Monday, December 21, 2009

What's Good about Heart Rate Monitors

By Darrin Tebbe

It is often said that health is one of the most important things in life and this may be true no matter what the age of a person is or how much money they have. Nowadays good overall health does not only refer to the body, but also to the mental, social and spiritual aspects of life. With the rising number of potentially dangerous health issues, it seems more important than ever for today's generation to take care of their well being, and a number of measures can be taken to possibly help. The use of a heart rate monitor, for instance, could be one way of staying healthy. These devices are useful for any age and for anyone who is looking for a way to live a healthier life.

A heart rate monitor is a device that enables the measuring of a person's heart rate and record the results. This device has become more popular since the 1990s and can now be a useful tool for those who need to measure the number of calories used during a training session or workout routine. Heart rate monitors are highly valued by people who are into fitness, because they can be used to achieve better results in a shorter period of time.

Heart rate monitors can be worn on the body as if it are a part of it. The models on the market today have stylish designs and can be worn without hesitation, because they are convenient and fashionable enough so that they can be seen by others. Fitness equipment, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, or stationary bikes often have an integrated heart rate monitor already attached as well.

Heart rate monitors come in different styles, but the watch variation is one of the most popular since it can be worn while working out. The watch style heart rate monitor also comes with features that can be useful when training, such as the alarm that can be set to sound when the user falls out of their target heart rate zone. The most basic models can still be useful, because the heart rate and time spent exercising are displayed. The watch style is often preferred, because of their light weight and the fact that they are versatile as well as stylish.

Strapless heart rate monitors are also popular. Even though they are easy to obtain, they can come with fewer features than watch style monitors have. This type of monitor does not require the user to wear a chest strap and that can make this style more convenient and comfortable. A strapless heart rate monitor provides a reading after the user places two fingers on the sensor of the device for and holds them there for anywhere from four to twelve seconds. The results are displayed once the device can give an accurate reading. Strapless monitors do not provide a continuous heart rate readout.

Although they small in size, a heart rate monitor can be of use for anyone desiring to burn calories and get fit. Not only that, these devices can safely assist a person trying to achieve their own unique personal fitness goals.

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