Heart Rate Monitor

<clusardi2k.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Are these any good? The ones I see at Wal-Mart and HSN look ugly! I
> feel I would use it once, learn from it, and never use it again. How
> long will they last? Do you know of any good ones?
>
Well hopefully your fitness would improve over time, so if you were going to
use it effectively you would need to use it more than once. I have one of
the less expensive Polar models and have used it for 2+ years and it is
still working well. There is a free method of taking your heart rate; you
might try that first. Rate of perceived exertion can also work quite well.
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<clusardi2k.RemoveThis@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Are these any good? The ones I see at Wal-Mart and HSN look ugly!

It does seem like it needs a bit of lace or satin..........
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clusardi2k.DeleteThis@aol.com wrote:

> Are these any good? The ones I see at Wal-Mart and HSN look ugly! I
> feel I would use it once, learn from it, and never use it again. How
> long will they last?

It depends your goals. If you're looking to improve your aerobic capacity
and endurance, an HRM can be an excellent tool to help guide you. I've used
one for the past 9 years. I find that even though I can pretty much guess
my heart rate, it's a good way to keep testing my fitness and improve even
more. For the most part, it keeps me from pushing too hard on days that
should be easy (recovery days). As for it being ulgy, well I don't wear it
as a fashion statement, but lately the Polar styles have improved.

Do you know of any good ones?

Polar is a good quality HRM.

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Phil M.
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"Paul H" <123 RemoveThis @456.789> wrote in message
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> clusardi2k RemoveThis @aol.com wrote:
>> Are these any good? The ones I see at Wal-Mart and HSN look ugly! I
>> feel I would use it once, learn from it, and never use it again. How
>> long will they last? Do you know of any good ones?
>>
>> Is it worth it,
>> Christopher Lusardi
>>
>
> They work fine but you're right about what will happen. You will use it
> for awhile, until you get an idea about your heart rate at various speeds,
> then you'll stop using it. Don't waste your money.
>
>
> Paul

Or you might end up using it long-term. I use my Polar HRM everytime I
exercise for the past 1 1/2 years. It keeps me honest one how hard I am
working and helps when I introduce a new activity/DVD. Some of the best
money I spent!

--

Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)

Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150

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Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
with Swords
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I just ordered a navy blue Polar Fitness Heart Rate Monitors from HSN.
I'll receive it in about 10 days. They also have bright yellow
monitors.

The way it works is you place a strap around your chest and it sends
your heart rate to the watch.

Does anybody have care instructions or suggestions on using them?

Christopher Lusardi
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<clusardi2k.DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote in message
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> I just ordered a navy blue Polar Fitness Heart Rate Monitors from HSN.
> I'll receive it in about 10 days. They also have bright yellow
> monitors.
>
> The way it works is you place a strap around your chest and it sends
> your heart rate to the watch.
>
> Does anybody have care instructions or suggestions on using them?
>
Your monitor will come with instructions. As for suggestions, what do you
want it to do for you?
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MRV wrote:
> Your monitor will come with instructions. As for suggestions, what do you
> want it to do for you?

The instructions will cover everything. So, my guess is that there are
no tricks such as fold it this way, apply pressure, and the straps will
break.

Well, I was thinking of using it to jog at the correct rate. In the
past, I would jog for a 28 minutes (standing still) then jog faster for
a minute, and for the last minute I would jog faster by doing 4
exercises (bring knees slowly higher, lean back, lean forward, and then
a funny straddle run). When I'm done, I would use that equation that's
based on your age, and weight (I think). Basically, I would time my
heart rate for 6 seconds, if it's 11 beats then I did a good run. I've
been doing that for almost 9 years.

I might also want to experiment with it when I do my weight lifting.
I've never ever done that before!

I do all this to maintain good health. I'm 49 years old, and weigh 153
pounds.

So, how can you help me. If you give me anything besides the equation
please, please, please give me an Internet reference!

