CHEST STRAP EKG TYPE MONITORS WITH WIRELESS TRANSMISSION

All of these units have the following common features: A small strap type transmitter that goes on the chest and transmits a signal to the watch unit which has a receiver built into it allowing it to continuously display the users heart rate. All except the lowest cost models have high and low limit alarms and time of day. All use long life lithium batteries in both the receiver and transmitter which last 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years depending on use. Polar integral transmitters are sealed and maintenance free. Transmitter battery life on these is 3 to 5 years with average use. The wristwatch style receiver is normally worn on the wrist but also can mount on the handlebar of a bike with the use of a bike mount that is available as an accessory. The primary differences among the units are their features and memory, and we will explain these next. The monitors in this section are listed by manufacturer in alphabetical order. NOTE: All of these wireless heart rate monitors are water resistant, so this feature will not be repeated in the descriptions. 

ACUMEN

All Acumen heart rate monitors have transmission systems that are less susceptible to interference from some exercise equipment other makes of heart rate monitors, etc. but Acumen monitors an still interfere with each other.

ACUMEN CARDIOMETER. Shows continuous reading of heart rate.

ACUMEN CARDIOZONE. Similar to the CardioMeter but has target zone alarms.

ACUMEN BASIX. Like all wireless monitors, this shows a continuous reading of heart rate. It also has time of day, daily alarm, target zone alarms, calorie estimator, night light, and one of the larger displays. 

ACUMEN BASIX PLUS. Has the same features as the Basix above plus calendar, stopwatch, fitness index, recovery timer and memory for total time, time in zone and calories. The memory can create a cumulative record or be cleared before each new session.

ACUMEN EXCEL. Has same features as Basix Plus above plus calendar, dual split stopwatch with 99 lap counter, exercise goal timer and interval timer. Memory recalls total time, time in zone, 8 split laps with heart rate, average heart rate and calories. The memory can create a cumulative record or be cleared before each new session.

ACUMEN ES MODELS All Acumen models come in a version that is 20% smaller. The item names are the same, but with an ES suffix. The features are the same as the standard sized models.

TZ-MAX 100. In additon to time of day, calendar, light and 5 day/date alarm clocks, this monitor provides 3 target zone alarms, dual-split stopwatch, 9 interval timers with up to 9 cycles or continuous repeats, metronome pacer, calories and recovery timer. 100 lap stopwatch memory with 8 second display pause. Stores up to 760 heart rate samples at 5, 10, 30, 60 second or 5 minute intervals in multiple files. The unit also recalls time in zone, maximum and average HR, best and average lap, and more. The price includes the 2-way communication interface & software enabling the user to program settings, download data from watch, store data, track progress and print out data.

ACUMEN CARDIO TRAINER/PEDOMETER PLUS. Heart rate with TZ alarms, stopwatch, target-trac and goal timer, calories, belt clip, clock and light. Pedometer features include electronic step measure, step count, current distance & speed in miles, optional HR-controlled pacer. Has memory for total time, time in zone, steps, average speed and total distance.