Everyone is talking about heart rate training these days. Have you noticed this? It seems to come and go in popularity.
I talked a few weeks ago about starting to experiment with heart rate training, and some of my friends have had great results in their training. Terzah pr’d her half marathon this fall, and Marcia is running pain-free and stronger than ever.
Monitoring your heart rate is the most accurate measure of exercise intensity and allows you to gauge your improved fitness over time.
I was contacted by the people at Sportline to try a few of their home workout items. They sent me a heart rate monitor and a Suspension cross trainer.
I’m excited to get the cross trainer set up, and I think it’s something my husband may even use occasionally. I put the heart rate monitor to use right away.
To be honest, I haven’t gotten in the habit of using a hrm while running. It would probably benefit me most to ensure that my easy runs are truly easy. But I’ve started using the heart rate monitor for other workouts- spinning, strength circuits and at-home DVDs.
But I did wear it for fun on Friday’s long run (10 miles). The distance was close, but not as accurate as the Garmin (better for walking than running, I would assume.) But the heart rate information was new to me, and it gave me a calorie read which was also new.
I put the watch back on after showering, and it was interesting to watch the after-burn as well. My run said 800-something, and a few hours later it had jumped:
I love numbers, so it’s always fun to get feedback on how a workout went, and so far, running with my Garmin has been the only time I get that feedback.
This particular monitor is the Sportline 965 Heart Rate Monitor. Some details:
- Pedometer to count steps
- Distance mode to measure distance covered
- Tracks average pace for workout in miles or kilometers
- Tracks the time for the activity
- Displays calories burned (as well as calories burned from metabolic functions like breathing and sleeping)
You can also get your heart rate at any time by touching and holding the heart rate sensor.
And Sportline would also love to share a heart rate monitor with one of you! Use the rafflecopter to enter:
Do you like numbers/data/feedback? Do you use heart rate training?
I would use it for strength training.
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Great giveaway! I use my heart rate monitor with my Garmin, but not for every run. I should use it more often to become more familiar with it.
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I would use it for my strength training and boot camp classes.
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I love HR training. I really think it has pushed me to run harder as I think I used to run easier than I should have been and the HR monitor has allowed me to see that I am not pushing as hard and can push harder. Love it.
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I used to only run by HR before I had my Garmin. I got really accurate with being able to figure out miles and pace actually. And this summer I actually started using it again when I was having some seriously bad runs. I typically use the HRM for things like spin, kickboxing, or weights.
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Would love to win a heart rate monitor. Would be a great help on runs. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
And of course I just now replaced my Garmin FR60 (w/HRM) to the Garmin 10 (w/o HRM).
I have always used HRM with my running to watch calorie burn, as I started running to lose weight. Also as an engineer I am a number geek and like seeing how my HR has changed with training.
I keep meaning to use a HR monitor but never do, lazy! I think it would benefit my running and be great data to have
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I would use the HRM for running and keeping track during the day of all my walking.
I would use it for running! I really need to get one of these!
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I would love to use the heart rate monitor for the gym and all my fitness related activities.
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I never understood “those” people I would see every morning running and no one was after them I just didn’t get it until I started doing it. No one ever told me the joy, peace and health benefits from running. I would totally use the HRM to track when I run.
Great Giveaway. I need to be able to monitor my effort better; I’d use it for running!
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I would love a new hrm as my garmin isn’t working the best
I would use it for running and strength training!
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Id gift it to the HUSBAND!!!
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Thanks for the shout out! HR training has made running SO much more pleasureble again because I am no longer killing myself to hit a pace that is not appropriate for me.
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It makes a lot of sense… you can’t argue with the data from a heart rate monitor!
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Would use for running and Spin!
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I want to start running when it gets warmer here. The heart monitor is pretty cool!
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Would so love this I need a HR monitor badly mine died years ago and well haven’t wanted to spend the money on one when there are other things I need that are well more important.
I would love this for walk/runs…hoping to run my first 5k!!
