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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 5:45 pm
This is going to sound silly, but I can't take my own or anyone else's pulse. It gives me the whoolies. Apparently there are counters on the market that do this for you, just strap them on your wrist. Not looking for something cheapo that will flake out after a couple of month like the pedometer did, but a reliable instrument. Can anyone recommend a good make/retailer?
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 6:14 pm
Lumbele, I don't know of anything that can detect your pulse on your wrist with reliability. There are some you can use on your finger, or exercise heart rate monitors that strap around your chest. They often come with a watch-like device that shows the read out. Is that what you are looking for?
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 6:23 pm
Kar, I was actually looking for something watch-like, that will let me now what my rate is as I am exercising. Something inconspicuous, yet reliable.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 6:28 pm
Yes, the only ones I have seen are those with a strap that goes around your chest, and a watch that gives you the heart rate. I've never had much luck with them. I don't think you'd get one for less that $40. Those wrist blood pressure monitors show pulse rate too. I have one of those and it's very simple to use. The cheapest ones of those are also about $40 at places like WalMart and Target.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 6:32 pm
Search for 'heart rate monitor' at Amazon, they show a few and give some sort of ratings. The problem I have with mine is that the strap around my chest moves when I exercise, and gets caught up in my jogging bra, and so doesn't transmit all the time. And the watch part of it has to be only a short distance from the chest monitor, so that they can talk to each other. When I swing my arms they lose the connection (maybe I've got long arms!). Those ones which go around your upper arm are meant to be easier to use, but are probably more expensive.
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 6:54 pm
How about an ear lobe monitor? The chest strap ones go under your clothes, so you can't see them anyway. That's what I use. Since they've been around so long, you'd get the most reliability for the least dollars with one of these. They are pretty much the industry standard for exercise heart rate monitors. Best brands: Timex, Polar, Acumen, Reebok. Wrist watch monitors are notoriously unreliable. They don't work well if you are bouncing around much; or if you get cold. They are also pricier. Reebok makes a "strapless" wristwatch monitor, you put two fingers on it to get a reading. The chest monitor types give you a constant reading. I never liked the ones you have to put your fingers on, because you have to stop, or I"m too clumsy to use them while moving. 
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 6:56 pm
Kitt has a good point, if you do get a chest one, get one that says it will transmit at least 3 feet. That will usually work okay. I either run, or my arms or bent when I powerwalk, and mine works very well. And I have very very long arms!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 9:28 am
Thanks, guys, I'll keep my eyes open. In the meantime, it seems dh has an old sportswatch with pulse counter. He is out right now trying to find a new battery for it. LOL, typical TVCHer I came here first to discuss the subject instead of mentioning it to him first. If that watch works out I'll have saved a few bucks, if not I'll go hunting with your recommendations in mind. Thank you both for taking the time.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 11:54 pm
They do have them now. I have one, in fact! You have to put two fingers on it and it is remarkably accurate! No chest strap. Mine is Mio but it looks like Timex makes them now too, Lifewise and others.. I've never used it while moving fast (running)..
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