Because a heart rate monitor records all of your heart beats and at what
level you are working, you are better able to determine your current fitness
level and set higher and higher goals. The HRM will monitor your progress, and
this feedback can be highly motivating. Your HRM should come with an
instruction manual which will clearly explain how to record your progress.
So whether you want to increase your cardiovascular fitness or train for a
triathlon, a heart rate monitor has all the tools you need. Many HRM’s (as well
as gym cardio machines) have a fitness test. This is a useful tool to tract
where you are and where you are going in terms of heart fitness.
The HRM has the ability to record your progress precisely, keeping track of
targets that you have attained. An HRM gives immediate feedback, a powerful
motivator to nearly everyone. If you can see your improvement, you will be more
likely to keep working.
Weight Loss
Many HRM’s carry a feature that counts calories burned based on your
personal data and your heart beat throughout the day. Even if you just want a
more accurate representation of calories burned during a particular activity, a
monitor can help you. This is my favorite feature on my HRM.
Calorie expenditure formulas and machine counts can be off by as much as 100
calories. If you know more precisely how many calories you burn during a day,
you will be able to get the most out of your weight loss program. You will know
exactly how many calories to eat in order to lose pounds.
In my opinion, anything that keeps me motivated is a good investment.
Whether you have new socks, a new fitness magazine, or heart rate monitor,
whatever keeps you going is worth the money. Giving yourself a treat every
month or so is a great way to reward yourself. A heart rate monitor is a much
healthier and goal-oriented reward than a three-tier chocolate cake. Besides,
it will last much longer.