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Mio Shape Select Petite Heart Rate Watch Right now

I like this watch, overall, but it did take a while to get used to wearing it. Let me be clear, this is the biggest watch I have seen classified as a woman's watch. This is its biggest drawback, because if its not comfortable, you aren't going to wear it. After I got used to it, I began to like the watch a lot more and forgave its large size. After all, it needs to be big to accommodate the heart rate reader.
I find the heart rate reader accurate most of the time +/- 5bpm. I find it underestimates calories burned. It does not monitor your heart rate like one of the chest straps. You have to read your heart rate periodically, which I haven't had any troubles doing while working out. Your wrist can't be above heart, which isn't a problem for me. I like having the other features available: chronometer, weight, calorie goal, calorie counting, but they are not entirely intuitive. Skimming the manual is recommended. I like the display when you read your heart rate, it displays your %max very clearly, and if you have the chronometer going, it will then display calories burned. The back light is also nice.
Pros: clear + easy display, simple heart rate reading, calorie counting feature, interchangeable/replaceable bands are available to order
Cons: not entirely intuitive interface, very BIG watch, doesn't continually monitor heart rate Get more detail about Mio Shape Select Petite Heart Rate Watch.
Lowest Price Suunto t3c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch without ANT Belt (Deep Green)

There are two pictures here but only one is of the "Black Polished" T3c. The second picture is of the "Red Arrow" T3c. I've been looking at Suunto Heart Rate monitors on this site all day and I can't believe how many INCORRECT images are displayed. Makes me wonder what I will actually receive when I place my order. I wish Amazon would clean this up and make it less confusing.
As for the product itself I havn't bought one yet. I hope to do so this weekend. I'm leaning towards the t4c model. I've used a Polar F6 for three/four years now I hope the T4c/T3c are as good or better. I like the fact that the batteries are user replaceable unlike the Polar F6. However, my Polar came with an analog chest strap that works with most gym cardio equipment where I do most of my workouts. Only the T1 and T1c come with an analog chest strap. The T3c/T4c come with a digital Ant strap that although eliminates interference from other peoples chest straps will not work with gym cardio equipment (i think). Suunto sells a dual chest strap that emits both analog and digital signals to solve this problem but it doesn't come standard with the watch. You'll end up spending between $59 and $89 more for that strap. Makes me wonder if I really need the added Training Effect and Coach Features in the T3c/T4c at the expense of the ability to interface with ellipticals, treadmills, steppers and other equipment found at most fitness clubs. Hope this info helps those like myself trying to find a new or replacement heart rate monitor.Get more detail about Suunto t3c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch without ANT Belt (Deep Green).
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Order Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Been use it for about a month now, have everything that I needed for a heart rate monitor, very good!
only complain I have is that you have to manually reset the timer in order to start a new session recording. If you forget to reset it and already pressed the HR button you are not gonna get the data for this session, unless you remove the chest strap and start over again.Get more detail about Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Where To Buy Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor

I was happy with the monitor. It's measurements were consistent and stable. I was surprised that it also was a wrist watch. Get more detail about Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Shop For Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watch

I bounght this HRM to replace one which I liked a great deal but which broke irrevocably. I did not take enough time to determine what it showed and did on its screen, since the 2-3 I've owned had all been satisfactory in the past and I naively thought this one would be as well.
I am very disappointed in that the screen shows only heart rate (when set) and does not give you the option to see real time when you are exercising. You can hold the button to see elapsed time, but this does not remain on the screen. Therefore, it is hard to do intervals, see when it's time to go home, etc.
I also have found this watch takes a great deal of sweat to begin transmission. I know that the band can be moistened to short-circuit this, but I have not had the problem in the past, since I perspire a fair amount.
Lastly, the calorie counts seem extremely low. I'll go on the treadmill (interval jogging) for 40 minutes and come out with @ 150 calories burned, though I've gone more than 2 miles.
The good stuff? Clear display, rugged watch, comfy band.Get more detail about Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Buying Timex T5G941 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