Awesome that you’re working toward your first 5k!
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I would love to try this HRM . . . I’m curious about how it works without a chest strap!
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I’ve been wanting to try out a heart rate monitor for awhile now and would use it for running.
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Does this use a chest strap? I Am allergic to them so have not been able to use a heart rate monitor. Massive eczema/rash! It would be nice to find one without a chest strap.
I should have clarified that, but no- no chest strap, which I love.
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I would use it for everything! I’ve been dying to get my hands on a heart rate monitor!
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This is perfect timing! I have been researching hrm to use for running and group fitness classes! Thanks for the info. I’m definitely going to sign up for the giveaway!
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I’ve always been curious about my heart rate and calorie burn during runs, this would be awesome!!!!
I would love to use one during spin class! I think it would really help me to maximize my workout.
I would use the heart rate monitor for running. I have never used a heart rate monitor before and I think it would be interesting to learn how to use one.
Would love to win this jewel!
I would use it for everything.
Definitely for running. This one has great features!
I would use it for running
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I would use it for running.
I would love one! Always wanted one but just havent been able to get one. I would use it for running.
I’d use it to start pushing myself harder on my runs!
I’d definitely use it for running, but also for my strength workouts; I am consistently mystified as to how much calorie burn I get from those both during and afterwards (since I hear there is a longer benefit to the burn with strength training. I’d really love to win this!
I would LOVE a HRM for running and strength training.
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I would use the heart rate monitor for running. I’ve always wanted to make sure I am in the right zone and am working hard enough.
I have never used a HRM before – mainly because I think that the strap would annoy me. But I know that I could benefit from it and knowing exactly how hard I’m running vs. how hard I think I’m running.
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I’m pretty sure I would use it for everything! I love that it doesn’t have a chest strap.
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I would love to have this for strength training-nothing I do has any kind of measurement-I would also use it for walking and running/would love to compare with phone app to see how accurate phone app is!
Would love to win! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway.
I’ve always used HR monitor for my running, because it helps me keep in pace and its easier for me to keep my exertion effort on check. But I have noticed how all of the sudden everyone is talking about it too!
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Would love this for my runs…
I would use it for running!
I don’t have one but have borrowed my husbands Garmin here and there. I’m starting to get more interested and would love to have one for running and working out at home.
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What a great giveaway!!
Just the other day (after reading Marcia’s post about heart rate training) I started looking into monitors!! I have never used one but I think it might really help me!
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I’d use a HR monitor for lifting and stationary cycling.
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Love it, have always wanted to try the heart rate monitor. Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway! I would use it mostly for my videos I do and hope to start running soon!
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Great give away! I just got my first garmin and have been loving it, but I didn’t spring for the one with the heart rate monitor. I’d be interested to see the different feedback I’d get from one of those.
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I would love use the HRM for running. I’m on week 6 of C25K.
I would use it for all of my programs i do at home (insanity, asylum 1 & 2, combat, and body beast!
) and also at the gym for weight training!
I would love to have a heart rate monitor because I have a heart problem and it needs to get better
I LOVE me some numbers & data!
I just started running with a heart rate monitor. Sadly, I brought it out with me on my race yesterday, but forgot to turn it on
I would love to see how the numbers translate into race day.
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I would love to use it for running and spin class!
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i would love to get this for my husband, we were just talking yesterday about how he needs to pay more attention to his heart rate for weight loss.
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Sounds interesting. Would at least like to try it
I would use the heart rate monitor for running and HIIT workouts
Running!
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I would use it for everything! I’ve always been curious how many calories I’m actually burning while running and if faster runs or longer runs burn more.
I would use this during my gym workouts
Would love to use for Zumba and running
I would use it for a number of things but primarily treadmill running and spinning!
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I would use a heart rate monitor for running!
Have not used a heart rate monitor, would be interested.
