Mens Shape Heart Rate Watch-BLACK- Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this monitor to avoid having to wear a chest strap during my workouts. I thought that the strap would be uncomfortable and I like the idea of just touching the face of this monitor and getting my heartrate. The first time I used it, I had little difficulty. It is easy to program, gives an adequate amount of info for the average fitness routine and relatively comfortable. However, once I started my first workout, I encountered some problems. This monitor is difficult, if not impossible, to use while running. You must stop or slow down considerably to allow your fingers to make a decent connection with the sensors. It took me a few tries to get a reading, by which point my heartrate had dropped. I had the same difficulty while spinning. I was not able to keep track of my heartrate until I was sitting and in recovery. This isn't really convenient in a standing climb where you're trying to reach a target and can't tell where you're at until you're finished. Plus, I wasn't always able to get a reading the first time and had to try again, and sometimes again, leaving me with a less than accurate reading.

I still really like the convenience of this item, however it doesn't seem to work for the type of exercise I'm doing. It seems like a great HRM for those who don't like a chest strap and are doing low impact activities or interval programs that allow for some down time in which to get a reading. However if you are involved in continuous or high impact movement, I wouldn't recommend it.

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MIO is a new and unique lifestyle watch. Its the worlds first watch to take your ECG-accurate heart rate without the awkward chest strap used by other ECG-accurate heart rate monitors and to use your personal data (birth date, gender, weight and resting heart rate) to calculate the percent of your maximum heart when working out, your calories burned during the day, and more.lt;br gt; lt;br gt;MIO monitors your heart rate with a patented technologyjust place two fingers on the MioSensors located on the watch face to obtain your heart rate at any time. During an exercise session, MIO gives the percent of your maximum heart rate to help you get the most out of your workout, calculates the total number of calories burned and indicates how quickly your heart returns to its resting rate, which is the best measurement of fitness. lt;br gt; lt;br gt;If you want, MIO also keeps a running tally of the calories you consume during the day to help you lose, gain or maintain your weight. lt;br gt; lt;br gt;All these extraordinary features make MIO the only lifestyle watch that motivates you to get in shape and to stay in shape. lt;br gt; lt;br gt;MIO also comes with time, chronograph (exercise), lap timer, alarm, chime modes, and MioSense, a booklet that provides comprehensive information on health, nutrition, diet, fitness and exercise, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to design and individualize a health and fitness program. MioSense also contains calorie tables for basic foods and beverages as well as fast foods and restaurant foods so that MIO users can easily record calories consumed throughout the day.Membership to CluMio, a online website where users can track their progress, keep a personal diary, access a personal trainer, create fitness reminders, receive a fitness newsletter and personalize their weight management programs

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Mio Classic Select Petite Heart Rate Monitor Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this watch as a gift after declaring that I did not want to use a chest strap HR monitor.Out of the box it worked great.I immediately found my heart rate along with everyone in the room that day.Set up for the more advanced features was easy to follow once I got out the manual.The problems started when I tried it out at the gym during my normal workout.I figured that it needed to be at least as reliable as the HR on the gym's cardio machines to be useful.I used it while on the treadmill and the elliptical machines to test it out.In both cases I could get my starting HR just fine, and with a couple of tries I could get my HR after upping my speed a little to warm up.It was impossible to to get an accurate HR after reaching my cruising speed (either jogging or on the elliptical).I would have to slow down to nearly a stop in order to find my HR during my workout by which time after making several tries my actual HR would have dropped from the rate I was trying to measure.My recommendation is that if you are using this for anything other than a slow walk buy a unit with a chest strap.That is what I am going to do.

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Motivate yourself to reach your weight and fitness goals with the stylish and easy-to-operate Mio Classic Select Petite wristwatch-style heart rate monitor, which is designed to fit wrists smaller than 6-3/4 inches and comes wrapped in a "Carolina blue" strap. It includes Mio's patented weight-management system and doesn't require an ECG chest strap. With the Mio Classic Select Petite, measuring your heart rate is as easy as applying two fingers to the watch for a matter of seconds. Measurement features include personalized percent of maximum heart rate display, calories burned during exercise, calories consumed against a daily calorie target, and your daily calorie balance. It has an interchangeable watch band, giving you the choice to select the band color that best suits your style (sold separately). This package also includes the MioSense Guide to Healthy Living booklet, with fitness and nutrition tips as well as a comprehensive calorie and carbohydrate table.
About Mio
The story of Mio began in 1999 when it was created by entrepreneur and mother of three, Liz Dickinson. Like many of us, Liz balances family and career, leaving little time for fitness. After several unsuccessful attempts to achieve her fitness goals and shed the pregnancy weight-gain of her third child, Liz turned to a personal trainer for advice. While working with a trainer, Liz realized the key to getting in shape and staying in shape is to practice smart eating habits, monitoring calorie intake, and using a heart rate monitor to ensure that she exercises at the right level. Liz realized there wasn't a product available on the market that would easily help her follow her trainer's advice.
Liz didn't have time to read labels and carry a calorie journal in her purse, nor did she have much patience for the uncomfortable chest strap she had to wear to get her heart rate. She knew there had to be a better way, so Liz used her technology and marketing savvy to create Mio, the world's first heart rate monitor to work without a chest strap. And, it didn't stop with just heart rate, as Mio also has a patented calorie management system that offers a straightforward approach to managing your diet. With the help of Mio and a balanced diet, Liz was able to shed those unwanted pounds and gain the benefits that come with improved fitness: more energy, more vitality, and less stress, and help many others do the same with the creation of Mio's products.

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