I was in the market for a heart rate monitor with chest strap that simply provided heart rate. I didn't need any other function than that. After searching local stores (big name and small) all I could find were wrist monitors (no chest straps) and all had far more functionality than what I needed, for more money than what I wanted to spend.
I researched these and the Timex was highly rated as just a simple heart rate monitor.
I have had the item for over a month now and it performs exactly as advertised and does everything I need it to do. Bonus for me is that the monitor's readings are picked up by the treadmills I run on so I don't always have to glance at the watch to see my heart rate.
For the money, if you are simply looking for a reliable heart rate monitor without all the gizmos, this one is for you.Get more detail about Timex T5G941 Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Buy Polar F6 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Pink Coral)

I received the monitor watch when it said it would arrive and I am very happy with it. I have a low starting heart rate so I have to work harder to burn more calories and the heart rate monitor helps me know to push harder, if I want to burn more calories.Get more detail about Polar F6 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Pink Coral).
Purchase Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue)

I received this watch about seven weeks ago and was very happy with it until the blue backlight came on two days ago and would not turn itself off; the extra power consumption has worn down the battery. Even though I did not expect this Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue) to do a whole lot, especially not for thirty-something dollars, I expected it to last a lot longer than two months.
Pros: 1) It gives a good ballpark of my heart rate; 2) it's water-resistant so I can wear it when swimming; 3) you can program it to give you your target heart range; 4) it's not important to me but it was nice to have a calorie-burning function.
Cons: 1) it's rather bulky- it's a problem when I wear long-sleeved clothes, and I have to take it off whenever I get on the computer; 2) the number of calories burned is based on the last reading you did, so if your last heart rate measurement was, say, 150 bpm, the calorie-burning feature bases its numbers on the 150 bpm, not your current rate; 3) the backlight came on and stayed on.
Overall, it did what I wanted it to do, which was to measure my heart rate and is water-resistant. It would have been nice if it did it for a lot longer than two months. I am getting an exchange, so I'll see if the new one does the same thing. Get more detail about Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue).
Monday, May 3, 2010
Cheap Polar F6 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Coal, New Design)

I received the monitor watch when it said it would arrive and I am very happy with it. I have a low starting heart rate so I have to work harder to burn more calories and the heart rate monitor helps me know to push harder, if I want to burn more calories.Get more detail about Polar F6 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Coal, New Design).
Save Polar F4 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue Ice)

This was the first HRM I owned, and it is perfect for beginners. Everything is very simple to understand, and set up. The unit is attractive looking, and highly accurate (you can see your HR rise the moment you start moving), with enough real features to keep you motivated, and actually put it to good use either in the gym or on the road.
One thing I've since discovered, is that Polar HRM's are much easier to use than some other models (check a few manuals online to see for yourself). The F4 is very simple: simply enter some initial data (age, sex, weight), and then put the strap on (wet the reverse with some tap water) and you're ready. Click the start button. The unit has useful exercise views (duration, time in zone, calories, avg heart rate, max heart rate) which you can cycle through with a button press as you work out. Once finished, you view an exercise summary screen, which displays all this information. The data is then added to a totals file (which can be reset at will -- ie: at the end of the week).
All in all, this is perfect for a beginner. It does enough for it to be useful for a couple of years, before you will want to move onto something more complicated. Don't spend £150+ on a HRM first time; try something like this and make sure you need extra features. This worked like a dream for me, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a simple (but effective) heart rate monitor.Get more detail about Polar F4 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue Ice).
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Discount Polar WearLink+ Coded Transmitter and Belt Set (Medium-XX-Large)

It's more comfortable than T31 but do transmitters really have to be expensive? The T31 is $35, the Wearlink is $55. I think the price can be much lower for a simple tech device.Get more detail about Polar WearLink+ Coded Transmitter and Belt Set (Medium-XX-Large).
Cheapest Polar F6 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Diamond)

I received the monitor watch when it said it would arrive and I am very happy with it. I have a low starting heart rate so I have to work harder to burn more calories and the heart rate monitor helps me know to push harder, if I want to burn more calories.Get more detail about Polar F6 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Diamond).
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Low Price Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch

Very practical and good relationship between quality/price of the product. Relatively easy to use and hasall the functions I need for monitoring my weekly jogging performanceGet more detail about Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch.
Lowest Price Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter - Blue