I would use this while training for my first half-Ironman this year, and my first Ironman next year. I am an avid runner always looking for new challenges and new ways to make myself better at what I do. I am starting to get into heart rate training, and love it. I feel like I get so much more out of my workouts and having a great gadget like this would really help….. My goal is to be the best and strongest and healthiest me that I can be, and hopefully inspire others along the way
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I would use it for running…I am training for a half.
I have been wanting to try out a heart rate monitor for my running! I also do a lot of workouts in my living room and would be curious to see how much I burn. What a great tool!
I used to train with a heart rate monitor but when mine bit the dust a few years ago, I never replaced it. I’d love to use it for running and cardio interval classes!
I would use it for my running, cardio, weight training, for bowling, to see how many calories I burn when I clean and so much more.
I really would like the pedometer feature to track how many steps I take in a day and when my family is out & about.
Thank you for having such an awesome giveaway!
I would love to try a heart rate monitor for running!!
Now that I’m pregnant, I would use it for running to make sure I’m not pushing myself too much.
I would love to use a heart rate monitor during my gym classes.
I would use a heart rate monitor for running
I have really be into my spin class, I’m loving it, but this would make it even more fun because I love numbers too!
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i’ve been wanting one forever to wear to crossfit!
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I’d use it for running – for my half marathon training!
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I almost always use my HRM for running.
I follow the Maffetone method.
I would totally use this for running!
Would like to get a hrm! Always wondered what my hr is durig my runs:)
I would definitely use it for spinning! Certain instructors teach by heart rate and I have no freaking clue what to base it off of.
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I want to use it for cardio and strength training as well as classes I take. I’m trying to make sure all this working out is really effective.
Awesome review! I jus started using a HRM and didn’t research well… It doesn’t do calories burnt which sucks! I’m also a numbers person! Wanna make sure I’m doing well!
Thanks for the shout-out about my fun race in Detroit! That one still makes me smile.
I’d love to try a new brand of HR monitor. I really rely on it for my runs–keeps me honest on both the easy ones and the hard ones.
I would use it for running!
I would use it for my spin classes and strength training! I’m always interested in the numbers during certain exercises!
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I would use it to see how I am doing in ALL my workouts
Ooh, love this. I’ve been *dying* to try a HRM!
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I would use the HRM for at home workouts to make sure I am pushing myself. And for speed work (running).
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I’d use it for all of the above, spin, weights, and running!
I do love numbers and I’ve just started to pay more attention to HR. This would be great for when I’m on the treadmill or running by feel instead of for distance etc.
I would love to try a heart rate monitor to improve my training.
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Running, spinning… Pretty much everything!
I’d love this for running, but also just for general baseline.
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I also love numbers and that feedback. I’d love a heartrate monitor.
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I’d use it for running
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I would use it for my at home workouts to maximize my results.
I’d mostly use it for running.
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I love wearing a HR monitor because it lets me know if I’m being lazy. That being said, I haven’t worn one in several months because I need a battery in my chest strap!
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I would use it for Marathon training.
I’m slowly learning about all the different “numbers” used in running. I guess the heart rate should be next. Anything to run injury free!
I would use it for running and training for races!
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Great post! I would definitely use when running!
I’d wear it running and biking (I also spin, so that would be great). I’ve been eyeing a HRM for a while, so this would be perfect.
Sounds like an awesome little gadget! Would be great!
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I would use it for running (I think it would be great!!!)
As sad as it sounds I am all about numbers. They are kind of a reward to doing the work. The HR is great because it allows you to try to keep out of the red zone and into the fat burning zone. I would love a HR to share with my husband
I would love to have a Heart Rate monitor for my strength workouts. I’m so curious how much they burn. Great giveaway!
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I don’t do HR training, but I do wear a monitor while I run and I agree with you…the calorie burn is interesting. In the last few years I have gone from burning about 100 calories per mile to burning about 60 per mile.
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I have a heart rate monitor that came with my garmin but I never use it, I would try this one though to see how many calories I actually burn. I might not use it while running but for other training activities.
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Very cool! I would use this for all my workouts! I’ve never had an HRM and would be interested to see how my burn/hrm varies between my workouts.
