND make sure I was working at the right heart rate. As someone who is really out of shape, I find that I might feel like I am really working hard, but my heart rate ends up being at the very low end, so I needed something that I could use to be sure my workouts are actually worth it.
This watch is very accurate and stylish. I also like that it tracks my calories burned and my previous workouts so I can see if I am getting healthier. I was worried that it wouldn’t fit my wrist because it is a women’s watch and they tend to run small, but this fits my 7 3/4″ wrist with a little room to spare. The chest strap also fits and is super comfy! I am almost 300lbs (at the time of purchase) and the M/XXL strap that comes with this fit me just fine – again with room to spare. I don’t even feel it once I get it on and start moving.
So, for you bigger girls out there who are looking for a rate monitor that will fit, be accurate and comfortable AND is pretty – get this one!
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|What Is A Good Heart Rate Monitor For A Beginner User? I’ve been trying to sort out the heart rate monitors and know very little about them, and understand them even less. I’m looking for something a beginner could easily use to show how many calories I’ve burned while I’m out playing sports and stuff.
Mitshubishi makes a good one. They are used in hospitals.
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 Are The Best Waterproof Heart Rate Monitors For Swimming? I am looking for a reliable waterproof heart rate monitor that I can wear while swimming laps.
I also would like it to display calories burned during exercise.
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I am looking for one between $40-$80
The polar FTs are within your price range.
What Is The Best Strapless Heart Rate Monitor To Get? I am looking for a strapless heart rate monitor that also tells calories burned. I am doing the P90X workout and want to keep track. It doesn’t have to be fancy and hopefully not terribly expensive. Needs to have the following 3 things:
Strapless
Heart rate
Calories burned.
Thanks!
I like this Bowflex monitor:
http://bit.ly/hCtKVB
If you buy it there, you can return it within 30 days if you don’t like it.
What Is The Most Accurate Heart Rate Monitor System For Running? Trying to decide between Nike, Polar, or Timex heart rate monitors. Any suggestions? I don’t need a ton of features.
I’ve tried both Polar and Timex. I found the Timex to lose it’s GPS real easy in cloudy weather and where there are power lines. If you are not using the GPS just the heart rate monitor. I found Polar to be better. I have since gone to Garmin, but did not get the heart rate monitor. I found trying to do it that way did not improve my running. The ole talk test works . check with consumer reports and there are some site that let you compare products. Then you can base your decision on what features you do need and how much you want to spend.
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.
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.
How To Heart Rate Monitor Watches Work? Basically what it says
how to heart rate monitor watches work?
When your heart pumps, it sends a surge of blood through your body. And, these pulses cause your arteries to expand and contract as the blood surges through. The wrist is a good place to take a heart rate measurement, because the arteries running through it have a definite pulse with each heart beat (that’s why they measure your pulse at your wrist).
With each surge of blood, the electrical conductivity of your wrist changes slightly. Or, maybe the capacitance you exhibit between a pair of electrodes changes. But, the electronic circuits in the watch detect these changes in electrical characteristics and count them over time. This is then extrapolated out over a minute and the resulting signal causes a certain number to be displayed on the screen. This is your heart rate.
What Is The Best Heart Rate Monitor Out There? I need to buy a heart rate monitor that calculates my Heart Rate, my %, and Calories burned. Which one is the best for a reasonable price.
Please list some brands and where I can buy them; online or store.
Thank you!
Due to my heart condition I am monitoring my pulse rate constantly for more than 4 years now. During these 4 years I’ve change about six or maybe 7 of them. All changes because of malfunctioning. These gadgets are not really durable nowadays. The cheapest one was for $20 (thou that one was showing only pulse, nothing else), and ironically that one lasted for more than a year. All others from 5 days to couple of month.
So my advice – don’t go for those fancy and buy the cheapest one.
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 Difference Between Heart Rate Monitor Watches And Which Is The Best? Obviously the price is one difference but you have so many different types, some with sensors on the side, some without, more or less functions and the list goes on.
bottom line, what is the best heart rate monitor watch? are the cheap ones any good?
btw i need it for when i go cycling.
thanks in advance.
Read the online reviews of the watches you might be interested in buying.
