Saturday, 2 November 2013

Swimming Heart Rate Monitors Allow Athletes To Achieve Peak Performance

By Alyce Powell


Monitoring the pace at which the heart muscle pumps is a great way to measure performance, increase body efficiency, and determine if overtraining is an issue. Digital swimming heart rate monitors are a fabulous tool to improve general fitness and performance in sports, including swimming. Many swimmers can use these electronic devices to measure stroke count and lap count as well. They are one of the many fine products the digital revolution has brought to the world of sport.

Selecting monitor device to buy can be a real tough decision. For one thing, many manufacturers have a product offering in this market niche. Each manufacturer has several models. Each model has its own set of capabilities. Product reviews can help swimmers plow through the extensive product literature, weigh up the pros and cons of alternatives models and arrive at a balanced decision choice that best meets their needs.

Monitor product reviews can help swimmers more quickly research alternatives and decide the one that best matches their needs. Comprehensive reviews are available from several sources, both online and in hard copy magazines.

Some exercise conditions (lower intensity effort) allow the body to receive adequate oxygen. These conditions are referred to as the aerobic zone of the individual. In this context, muscle cells receive adequate fuel metabolism in the cells, allowing muscle cells to contract repeatedly without fatigue.

Heart monitor devices require the swimmer to wear a narrow strap positioned snugly around the chest and over the heart. The strap measures heartbeat and transmits the data to the receiving unit on the wrist. The strap is made from washable webbing, dries easily and is about 25 millimeters (one inch) wide.

All heart rate monitors require the user to wear a chest strap. These straps wrap tightly around the chest and over the heart. They remain in position by snapping shut a plastic click-on fastener. They are made of nylon webbing, are less than an inch wide (25 millimeters) and are easy to wash. These straps measure the heartbeat and transmit that data to the unit worn on the wrist.

To calculate the maximum aerobic heart rate (MAHR) zone we use the formula 180 minus age plus 5. A person aged 30 has a MAHR of 155. If the heart rate moves above that level, that person begins to shift away from burning fat towards burning glycogen as a fuel source for cell metabolism.

Digital swimming heart rate monitors can provide swimmers with real time data that allows them to use their training time more productively, with overtaxing their body. The data allows the swimmer to closely manage the transition of the body between its aerobic and anaerobic zone. Studying product reviews prior to choosing a product can be beneficial by saving time, explaining product functionality and offering comprehensive model comparisons. Several sources offer monitor product reviews, either online or in traditional hard copy formats.




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