Should you be using a heart rate monitor when exercising?

February 29, 2012 | posted in: Exercise, Fitness Tip of the Week | by

A heart rate monitor (HRM) obviously monitors your heart rate. However, by inputting your age, height, exercise frequency, etc, you can more accurately count calories burned during exercise.  You can also safely push yourself to a higher intensity if you’ve hit a plateau or training boredom.  The HRM is a useful tool to find your proper..

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