Re: Heart rate monitor

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Mike,

I would strongly suggest you read Roy Benson's " The Runner's Coach " .

He also authored a very nice booklet, published by Polar,

entitled, " Precision Running " . You will find the answers to questions

there.

Ken Largent

Bend, Oregon

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Hi Mike,

you say that you are running at 94% effort for a 10k race.that is a

high effort and would probably be more like the effort level of a 5k

race.

how are you calculating your mhr?

if you are using the formula 220-your age you may be calculating your

mhr on the low side.

if this is the formula that you used i guess that you are about 45

years old,giving you a mhr of 175.

the best general formula for athletes is 205-half your age,which (if

you are 45)would give you a mhr of 182

this would mean that 94% effort during the race would be 171

beats /minute which would mean that during the second half of the

race you would feel that you are pushing it to keep on the 171 beat

mark.

all the best with future runs.

peter byrne

glasgow

scotland

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How many minutes does it take for you to get to three miles? I know as far a

pulmonary ventilation goes after 30 minutes @ maximal exercise loads there is

a ventilatory drift that occurs in minute ventilation and frequency of

breaths. I would assume that there is a correlation between the rising

heartbeat and the ventilatory drift that occurs in pulmonary ventilation. If

you are completing the 3 mile mark around 30 minutes, that is my assumption.

I am sure someone that is more knowledgeable with exercise physiology would

be able to confirm or dispute this. I would say that as long as you feel

comfortable running at this pace there should be no need to slow down your

pace. If you didn't have the HR monitor on, you probably wouldn't even notice

the gradual climb in HR after the three mile mark.

Thanks

Damon

Springfield, IL

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The idea of target heart rate and training effect are very generalized.

Studies have shown that heart rate monitors often have minimal benefit in

determining intensity and training effect. Refer also to Mel Siff's book " Facts

And

Fallacies of Fitness. " It points out the myths of using heart rate monitors

to provide accurate info on the training effect.

It is very unlikely that everyone in the same age category should have the

same target heart rate.

J Hale

............USA

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> Mike,

>

> I would strongly suggest you read Roy Benson's " The Runner's Coach " .

> He also authored a very nice booklet, published by Polar,

> entitled, " Precision Running " . You will find the answers to questions there.

>

> Ken Largent

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I use the Polar M32™ and really like it.

http://www.polarusa.com/consumer/productfinder/productfinder.asp

It doesn't work with my equipment at home but it does work with all

the equipment at the gym. This way it shows on the display and you

don't have to glance at your watch. Also it calculates body fat %

burned and average heart rate for you workout as well as total

calories burned. And it will add up the calories for the week.

>

> Hi all!

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good heart rate monitor I

> can purchase? My elliptical has one on the handles - but even when

I

> am about to heave up a lung it will say 54.....118....63...0...!

> Now I know Im working hard, but flatlining is not my ultimate goal

> here Thanks for any suggestions.

>

> Shell

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>

> Hi all!

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good heart rate monitor I

> can purchase? My elliptical has one on the handles - but even

when I

> am about to heave up a lung it will say 54.....118....63...0...!

> Now I know Im working hard, but flatlining is not my ultimate goal

> here Thanks for any suggestions.

>

Personally, I've never been a big believer in the heart rate

monitors. I don't think they are very reliable.

Colleen

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I have had great success with Polar heart rate monitors. Make sure it has a

chest strap transmitter with a wrist band readout. Yo

Re: heart rate monitor

>

> Hi all!

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good heart rate monitor I

> can purchase? My elliptical has one on the handles - but even

when I

> am about to heave up a lung it will say 54.....118....63...0...!

> Now I know Im working hard, but flatlining is not my ultimate goal

> here Thanks for any suggestions.

>

Personally, I've never been a big believer in the heart rate

monitors. I don't think they are very reliable.

Colleen

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hi darcy!

i am considering getting a HRM too.... i can get the polar F4 or the S-120

for $100... or the F6 or the RS-100 for $130. im unsure which one to

choose at this time.

if the F4 will do everything that i want then i think that i will get one

because it comes in white or black and is smaller, designed to fit a

woman's wrist better than a clunky men's watch.

the only thing that im unsure about while considering any polar is that you

have to send it away to get the battery changed, or else you void the

warranty.

:*carolyn.

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At 08:42 PM 8/09/2005, Martha wrote:

> the Polar

>F11 looks like it would fit the bill for all of us at home exercisers.

that one costs around $200 (canadian dollars) here which, sadly, is way out

of my price range

:*carolyn.