Thank you,
Christopher Lusardi
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"Chris" <clusardi2k.RemoveThis@aol.com> wrote in message
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> I might also want to experiment with it when I do my weight lifting.
> I've never ever done that before!
>
The heart rate takes a while to respond to strenuous exercise so I don't
think it would be very useful to gauge the intensity of a strength training
routine.
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It might help if you're working in circuits.
Will~

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> "Chris" <clusardi2k RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote in message
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>> I might also want to experiment with it when I do my weight lifting.
>> I've never ever done that before!
>>
> The heart rate takes a while to respond to strenuous exercise so I don't
> think it would be very useful to gauge the intensity of a strength
> training
> routine.
>
>
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clusardi2k DeleteThis @aol.com wrote:
> Are these any good? The ones I see at Wal-Mart and HSN look ugly!

They aren't for fashion.

> I feel I would use it once, learn from it, and never use it again.

If you use it and learn from it, isn't that reason enough?

> How long will they last? Do you know of any good ones?

I got a Polar one for about $70 that I use frequently. It has a lap
function i sometimes use in the pool, and an audible alarm that sounds
if I get out of the range I'm using for that particular run.

I particularly like it for the long slow distance zone 1 runs. It's
hard to run that slow, and the alarm tells me when my heart rate is
creeping up. It gives me permission to take it really easy.

The other time I like it is during a race. If I get too comfortable I
ought to be picking it up a bit. I've set the alarm to tell me to speed
up if my heart rate drops too low.

For me, having the heart rate monitor is like having a coach that knows
exactly how I'm doing. I appreciate the feedback and I use it when I'm
doing deliberate training runs.

But if I'm just going out to sweat for half an hour with no particular
goal in mind then I don't wear it.

Dally
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clusardi2k RemoveThis @aol.com wrote:
> Are these any good? The ones I see at Wal-Mart and HSN look ugly! I
> feel I would use it once, learn from it, and never use it again. How
> long will they last? Do you know of any good ones?
>
> Is it worth it,
> Christopher Lusardi

I tried the Karvonen heart formula and like it. It's based on the
equation:
0.65 X (220 - age - RHR) + RHR < HEART_RATE < 0.85 X (220 - age -RHR)
+ RHR
where RHR is resting heart rate.

My range (82 < heart_rate < 152 is easy to maintain. My RHR is 45.

What do you think?
Christopher Lusardi
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"Chris L" <clusardi2k.RemoveThis@aol.com> wrote in message
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> clusardi2k.RemoveThis@aol.com wrote:
> > Are these any good? The ones I see at Wal-Mart and HSN look ugly! I
> > feel I would use it once, learn from it, and never use it again. How
> > long will they last? Do you know of any good ones?
> >
> > Is it worth it,
> > Christopher Lusardi
>
> I tried the Karvonen heart formula and like it. It's based on the
> equation:
> 0.65 X (220 - age - RHR) + RHR < HEART_RATE < 0.85 X (220 - age -RHR)
> + RHR
> where RHR is resting heart rate.
>
> My range (82 < heart_rate < 152 is easy to maintain. My RHR is 45.
>
> What do you think?

If you like the results, run with it. But you might want to check your math;
it looks like you forgot to add back the RHR on the first part so it should
be 127-152. But as already been mentioned, that might not be right for you.
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MRV wrote:
> > clusardi2k DeleteThis @aol.com wrote:
> > I tried the Karvonen heart formula and like it. It's based on the
> > equation:
> > 0.65 X (220 - age - RHR) + RHR < HEART_RATE < 0.85 X (220 - age -RHR)
> > + RHR
> > where RHR is resting heart rate.
> > What do you think?
>
> If you like the results, run with it. But you might want to check your math;
> it looks like you forgot to add back the RHR on the first part so it should
> be 127-152. But as already been mentioned, that might not be right for you.

Well, I have to try that for a while.

Thanks,
Christopher Lusardi
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