| Heart Rate Monitor ( HRM)
Your heart rate is one of the most reliable
indicators of fitness level. A heart rate monitor tells
you your current heart rate. It will let you know when
you've done that bit too much, or too little, exercise.
There are some heart rate monitors that do not have
a chest strap. These units measure the electrical stimulation
of the heart through the finger tips. You will only
get an HR reading when your fingers touch the sensors.
A chest strap HRM is l more beneficial as it allows
the user to set a training zone alarm and get on with
the exercise. After the session the user can review
average Heart Rate , time spent in zone, calories burnt
etc (depending on model).
Heart rate Monitors can help you lose
weight (aid fat loss) when used in conjunction with
a sensible eating plan and exercise programme. The ideal
training zone for weight loss (fat loss) is, approximately,
60%-70% of your maximum heart rate. Programmable Training
zones help you ensure that you spend most of your training
session in the correct "zone".A heart rate
monitor accurately controls the intensity and duration
of your sessions.
Pedometer
Pedometers are worn on the hip and based on
your body's movements, your pedometer will count your
steps. When you enter your stride length, the pedometer
will calculate your distance walked and with your weight
it can calculate the approximate number of calories
burned. Once calibrated (by entering your average stride
length) the pedometer gives reliable distance traveled
information, as well as calories burnt (based on distance
traveled, time, age, sex and weight).
You can also use your pedometer just to track your
number of steps and distance/calories when taking walks. |