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My battery lasted about 3 years...and it only took about 2 and 1/2

weeks for them to return it with with the new battery. Heck, I think

the warranty ran out long before that anyway. I just like the option

to swim with it. I could have replaced it at any store. They (Polar)

also check out your transmitter free of charge and only replace it

if they need to (it only cost me about $11-15.00 when they could

have charged my credit card up to $50.00). I don't remember the full

price, but I was surprised at how inexpensive it was. I really have

no complaints and I don't think you can go wrong with them, but shop

around for a good price.

Robin

PS. Mine is a big clunky men's watch...and I love it! Heck, with my

long nails I need to be able to get to all the buttons with ease.

Um...also they didn't have a women's version back then in the

athletic models...LOL. You know, women didn't sweat!!

> hi darcy!

> i am considering getting a HRM too.... i can get the polar F4 or

the S-120

> for $100... or the F6 or the RS-100 for $130. im unsure which one

to

> choose at this time.

> if the F4 will do everything that i want then i think that i will

get one

> because it comes in white or black and is smaller, designed to fit

a

> woman's wrist better than a clunky men's watch.

> the only thing that im unsure about while considering any polar is

that you

> have to send it away to get the battery changed, or else you void

the

> warranty.

> :*carolyn.

>

>

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How do you search on the polar site for the features that you want? Anyone know?

Jenrjroubik <rjroubik@...> wrote:

My battery lasted about 3 years...and it only took about 2 and 1/2 weeks for them to return it with with the new battery. Heck, I think the warranty ran out long before that anyway. I just like the option to swim with it. I could have replaced it at any store. They (Polar)also check out your transmitter free of charge and only replace it if they need to (it only cost me about $11-15.00 when they could have charged my credit card up to $50.00). I don't remember the full price, but I was surprised at how inexpensive it was. I really have no complaints and I don't think you can go wrong with them, but shop around for a good price.RobinPS. Mine is a big clunky men's watch...and I love it! Heck, with my long nails I need to be able to get to all the buttons with ease. Um...also they didn't have a women's version back then in

the athletic models...LOL. You know, women didn't sweat!!> hi darcy!> i am considering getting a HRM too.... i can get the polar F4 or the S-120 > for $100... or the F6 or the RS-100 for $130. im unsure which one to > choose at this time.> if the F4 will do everything that i want then i think that i will get one > because it comes in white or black and is smaller, designed to fit a > woman's wrist better than a clunky men's watch.> the only thing that im unsure about while considering any polar is that you > have to send it away to get the battery changed, or else you void the > warranty.> :*carolyn.> > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.> Version: 7.0.323 / Virus

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At 11:09 PM 8/09/2005, rjroubik wrote:

>Um...also they didn't have a women's version back then in the

>athletic models...LOL. You know, women didn't sweat!!

hiya robin!

yeah it seems like the polar F series is kind of a new thang (designed for

women).

ive pretty much decided on the F4... im just searching to find the best

price, but am not having alot of luck... $100 with free shipping is the

best that i can find.

my birthday is in about a month and im considering buying it for myself (i

buy my gift each year and give it to my husband and kids to give back to me

on my birthday! lol)

thankyou also for telling me how long your battery lasted, that is a relief

to know that it went that long.

:*carolyn.

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This link should take you to where you can compare all the Polar

models:

http://www.polarusa.com/consumer/productfinder/productfinder.asp

You can also go into a store like Sports Authority or Academy and

pick up a flier. I found the best deal back then on line. I 'm not

sure how it is now.

Remember, most of the less expensive models cannot be hooked up to

your computer for readouts and daily/weekly calorie totals but may

suffice for what you may need.

Robin

> > hi darcy!

> > i am considering getting a HRM too.... i can get the polar F4 or

> the S-120

> > for $100... or the F6 or the RS-100 for $130. im unsure which

one

> to

> > choose at this time.

> > if the F4 will do everything that i want then i think that i

will

> get one

> > because it comes in white or black and is smaller, designed to

fit

> a

> > woman's wrist better than a clunky men's watch.

> > the only thing that im unsure about while considering any polar

is

> that you

> > have to send it away to get the battery changed, or else you

void

> the

> > warranty.

> > :*carolyn.

> >

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That's a great idea Carolyn. I kind of do that with my willow tree figurines/angels that I collect

Darcy

Re: Re: heart rate monitor

At 11:09 PM 8/09/2005, rjroubik wrote:>Um...also they didn't have a women's version back then in the>athletic models...LOL. You know, women didn't sweat!!hiya robin!yeah it seems like the polar F series is kind of a new thang (designed for women).ive pretty much decided on the F4... im just searching to find the best price, but am not having alot of luck... $100 with free shipping is the best that i can find.my birthday is in about a month and im considering buying it for myself (i buy my gift each year and give it to my husband and kids to give back to me on my birthday! lol)thankyou also for telling me how long your battery lasted, that is a relief to know that it went that long.:*carolyn.

