Best Heart Rate Monitors

My heart rate monitor is higher than my 85% max heart rate, is this okay?

I am relatively new to working out and I like running on the treadmill for a good cardiovascular push. I run at about 6 mph for 30 minutes, but I bought a polar heart rate monitor because I wanted to monitor myself. I found out I was way above my 85% of max heart rate, is this okay? At age 32, I should have a max heart rate (more…)

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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

Trial will explore vitamin D for asthma

This charge is picked up by a sensor on the stomach or back, which can record date, time, heart rate and (more…)

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Heart Rate Training Optimizes Your 5k Training Program

Are you looking for a 5k training program? When you start looking you see many program offering beginner programs and advanced programs. What is interesting is that most beginner programs are too many miles for the average beginner. The key to effective 5k cardio plans is for every person to have their own heart rate profile. With optimal (more…)

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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.

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