Heart Rate Monitors

[Gretak9]

Does anyone train with a heart rate monitor on? I bought my girlfriend one for Christmas. I'm thinking about using it for my cardio workouts to stay in fat burning range and prevent the burning of muscle.

 

[Gretak9]

I just got back from the gym. I lifted back and did 30 min of cardio afterwards. Using the monitor I realized that you don't need to work as hard as I thought to burn fat optimally. I was definately working out at a muscle burning rate before. I reccomend everyone looking to burn fat with cardio monitor your heart rate accurately.

 

[Manu]

I have one but only use it from time to time.
At the gym i am doing more stationery bike and it has a heart monitor connected.
As you get fitter you will need more speed to get to the same heart rate...

 

[Suparleet]

Heart rate monitors may be on the pricey side but they're worth it IMHO. They can be a useful tool, especially if you do a LOT of cardio (e.g., aerobics queens )