Omron Heart Rate Monitor

We all know the importance of monitoring blood pressure, but what about your heart rate? When is it a good idea to monitor your heart rate and how do you go about doing this? Knowing your heart rate is important if you plan on working out. The reason for this is that your efforts may actually be counterproductive if you work out too hard, causing unnecessary muscle strain.

To achieve the most efficient workout, it is recommended that you maintain your heart rate at the appropriate level for a minimum of twenty minutes. The appropriate level is typically 65% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. Of course, if you have any questions your maximum heart rate or proper workout heart rate, you should consult your physician.

This site has lots of information on the various Omron blood pressure monitors. These are highly accurate and the #1 doctor recommended choice when it comes to in-office as well in-home testing. However, if you are looking for an instrument to monitor your heart rate during exercise (as opposed to your pulse rate which the Omron blood pressure monitors also provide), Omron offers a heart rate monitor for those looking for such a device.

The Omron HR-100C heart rate monitor has many features. The monitor looks like, and is worn just like, a wrist watch. It is easy to program and is water resistant (as is the chest transmitter). If you wish, you can mount the watch receiver to most treadmills and bicycles using the mounting bracket that comes with the monitor. It has a backlight function and alarm option to signal low and high heart rates. The watch band is ventilated to help when working up a sweat during workouts. The Omron HR-100C also features a time of day display and allows you to set daily reminders (with alarm option). It includes a soft, zippered case for storage and comes with a one year warranty.