Are Heart Rate Monitors On Treadmill Handles Accurate? We purchased a 3.3T Horizon treadmill and it has a heart rate monitor on the handles. How long can you leave your hands on the handles to read a true accurate rate, or can you get a wrong read out by leaving your hands on too long?
You can leave your hands on as long as you like – this will monitor your heart rate throughout your workout. It will take a few seconds when you first put your hand on it to establish the rate. If, during your workout, the monitor goes off – dry drying off oyur hands and do it again. Also – find the “target” heart rate for your age and weight. There is a range for fat burning and higher range for cardio.
What Is The Best Strapless Heart Rate Monitor To Get? I am looking for a strapless heart rate monitor that also tells calories burned. I am doing the P90X workout and want to keep track. It doesn’t have to be fancy and hopefully not terribly expensive. Needs to have the following 3 things:
Strapless
Heart rate
Calories burned.
Thanks!
I like this Bowflex monitor:
http://bit.ly/hCtKVB
If you buy it there, you can return it within 30 days if you don’t like 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+
Bought A Pyle Sports Heart Rate Monitor Watch And I Have No Idea How To Turn It On? Does anyone know how to turn the Pyle Sports Heart Rate Monitor Watch on?
“Read the instructions. Go to their website.” – I did both of these things, but thank you for the obvious suggestions.
Read the instructions. Go to their website.
What Is The Best Heart Rate Monitor For Women? I’m looking to get a heart rate monitor, preferably under $150. What would you reccomend? The features I am looking for are the following:
* NO chest strap (it never stays up)
* Displays calories burned
* Target rate alarms
Hopefully it allows you to input your age/gender/weight to get a more accurate reading.
If you want more features than the basics, reviewers recommend the Polar F11 heart rate monitor as best for most people. Owners like the “Keeps U Fit Workout Program,” which tailors exercise programs to meet personal goals. The Polar heart rate monitor’s OwnZone feature keeps users in their target heart rate, and the OwnCal tracks calories burned. The chest strap and wrist unit are said to be comfortable, but users wish there was a user-replaceable battery in the watch
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!
Would You Recommend Getting A Heart Rate Monitor? I am trying to keep track of my fitness levels, and when I am running I would like to know whether I am working at a high enough heart rate? But would you recommend buying one just for this use and how much would you pay for it?
Also if you would recommend getting one is there any apps for an iPod Touch not an iPhone that are worthwhile?
Thanks
Yes it is good idea to have a heart rate monitor while running. but the purpose of it should be that u should keep ur heart rate less than 80% of its maximum load.
because if make ur heart to beat more than 80 % of its capacity then this type of exercise will give u heart disease in future and also by this type of exercise ur stamina will be degraded.
a man under 25 years age can have maximum rate of 195 bpm.
so 80% of 195 is 156 bpm. so u should monitor ur heart beat not to reach 156 while u r running.
. i hope it might be helpfull to u.
and i know u might be surprised too. but it is well proven fact
ok thanks
bye
Treadmill And Heart Rate Monitors? I am using a professional treadmill at the gym. It is a Precor 966i. To get my heart rate I grasp the monitoring grips and the HR then displays then goes off when I remove my hands. When I am wearing a personal HR monitor, the HR display on the treadmill goes on and stays on even when I do not grip the monitor so this tells me that the treadmill is getting a reading from my chest strap.Yes or no ? Is my treadmill reading from my chest strap monitor or from the treadmill itself? Remember that I am not touching the treadmill grips .
Depends.. are they synced? sometimes when you are wearing a different heart rate monitor that is not compatable with the particular treadmill it will give you a wrong reading…also the built in heart rate monitor on the treadmill is flawed in that you cannot grasp the handle and get an accurate heart rate unless you are walking
Heart Rate? Hello all i have been haveing trouble with palpations and went to the doctor and the gave me a king of hearts monitor and a holter monitor they said the at night my heart rate dipped down to 42 a now i have this king of hearts monitor and it shows my heart rate and like now im wathing it at goin just like this it says 92 89 91 93 91 93 94 90 93 89 92 91 87 89 82 90 is that normal to be that different in that short a time they also gave me toprol xl doesnt that slow the heart im just a little scard and looking for some comfort thanks sometomes it will go from 60 to 80 just sitting here
Normal people have their heart rates drop when they sleep. Sometimes heart rates go to the low or mid 30’s when people sleep. The slow heart rate while asleep is normal. Your heart rates are within normal range. Most text books will quote normal heart rates to be 60-100bpm.
