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Heart rate monitors are one of the most basic, but informative, training tools a triathlete can own. If you’ve been resisting the urge to buy one, or are looking to upgrade this winter, check out the range below. From strapless numbers to the most advanced HRM, your swim, bike and run training will never be the same again.
Ciclosport EASYTOUCH
RRP $159.95
The Easytouch features seven basic functions: Clock - Heart rate monitor with 20 memory slots (+ display of the minimum and maximum reading) - Pacer - for example set at 60 bpm (ideal for repetitive exercises) - Stopwatch with 42 intermediate times - Countdown (9h: 59min: 59sec) - Second time zone - NightLight display.
CardioSport GT-1
RRP $129
GT-1 Functions and Features - Time (12/24-hour) with daily and hourly alarm plus calendar
- Single button target Zone setting feature - Percentage of maximum HR displayed with heart rate during exercise - Audible and visual training zone indicator -Target zone with Hi Lo setting in single beat increments - Scan function with hands-free auto-scroll feature showing: - Exercise duration in hours, minutes and seconds - Maximum, Average & Minimum heart rate for session - Memory recall of last exercise session statistics automatically resets when a new session is started.
Pulse Quicktouch
RRP $99
The Pulse Quicktouch strapless heart rate monitor sports watch includes a 42 split stopwatch, stroke rate pacer, 24 hr countdown timer, dual time, 20 heart rate memory files, water resistant to 50m and full sports watch functions.
Sigma PC3 Watch
RRP $99
Perfect first sports watch whether it’s worn for sports, hobbies and health, or simply as a leisure watch. Features: - Pulse reading with symbol display - Stylish design - Clear display -Top button for ease of use - Current time - Stopwatch - 100% waterproof - transmitter belt, handlebar mount.
CardioSport GT-2
RRP $249
GT-2 has all the features of the GT-1 model plus:
colour graphical display of exercise intensity compared to training zone - 100 hour chronograph, 99 laps on screen and 20 in memory, with average HR for lap and HR at split - Scan function with hands-free auto-scroll feature showing: Kcal calories, maximum and average heart rate for session - Five heart zones – 3 automatically set, 1 manually set and CardioZone, an automatically set heart zone during exercise - Time-in-Zone during exercise, with recall for time in, above & below the active zone - Low battery indicator.
Sigma Shape Watch
RRP $135
Designed specifically for women, the Shape Watch is a multi-sports watch, ideal for outdoor weight-reduction and cardiovascular exercise: Features - Pulse display - Current maximum pulse rate - Manually adjustable heart rate limits - Calorie counter - Stop watch - Current time - Alarm for above / below limit - transmitter belt & handlebar mount - Works with virtually all gym equipment without problems.
