Do we really need heart rate monitors for exercise??

No. But it%26#039;s fun.

I started using a HRM for my running and have found that after a few months, I could tell just from how I felt what my heart rate was without having to look at it.

(Remember - People have been exercising for many years before these were invented.)

Do we really need heart rate monitors for exercise??

I can%26#039;t speak for everybody but I do. when I am jogging it is very easy for me to go over my target heart rate. If you want to get the most out of your workouts you should get a heart monitor so that you can stay within your target heart rate range.

Do we really need heart rate monitors for exercise??

Only if you want to exercise in your heart rate zone, which burns more calories than being in a lower heart rate zone.

Do we really need heart rate monitors for exercise??

HRM are a training tool, I myself do not use a monitor. I will never be an elite athelete so I let my body guide me on how fast I should run. For me the Distance is more important then how fast my heart beats.

However, for folks who are working towards speed goals it is a good measure of your overall work, you can adjust your work out assuming you know what your max HR should be. So if you are looking for that weekly Tempo run you know that you need to get your heart rate to 80% of your max. If you are looking for a nice steady run maybe you want to go for 60%.

It is a good indicator on how hard you are working, I know a few older runners who use it as a good indication to back off if they are going to fast. So its really a personal choice for the average runner.

harry

http://thediabeticrunner.blogspot.com

Do we really need heart rate monitors for exercise??

Someone tried to answer this and left you hanging.......

There are %26quot;zones%26quot; that you need to train in to accomplish different things. Your MAX heart rate is 220 minus your age. So A. You want to make sure that isnt happening. Then you have a cardio building zone 70-90% of your max heart rate.....Then you have a fat burning zone which is 55-69%....Hope this helps.