This product is very accurate and I found it with in +/- 1 points to those costly equipment at doctor's office. This is well worth for its price. Easy to use, small to carry along in the pocket and use anywhere, no special maintenance required and accurate at any time. Due to my lung condition, I am always carrying it along to gym, shopping and everywhere and now I know exactly what my oxygen levels are. This is a must buy for anybody who has lung conditions that makes them desaturate under exertion.Get more detail about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter - Blue.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black) Right now

This is a great watch for exercise, now I know my heart rate when I go jogging or during spinning bike sessions. I've been using it for some time and it's pretty good. It's also compatible with Footpot and GPS, just in case I want to use those features in the future. At the moment, everything works as expected.Get more detail about Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black).
Impact Sports ePulse Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch and Calorimeter Decide Now

The concept is really good but the product is poorly designed. The battery pack is too clunky. Display unit is of poor quality - cheap looking display. The durability of the sensor is questionable too - mine stop reading correctly after 2 weeks into use. This product really needs a redesign - using smaller battery and a better display, better strap.Get more detail about Impact Sports ePulse Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch and Calorimeter.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
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I hate wearing those chest bands, but I do wear one when I exercize. This little watch is excellent for those on the go checks of pulse rate when you don't have time to count as you finger your wrist. It's not perfect, but it is great for what it is.Get more detail about Bowflex Fit Trainer 10M Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black).
Timex Ironman Men's Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Blue, Full Size Get it now!

Thus far, I have only used it for running, but it definitely does the job. I plan on biking with it on and any other cardio-based exercises in the future to make sure I'm not working too heavily or lightly.
The heart monitor chest strap works great for me. Once adjusted correctly, I can't feel it while I'm running and it isn't noticeable, even under a thin shirt.
The watch looks cool and isn't heavy or restraining, so I have no problem wearing it anytime (and trust me, I have never been a watch person). I have worn it while running across my college campus in the pouring rain and I was comforted that I could check the time without grabbing my cell phone and giving it water damage.
All in all, a great product and exactly what I needed and wanted.Get more detail about Timex Ironman Men's Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Blue, Full Size.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitors, Black Buy Now

Polar products link up to many elliptical, spinning, etc. machines. They give you an accurate readout, average,and peak heart rate. The monitor gives you added incentive to work harder.Get more detail about Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitors, Black.
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Belt arrived quickly in perfect condition and has been functioning well since. Using it with a Trimline treadmill replacing the Polar belt that came with it 7 years ago.Get more detail about Polar T31 Non-Coded Transmitter and Belt Set.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Polar F11 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue Glow, New Design) Immediately

If you want a great heart rate monitor for about 6 months then this is the one for you. Mine no longer monitors my heart, but it is still an attractive sports watch, even after new batteries. I would have given more stars for the 6 months that it worked, but I subtracted a star for every $40 or so that I paid for it.Get more detail about Polar F11 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue Glow, New Design).
Polar F4 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Thunder) This instant

This was the first HRM I owned, and it is perfect for beginners. Everything is very simple to understand, and set up. The unit is attractive looking, and highly accurate (you can see your HR rise the moment you start moving), with enough real features to keep you motivated, and actually put it to good use either in the gym or on the road.
One thing I've since discovered, is that Polar HRM's are much easier to use than some other models (check a few manuals online to see for yourself). The F4 is very simple: simply enter some initial data (age, sex, weight), and then put the strap on (wet the reverse with some tap water) and you're ready. Click the start button. The unit has useful exercise views (duration, time in zone, calories, avg heart rate, max heart rate) which you can cycle through with a button press as you work out. Once finished, you view an exercise summary screen, which displays all this information. The data is then added to a totals file (which can be reset at will -- ie: at the end of the week).
All in all, this is perfect for a beginner. It does enough for it to be useful for a couple of years, before you will want to move onto something more complicated. Don't spend £150+ on a HRM first time; try something like this and make sure you need extra features. This worked like a dream for me, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a simple (but effective) heart rate monitor.Get more detail about Polar F4 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Thunder).
Monday, April 26, 2010
Polar F4 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Amber) Top Quality

