Heartrate Monitors Blog

Ask the Bunny to bring you a heart rate monitor this Easter!

Don’t be stuck without one this Easter; ask the Bunny for a heart rate monitor from Heart Rate Monitors USA! Not sure where to start when looking for one? We can help you find one that suits your fitness needs perfectly!

• Just starting out on your wellness journey? Try out our Polar FT1 Fitness heart rate monitor! It has all the basic data you need to start getting in shape, as well as a large face and easy to read screen!
  Looking to lose some weight from walking? A heart rate monitor that is designed for basic exercise and fitness is ideal for you!  Our Polar FT60 Fitness Heart Rate monitors feature the STAR training program, which is designed to tailor a training program for you!
• Are you attached to your bike at the seat? Try out our Garmin Edge 810 Cycling Series! This high-tech series of heart rate monitors are touch screen, GPS enabled, and have everything you need to train for the bike race of your dreams!
• Perhaps you spend more time in the water than you do on land. Our Garmin Swim Watch is not a heart rate monitor, but it does have awesome features exclusively for swimmers such as tracking your distance, pace, stroke count, and so much more!

Didn’t see what you needed here? Visit the rest of our selection of heart rate monitors today at HeartRateMonitorsUSA.com!

Find out what a Blender Bottle can do to make your life easier!

Whether you’re a weight lifter who drinks protein shakes on a daily basis, or just an athlete that enjoys a little extra powder in their nutritional smoothie, the Blender Bottle makes your life easier. This sport drink mixer really comes in handy when you’re on the go, in the gym, or pretty much anywhere else. So what does this unique invention do that other wattle bottles don’t accomplish?

The Blender Bottle is an innovation that makes taking protein shakes on the go that much easier. Most of us who drink pre-work out shakes, post work out shakes, or nutritional drinks with added vitamins know that sometimes it can be difficult to achieve a smooth consistency. This can be especially tough if you’re travelling and have to make your drink ahead of time. However, the Blender Bottle keeps whatever you’re drinking smooth so you get exactly what you need from your drink.

Not an athlete? The Blender Bottle is still for you. Use it to mix things that usually require is specific texture: such as pancakes, pudding, salad dressing, and omelets. You’ll never have to worry about having lumps in your gravy when you use this fun device from HeartRateMonitorsUSA.com!

When it comes to heart rate monitors and other neat fitness gadgets, there’s nothing more exciting than the products being put out by Fitbit! Their tiny fitness gadgets are impacting fitness in a big way, and we’re proud to carry the new Fitbit Flex. This amazing pedometer is worn around the wrist and tracks how many steps you’ve taken, distanced traveled, calories burned, and even how much sleep you get. Staying on track with your fitness goals has never been easier or more high tech! The Fitbit Flex is priced extremely low, making it affordable for any fitness freak or novice fitness beginner. Here are just some of the amazing features of the Fitbit Flex and why you should get one today!

• The Fitbit Flex allows you to set personal goals, and syncs to all devices in real time! You’ll never have an excuse for missing your fitness goals ever again!
• Fitbit Flex allows you to track all progress through your computer, phone, or tablet device! Now that’s integration!
• Fitbit Flex is worn around the wrist and is comfortable and stylish. Its low-key appearance makes it not stand out.
• Unlike other pedometers of the same nature, the Fitbit Flex is priced much lower. Affordability and functionality make the Fitbit Flex the perfect fitness tool for everybody.
• Unlike ordinary pedometers, the Fitbit Flex is always with you and always tracking. Because it tracks sleep quality, you’ll never have to take it off. The Fitbit Flex is a fitness revolution!

Hungry after a great run? Learn what snacks to munch on when starting your fitness program!

If there’s one thing we love at Heart Rate Monitors, it’s a great fitness regimen. However, we all know that no matter how great you work out, run, or lift weights, eating healthy is the key to a successful fitness program. We’ve put together some of our favorite healthy snacks for you to pair with your work out so you can get the most out of your exercise!

Edamame: This yummy green bean looking treat can be a great snack on the go! It doesn’t matter if you decide to cook it or eat it raw, this snack is a great source of protein to keep your work out steady, efficient, and strong!

Eggs: Being a low-calorie snack packed with tons of protein, eggs can be a great post-work out snack or pre-work out snack. We recommend that you either hard-boil them or cook them up before hand for easy transport!

Nuts: Any kind of these tasty snacks will do. Whether you prefer almonds, cashews, or walnuts, any kind of nut is a great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, which help reduce inflammation!

Skim Milk Cheese Sticks: Low-fat string cheese is a great snack to half with you when you’re working out if you crave something salty afterwards. It’s high in protein and low in calories, making it the perfect treat to munch on!

Have more tasty snacks to have around when you’re working on your fitness program? Leave us a comment below!

Your heart beats around 3 billion times during your life.  The heart is considerably the most important organ in our bodies, and helps send life-giving oxygen. Nutrients, and other import chemicals that our bodies need to thrive! February is American Heart Month, and the time to love your heart and make it stronger is now! Pay attention to your heart, and in the process become a stronger, healthier person. Here are a few tips on how to get heart healthy for American Heart month:

• Exercise: Exercise to support your heart, not strain it. Lower-intensity exercise is great for your heart, and great for your body! Concentrate on cardio and other exercises that will help keep your heart rate and a higher than normal level. Using a heart rate monitor can help keep track of your heart rate so you know exactly where to be.  A Polar Heart Rate Monitor is reliable and perfect for monitoring your heart rate during exercise.
• Relax: Take time out of your day and rejuvenate. Stress is bad for the heart, and can cause problems in the future. It’s important to take time and breathe. Go outside, take a hike, and sit in a park. It’s been proven that nature can help de-stress us and calm us down.
• Call your friends: Having a bad day? Give your best friend a call. Talking to your friend and having a good laugh can help keep a positive attitude which can help fight stress and calm the body down.
• Eat heart-healthy foods: Eat a diet rich of omega 3 fats and other healthy fats! Fiber and phytonutrients also help keep the heart tissue healthy. Excellent food choices include; salmon, flaxseed, oatmeal, beans, almonds and walnuts, brown rice, broccoli, tomatoes, asparagus and blueberries.

