Mio Zone Plus Heart Rate Watch

Product Description

Designed for people who want to manage their health with easy-to-use heart rate monitoring, the Mio Zone Plus offers everything you need in a full-featured sports watch. The Zone Plus offers strapless, customizable heart rate target zones and performance timers to give you the feedback you need to ensure you're working out in the most effective way. With the simple touch of a button, you'll know if your heart rate is above, below or within your optimal training zone. This watch offers the functionality of a performance sports watch with time/date, stopwatch, alarm, and bright backlit display in an easy-to-read format as well as the convenience of an ECG accurate heart rate monitor.

Key Features:

• Increase workout efficiency with customizable % of maximum heart rate target zones and in/out of zone alarms
• Calculates average and highest heart rate during a workout16 lap timers, each up to 99m59s, and lap memory
• Calculates average lap time and total time of all laps
• Interval/ count down timer of 99h59m59s (settable to the second)
• Full-featured sports watch with 12 or 24 hour Clock, Date and Daily Alarm
• 99:59.59 maximum stopwatch/chronometer
• Water resistant to 10 meters
• Clear acrylic display lens
• Polished stainless steel sensors
• Stainless steel back cover and buckle
• Bright backlight display with 3-second delay
• LCD easy-to-read format
• Also includes Membership to ClubMIO with FREE access to a personal trainer, fitness progress chart, online personal diary, fitness reminders, and personalized weight management program

Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited one-year warranty

About Mio
The story of Mio began in 1999 when it was created by entrepreneur and mother of three, Liz Dickinson. Like many of us, Liz balances family and career, leaving little time for fitness. After several unsuccessful attempts to achieve her fitness goals and shed the pregnancy weight-gain of her third child, Liz turned to a personal trainer for advice. While working with a trainer, Liz realized the key to getting in shape and staying in shape is to practice smart eating habits, monitoring calorie intake, and using a heart rate monitor to ensure that she exercises at the right level. Liz realized there wasn't a product available on the market that would easily help her follow her trainer’s advice.

Liz didn't have time to read labels and carry a calorie journal in her purse, nor did she have much patience for the uncomfortable chest strap she had to wear to get her heart rate. She knew there had to be a better way, so Liz used her technology and marketing savvy to create Mio, the world’s first heart rate monitor to work without a chest strap. And, it didn't stop with just heart rate, as Mio also has a patented calorie management system that offers a straightforward approach to managing your diet. With the help of Mio and a balanced diet, Liz was able to shed those unwanted pounds and gain the benefits that come with improved fitness: more energy, more vitality, and less stress, and help many others do the same with the creation of Mio's products.

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Suunto T6 Wristop Personal Trainer with Heart Rate Monitor

With the introduction of the t6, Suunto is targeting athletes and fitness-minded folks who want to track performance and training goals. On the surface, it's apparent that the t6 is seriously trying to steal a bit of market share from the leader in the biz, Polar. After spending a little time with the t6, we found that it holds its own and offers some things that are truly unique, like the ability to track respiration rate, VO2max, and a new measurement called EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption).

The Suunto Training Manager software can track and display EPOC, VO2max, energy expenditure, respiration rate, and more when linked to a PC.

Until now, measuring these things required sophisticated lab equipment. Suunto has teamed up with a company called Firstbeat, which has developed a way to extrapolate a range of physiological measurements from heart rate alone. While we weren't able to independently verify the accuracy of this new measurement technology, Suunto and Firstbeat claim that the accuracy of the t6 is pretty darn close to that of laboratory equipment. If that's true, the t6 represents nothing less than a major breakthrough in fitness technology.

Give Me a Beat
The basic t6 unit ships with the wrist unit and a heart rate transmitter--which is worn around the chest and proved to be quite comfortable. The transmitter is coded, like the newer Polar transmitter units, so you never have to worry about interference from other transmitters--a common problem in race events. Typically, a heart rate monitor measures how fast or slow your heart is beating during exercise, which is an indirect way to measure aerobic capacity and other performance factors. The t6's Firstbeat technology takes this a step further by measuring the intervals between heart beats. According to Suunto and Firstbeat, this measurement can be used to closely approximate seven measurements, most important of which are related to EPOC. Using the EPOC measurement, it is possible to estimate how much one's training has improved overall fitness. If EPOC levels are high, the body is in a heightened state of recovery, meaning the training has been more effective. Likewise, lower EPOC levels reveal suboptimal training effect.

Other measurements, such as oxygen consumption (VO2max) and respiratory rate, are unavailable on any other wrist-mounted device. In fact, before the t6, they were available only to people like Lance Armstrong. Knowing oxygen consumption data is a valuable tool for anyone who is trying to increase performance.