This was the first HRM I owned, and it is perfect for beginners. Everything is very simple to understand, and set up. The unit is attractive looking, and highly accurate (you can see your HR rise the moment you start moving), with enough real features to keep you motivated, and actually put it to good use either in the gym or on the road.
One thing I've since discovered, is that Polar HRM's are much easier to use than some other models (check a few manuals online to see for yourself). The F4 is very simple: simply enter some initial data (age, sex, weight), and then put the strap on (wet the reverse with some tap water) and you're ready. Click the start button. The unit has useful exercise views (duration, time in zone, calories, avg heart rate, max heart rate) which you can cycle through with a button press as you work out. Once finished, you view an exercise summary screen, which displays all this information. The data is then added to a totals file (which can be reset at will -- ie: at the end of the week).
All in all, this is perfect for a beginner. It does enough for it to be useful for a couple of years, before you will want to move onto something more complicated. Don't spend £150+ on a HRM first time; try something like this and make sure you need extra features. This worked like a dream for me, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a simple (but effective) heart rate monitor.Get more detail about Polar F4 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black Amber).
Timex Ironman Road Trainer Mid Monitors Review

This HR Monitor has lots of great features but, the most important one, the Heart Rate Monitor doesn't give a consistent reading. I've changed the batteries on both the monitor and the watch and the HR monitor still isn't constantly picking up a signal. It will go from 160 (which is approx. my running HR) to 70 in the same 1/2 mile. I haven't totally given up on it. I'll keep moving the monitor around to see if I can get it in a better spot. Get more detail about Timex Ironman Road Trainer Mid Monitors.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Timex Ironman Men's Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Grey, Full Size

Thus far, I have only used it for running, but it definitely does the job. I plan on biking with it on and any other cardio-based exercises in the future to make sure I'm not working too heavily or lightly.
The heart monitor chest strap works great for me. Once adjusted correctly, I can't feel it while I'm running and it isn't noticeable, even under a thin shirt.
The watch looks cool and isn't heavy or restraining, so I have no problem wearing it anytime (and trust me, I have never been a watch person). I have worn it while running across my college campus in the pouring rain and I was comforted that I could check the time without grabbing my cell phone and giving it water damage.
All in all, a great product and exactly what I needed and wanted.Get more detail about Timex Ironman Men's Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Black/Grey, Full Size.
Shop For Mio Breeze Petite Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Absolutely terrible! To even see your heart rate you have to hold down a button on the side of the watch for 7-10 seconds, which is really hard to do in the middle of a workout. To make it worse, half the time it doesn't even register or display your heart rate. I reread the instructions which said to try showering with the watch on to help build up moisture between your wrist and the watch to better transfer the signal. BAD IDEA! The watch filled with condensation and the accuracy of the few times it actually did read my heart rate completely bottomed out. I continued to wear the watch for another couple days, hoping the water would dry out, but the watch ended up dying completely. What a waste!Get more detail about Mio Breeze Petite Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Where To Buy Polar Flowlink

I have the Polar FT40 HRM and syncing the watch via the flowlink has never failed. There has never been an alignment issue. The watch is aligned immediately after placing the watch on the flowlink. Data transfer starts automatically. I've never had a failure thus far. The usefulness of analyzing
data on the Polar personal trainer website is perhaps not that useful as at least one other reviewer noted.Get more detail about Polar Flowlink.
Order Timex T5J983 Midsize Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch

After a heart attack and triple bypass, I wanted a dependable pulse meter for training purposes. I was very athletic, competition runner and swimmer in high school prior to my M.I. which is probably what saved my life. As a result of my earlier athletic endeavors, I knew something about timing technology and training methods. I was looking for a useful and durable pulse meter under $100.
My cardiac rehab nurses recommended Timex as a good choice in pulse meters among an extensive list. They recommended a less sophisticated and less expensive model. I did some research and chose the T5J983. I am glad that I did.
The watch has all the features of much higher priced models: multiple zone settings and warnings, lap timers, superb stop watch technology and excellent digital communication between chest band and watch. In addition, the Indiglo feature allows the watch to be read in any light or no light.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied. The watch performed as I expected. The band is as comfortable as I imagine a chest strap can be. For the price, it is an great buy.
Get more detail about Timex T5J983 Midsize Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Buying Polar FS1 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Blue)

