GREAT - so far.....
I bought Timex T5G941 Heart Rate Monitor Watch for myself not to long ago and have used it sparingly. With the new year, I've pretty much used it every day for some intense workouts, and have no problem.
It's very simple to use and the chest strap sits comfortably around your torso (not too tight).
I have not had a bad experience with a Timex product yet. The only way the products seem to not last is by my own abuse - I've accidently smashed a couple watches on a doorknob or basketball goal post.
Overall, would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a simple, reliable heart-rate monitor.
Very difficult directions!
Timex T5G941 Heart Rate Monitor Watch comes with 2 instruction booklets! This should give you a clue about how hard it is to use. I gave this to my daughter as a gift and came very close to returning it Christmas morning. She finally got it working after she soaked the sending device in water while it was strapped across her chest. This seems like a lot of trouble to me but she decided to try it a bit longer before sending it back.
This has saved my life!
I have exercised off and on for years, but then had to stop for awhile after surgery. Starting back, I got this, and always wear it to the gym. It not only lets me know when I'm about to over do it, but I can see if there is any arrhythmia, a sign I am already overdoing. It has taken a little practice for me to learn what is the right amount of exercise for my body, but it has been very helpful! It's great not to have to stop working to take one's pulse.
It isn't possible for my husband to use, however, as he has had rickets, and the chest monitor won't pick up the impulses. I wish there were a wrist-only band to check the pulse.
Buy a Pulsar
Hard to use strap and then monitor was wildly inaccurate. Had two previous Timex's that lasted about 6 months each or less. Returned to Amazon for refund. Upgraded to a Pulsar for $99.00 and it works great. No use spending less on something that doesn't work!
Heart Rate Monitor
I love this monitor. It is a little slow to start, be sure to wet the strap first. Once you start your warm up it gets going. My favorite fitness tool! I won't exercise without it. It's a great purchase for the price.
