The tread climber is relatively new on the exercise equipment landscape combining two classic pieces of workout gear, the stair climber and treadmill into a single machine giving the user the best of both. Whether that goal has been met by the various tread climber manufacturers is debatable. Less debatable is the usefulness of a heart rate monitor while exercising. According to a Rice University introductory article about heart rate monitors, if used wisely, a heart rate monitor is a great asset to any endurance athlete's training.
Polar RS-400
Polar is a leader in heart rate monitor technology and design with a seemingly endless lineup for runners, multi-sport athletes and those seeking general fitness. Exercise Equipment Expert.com says the RS-400 is the best heart rate monitor for fitness. The Polar RS-400 is for those looking to maximize fitness of the multi-sport athlete and runners. The RS-400 uses registered technology called Own Code, which locks out interference from other similar devices, recording only coded information from your RS-400 transmitter. The RS-400 has an estimated retail price in 2010 of between $269.95 and $369.95, depending on the model selected.
Sigma ONYX Easy
Sigma created the ONYX for those athletes wanting a simple, uncomplicated, and accurate heart rate monitor. The ONYX has four heart rate functions, and six timing functions. The calorie expenditure function will track the total calories burned during your workout. The training recall allows you to review your training totals for a week or month period. The Sigma ONYX Digicode allows for interference free transmission, eliminating cross talk from transmitters close to you. The ONYX has an estimated retail price of $54.99 for 2010.
Polar RS 100
The polar RS-100 is a basic heart rate and timing monitor for the beginner runner or triathlete. According to Best Running Tips, a website for runners, the RS-100 is indispensable. The features are not overwhelming in number, or complexity, The RS-100 uses Polar's own registered technology called Own Code, which ensures the data collected is not contaminated from other data transmitters nearby. The RS-100 has eight heart rate functions, and a useful calorie expenditure function. The RS-100 has a touch-screen function, eliminating the need to find buttons on the move. The RS-100 is water resistant to a maximum depth of 50 meters, and displays the day and month, as well as the time. The Polar RS-100 has an estimated retail price of $119.95 for 2010.
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