The watch and chest strap is very easy to use. That is the good news. The bad news is that it is REALLY LOUD. It constantly beeps as it measures your heart rate. I cannot use it in an athletic yoga class to measure my output nor in a quiet gym. It is really distracting and makes it pretty much useless to me. I would NOT recommend the watch unless you are working out in a noisy venue.Get more detail about Polar FS1 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Blue).
Buy Polar WearLink+ Replacement Strap (Medium-XX-Large)

It's more comfortable than T31 but do transmitters really have to be expensive? The T31 is $35, the Wearlink is $55. I think the price can be much lower for a simple tech device.Get more detail about Polar WearLink+ Replacement Strap (Medium-XX-Large).
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Purchase Mio Sport Select Heart Rate Watch

Watch works great. The only complaint I have is sometimes you have to stop jogging or runny to get a pulse read. Get more detail about Mio Sport Select Heart Rate Watch.
Cheap MIO Shape Elite Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Very disappointed, the heart rate monitor almost never works especially when I am working out. Not worth the money. If you buy it from Amazon good luck trying to return it! Customer service barely spook english and didn't understand my basic questions. I am sending it back but don't know if I will get my money back. They said maybe 80% and the watch doesn't even work!Get more detail about MIO Shape Elite Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Cheapest Polar FT40 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Green)

Overall, I think this is a good, QUALITY product!
It does what it says it will do--WELL! No surprises! I was looking for a waterproof watch that was customizable to view how many calories I was burning (for fat loss purposes) and an attractive watch that I could wear everyday to work (I work in a casual environment--this wouldn't be suitable for a banking job as the watch is a sport watch--bigger than a jewellery watch). I reviewed several other brands and the Polar website of all other products--I decided on Polar because of other people's positive experiences and the brand quality. Another major feature that I considered was the watch being able to calculate calories for non-cardio activities (strength training), but I decided against that (mostly because those watches were designed for men and they were not in my price range, but also because I read that it isn't really necessary?). The watch isn't so "bright lime green" in real life (it looks SLIGHTLY less impressive in real life than it does on the website) , also the watch strap seems to get a little dirty with normal use. I did receive several compliments about the watch when it was new.
I paid about $175 CDN and shipping was expensive, but it was shipped fairly fast (about 7 days from the US to Canada). Unfortunately, amazon.ca doesn't carry Polar! Pricing seemed comparable everywhere I looked (minus shipping). The movie listed on this review page was the final convincing factor for me buying this watch. I found the Polar website a little too technical when deciding (I would be fine now). I wish it had a questionnaire that would help guide you as to which product is best rather than having to compare them all yourself!!! I was also considering buying several other Polar watches--the final debate was between this watch and the FT60 (I had to put a price range in it, and considering that I was only a mild-moderate active person, I didn't want to go all out--probably next time). I ended up buying this watch because I couldn't (at that time justify spending another $60 US. :( I kind of think that may have been a better watch for me as it allows for cross training which is good for me as I am trying to lose fat, and am trying to vary my activity (the FT60 says it sets up the program for you--although I wasn't sure if that was what I wanted/wasn't sure if that was customizable.)
I am fairly happy with this watch as it does what is most important: it's reliable, sturdy, it counts calories, it allows for the user to take a 5 minute test (lay on the ground--it will monitor your heart rate), it will allow the user to always customize their user info so that the stats should be accurate (including height, weight, gender, dob, activity level). While wearing the chest strap, this watch will tell you your heart rate, monitor your maximum heart rate zone for you during activity (which you can manually enter your maximums yourself or let it choose it for you), put in your VO2 index (which, from reading, I realized is a quality feature!), keep data records of how many minutes of activity you did, what your heart rate was at, and how many calories you burned (most importantly!)
I have compared my watch to the cardio machines at the gym and this watch definitely seems a lot more accurate (others over-estimate!) I also used this watch while downhill skiing--it does overestimate the calories burned on downhill skiing (I believe), because you are not always relying on your body to get you down the mountain, which can skew the results. If you are scared, your heart might go up a bit, and skew the results a little (in my opinion, and not that I would know this from experience! LOL!)
Other things that are good about this watch are the alarm--it has a custom alarm (daily, weekdays, once, off) with snooze. It features military time (including seconds) which I use at work. It features a 5-second teal back light (button that you press) that is very helpful for reading the data in the dark! The watch data is also apparently downloadable to the Polar website via wifi, but I have not tried doing this. The green watch band has turned slightly dirty shade of green from normal use (doesn't seem to wash off well from shower). My dog unfortunately scratched the screen REALLY BAD when I was holding her (moderately easy to scratch plastic). :( However, the watch quality I would say is very good with normal use - no breakages or tears, etc.!
I did lose 20 lbs. this last year while using this watch; however, I don't use the calorie features as much anymore--the main reason is because I tire of/forget to wear the chest strap (and you have to put water on it first to activate it, which is a little bit cold to press against your skin! Be careful not to lose the transmitter on the chest strap--it snaps off.
The FT40 really motivated me--especially for the first 3 months, it got me out and active a lot more. I recommend this watch as it provides a whole lot of helpful features, it is EASY to use and it has motivated me; however, if you are considering a higher level Polar watch I would say, go for it! I think I would have been a little happier with the Polar FT60 even though it would have been $70 USD more. This watch is an investment and if you think you will use the other features (and it keeps you motivated), then it is definitely worth it even if it kills your bank account. This watch's expectancy (I would say) should be 5+ years (maybe up to 10). The only con to this product (besides the somewhat easily scratched screen) is the price, but you get what you pay for here!Get more detail about Polar FT40 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Green).
Discount Suunto Motion Activated Foot POD

