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I run about 3-4 times a week and I lately got the nike plus chip, which is pretty fun.
Anyway, i'm now thinking about getting a cheap polar watch......do you think it's worth it? cause I'm afraid I'll stop using it after a few runs cause it will get annoying and who know if I'll follow what my heart beat says...
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I would stick with the Nike+ unless you should either monitor your heart rate because of a physical problem or need it for serious training such as getting into race shape for peak performance. Heart rate is the best indicator for short intervals since it lets you know when to run the next interval when your heart rate reaches 120 heart beats per minute. This alone is worth a heart rate monitor for milers or serious runners since your rapidly increase your fitness by training this way since it will train your body to adapt to the stress and improve running at your maximum. Remember your heart does not lie so it's a great tool to listen to....
I would stick with the Nike+ unless you should either monitor your heart rate because of a physical problem or need it for serious training such as getting into race shape for peak performance. Heart rate is the best indicator for short intervals since it lets you know when to run the next interval when your heart rate reaches 120 heart beats per minute. This alone is worth a heart rate monitor for milers or serious runners since your rapidly increase your fitness by training this way since it will train your body to adapt to the stress and improve running at your maximum. Remember your heart does not lie so it's a great tool to listen to....
Heart rate monitors and body fat scales? EFFECTIVE?
Cathy
Does anyone use those heart rate monitor watches while working out? what are the advantages? Recommended?
Also, i just brought a scale that also measures body fat %... do you think its accurate? How does it calculate it?
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Iffy on the scale. One of the most accurate ways to test for BF is the pinch test...usually gyms offer it, maybe even your doc. I used a handheld bf calculator is was way off - it used my age, weight to determine but it realy came down to BMI which I loath.
I don't use heart rate monitors...that's just gimmick - you'll know if you're truly pushing your body and it depends on the way you train. Long distance runners train and tend to have slower rates...and if you stick them on a bike and try to get their heart rate up, they'll never reach the target rate.
Iffy on the scale. One of the most accurate ways to test for BF is the pinch test...usually gyms offer it, maybe even your doc. I used a handheld bf calculator is was way off - it used my age, weight to determine but it realy came down to BMI which I loath.
I don't use heart rate monitors...that's just gimmick - you'll know if you're truly pushing your body and it depends on the way you train. Long distance runners train and tend to have slower rates...and if you stick them on a bike and try to get their heart rate up, they'll never reach the target rate.
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