The GT1 heart rate monitor is ideal for runners, joggers, cyclists, spinning and aerobic ... more
classes and fitness training. Functions&features include: Time (12/24 hour) with daily&hourly alarm plus calendar Large easy to read display from any angle Very si...
Advantages: Compact, Cheap, Robust Disadvantages: Tricky to use
I have owned one of these for about 2 years now, and it is still going strong. It does all the usual cycle computer things, but also displays your heartrate, calories burned, etc. You can also programme to use on 2 separate bikes - very handy, when like me you have two bikes but don't want to shell out for two computers!!
SETUP AND USE
Easy to follow step by step instructions. When it comes to operating the computer unit, this is where you need patience. It takes some practice going through each programme, sub-programme, etc. This is one way that the unit can be kept the size that it is though. Once you have dialled in the settings specific to your bike, day to day use of the computer is easy.
POSITIVES
Large read out.
Back light - can be tricky to use though.....when it's dark.
Compact design.
Wireless speed sensor ...
Advantages: Just like having your own personal trainer Disadvantages: A little tricky to work out to start with
walking / jogging test.
If you prefer to workout your own training intensity then you can you the following formula
220 - your age = your maximum heartrate
It is generally accepted that if you what to increase your fitness then you need to be working around 65 - 85% of your maximum heartrate, however if you just want to shed a few pounds and are looking for a more gradually progression the a lower % is recommended.
Speaking of shedding a few pounds, this monitor can even calculate your calorie expenditure and also workout how many calories were fat burnt calories.
For those of you who are looking to increase speed for a partcular event and want to monitor your speed throughout a run, the Polar RS100 has a 99 lap / split stopwatch with 1/100 second resolution which is ideal for interval work or to check your pace for each part ...
Advantages: Looks good, very comfortable Disadvantages: Poor battery life, small buttons
Stylish, lightweight heart rate monitor
Likes
This is a very good looking watch, mine has a dark face, black rubber strap and white surround and five, round chrome buttons. The surround has some small text on it, but to be honest, its too small to read and is for show only. The face is larger than many sports watches, but is very discrete, and can be set to a dark backlight, so you'd be pushed to know it was an HRM. I happily wear it even on formal occasions.
Its very comortable to wear - the watch is very light, and the rubber strap is soft and pliant - needs tightening a notch before a run though. The heartrate strap is very comfortable and is better made than others I've owned, (Timex and Oregon). The shiny screen is very scratch resistant
Dislikes
Battery life on my particular watch hasn't been ...
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Product details
Long Name
GT1 Heart Rate Monitor
Type
Heart Rate Monitor
Manufacturer
Cardiosport
Manufacturer's product description
GT1 uses a safe low frequency digital transmission system with improved signal interference and coding to allow exercise in close proximity to other monitors without any time limitation. There is a single button target zone setting feature making the GT1 very quick and simple to adjust and use in seconds. The large easy to read display shows both percentage and current heart rate. GT1 has a scan feature with memory recall. There is a blue electro luminescent light. Functions and Features Digital and coded wireless transmission No cross talk from other monitors Time (12/24hour) with daily&hourly alarm plus calendar Large easy to read display from any angle Very simple to use Single button target Zone setting feature Percentage of max HR displayed during exercise Audible and visual training zone indicator Target zone with Hi Lo settings Scan with hands-free auto-scroll feature showing : - Exercise duration: hours minutes & seconds - Maximum heart rate for session - Average heart rate for session - Minimum heart rate for session Memory recall of last exercise session statistics Automatically resets memory when new session started Blue Electro luminescent screen light
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