I really like the foot pod. I'm in the Air Force and run quite often to keep myself in shape, and I have always found it hard to gauge my speed... usually I have to use lap times, but by the time I make a lap, I'm either already getting worn out because I ran too fast or I realize I'm going too slow and I have to really push on the next 5 laps to make up for it. With the Suunto T3 + this foot pod, I can easily watch my speed and adjust throughout my run. I have found that the foot pod is a little bit off - about .01 mile per 1/4 mile, but I have easily adapted to that.
I also find it really nice to be able to run anywhere I want and know the exact distance I went. Super nice.
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who runs.Get more detail about Suunto Motion Activated Foot POD.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Low Price Reebok Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch

I bought this watch over a Mio mainly because of price and because of the poor reviews the MIO's received on Amazon. NEVER had a problem getting a reading, but it is a challenge getting a stable reading while running (not to mention trying to avoid running into something or someone while you're looking down at the watch). I wore this watch as my everyday watch for almost a year until the band finally gave out. That's where I think MIO has an advantage, they know the band is going to give out, so they offer "colorful" replacement bands.
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Save Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey)

It works great and is very simple. I somehow lost the owners manual before I even had a chance to use the monitor but I was able to figure out how to use all of the features intuitively. I don't know what the $150 dollar monitors do but this one is good enough for me.Get more detail about Polar FS3 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Dark Grey).
Monday, April 19, 2010
Lowest Price Polar F11 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Pink Fizz)

If you want a great heart rate monitor for about 6 months then this is the one for you. Mine no longer monitors my heart, but it is still an attractive sports watch, even after new batteries. I would have given more stars for the 6 months that it worked, but I subtracted a star for every $40 or so that I paid for it.Get more detail about Polar F11 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Pink Fizz).
Polar T31 Coded Transmitter and Belt Set Right now

I am very satisfied with this product. It arrived in a timely manner, and it works perfectly.Get more detail about Polar T31 Coded Transmitter and Belt Set.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Mio Motiva Petite Heart Rate Monitor Watch Decide Now