Toprol is a Beta blocker. It can slow your heart rate. But if your heart rate is normally just low when you are asleep this is not a major concern. Toprol can reduce or stop your palpitations is they are related to fast heart rates or to some arrythmias.
Try not to be scared the vast majority of people with palpitations have benign causes.
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!
Heart Rate Monitor Question? Hi,
I’m interested in buying one heart rate monitor and I have a very basic newbie question.
What is the difference between analog and digital heart rate monitor?
Thanks
Analog transmission uses signals that are exact replicas of a sound wave or picture being transmitted. Digital transmission converts these signals into a binary code (0s and 1s). Digital is the newer technology.
Analog transmitters are usually compatible with the cardio machines at the gym. That’s the main advantage of the analog system.
The main advantage of a digital transmitter is it less likely to run into interference from someone else’s cardio machine, overhead power lines, or someone else’s heart rate monitor. Say for example you’re running with your friend who also wears an analog heart rate monitor. Sometimes the signals can cross, which means you’re getting his data, and he’s getting yours. This is known as “Cross Talk.” With a digital monitor, the transmission gets encoded, so you’re only getting your data. The disadvantage is some digital systems aren’t compatible with gym equipment.
All things equal, I would personally choose a digital system. You can always wear your heart rate monitor watch to the gym and keep an eye on your heart rate that way, just as you would when you’re out running the roads.
I will say, especially if you’re a female (which I am guessing is the case from your avatar), the most important thing is to try on the chest strap. Some are more comfortable than others. I personally like the Polar straps better than Timex.
Hope this helps.
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.
Heart Rate Questions? First a little background. I’m 57 and about 8 years ago I started sitting at a desk a lot more for my job. I gained a lot of weight so this spring I started riding a bicycle to lose weight and become more fit. So far so good. I feel 10 years younger and lost 36 pounds and rode the bike over 1300 miles. I recently purchased a heart rate monitor and have been trying to use it to push myself a little harder while cycling and jogging. I read that my max safe heart rate is 220 minus my age 57 = 163 beats per min. Now when I push myself to a heart rate of 165 range if I just downshift one gear or start walking, if I had been running, within 10 seconds my heart slows down to 155 and 10 more seconds it drops another 10 bps and after less than 1 minuit it goes back to the 120 range. Does this mean I am fit enough to start pushing harder to the 175 to 185 range?
Your Target Heart Rate is 220 – your age multiplied by .8 which is 130.4. Working out at that heart rate 3-4 times a week for 25-30 minutes each time moderate-vigorous excercise is what they say you should be doing to be healthy. You sound like you’ve been doing great. I’m not sure why you would want to push to a higher heart rate, it may put a strain on your heart which wouldn’t be good and you really don’t need to do that, getting your heart rate that high doesn’t sound very healthy. One thing that would be good for you is to make sure you’re doing things that work all your muscles. Like anaerobic excersices – sit ups, push-ups, stretching, etc. those are the things that will strengthen and lengthen your muscles. Since your over 30 you should get a check-up if you haven’t already to make sure you are able to do all those things, asking your doctor this if you haven’t already is probably the best thing to do. I’m glad you feel so great and good luck.
Cycling Heart Rate Question? I’m a little confused about where my heart rate should be on long rides. I did a 60-miler today and my average heart rate was 158. Every article I read tells me something different. On gametimeworkouts.com, it says that Lance Armstrong does long rides with a “145 HR ceiling”. That’s seems like a rather low intensity. In a cycling magazine that I read at the bookstore, it described a “brisk” pace as 85% of max HR (170 bpm for me). That seems more like a heart rate for a time trial for me. I’ve only been riding for a year and seeking to improve. Maybe I’m being too obsessive about this, but I just feel that there’s a big difference between 145 and 170 for a long ride. I could use some advice from experienced cyclists, please.
