Nike Heart Rate Monitors Category:
by Alan on August 2, 2010
I’ve had experience with different heart rate monitor watches in the past. The different features offered are sometimes of no use to me. As a runner, I look for a basic watch minus the unnecessary add-ons. If you are a runner like me, you will know that you want to concentrate on running and not the watch.
Nike Triax C8 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
When I found the Nike Triax C8 Heart Rate Monitor Watch, I decided to give it a try. I’m impressed. It is a basic enough watch, but well equipped and most importantly, good to work with. Coming from Nike, I know I shouldn’t expect anything less.
The watch features a more readable display compared to the usual watches and it’s programmed to continuously show my heart rate. A distinct feature for this watch is the minimal button press required to interchange between views. The unique Benson button introduced in this watch conveniently helps me to see my lap and split times while I’m in the RUN zone.
Setting a high and low heart rate helps me keep track of my run. At the end of my run, I can review my progress and check how long I’ve managed to stay within the zone. Nike Triax C8 Heart Rate Monitor Watch cleverly allows a lap time review for up to 50 laps. It calculates my average heart rate, and tells me how long I’ve spent in the pre-set heart rate zone. Design and comfort wise, the watch fits well on my hand with the improved S-shape design. The chest strap is equally comfortable, living up to its claim.
However, this watch does not count calorie or include other sophisticated functions. You should give this a pass if you are looking for a watch with more features. If you are asking, “What if I’m not a runner?” If you are not a runner, I would say that this is an equally good watch for a walk marathon, or for work with recovery sessions. It claims to be safe with water, but I’ve yet to find out.
Overall, the Nike Triax C8 Heart Rate Monitor Watch is a basic but efficient heart monitor watch. I would highly recommend this to runners.
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Alas, someone came up with a sporty and chic heart rate monitor watch for the women on-the-go today. Combining function and design successfully, Nike designed the Nike Women’s Imara Heart Rate Monitor Watch especially for women.
Nike Women's Imara Heart Rate Monitor Watch
I’ve owned various heart rate monitor watches previously but decided to give this a try when I found out that it was designed especially for women. The watch comes with three basic albeit essential features I’m looking for which are; (1) accurate heart rate count, (2) comfortable and (3) durable.
The accurate heart rate monitor is a feature I appreciate very much. I’ve never experienced a ‘misread’ or ‘missing’ heart rate reading with this watch; unlike others I’ve tried. The watch comes with basic chronograph timing features and programmable heart rate zones. I can pre-set the zones and observe my progress through the sound alert emitted.
Nike Women’s Imara Heart Rate Monitor Watch works well with all the gym equipments, and I use it for my cardio and aerobics workout without problem. The calorie count feature is a way for me to keep track of the calorie burnt during each workout session.
Another pleasant feature I’ve discovered is that the watch can be switched off. This enables me to save on power and reduce need to change battery frequently. Even change of battery is made simpler because I can do it myself, without need to send it back to the manufacturer. The smaller strap designed especially for woman is a major plus point because I have a petite frame.
The adjustable strap fits just nice without being too loose. The watch is durable, living up to the brand name of Nike and its association with quality products. I’ve accidentally dropped it thrice but it works just fine. I’m being cautious not to try the fourth time!
Overall, this is a very good product from Nike. I would recommend this Nike Women’s Imara Heart Rate Monitor Watch to ladies who are looking for a stylish and user-friendly heart rate monitor watch to complement their lifestyle and workout.
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Nike captures back-to-basics in the form of creative design with Nike Triax C5 Heart Rate Monitor Watch. It is a relatively simple Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) watch which includes several indispensable features.
Nike Triax C5 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
These features include (1) accurate heart rate measurement, (2) easy operation and (3) clarity in display. It is a device meant to function well without the need to sacrifice comfort and style. Taking a lead in terms of sports wear and sports equipment design, it is justified that this HRM watch appears pleasing to the eye, and suitable for daily use.
In terms of accuracy and efficiency, Nike Triax C5 Heart Rate Monitor Watch synchronizes with gym equipments fairly quickly to display the average heart rate average on the equipment screen. It boasts of giving ECG-accurate average heart rate and features multiple target heart rate training zones for a customizable workout. I also find the high and low target zones to be a good measuring tool – there is an alarm system to indicate whenever I’ve exceeded the zones. I personally appreciate the easy selection between heart-rate-only display, and a workout time (with smaller heart rate display).
I find the screen easy to read. It displays what is needed without the extra details which often seem important but in fact doesn’t benefit me significantly. The one-touch backlighting feature is a plus point. This is as basic and user-friendly as it gets. Built to be scratch-resistant, I never have to worry about the watch coming into contact with the gym equipments.
Some of the side advantages include the convenience of getting replacement batteries and the security of a having a reputable brand name behind this product – Nike. It is good to remember that this is a very simple heart rate monitor watch. If you are looking for HRM watch with extra features (i.e. Calorie count) you might want to consider other brands in the market.
Find more reviews of the Nike Triax C5 Heart Rate Monitor Watch here.
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