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.

I would like to run on a treadmill and outside. I also would like to monitor my heart rate while lifting weights.

Is there one that can sync to my computer and keep a log for me?

A heart rate monitor will tell you exactly how hard you are exercising. Learn more about basic fitness heart rate monitors withhealth tips from a fitness instructor in this free fitness monitor video. Expert: shanay Norvell Contact: www.shanaynorvell.com Bio: shanay Norvell is a top personal trainer and fitness competitor based in Atlanta. She has won numerous awards and competitions, including the Ultimate Fitness Challenge Championship. Filmmaker: Nicole Bentley

I need a heart rate monitor with no chest straps for a medical reason under 0. What product do you recommend? What’s a good place to get them in vancouver
which product and model should i get

Follow your heart: how to set up your heart rate monitor for use with Forerunner 405. More information available at: www.garmin.com

How to use your Iron90 issued TIMEX Heart Rate Monitor.

If you are on anxiety meds…do they effect your heart rate or training performance? I wear a heart monitor when I run to help me train since I run at a certain heart rate.

If I start taking an anxiety medication will I see any change?

I started an exercise program about 4 weeks ago, and have been very consistent and have learned to enjoy exercise. I run, do the elliptical, or stair master 5 times a week for 45 minutes. I use a heart rate monitor and make sure I work at my target heart rate. However, I have not seen much improvement in my resting heart rate or even the amount of work it takes to get my heart rate up. When should I start seeing results? And am I even measuring my fitness achievements correctly?

I was wondering because I would describe myself as fit, but my resting heart rate is usually 72-78, which is high.
Thanks for the helpful answer, it took 3 minutes to get fairly near my resting heart rate an exactly 5 minutes to return to normal.

Hello All,

I’m a 25 year old woman. Doing mostly cardio – elliptical, bike, treadmill and I hate the machines at the gym because I never feel like I get an accurate count for my calories. So I’m looking for a good heart rate monitor – not too expensive or bulky – but accurate. Let me know if you have first hand experiences with ones – thanks!

I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 with heart rate monitor. I want to buy a Garmin 405, which do not come with heart rate monitors….Can I use my old heart rate monitor with the new Garmin 405?

I need to get one of these. Which are the best to buy? Their are so many different types. Wrist models , chest models?

Customize Edge training pages to view heart rate data during training.

An advanced heart rate monitor will help show you how hard you are exercising during a workout. Learn more about advanced heart rate monitor withhealth tips from a fitness instructor in this free fitness monitor video. Expert: shanay Norvell Contact: www.shanaynorvell.com Bio: shanay Norvell is a top personal trainer and fitness competitor based in Atlanta. She has won numerous awards and competitions, including the Ultimate Fitness Challenge Championship. Filmmaker: Nicole Bentley

www.therunnersguide.com Marathon training guide using the Polar heart rate monitor. I go into how to use and what heart rate are the best when training for a marathon.

I am wanting to get accurate zones to work out in. I keep finding conflicting advice. Some get you to work out resting heart rate and calculate form there others get you to subtract your age from a number.
I get the zones (eg 60 – 80% for weight management 70 to 90% for cardio fitness etc.) I need to set my heart rate monitor to accurate readings before I know where I am at,
Anyone???

I’m having trouble losing weight around my waist/belly. I’ve been running for months now..although i’m not trained on how to monitor the runs or my heart rate. I’m planning to purchase a heart rate monitor today and put it to good use. What is a good training zone for someone who is 5’6" and 130lbs? HELP! I hope to have my belly in shape by June )

Makers of Heart Rate Monitors for athletes

I’m fourteen, boy, slim, tall.
Heart Rate: 85 beats/min.
I have to admit, my stamina is horrendous. And recently, due to stress, somehow my heart rate has gone up a lil.

I’m not going to use one for working out. The machines at the gym do that for me. I need a monitor to be able to keep track of my heart rate at any time of the day so I can easily check it. Something I can wear everyday and check my heart rate at a push of a button. Also one that will fit as I am a very petite woman. Thanks!

we unwillingly have to use heart rate monitors in gym class. what are some ways to trick the heart rate monitors to temporarily bring the heart rates up?

Heart rate monitors contain different zones for monitoring your maximum heart rate and minimum heart rate during an exercise routine or cardiovascular workout. Wear a chest strap and use the transmitter to monitor your average heart rate with tips from a personal trainer in this free video on exercising. Expert: Ken Kashubura Contact: www.kashpersonaltraining.com Bio: Ken Kashubura became a personal trainer in 2003 and currently owns Kash Personal Training in Birmingham, Mich. Filmmaker: Lynell Doyle

i find here more model to choose and low price

Omron Blood Pressure

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Microlife Blood Pressure

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Polar Heart Rate Monitor Watch

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But i want to see more for compare and decide please recommend me.

An advanced heart rate monitor is a great way to find out how hard you are exercising. Learn how to use an advanced heart rate monitor withhealth tips from a fitness instructor in this free fitness monitor video. Expert: shanay Norvell Contact: www.shanaynorvell.com Bio: shanay Norvell is a top personal trainer and fitness competitor based in Atlanta. She has won numerous awards and competitions, including the Ultimate Fitness Challenge Championship. Filmmaker: Nicole Bentley

We see a demonstration of using a USB DAQ with an embedded system to produce a complete heart rate monitor system. I think this was the only intern at niweek who was brave enough to give us a demo. See: forums.lavag.org

Is the Polar F55BR any good? What kind of features are must have/nice to have? I don’t need to pay 0, but will if it is worth it. I am not an athlete, but just a regular guy that wants to monitor heart rate, calories burned, etc. There may be features out there I don’t know about that I would like or want. Any help is appreciated!

Im starting a fitness class that requires a heart rate monitor. I dont want to buy one and be unhappy with it, but I dont know how to shop for one. Any fitness buffs out there that know about them? Is there a certain type or brand you would recommend? Any information will certainly help me. thanks!

In gym class we did a resting heart rate test and mine wasnt very low even though Im sweet at running. My friends resting rate was 10 BPM lower than mine but i can beat him in any race by alot. So obviously HR isnt a good indicator of fitness. Any of you people about there know why?

I recently incorporated the use of a Polar Heart Rate Monitor into my exercise routine. I work out 6 days a week. 5 days consist of 45 minutes of cardio and another 45 minutes of weight training and the 6th day is just the 45 minutes of cardio. On day 7 I rest.

I always love watching the calorie counters on my favorite cardio machines such as the eliptical bikes and cross trainers … they tend to tell me I burn much more calories in a 45 minutes session (about 575 to 600). A treadmill says I burn about 350 to 400 in the same time.

When I started using the heart rate monitor I noticed the calories burned on the HR monitor showed lower ranges on the eliptical bike & cross trainer … about 375 for 45 minutes verses what the machine said (575-600). As for the treadmill, the HR monitor was closer in range to the machine.

I’m wondering which one is more accurate (the HR monitor or the machine?) Both devices make you imput your age and weight … so why are they so different?