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I would use it for both!
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I would use this HRM for cardio workouts, walking, any type of activity.
Thanks for the opportunity.
I have a heart rate monitor and I love it! I just wanted to say hi! I use it for mostly cardio.
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I would definitely use it for running. Cardio junkie- guilty!!
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I use mine for running all the time. It helps me know if I’m just complaining or if I’m actually dying.
I’m a numbers girl too. I had a HR monitor but sadly my 3 year old had a very rough go with it, and subsequently my HR is no more. I would love too see how my fitness has improved (or not! LOL) since then as I have been running more regularly and doing some cross training. PR’s are great motivators!
I would use the HRM during the classes I teach (zumba, and yoga just to se the other side of the coin), and especially for running. I’ve been debating getting one since I want to tackle an ultra this year.
I would use this for spinning and running. I feel like my heart taste really intensifies at spinning. I’d be curious about weight trainding yoo
I would use it for all I do- strength training and running. But, I am very active at my job as a teacher, and would love to see how many calories I burn while I run around!
Have never trained with heart rate, but I think one of these days I have to try it.
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I would use this monitor for any workout. I do a lot of running, as well as some strength training and walking.
I would love to compare the difference between running, strenth training, and circuit workouts!
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I don’t use a heart rate monitor, but I love looking at the info from my watch. I’m sure as I get into training for longer distances I’ll try a monitor at some point.
i would love to have a HRmonitor. I dont have one, never used one. Think it would do wonders for my workouts and running!!!
After recovering from a torn Achilles, I think a HR monitor may help me train smarter to improve my times. It’s definitely worth a shot!
I would use the watch for my training for my first 5k, and for strength training.
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I need a HR monitor to train and improve my Half marathon time this summer.
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Just stumbled across this site looking for running tips! I would use this for mostley running, but other things as well..at home tapes..at the gym..my daughter just turned 2…and I looked at myself in the mirror a few weeks ago and got so down..so ive been busting my butt to lose weight. And ive lost 10 lbs so far! Thats deff been motivation to keep going. But it hasnt been easy, because ive never been into working out..and it is deff a challenge
I am doing a 10 k soon running!
Honestly I would love to use it for all of my workouts! Running, strength training, and cross-training workouts…I’ve never used a heart rate monitor before so I’d really interested to see the results from each type of workout.
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Would love to win as I have needed to branch out from running recently due to leg pain. This would be very helpful for rowing and elliptical use.
I could really use this for tracking my running and walking. I
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I would use the HR monitor for everything aside from running like zumba,eliptical and bike.
I would use it for running, stregnth training, biking and Insanity!
I would love a heart rate monitor for running!
I would use the HRM for cross training and running. It’s always interesting to see what your heart is really exerting, especially on those “easy” runs. I would have to guess a majority of mine would be above the recommended zone…
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I have been looking at a HRM for my workouts to make more of a difference. One more tool to be used in my transformation!! Yay! Would love a HRM especially without a chest strap. Let’s go!
I would definitely use it for strength training!
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I have been wanting one of these so bad! I am a runner and I strength train and I feel like I have no idea where I am at in terms of my heart rate and what I am actually burning.
And if I can throw in a sob story, I recently quit my job to go back to school so fun gadgets, gym memberships, cute clothes all went out the window. This would be so helpful for me since all of my work outs are done at home!
I would use for both running and strength training. I have been meaning to get a HRM for a while now, so here is the perfect opportunity! Thank you for the great giveaway!
I really like the idea of a heart rate monitor! I would use it mainly for spin class and running.
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On top of HR..it also has a pedometer. Very convenient and I would use it for my cardio workouts
I would use (and have already occasionally used) a heart rate monitor for running, though I could see using it for bicycling as well, because I am flirting with the idea of a mini-triathlon in the early spring.
I would use it for running and circuit training. I love the idea of working out with a certain heart rate in mind!
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I would use it mostly for running, but it’d be interesting to see how many calories I burn while strength training.