Решив заняться спортом, многие новички, особенно Those who are eager to get rid of excess weight, study the recommendations of experienced athletes in the media. In addition to comfortable clothing for running and sneakers with shock-absorbing soles, many advise to buy a heart rate monitor. The wrist unit will be able not only to demonstrate heart rhythms, but also to control the constant load, giving the owner information on the calories expended. In this article, the reader will receive a lot of information on heart rate monitors, find out what they are, read the reviews of the owners and the actual prices of the devices.
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Принцип действия пульсометра вряд ли кого-то Interested, but its functionality will be very useful to the future owner. Indeed, in addition to the basic function of reading the heart rate, there are many utilities that the heart rate monitor can perform. The wrist device, depending on the manufacturer and modification can:
- При задании порогов нижнего и верхнего значения pulse rate to warn the owner about going beyond the set limits with a sound signal. It is very convenient for losing weight, because training should be carried out with a set intensity of heart rhythms.
- Built-in pedometer allows you to calculate the distance while jogging over rough terrain.
- Calorie counter keeps statistics on energy consumption during exercise.
- GPS tracker allows you to build new routes or follow the established earlier.
- Synchronization with other devices givesthe possibility of sharing information. Data for careful study can be stored on a computer or get information from another device for its own processing, for example, from the cycle computer.
The main thing - to please the buyer!
Не только функционал устройства оказывает влияние on the price. Much depends on the installed sensor, which reads information about the heartbeat and transmits it to the basic device. Therefore, in focus, another parameter that needs to be paid attention to when studying heart rate monitors is views. The pros and cons of the installed sensors are evaluated considering the convenience of the gadgets, since their functionality is completely identical: read the data and transfer it to the heart rate monitor.
- The sensor built into the bracelet is considered the most convenient. Wore the clock on the hand - and enjoy the workouts. However, due to the leaky fit of the bracelet to the wrist, the measurement accuracy will be very low.
- The chest strap, which is attached to the chest in the form of a nylon wrap, creates some discomfort in the initial stages of the workout. However, the accuracy of such measurements is very high.
- The sensor on the earlobe or on the finger cannot be called exact, but there are trainings when only such a measurement is possible.
In addition, the sensors are wired and wireless, and are also capable of transmitting information in digital or analog form.
Cheapest segment
Chinese devices in the domestic marketalways considered the most affordable for Russian citizens. Moreover, the seller’s quality certificate clearly proves to all buyers that there should be no problems with quality. An example is the Sportmaster wrist heart rate monitor, which has excellent functionality, available only in expensive devices:
- pedometer,
- calorie counter
- GPS tracker
- display backlight
- sound indication.
Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners,The big disadvantage of the Chinese device is the accuracy of heart pulse measurement, because the information is removed from the wrist. Solve the problem can be a strong tightening of the strap, only this can lead to numbness of the wrist.
Pulsometers consumer
For most newcomers, priority will be the price.heart rate monitor. After all, it makes no sense to overpay for functionality that will be unclaimed. Therefore, there is a special price niche in the market for buyers who need the simplest and most affordable device (up to 3,000 rubles). And if the reader thinks that this device will be of poor quality, then he is greatly mistaken. After all, heart rate monitors are medical measuring devices that are rigorously tested and have an international quality certificate.
There are few options in this niche, but the rangeenough to make the right choice. Do not expect that the handheld heart rate monitor will have decent functionality. The price category involves the usual metering, on which the buyer must count in the first place.
Recommendations professionals in the low-cost segment
The simplest device should be able to readheart rate and provide the information received to the owner. All other functions possessed by the heart rate monitor can be regarded as a pleasant gift from the manufacturer.
- Pro wrist watch with heart rate monitor from Taiwanmanufacturer Sigma PC 3.11 knows any newbie. The model in various colorings of the case is available in any sports store. Pulse measurement, clock, stopwatch and the ability to dive to 30 meters - all the necessary functionality for a beginner.
- Germans have always been distinguished by their scrupulousness.measuring instruments, so the Beurer PM15 is not an exception. Pulse metering, watches and water resistance are considered basic characteristics. But a nice bonus is to set the upper and lower values of the pulse rate with an audible alarm when exiting the “training zone”.
- German heart rate monitor Sanitas SPM10, indifference from competitors, reads data from a finger touch to the sensor. It is clear that there may be problems with the accuracy of the data, but the absence of a chest belt adds comfort to the device.
Consumer class
In the category of heart rate monitors from 3000 to 6000 rublesIncludes devices that are designed to attract customers with their appearance. In fact, this is a niche of beautiful pulse meters with simple functionality. Although the potential buyer can meet and watch with a pedometer and heart rate monitor in this category.
- The legendary heart rate monitor Sigma PC 22.13 has no additional functionality, unlike the younger model, but it looks much more attractive.
- German devices Beurer (PM18, PM25 and PM26) have become more attractive to look, and their functionality has been added to the calorie counter and workout calendar.
- В данную категорию попал и легендарный финский Polar brand, which is represented by models FT1-FT4 and their various modifications. The heart rate monitor looks very stylish, but the functionality is normal: pulse measurement, calorie counter and a clock with a stopwatch.
- The LifeTrak C300 device has a built-in pedometer in addition to the usual functions of measuring the pulse. The heart rate monitor can synchronize and transmit information to Apple devices.
Business class for real sports gurus
All devices over 6000 rubles are considered to bemultifunction devices, and their price is not directly dependent on the information provided, but on the brand, the material of manufacture and appearance. The buyer himself decides what to choose: a wrist heart rate monitor without a chest sensor in a titanium case or a navigation system in one device with a built-in thermometer and barometer.
Три серьёзных игрока в этом сегменте делят этот Market: Polar, Garmin and Mio Alpha. Moreover, the first brand is focused on the business style of the owner, and the second player is positioned as a device for sports and outdoor activities. Mio Alpha has a youth style, and devices from this manufacturer are more popular among creative people. More recently, the market for business devices has been supplemented with Apple Watch, which can measure heart rate and transmit it to iOS devices. Judging by the reviews of the owners, this is a common sensor, but how far the manufacturer will go using its capabilities is still unknown.
Finally
На самом деле выбрать пульсометр не так уж и complicated. The main thing is to determine its purpose before purchasing. Having figured out what functionality will be in demand, and calculating finances, you can safely go to the store for shopping. Most athletes can only see the pulse. Weightlifters will not interfere with the installation of the threshold pulse rate with an audible alert. But runners across rough terrain, away from the city, will find a wrist pedometer with a heart rate monitor very useful.