Heart rate is a very individual thing. Max heart rate is unique to you, and declines gradually with age. The formulas aren’t all that accurate. You need to train and race with a monitor for several months to have any idea what the numbers mean to you personally.
In a 40k time trial, ie, racing at or a little above my aerobic threshold, I would be around 170bpm for most of it. A friend of mine, same age, same speed, same physical condition, at his threshold, would be 15 beats lower. It is what it is.
As you put in the miles, and get in better shape, you will be able to hold the same speed at lower heart rates, and you will be able to hold higher speeds for longer periods of time as you increase your aerobic threshold. Even then, the numbers will be unique to you.
Question For John M. On Heart Rate Monitor? You’ve always pointed out the benefits of a heart rate monitor. Walgreens had one on sale for about the same price compared to Amazon.com. Decent for the price?
http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-210-Strap-Heart-Monitor/dp/B005DKJIVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369770797&sr=8-1&keywords=omron+hr-210
Maybe not the fanciest one available – but seems to be working good so far.
Nope. This one says by taking multiple readings, it will count calories. Yeah…I know. I’ll have to stop, take a reading, ride a few miles & take another reading. I stop every 5 miles or so now for my knees!
Old man, I’m a little surprised you asked this elitist bunch of snobs a question. And like you said, you need to stop anyway every five miles or so to give your knees a break. For those that say this unit will not count calories, read this from the manual.
http://www.omronhealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/HR210-IM-08162011.pdf
To take calorie reading:
Take a heart rate reading while the stopwatch is running in order to view the calories
burned. Refer to “Heart Rate Measurement”.
The calorie reading shown in Stopwatch Mode represents an average of the calories
lost during the time elapsed.
TIP: The more frequent you provide a heart rate reading, the more accurate the calorie
calculation.
To reset stopwatch and calorie value:
Stop or pause the stopwatch, then press and hold SET/RST for 2 seconds.
So if it works for you on your limited income from Social Security, you made the right choice.
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
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? Hello all i have been haveing trouble with palpations and went to the doctor and the gave me a king of hearts monitor and a holter monitor they said the at night my heart rate dipped down to 42 a now i have this king of hearts monitor and it shows my heart rate and like now im wathing it at goin just like this it says 92 89 91 93 91 93 94 90 93 89 92 91 87 89 82 90 is that normal to be that different in that short a time they also gave me toprol xl doesnt that slow the heart im just a little scard and looking for some comfort thanks sometomes it will go from 60 to 80 just sitting here
Normal people have their heart rates drop when they sleep. Sometimes heart rates go to the low or mid 30’s when people sleep. The slow heart rate while asleep is normal. Your heart rates are within normal range. Most text books will quote normal heart rates to be 60-100bpm.
Toprol is a Beta blocker. It can slow your heart rate. But if your heart rate is normally just low when you are asleep this is not a major concern. Toprol can reduce or stop your palpitations is they are related to fast heart rates or to some arrythmias.
Try not to be scared the vast majority of people with palpitations have benign causes.
Should I Have A Heart Rate Monitor For Doing Insanity? I’ve never really measured my exact calorie burn. I just knew how many you can potentially burn per mile and stuff like that. I also never monitored my caloric intake, I’m tiny and I never over eat, I probably usually under eat, not on purpose. I just make an effort to eat more, but not too much. I eat completely clean as well. I HAVE tried things like My Fitness Pal in the past to try to see how many calories I was getting but it was SO much work, then a lot of the time they wouldn’t have exactly what I was eating and then I’d have to go look it up or type it in.. and then on the rare occasion I went out to eat it would be IMPOSSIBLE. So I just took to working really hard, eating really healthy, and seeing my body change in the mirror.
Now, I’m pretty determined to start Insanity. I’m a thin person, I always have been. My goal is just to lose fat and tone up. I know Insanity can burn A LOT of calories so I need to keep up with my eating. I don’t want to lose any weight. Should I get a heart rate monitor so I can keep tabs?
If so, what is the best brand? I know they can be kind of expensive and since I’m already going to be purchasing the program I don’t want to spend too much more on this thing. Are there any that are under $100?