Watch is easy to set up. Gives fairly accurate and easily obtained heart rate reading - with the watch on your wrist just press two buttons on opposite sides of watch with the other hand. Easy to enter your data.
Have not tried to use yet as a calorie counter. I believe it will be awkward as you have to enter your caloric intake and I am not certain how your calories burned are calculated.
Right size for smaller wrist. Good looking. Cleverly designed to easily exchange watch bands, but 2nd band included with watch is very, very bright.
Useful, small book with health and weight-loss advise and lists of the calorie count for many foods included.Get more detail about Mio Motiva Petite Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Timex Ironman T5F001 Unisex 100-Lap Target Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch Order Now

This is my third Timex Ironman HRM and the last one I'll ever buy. I've previously bought the less expensive Timex HRM and found out they're not waterproof. Why should I expect water-resistant to 50m and being called a TRIATHLON watch (swim is part of triathlon I think) indicate I could rely on it to withstand a few swims and some sweating? Wrong! Both of my first two watches went down in a heap of water bubbles under the crystal after a few swims in the lake. Timex sent me replacements (for a 6$ surcharge): the first replacement worked for about 2wks then read my heart rate consistently at 249bpm; the second watch developed water droplets under the crystal after a few sweaty runs in the heat of summer.
But I like the look of the watch so I went for the upgrade - the T5F001. It is a fairly good watch and does essentially the bare basics of a running watch that I need EXCEPT when I run in the winter and require more than 2 layers on top. For some reason, the monitor is unable to pick up a signal through a few extra shirts. Once again, I'm left with a suboptimal HRM from Timex. My recommendation - go for the Suunto.Get more detail about Timex Ironman T5F001 Unisex 100-Lap Target Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Orange) Buy Now

I bought this when I started losing weight to get a more accurate measure of my calorie burn since the machines in the gym always seem to be inflated! It has helped me ensure that my cardio puts me in the right heartrate zone and tracks my calorie burn for a week which lets me know if I am behind or ahead for weight loss that week so I can alter my program along the way! I love it!Get more detail about Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Orange).
Polar RS300X SD Heart Rate Monitor Watch with S1 Foot Pod (Black) Get it now!

Had my Polar RS300X SD for a month (replaced my RS100). Also purchased the web link thing.
This has been the greatest exercise tool. With the foot pod (which really does not have any noticeably weight), I can track my speed and mileage. The web site [..] has a very useful diary to track progress.
Oh, and I love the status monitor, although I am not sure about the descriptors (calls me "Elite" when I know I am not).
All-in-all I would highly recommend this product.Get more detail about Polar RS300X SD Heart Rate Monitor Watch with S1 Foot Pod (Black).
Friday, April 16, 2010
Polar FT60 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Purple) Best Quality

Bought my piece of FT60 about 2 months ago for about $250. Didn't have any problem with the watch BUT it fell a couple of times on the floor from about 4 feet height - now after I swim I get water under the cover glass. Amazing, it's a sports watch! I had a G-Shock one bought in Germany in 1999, it's still running on the original battery and I wouldn't describe in detail how my kids played with it with an ice-hockey stick. POLAR should pay more attention to shock resistance.Get more detail about Polar FT60 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Purple).
SFO Tango-II Sports Watch with pulse reading, heart rate monitor, Great gift Immediately

This watch is an excellent product. It has quite a few functions and I like pulse sensing. Pulse reading is very accurate as long as I press it gently. Its calorie function is quite useful. Recommended.Get more detail about SFO Tango-II Sports Watch with pulse reading, heart rate monitor, Great gift.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black) This instant

