The Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor is at a great price for one of these gadgets. It does everything that you need it to. There are two pieces that come with this contraption:
The watch piece is exactly that. It does everything that a watch can do. It tells time, sounds alarms, has a stop watch, and lights up in the dark. The main function is that it tells you what your heart rate is every few seconds. It’s great for beginners or people who want to train at a specific target heart rate. It will beep at you if you need to pick up the pace or slow down a bit. You can heart it over headphones, but it isn’t an annoying sound.
The second part is a strap that wraps around your torso right under your chest. It is very subtle and comfortable. It has a detaching piece in the back that allows you to change the battery yourself. With some more expensive brands you may have to send the piece back to them to get it changed. It is also easily washable which you will need to do if you are working out with it. The device transmits up to 98 feet, which is unlikely that you will need that function. It does have a strap that you can attach to a bike handle if you are riding instead of running.
I would recommend this heart rate monitor for any beginner. It has every function that you need and works just as well as more expensive devices. I would recommend everyone to be aware of their heart rate, know how to find it, and track it while you are exercising. This is a perfect way to tell you if you are working out hard enough.
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