How to choose a wristwatch wristwatch: types, reviews and prices

Deciding to go in for sports, many newcomers, especially those who crave to get rid of excess weight, study the recommendations of experienced athletes in the media. In addition to comfortable clothes for running and sneakers with cushioning soles, many advise to purchase a pulse meter. The wrist unit can not only demonstrate heart rhythms, but also control the constant load, giving the owner information on the calories consumed. In this article, the reader will receive a lot of information on the heart rate monitor, find out what they are, get acquainted with the owners' reviews and current prices for the devices.

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The principle of the heart rate monitor is unlikely to interest anyone, but its functionality will be very useful to the future owner. After all, in addition to the basic function of reading the heart rate, there are many benefits that the heart rate monitor can perform. Depending on the manufacturer and modification, the wrist unit can:

1. When setting the thresholds of the lower and upper values of the heart rate, alert the owner about the exit from the established boundaries by an audible signal. It is very convenient for losing weight, because training should be conducted with an established intensity of heart rhythms.
2. Built-in pedometer allows you to calculate the distance while jogging on rough terrain.
3. A calorie counter keeps statistics on energy consumption during exercise.
4. The GPS tracker allows you to route new routes or follow the established route earlier.
5. Synchronization with other devices enables the exchange of information. The data can be stored on a computer or obtained from another device for its own processing, for example, from a cycling computer, for thorough examination.

The main thing is to please the buyer!

Not only does the functionality of the device affect the price. Much depends on the installed sensor, which reads the information about the heartbeat and sends it to the base device. Therefore, in focus one more parameter that needs to be paid attention, while studying pulse monitors, is the species. Pros and cons of installed sensors are evaluated taking into account the convenience of gadgets, as their functionality is completely identical: read the data and transmit it to the heart rate monitor.

1. Built-in bracelet sensor is considered the most convenient. I put the watch on my arm and enjoy the training. However, due to the loose fit of the wrist strap to the wrist, the measurement accuracy will be very low.
2. The chest sensor, which is worn on the chest in the form of a nylon hoop, creates a certain discomfort in the initial stages of training. However, the accuracy of such measurements is very high.
3. The sensor on the earlobe or on the finger can not be called exact, but there are training sessions when only such a measure is possible.

In addition, the sensors are wired and wireless, and are also capable of transmitting information in digital or analog form.

The cheapest segment

Chinese devices on the domestic market have always been considered the most affordable for Russian citizens. And the availability of a quality certificate from the seller clearly proves to all customers that with quality there should be no problems. An example is the wristwatch wristwatch "Sportmaster", which has an 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 biggest drawback of the Chinese device is the accuracy of measuring heart pulses, because the information is removed from the wrist. The problem can be solved by tightening the strap, only this can lead to numbness of the wrist.

Pulse-meters of mass consumption

For most beginners, the priority is the price of the heart rate monitor. After all, there is no point in overpaying for a functional that will be unclaimed. Therefore, the market has a special price niche for customers who need the most simple and affordable device (up to 3000 rubles). And if the reader thinks that this device will be of poor quality, then he is greatly mistaken. After all, heart rate monitors refer to medical measuring instruments, which undergo rigorous testing and have an international quality certificate.

There are not many options in this niche, but the assortment is enough to make the right choice. Do not expect that the wrist pulse meter will have a decent functional. The price category assumes the usual measurement, to which the buyer should first calculate.

Recommendations of professionals in an inexpensive segment

The simplest device should be able to read the heart rate and provide the information to the owner. All other functions that the heart rate monitor has, can be regarded as a pleasant gift from the manufacturer.

1. About a wristwatch with a heartbeat from the Taiwanese manufacturer Sigma PC 3.11 knows any beginner. The model in all possible color coloring of the case is available in any sports shop. Pulse measurement, clock, stopwatch and the ability to dive for 30 meters - all the necessary functionality for the beginner.
2. The Germans always had their scrupulousness in the production of measuring instruments, so the Beurer PM15 was no exception. Pulse measurement, clock and water resistance are considered basic characteristics. But a pleasant bonus is to set the upper and lower values of the heart rate with an audible alarm when exiting the "training zone".
3. The German wrist atteter Sanitas SPM10, unlike competitors, reads data from a finger touching the sensor. It is clear that with the accuracy of the data there may be problems, but the absence of a chest belt adds comfort to the device.

Consumer class

The category of heart rate meters from 3000 to 6000 rubles includes devices that are designed to attract the buyer with their appearance. In fact, it is a niche of beautiful heart rate meters with a simple functional. Although a potential buyer can also meet a wristwatch with a pedometer and heart rate monitor in this category.

1. The legendary heart rate monitor Sigma PC 22.13 does not have any additional functionality, unlike the younger model, but it looks much more attractive.
2. German Beurer devices (PM18, PM25 and PM26) became more attractive looking, and their functionality was replenished with a calorie counter and a training calendar.
3. This category also includes the legendary Finnish brand Polar, which is represented by models FT1-FT4 and their various modifications. The pulse meter looks very stylish, but the functional has the usual: a pulse measurement, a calorie counter and a clock with a stopwatch.
4. The LifeTrak C300 has a built-in pedometer in addition to the usual pulse measurement functions. The pulse meter can synchronize and transfer information to Apple devices.

Business class for real sports gurus

All devices over 6,000 rubles are considered to be multifunctional devices, and their price does not directly depend on the information provided, but on the brand, material of manufacture and appearance. The buyer himself decides that he should choose: a wristless heart rate monitor without a chest sensor in a titanium case or a navigation system in one device with a built-in thermometer and a barometer.

Three serious players in this segment share this market: Polar, Garmin and Mio Alpha. And 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 the devices of this manufacturer are more popular among creative personalities. More recently, the market for business devices has been replenished with Apple Watch, which can measure heart rate and transfer it to iOS devices. Judging by the feedback of the owners, this is an ordinary sensor, but it's not yet known how far the manufacturer will go using its capabilities.

Finally

In fact, choosing a heart rate monitor is not so difficult. The main thing - before buying to determine its purpose. Having found out which functional will be in demand, and having calculated the finance, you can safely go to the store for purchase. Most athletes enough to see the pulse. Weightlifters will not be prevented from setting thresholds of heart rate with sound notification. But the runners on the rough terrain, far from the city, very useful handy pedometer with a heart rate monitor.