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[6 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 766 views]
An In-Depth Analysis Of The Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor

The Polar FT4 heart rate monitor is comfortable and stylish. You can program and track your heart rate in a preset zone while you work out and see how many calories you’ve burned.

For a basic all around fitness monitor you can’t go wrong with the Polar FT4 heart rate monitor. A lot of folks don’t need GPS tracking and advanced software to track and improve their training and fitness levels. A good basic heart rate monitor that will record 10 training sessions of data is just perfect. The Polar FT4 offers all that and more and it’s very reasonably priced for a standard heart rate monitor. …

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[1 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 378 views]
Checking Out The Features of the Timex Ironman T5J985 Trail Runner

The Timex Ironman T5J985 Trail Runner offers a personalized approach to professional training. A 3-line customizable display and 100-lap memory give you control of your routine like never before.

I have a goal in life. It’s a simple goal really, one that burns bright within me and one that I hold near and dear to my heart at all times. Are you ready for it? I LOVE running my husband into the dust.
Doesn’t sound like much does it? Well when you figure in the fact that he was an All American collegiate track star while I did my cardio in the dance studio you start …

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[16 Oct 2011 | No Comment | 838 views]
Heart Rate Monitor Training Enhances Performance With Biofeedback

Heart rate monitor training provides a significant competitive edge to runners and cyclists by providing the feedback that allows them to craft training regimens that work effectively to increase stamina and speed. Monitors were once the exclusive province of only the highest echelon of professional athletes, but are now readily available offering many important features at a rate to suit any athlete’s budget.

No matter what level of runner or cyclist you are, monitoring your heart rate will help you improve your performance and provides a safety cushion so you do not over-train. There is a fine line between training at peak efficiency and training too much and monitoring helps you …

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[17 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 4,296 views]
My Review of the Suunto T6C Heart Rate Monitor – A Coach On Your Wrist

You really won’t believe all of the data you can collect with the Suunto t6c heart rate monitor. Some of the things that it will analyze were previously only available in testing labs.

If you’re like me you plan all of your workouts on your own. There’s no personal track coach to help design the best workout to improve on your 10K time. It’s just you trying to guess at the best way to go about things. There are some good books out there, but I’ve found these are pretty generic and certainly not customized to my fitness level or style of running. Then there …

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[10 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 1,162 views]
How To Use A Heart Rate Monitor To Become Faster and Stronger

A heart rate monitor can be a great tool to boost your fitness level whether you are an elite marathoner or just want to lose a few pounds. This article talks about how to best use a monitor to get the most out of your training.
After you purchase your heart rate monitor the first thing you need to do before you start using it is to read your owner’s manual. Now, I know what you’re thinking, because I’m the same way, “I don’t need to read any darn owner’s manual, I’ll just strap this baby on and head out the door for a run and figure it out …

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[2 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 3,078 views]
What Type of Heart Rate Monitor Should You Choose?

If you’re curious about the differences between chest strap heart rate monitors, strapless heart rate monitors, and ring monitors this article will tell you all you want to know.
There are basically two major types of heart rate monitors. Those used for athletic training purposes and those used for medical reasons, like baby heart rate monitors. The focus of this website is on athletic and sports monitors that runners, bikers, swimmers, triathletes, and other fitness conscious individuals would use.

If you would like to learn more about medical monitors like baby heart rate monitors you should check out WebMd.com or another authoritative medical website, or talk to your doctor. He or she …

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[1 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 1,337 views]
Top 5 Reasons To Train With A Heart Rate Monitor

Heart rate monitors are amazing tools to add to your training. You can accurately track and plan your workouts to maximize your performance. Many monitors are like having an electronic coach that will coax you and reward you when you hit your target goals. Here are five reasons that many of the top athletes in the world use heart rate monitors in their workouts.

1. A heart rate monitor can help keep you from over or under training.

One of the best ways to improve your performance in any sport is to train at the right intensity at the right time in your training cycle. A lot of runners and other athletes …

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[25 Feb 2011 | No Comment | 2,412 views]
Features To Consider Before You Buy A Heart Rate Monitor

Before you go out shopping for a heart rate monitor you need to make sure you understand what to look for. We have put together the following list of the most important features for a high performing heart rate monitor. We have researched and gathered information from experts like track and field coaches and professional athletes, as well as a variety of professional testing and review centers.

The market for heart rate monitors is made up of some very basic models and some very advanced models. Basic monitors typically only show your heart rate and are inexpensive, usually retailing for less than $50. More sophisticated monitors like the Garmin …