Heart rate monitor help
I'm almost to my original weight goal (would like to get down another 10 maybe, unless I can just slim down with exercise.) I really want to start focusing on exercising, getting stronger, more toned, etc. I haven't been exercising really at all the last few months and am ready to get back in to it.
Can someone please suggest a wrist heart rate monitor? I don't want one that requires a chest strap.
Thanks!
Kristy
Can someone please suggest a wrist heart rate monitor? I don't want one that requires a chest strap.
Thanks!
Kristy
Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180
Polar and bowflex are pretty good...
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
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Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
My husband brought me the polar with the chest strap for Christmas and it the best Christmas gift EVER. I love it!!!! I work out any where from 6 to 7 days a week and it has truly elevated my workout. I credit it for breaking my plateau and losing and gaining the same 5 lbs to it. I have lost 7 lbs since Christmas and believe it was due to the heart rate monitor because I can see how hard I work out. I truly recommend it.
jade
I have a Garmin Forerunner 305. It's red and black. It is the Taj Mahal of running devices!! I used it for every race I ever ran, and that's A LOT. It's extremely accurate for monitoring heart rate (it does have a chest strap) and the GPS works in very remote areas, which is key for trail running. You can also program it to stay within a heart rate limit for training purposes to make sure you aren't straining yourself or not challenging yourself enough. I HIGHLY recommend it.
I just saw something today called the, "Heart Rate Ring" in the Brookstone catalog. It's a small device you wear around your finger--no chest strap required. It says it's very accurate. I think it was appoximately $30. Check out the Brookstone web site--people usually review their products before they buy them. Good luck!