Personal Trainers: Is there a heart rate monitor you recommend using with your clients?

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249 viewsDecember 6, 2012

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Nicole December 6, 2012 0 Comments

I am currently using Suunto m4/m5 heart rate monitors with my clients. One feature they don’t have is the ability to track the time spent in each heart rate zone. I was wondering if some personal trainers out there have a solution they really like for tracking data such as this.

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score 0 · Answer 1 · -0001-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

I prefer the Garmin Forerunner 910XT. It has GPS, free tracking program that is wireless, can be used by swimmers, cyclists and runners. Top of the line heart rate & GPS watch.

score 0 · Answer 2 · -0001-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

I prefer the talk test and RPE
Heart rate monitors are great for some populations but they can be a burden at times.
Obviously it is best to follow ACSM guidelines and to use a HRMoniter if your client has risk factors.

score 0 · Answer 3 · -0001-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Hi Nicole. In addition to checking here, you may also want to conduct a quick internet search for a monitor with these features. A great ‘one-stop shopping” way that I often use to search for things with specific features etc.

Good luck!

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
[email protected]

score 0 · Answer 4 · -0001-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Hello Nicole,
As a former POLAR distributor/dealer, I highly recommend this brand.

http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/products/

Sincerely,
Michael

score 0 · Answer 5 · -0001-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Hello Nicole,

I also like Polar for clients to be able to compare the talk test and RPE with the readouts. It’s cool to see how the heart rate fluctuates when worn all day; even driving conditions.
Take care.

Personal Trainers: Is there a heart rate monitor you recommend using with your clients?

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