Let's start with bottom line. I love and enjoy my new Polar FT80.
Got it about a month ago after training for a couple of years with an older version of a Polar heart rate monitor. The FT80 is a big step forward and upward.
First the physical aspect. The chest belt is wider and much more flexible and comfortable. Wetting it before the training to make sure the heart monitor connects well to the body is much easier and more reliable.
It stores 100 training sessions in its memory, so my whole training regiment for the last month can be reviewed. It also accumulates summaries so I can review the results on a weekly basis. This makes it much easier following my calories intake/spending on a daily or weekly basis.
During aerobic training there is a display that shows both the calories and the time spent from the start of the session. The previous version required jumping between two different displays to see these.
I set a weekly goal for training calories spending. I did not get the GPS Sensor or Foot Pod since all of my training is in the gym. I do not know how well they work, but if it is as well as the components I have, it should be very enlightening to get all the extra information like distance and speed statistics. It is also possible to set weekly distance goals.
The concept of heart rate based training zones is implemented very well. The time spent in each zone is recorded separately for each training session and accumulated through the week. The target time to be spent in each zone is also set on a weekly basis.
There is a special strength-training mode that shows the heart rate on a graph. On the same display I also see both the heart rate and the time from the start of the session, so I can time the rest between the exercise sets based either on time or my heart rate. It also suggests when to start the next set, although it currently gives me only about 30 seconds for rest and I feel I need more - or maybe I need to challenge myself more :-)
When my gym visit includes several sections like warm-up, strength training and aerobic training, I record them separately in the appropriate modes. Then when I come home I synchronize the watch very easily through the FlowLink with the [...] site and it stores all my training history. It also shows my target status, training-zone statistics and graphical curves of the heart-beat during all the training sessions.
I just skimmed through the training program feature, so I cannot comment on it. I did see that I can define a detailed training program with pre-defined exercises or add new ones I define myself. I'll probably do it further down the line.
It is even much better as a watch. It has a Stopwatch application with a nice multiple-laps recording feature and the wrist-band is very comfortable.
Finally, it even looks very nice - rounded, hi-tech shape. It looks different.
...Told you I love it :-)
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Mio Drive Heart Rate Monitor Watch Top Quality

Have now owned three Mio watches. While I really like the concept I'm extremely frustrated with the quality of the instrument. I have only been able to keep each watch about six months before something goes wrong. In one case the wrist band broke, in another the face disappeared, and most recently the four buttons on the sides are not working. I had to go back to the Timex Ironman, and even though I cannot automatically get my heart rate... I certainly have a watch that is more dependable. Unfortunate but that is the experience I have had.Get more detail about Mio Drive Heart Rate Monitor Watch.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Polar F7 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue) Review

I switched from a Garmin FR60 (in the morning) to a Polar F7 (by afternoon)and saved $5(Read my Garmin review "Garmin to Polar). I didn't want a Polar because of having to send it in to Polar to replace the battery, but after talking to a store that specializes in running, they suggested bringing into a good watch store to replace the battery and represurize or reseal it and it should be fine (this put me at ease). I did do that for my wife's Polar and it has been working fine. Sat in the locker room for about 5 minutes to set it up with no problems. Probably could have done it without the manual. Did review manual afterwards to better understand some of the features. Thought it was slightly easier to set up than the garmin and the buttons on the polar had better sensitivity. The manual was pretty good except onhow to get to the "Daily File" feature. I just happened to come across it by hitting the buttons and I actually wrote down in the manual better instructions on how to get to the "Daily File". Now that I found this feature, hopefully I can use [...]. I really like the "In Zone" feature. Definately nice features for the average athlete and the more advanced. The alarm feature is nice.
Con:
Volume level. I set it to #2 (the loudest) but it is still hard to hear. I kept looking at my watch.
Pro:
Everything mentioned above. Per the sales rep, this watch has a feature that prevents it from being affected by other hear rate monitors next to me. Nice to wear just as a watch.Get more detail about Polar F7 Men's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue).
Calorie Heart Rate Pulse Watch: Five Modes: Sports Watch

This watch monitor does not even rate a star. It does not work at all...we could never get it to even approximate the correct heart rate. A complete dud and we will return it hoping for our money back!Get more detail about Calorie Heart Rate Pulse Watch: Five Modes: Sports Watch.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Shop For Polar F11M Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Grey Pepper, New Design)

If you want a great heart rate monitor for about 6 months then this is the one for you. Mine no longer monitors my heart, but it is still an attractive sports watch, even after new batteries. I would have given more stars for the 6 months that it worked, but I subtracted a star for every $40 or so that I paid for it.Get more detail about Polar F11M Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Grey Pepper, New Design).
Where To Buy Polar T31 Replacement Elastic Strap (Medium)

My first strap lasted a year which I think is good being in the water, salt and chlorine 4-5 days a week. Get more detail about Polar T31 Replacement Elastic Strap (Medium).
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