Adding the Pods
In addition to tracking heart-related data, the t6 can track speed and distance--with a little help from some pods. Both the bike pod and the foot pod are cleverly designed little units that transmit data to the wrist device. We were impressed with the way the bike pod attaches cleanly and simply to the front fork dropout--no wacky zip ties and sticky rubber to mess with. Meanwhile, the foot pod is a durable little pedometer-like device that attaches directly to your shoe for greater accuracy. Both pods are fully weatherproof and add features like a speed alarm, as well as interval and lap timing.

The foot pod and the bike pod are easy to mount and deliver accurate training data to the wrist unit.

Training with the t6
The wrist unit's displays are easy to read and controls are fairly intuitive. We did have some trouble pairing the bike pod with the wrist unit, but once we were up and running, speed and distance data was accurate and consistent. The one thing missing with the t6 is the ability to measure pedaling cadence, an important data point for serious cyclists. A "cadence pod" would be a welcome addition, and it would bring the T6 in line with offerings by Polar.

We tested in the foot pod on a 3-mile jog and were impressed with the accuracy of speed readings. While GPS solutions also offer speed and distance measurement, the foot pod isn't dependent on a clear line of sight to the sky to get a reading. This makes it a great choice for indoor tracks or running on city streets with high buildings. As icing on the cake, the t6 also includes a barometric altimeter that can measure altitude, rate of ascent, and temperature. While these aren't vital for training, it's great to know how high you've been. Plus, you can brag to your friends about the frigid temps you endured on those winter morning runs.

Lastly, heart rate readings were steady and consistent, and we liked the t6's target heart rate zone alerts--perfect for those who want to stay under certain heart rate levels for specific training goals.

Making Connections
In many ways, the things that aren't displayed on the t6 wrist unit are the most interesting, and to view them, you'll need a PC. With the t6, Suunto has finally incorporated USB connectivity instead of serial, and it makes connecting the watch to the computer a breeze. The Suunto Training Manager software can track and display EPOC, VO2max, energy expenditure (kcal/min), respiration rate (breaths/min), heart rate, and ventilation. This data can then be used to build an overall picture of one's fitness level over time--an invaluable tool for athletes, as well as regular folks who want a clear picture of how their training is going. Before the T6, much of this data wasn't available to mere mortals, and it's nothing short of a revolution that anyone can now track their fitness level in such detail.

Pros

• Revolutionary new data types, including EPOC and VO2max
• Straightforward watch interface
• Cleverly designed bike and foot pods

Cons

• No pedaling cadence "pod"
• Oxygen consumption and EPOC measurements are extrapolated from heart rate, not directly measured
• Computer required to view advanced training data

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Suunto T3c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch (Deep Green)

Product Description

The Suunto t3c Heart Rate Monitor Watch uses built-in Training Effect programming to provide extremely accurate, real-time training data based on your personal fitness level. A serious workout for a recreational hiker is just a warm-up for a marathon runner. The t3c Heart Rate Monitor uses information your body provides to let you know how hard you should be training instead of relying on a predetermined program. This Suunto watch also includes a 15-workout memory, real-time heart rate and calorie-burning data, and PC compatibility to track your progress as your fitness increases. Thanks to Suunto's Comfort Belt, you won't even notice you're wearing a chest strap while you train.

Product Features

• Material: [Housing] plastic; [Strap] rubber
• Altimeter: Yes, usable to 00,000ft (0000m)
• Barometer: No
• Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
• Chronograph: Yes
• Thermometer: No
• Digital Compass: No
• Adjustable Declination: No
• Low Battery Indicator: Yes
• PC Compatible: Yes
• Waterproof: Water resistant to 100ft (30m)
• Backlight: Yes
• Alarms: Time & heart-rate
• Battery Type:
• Battery Life:
• Size: Large
• Weight:
• Recommended Use: Training
• Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Years

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SIGMA PC9 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Monitoring heart rate and metabolism are important in both training routines and general maintenance of healthy weight, so why not make keeping track of these key factors as easily as possible no matter where you roam. Providing 100% electro cardiogram (EKG) exact accuracy, a built in calorie counter, slim, sporty lines and special "3 Zone Indicator" with an alarm which alerts you when you are exercising within your ideal training zone, the Sigma Sport PC 9 Heart Rate Monitor Watch is the clear choice for health and body conscious sports lovers at all levels.

