http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/heartratemonitor Questions tagged with 'heartratemonitor' at Ask MetaFilter. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:42:45 -0800 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:42:45 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/89897/HRM%2DWith%2DInterval%2DTimer Shopping for a heart rate monitor <strong>which includes an interval timer </strong>- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-T5F001-100-Lap-Trainer/dp/B000GBUP0I/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1209317879&sr=1-5">this</a> is the cheapest Timex ($78), <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Suunto-Heart-Monitor-Fitness-Trainer/dp/B000H1GBNM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1209317846&sr=1-1">this</a> is cheapest Suunto ($115) and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H287NI/ref=s9subs_c5_img1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=16VD3FY1KEEMTX9RYBQE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846">this</a> is the cheapest Polar ($140). Does anyone have experience of any of these, or have other recommendations to offer? The Timex has only 4 reviews on Amazon and 2 of them are bad (how much can you trust an Amazon review?) - average = 3*s. The Suunto has mixed reviews and averages 3.5*s. And the Polar has better reviews - averages 4*s. Also in it's favor, the Polar has the soft Wearlink strap. But there again, it's nearly twice the price of the Timex.<br> <br> Any advice/ suggestions/ recommendations? This is for cycle training at home (unfortunately hrm cycle computers with interval timers are crazy expensive). tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.89897 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:42:45 -0800 heart heartratemonitor hrm interval intervaltimer monitor rate timer forallmankind http://ask.metafilter.com/84214/Will%2Dmy%2Dheart%2Dexplode When I jog, my heart rate goes to 195 beats per minute. Is that bad? I've recently started jogging, following the couch to 5k program. I've led a moderately active life thus far, but I've never been an athlete and I'm about 30 lbs overweight. I bought a heart rate monitor and wore it during my last run. I was surprised to see some very high numbers on the monitor. My resting heart rate (HR) is 65. I thought my max was 185. Brisk walking brought my heart up to about 140, and when I started to jog (slowly!) the monitor hit 195! I can jog for about three minutes at that level before I have to walk again. <br> <br> I'm definitely huffing and puffing and sweating and red in the face at that level, but I don't feel like I'm going to barf or die. Now, here's my question: According to the materials that came with my monitor, I should be training in the 65-85% zone. Does this mean I can't run at this fitness level and should just be walking? Am I harming myself in some way by pushing my body and heart too hard during exercise? How long will it typically take for my heart to adjust to the strain of running and slow down a bit? Tips, thoughts, experiences all welcome. Thanks! tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.84214 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:26:10 -0800 c25k couchto5k exercise fitness heart heartratemonitor jogging running bonheur