Computer Heart
Using A Heart Monitor To Train
Heart monitors originally were used for helping those with heart problems, but now they have become quite technically advanced. As fitness became increasingly popular these devices were soon used by exercise enthusiasts and athletes.
The first heart monitors consisted of a chest monitor and a rather bulky wrist receiver with an LED screen. These old devices are still used but now they are more advanced. The designs are better with some acting like watches and others having additional features like lighted screens, water resistance and alarms to let you know when you are exceeding your maximum heart rate limit.
Now heart monitors have become very accessible and have many functions to help to monitor your heart when you exercise. Data is collected and configured just like a computer on the more advanced models. You can get data on the lowest and highest heart rates you have experienced while exercising. The amount of calories you have burned during your workout can also be recorded on many models. Oxygen use and multiple memory capabilities are more features on the sophisticated heart monitors. You can even download data to your computer and compare performances.
To use a heart monitor effectively you should consider being familiar with the basics. You should try to ascertain your RHR, resting heart rate and your maximum heart rate. To estimate your RHR you should be stress free and completely relaxed. You can use a monitor or your finger on your wrist to determine this.
To get your MHR, maximum heart rate, you will need to configure some numbers. A first time athlete can take away your age from 220 if you are a male. If you are a female subtract your age from 226. An experienced athlete will subtract ½ their age from 205. This is a rough estimate and should be confirmed by doing a treadmill test at your local gym or a lab. Working out strenuously for several minutes will give you an understanding of what your maximum heart rate should be.
When you understand how to use a heart monitor with your exercise program you will be able to monitor your progress with each workout routine. In order to get the maximum advantages from your exercise routine it is good to understand how far you can push yourself. You can also understand if you are not working hard enough and reaching your maximum heart rate.
So whichever heart stimulating sport you may be into, a heart rate monitor can help you to improve your endurance. Plus you will find that your heart and your competitive edge will improve with the use of one of these devices.
About the Author
Darrin Tebbe of Bodytronics appreciates the value of fitness electronics, like polar heart monitors, to exercise and offers many types of these products on the Bodytronics site. Please check out our website online or call us today.
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