A heart rate monitor won’t really help with the Insanity system, because it will just read ‘ WAY TOO HIGH! WAY TOO HIGH! ‘ for most of the session. Clue in the name: it isn’t called ‘Reasonable’.
Getting a HRM can help you to ‘keep tabs’ on other activities, though. You shouldn’t think of it as a way to balance your energy output with what you eat; almost all monitors will tell you a figure for your ‘calorie burn’ at any particular HR reading, but it’s NOT a measurement. Every body is different, and your own body will burn different amounts of energy to achieve a particular heart rate depending on what activity you are doing.
But for anybody who is active & curious, the ability to see how your body responds to each activity can be fascinating, and even useful as a form of motivation. When you cycle around town, or skate from one town to another, you can turn a bit of commuting into a self-challenge; for example, in getting up that long gradient with fewer skating ‘strides’, while keeping your heart rate steady, than you did last week.
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!
Heart Rate Questions? First a little background. I’m 57 and about 8 years ago I started sitting at a desk a lot more for my job. I gained a lot of weight so this spring I started riding a bicycle to lose weight and become more fit. So far so good. I feel 10 years younger and lost 36 pounds and rode the bike over 1300 miles. I recently purchased a heart rate monitor and have been trying to use it to push myself a little harder while cycling and jogging. I read that my max safe heart rate is 220 minus my age 57 = 163 beats per min. Now when I push myself to a heart rate of 165 range if I just downshift one gear or start walking, if I had been running, within 10 seconds my heart slows down to 155 and 10 more seconds it drops another 10 bps and after less than 1 minuit it goes back to the 120 range. Does this mean I am fit enough to start pushing harder to the 175 to 185 range?
Your Target Heart Rate is 220 – your age multiplied by .8 which is 130.4. Working out at that heart rate 3-4 times a week for 25-30 minutes each time moderate-vigorous excercise is what they say you should be doing to be healthy. You sound like you’ve been doing great. I’m not sure why you would want to push to a higher heart rate, it may put a strain on your heart which wouldn’t be good and you really don’t need to do that, getting your heart rate that high doesn’t sound very healthy. One thing that would be good for you is to make sure you’re doing things that work all your muscles. Like anaerobic excersices – sit ups, push-ups, stretching, etc. those are the things that will strengthen and lengthen your muscles. Since your over 30 you should get a check-up if you haven’t already to make sure you are able to do all those things, asking your doctor this if you haven’t already is probably the best thing to do. I’m glad you feel so great and good luck.
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.
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..
What Is The Best Heart Rate Monitor Out There? I need to buy a heart rate monitor that calculates my Heart Rate, my %, and Calories burned. Which one is the best for a reasonable price.
Please list some brands and where I can buy them; online or store.
Thank you!
Due to my heart condition I am monitoring my pulse rate constantly for more than 4 years now. During these 4 years I’ve change about six or maybe 7 of them. All changes because of malfunctioning. These gadgets are not really durable nowadays. The cheapest one was for $20 (thou that one was showing only pulse, nothing else), and ironically that one lasted for more than a year. All others from 5 days to couple of month.
So my advice – don’t go for those fancy and buy the cheapest one.
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!
Cheapest Place To Buy Bistos Hi Bebe Fetal Doppler/Heart Rate Monitor, 2- 8.5 Oz Bottles Of…? …Ultrasound Gel
Where can I find a great deal online for Bistos Hi Bebe Fetal Doppler/Heart Rate Monitor, 2- 8.5 oz Bottles of Ultrasound Gel
HI Bebe Baby Heart Rate Monitor w/ 2 8.5oz lotions
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Heart Rate Monitor? Anybody know where I can buy a heart rate monitor for my horse (the kind you use when riding)? I have looked on ebay but I can find anything, anybody know of any websites etc that sell them?
thanks
Check out these sites – the 3rd maybe the least expensive.
The 4th link is a general article on heart rate, conditioning etc.
http://www.heartmonitors.com/horse/polar_horse_s610.htm
http://www.vmaxept.com/masterpage.htm
http://www.equineperformanceproducts.com/hrm.htm
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:F0SHSqBTwnoJ:pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-2078/ANSI-9118web.pdf+Horse+heart+rate+monitor&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=7&gl=us&ie=UTF-8
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….
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