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Paul Coutinho
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 4:09 pm: |       |
I am interested in knowing which monitor(s) will give me the most for my dollar. I have some funds and I would like to use it toward this purchase. Some have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Some require straps and/or chest applications and I do run co-ed (girl issues and readings) I also want them to be able to be computer friendly. Can anyone elaborate and give me some first hand feedback?
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Derek Bailey
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 4:09 pm: | |
Hi Paul
I have just started using Polar HRM's with my KS3 and KS4 classes.
We have been doing a unit on Principles of Training and Fitness. They have been great. I have bought 4 Polar S610 watches. They all come with the software for downloading. In addition I have bought 1 inter-face unit.
The kids have been really interested and motivated. The print out graphs from the downloaded info are great, and easy enough for the kids to interpret for their 'write-ups'.
Hope this helps. They are not cheap, and must be looked after well. But I hope to get some more in the new school year.
Bails
Hong Kong
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Isobel Kleinman
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 3:49 pm: | |
I just came back from the EDA where I saw the EKHO heart rate monitor and was impressed! It is cheaper, easier to use, allows you to change the batteries without having to send it out to the manufacturer and best yet, reasonably priced models count calories . . . even when you are not exercising. If I was buying, I would definitely look at www.EKHO.com for info. |
Scott Tomassetti (Scottt40)
Member
Username: Scottt40
Post Number: 21
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 4:35 am: | |
Although they do not have a full time read out, I use strapless HR Monitors to cut down on maintanance time. There are two brands I recommend, MIOShape Select and MIOShape Sport, because they are durable and provide Caloric output data. However, if you need or would like constant readout, Strapless is not for you. |
Jason McGinnis (Jrm9865)
Junior Member
Username: Jrm9865
Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 9:21 am: | |
I am interested in knowing all the different types of heart rate monitors that are out there. I am currently a student at Slippery Rock University majoring in PE and we are learning about some of them now. I was just wondering where i might be able to go to find out some more information on these are heart monitors and possibly even purchase one. |
Philip Lawler (Plawler)
Junior Member
Username: Plawler
Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 8:05 pm: | |
Polar is clearly the best
about 15 companies now sell heart monitors
depends on your budget and what features you want |
Jon Beiler (Jdb1463)
Junior Member
Username: Jdb1463
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 10:13 am: | |
Heart Rate monitors are becoming more popular and with good reason. I am currently an undergrad student in the PE program at SRU. We use these in classes and have learned about many ways to use them. The characteristic that I like the most is that it levels the playing field. Each student has their own target zone to be in. They are not measured against a clock or by a score. It takes some students very little to get into their target heart ranges, while it is difficult for others to be in their target zone. Therefore heart rate monitors show each individual if they are not working hard enough, are working to hard, or if they are in their target zone. It is an effective way of measuring participation levels. |