Features:

• Training manager for optimum exercise evaluation and monitoring
• Time menu with 5 functions
• Pulse menu with 5 functions
• Automatic exercise zone feature to calculate individual ideal limits
• Zone Indicator
• 3 zone alarm
• Easy-to-use menu
• My name function
• 5 language support

What's in the Box?
PC 9 heart rate monitor watch, elastic chest strap, transmitter belt, bicycle mounting bracket with O-ring

Manufacturer's Warranty
Five-year warranty on defective parts or products.

About Sigma Sport
Sigma Sport represents German technology at its highest level, combining innovative design with precision engineering. Sigma tests all their products in their in-house laboratories to withstand the harshest conditions, ensuring quality continually throughout production. All Sigma Sport standard lights conform to the stringent German traffic standard, and all Sigma Sport products are CE-approved.

Product Description
The PC9 was designed for the health and body conscious sports lover! Thanks to its Calorie Counter, the PC 9 is the specialist for slim sporty lines. The 3 settable heart rate zones with the audible alarm and the Zone Indicator graph ensure that you are getting the most out of your workout! PC 9 an elegant, sporty Heart Rate Monitor at a great price.

Thanks to its Calorie Counter, the PC 9 is clearly the specialist for slim sporty lines. Another special feature is the Zone Indicator, which shows whether you are exercising within the ideal training zone. The 3 zone audible alarm indicates which zone you are currently exercising in. PC 9 an elegant, sporty Heart Rate Monitor with good price; designed for the health and body conscious sports lover.

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Product Description

This stylish monitor tracks your workout using five individual training zones, based on your lactate threshold or maximum heart rate. Records time spent in all training zones, percentage of time in each zone, workload index for each workout and average/maximum/ending heart rate for each lap and split. Automatic memory stores complete information from your last five workouts. Dual interval timers can be linked to the lap chronograph to create on/off intervals. Expanded stopwatch makes tracking your time easier than ever.

Features

• includes one heart rate monitor
• Five Auto-program traing zones
• Five memory files with ride time, average and max hour and time in each zone
• Intuitive menu-based navigation
• Workload index (calories)

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Reebok Precision Trainer Heart Rate Monitor

Product Description

DOT MATRIX DISPLAY QUICK START FUNCTION No manuals required, just enter age and start exercising. Displays Heart Rate/Time of day simultaneously.

TIME/CALENDAR/ALARM. Displayed in hours/minutes/seconds. Day of week, month and date. Hourly Alarm/Daily Alarm.

KEY PRESS HEART RATE. Ideal for taking resting or exercise heart rate without transmitter.

AUTO ZONE FUNCTIONSetting of three target zones from age or maximum heart rate. One manually set zone all with hi and lo audible and visible alarms.

STOPWATCH TO 99 HOURS WITH/WITHOUT HEART RATE. Displays elapsed stopwatch time, heart rate, % of maximum heart rate and active zone simultaneously Stopwatch holds 50 lap (with average HR for lap) and split times (with HR at the instant of key press) when heart rate enabled.

TIME IN ZONE. To 10 hours, with recall for all four zones of: 1) Time in, above and below 2) Average heart rate 3). Percentage of total session time.

SCAN SEQUENCE Key press starts an automatic scan through: Exercise time (in hours/minutes/seconds) Maximum heart rate. Average heart rate. Minimum heart rate. Information can be stored in memory and can be recalled or reset during and after the exercise session.

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Omron HR100 Heart Rate Monitor (EA)

Product Description

Features: ECG heart rate with Super Flex chest belt. Shows time of day, daily alarm and has a convenient user replaceable transmitter battery. Water resistant watch and transmitter belt with batteries included. Accurate, comfortable and easy to use.

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Timex IRONMAN Triathlon BodylinkWatch T5E671

Product Description

Accept no imitations or limitations. There is only one Timex IRONMAN* Triathlon½.  Stylish enough for the weekend warrior, technical enough for the extreme athlete.  Don't swim, bike, run, jump, climb, throw, or kick without one.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Digital Performance System
  
• Gray Resin Strap
  
• INDIGLO½ Night Light
  
• Brushed Case
  
• Water Resistant to 50m
  
• Size: Extra Large
  
• Timer; Dual Time Zones
  
• One-Year Warranty
  
• Alarm Features
  
• 2 Year Battery Life
  
• Clear signals around other electrical devices
  
• On-the-chest monitor provides continuous heart rate readings
  
• Smarter transmission for long battery life
  
• Replaceable batteries
  
• Measures real-time, average, and max speed
  
• Calculates your pace, average pace and best pace
  
• Tracks workout distance
  
• Start, stop, and take splits automatically
  

Clear signals around other electrical equipment.

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