Garmin Forerunner 10

We’ve just received some exciting news from the folks at Garmin!

The Garmin Forerunner 10 is receiving some exciting new updates that make this GPS running watch even more customizable than before. The Garmin Forerunner 10 now includes:

• Lap Pace, for your average pace in the current lap
• Average Page, for your average pace for the duration of your current activity
• Lap Speed, for your average speed in the current lap
• Average Speed, for your average speed for the activity

Default Pace/Speed fields will continue to show the current pace, but you can choose another pace or speed type instead. Only one pace or speed type can be shown at any given time. When your run is done, upload your stats to Garmin Connect to see your run on a map or get more detail on each mile.

These new features are available on new production units or as a free software update at GarminConnect.com for units already in the market. If you have the Garmin Forerunner 10 and you want to take advantage of these new features, get your update at GarminConnect.com.

Have you ever noticed that there’s something about music and exercise that just feels so right together? Whether you’re training for a marathon or just looking to improve your overall health, the addition of music to the mix can make all the difference. And when you’re working out, you don’t want to fuss with your headphones—that’s where our AfterShokz Sports headphones come into play. They’re designed especially to keep joggers, bikers, skateboarders, and other athletes plugged in while they work out. So why is music so important to your workout? Let’s take a look.

Music and your workout: A match made in heaven

It’s not just music in general—you need to think about picking the right music, too. When it comes to exercise, there are a few factors that contribute to the song’s motivational qualities: rhythm response, musicality, cultural impact, and association. The first two are internal—how do YOU feel about the music? The other two are external—how does the world interpret the music?

Syncing beats per minute with your workout can actually increase your efficiency and pace. A recent study shows that cycles that rode in time to the music required 7 percent less oxygen to do the same work as opposed to those biking without music. If that’s not a reason to get yourself some AfterShokz Sports headphones, we don’t know what is!

The Garmin Edge 510 isn’t fooling around – and neither are we. That’s right – we’ve got this.

We have this hot new item from Garmin’s cycling computer collection now available for pre-order and it’s set to ship on 2/4/2013. Now is the time to add it to your training routine. Now is the time to order. But are you ready for the way it’s going to take your cycling to a whole new level?

The Garmin Edge 510 is designed for competitive cycles who want the most accurate data possible for their rides. This sleek machine offers connected features that allow for data transmission to your smartphone, whether you’re live tracking, looking up the weather, or sharing your performance through social media. The Edge 510 keeps you connected at every minute, every mile.

For training, racing, and touring, the Garmin Edge 510 offers more than your average cycling computer. Check out the details of your ride on a map on Garmin Connect, or use GPS and GLONASS Satellites to lock in your signal – even in tough terrains like canyons. Go anywhere, track every moment, and stay on top of your training plan with the new Garmin Edge 510.

Get the scoop on this hot new item, a list of the features, and preorder the Edge 510 here.

For athletes that want tracking for not just their workouts but also their lifestyles, the Fitbit Flex Activity Tracker is the most exciting thing to happen to activity tracking since GPS. The Fitbit Flex works into your daily routine with ease. Just wear it on your wrist all day and all night to track it all – wirelessly. Sleep. Steps taken. Calories burned. Distance traveled. Active minutes. Quality of sleep. Plus a silent wake alarm, water resistance, and 5 to 7 days of battery life before you need to recharge.

The Fitbit Flex is also able to sync with your iPhone 4S (and higher), iPad (3rd gen and higher), iPod Touch (5th gen), PC, Mac, Samsung Galaxy S III, and other devices. Keep track of your data and never stop moving with the new Fitbit Flex – now available in the selection at HeartRateMonitors.com.

Get yours today.

Cyclists rejoice! Garmin has finally unveiled the new Edge 810 GPS enabled cycle computer.

The Garmin 810 may look identical to the Edge 800, but once you take a closer look, you’ll  find a new user interface which is sure to satisfy any cyclist. The touch screen Garmin 810 is a cyclist’s dream, with advanced navigation and training capabilities. The Garmin 810 allows you to track your progress through your smart phone while also offering amazing social media sharing and weather options.

The Garmin Edge 810 also allows the user to predefine up to ten bikes and give subcategories with their own customizable data screen. Choose between road-training, cross-race, trail-ride and whatever other cycling goals you want to set. The Garmin 810 virtually allows you to track every detail of your ride. Accurately record your distance, speed, ascent/descent, grade and more. The Garmin 810’s live tracking feature allows your friends and family to follow your progress during races and training in real time.

Even better, the Garmin 810 easily transfer data wirelessly, so you can easily analyze and share every detail of your ride. The Garmin 810 offers navigation that will always help you stay on track. The Garmin 810 is rugged, waterproof and has an impressive 17 hour battery life. Unlike those pesky touch screen cell phones, the Garmin 810’s touch screen is simple to operate, even with a wet or gloved hand. The Garmin 810 is truly an amazing cycling computer that any rider can appreciate. Trust us, it doesn’t get much better than this…unless you’re talking about the Garmin Edge 510, which is set to hit in February