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Thanks for the tid-bit of info Do the Polars require a chest-strap? Are they uncomfortable? It seems like they would be. Thanks!

Darcy

Heart Rate Monitor

I recently bought a heart rate monitor. It is a Mio Ultimate. It has a lot of features…it is usable with a chest strap or without with the touch sensors on the face of the watch. It tracks calories burned, average heart rate during workout, how long you were in your ZONE, and how long you were above and below your target zone and how long it takes to recover. It does not connect to the computer but I keep a paper log so that is fine with me. It was 139.99 and the chest strap was 39.99 and I got a free accumeasure body fat caliper tester with my order. I had looked at the polar watches but they were a little expensive. I also got 2nd day air shipping for 5.00. Here is where I got it…

http://www.healthchecksystems.com

They also have a Tanita Body Composition scale that I am saving for..HE HE.

Hope this helps.

Cat

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At 03:21 PM 8/15/2005, Darcy wrote:

>Oh,and I broke down and bought myself the polar f11 for my b-day

>present. I should be getting it soon I got it off e-bay. With

>shipping it came to $137.........

congrats on your purchase darcy!!! cant wait to hear all about it when

you start using it.

:*carolyn.

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Thanks Carolyn, I can't wait to get it. I also ordered the tae-bo set from QVC, and the Kathy workout, I better stop shopping for awhile now!

I so want those power half hour workouts, they sound right up my alley. They will be my NEXT purchase....

Darcy

Re: heart rate monitor

At 03:21 PM 8/15/2005, Darcy wrote:>Oh,and I broke down and bought myself the polar f11 for my b-day >present. I should be getting it soon I got it off e-bay. With >shipping it came to $137.........congrats on your purchase darcy!!! cant wait to hear all about it when you start using it.:*carolyn. -- No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.10.3/66 - Release Date: 8/08/2005

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At 08:26 PM 8/26/2005, kris alcs wrote:

>where does one purchase this heart rate

>monitor/calorie counterburner thingy? i visit the US

>next month so i can buy it while i'm there

hi kris - please take a look at

http://www.polarusa.com/consumer/default.asp as they make a whole bunch of

different heart rate monitors. im pretty sure that various sporting goods

stores in the usa sell them, but i hope that people here who have recently

bought one can advise you better than i can.

:*carolyn.

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gracias!

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It does not matter how slowly you go,

as long as you do not stop.

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I got mine on Ebay MUCH cheaper, it's a polar as well.

I bought it for when I thought I was going to teach

Spin classes but haven't used it since.

However, I think has inspired me to use it

again! I enjoy hearing how many carolies you are

burning! You go girl!!

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thanks for posting.. i always wanted one but didn't know how it since i saw the ones where you have to wear something around your chest.. im gonna check into this one

On 7/13/06, lauriecosman <lauriecosman@...> wrote:

I have had a MIO heart rate monitor for more than a year and it is perfect. It is just a wristwatch to all appearances. No straps on the chest. I found it to be perfectly accurate for my heart rate. Tells

you how many calories you are burning if you put your age and weight and sex in it. Keeps track of calories going in as well if you want. I just use the heart rate part. It tells me what percentage of maximum

heart rate I have achieved.The website is http://www.miowatch.com/

I have no affiliation with this company etc.Laurie

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In a message dated 7/13/2006 7:14:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, maryannanderic@... writes:

How many calories does sex burn? Can you enter different activities? Does chandelier swinging sex burn more calories?

LOL!! GASP!! ;-)~

Thanks for painting that picture, Ann!!

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> Tells you how many calories you are burning if you put your age and weight

> and sex in it.

How many calories does sex burn? Can you enter different activities? Does

chandelier swinging sex burn more calories?

Ann

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just goes to show what you can do after dropping almost 70 pounds LOLABrite@... wrote: In a message dated 7/13/2006 7:14:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, maryannanderic@... writes: How many calories does sex burn? Can you enter different activities? Does chandelier swinging sex burn more

calories? LOL!! GASP!! ;-)~ Thanks for painting that picture, Ann!! . Live, Love, Laugh

[Guest guest]

Okay, so how does this work? Do you have to stop and put your fingers

on it somewhere and wait for it to register your heartrate? Or is it

continuous monitoring? Does it seem to have a hard time reading

during high impact exercise?

Thanks for writing about this!

-Bonnie

> I have had a MIO heart rate monitor for more than a year and it is

> perfect. It is just a wristwatch to all appearances. No straps on the

> chest. I found it to be perfectly accurate for my heart rate. Tells

> you how many calories you are burning if you put your age and weight

> and sex in it. Keeps track of calories going in as well if you want.

> I just use the heart rate part. It tells me what percentage of maximum

> heart rate I have achieved.

>

> The website is http://www.miowatch.com/

> I have no affiliation with this company etc.

>

> Laurie

>