got 2 already. works pretty good. dont need any more though

always needed this with my nike plus!

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Reebok Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor with Chest Strap
$19.99 + $5 shipping
condition: New
product: 1 Reebok Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor with Chest Strap

3.5 stars on Amazon means this is a pretty nice product. I like it...
http://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Precision-Trainer-XT-Monitor/dp/B0012RMZ6C/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1218171656&sr=8-2

i Love this thing.. and last time it was up there was a problem with shipping, and i and allot of other people ended up with 2

What's the chest strap for?

I got this last time woot had it.

It works, that's about all I can say. It reads on the cardio machines at my gym (Precor) but I use the calories burned feature inside the watch itself anyway so it's no big deal.

I heart my HRM.

Welven wrote:What's the chest strap for?

it shocks you if you are running to slow

nice price I'm in for 1

Welven wrote:What's the chest strap for?

hahahaaaaaaaaaaa... classic!

does the chest strap have go directly under my man breastages o can it get a read over a t-shirt?

It works. I bought 2 earlier in the year. There are still sitting in the boxes. I suppose I should monitor my heart rate more.

Welven wrote:What's the chest strap for?

It holds the thing over your heart. The think black thing reads the electrical pulses from your heart and transmits it to the watch....

Welven wrote:What's the chest strap for?

The chest strap is for a continuous heart rate signal...it works great!

I might buy one. How does it feel?

too fat

HarryBeanbag wrote:does the chest strap have go directly under my man breastages o can it get a read over a t-shirt?

It needs to make electrical contact with your skin, and a t-shirt will prevent that. Also, wearing it over a shirt will make you look like a serious dork.

I actually just used this monitor this afternoon on my run in the park. Chest strap stays secure, measures very accurately, can tell time, alarm, beeps when in zone, etc.

For $20 it's a steal. This compares with $300 monitors, and I use this every day. GREAT PRODUCT!

Would be good if it helped keep you in your target heart rate, that's the spot your supposed to exercise at.

scurrier wrote:Would be good if it helped keep you in your target heart rate, that's the spot your supposed to exercise at.

It beeps if you go outside the range that you pre-set

Needs to go under you man breasts. Requires skin contact. Not, bad, watch is to big for a girl wrist

I got one of these for my dog. When I look at my watch I can see how hyper my dog is.

this was my first woot and apparently Im the first sucker. cool.

I got one here last year. Damn thing never worked for me at all. Feels like a piece of carp too.

Tizight wrote:I might buy one. How does it feel?

it feels fine,,,you get used to wearing it

when did they drop podcasts?

johnhag wrote:too fat

Maybe not. I am 3xl with a 54" chest and it fits me.

Welven wrote:What's the chest strap for?

...um....that's what she said?

I bought this heart rate monitor when it was available in May. I've used it in every workout since it arrived, and I wouldn't workout again without it!

If you're wondering, a heart rate monitor like this can tell you how hard you're working out and will lead to more efficient workouts.

The chest transmitter, however, is NOT water resistant. Can't use it for swimming. But the cardio machines at my gym pick up it's signal, so I don't have to hold onto those handles, or look at the watch to check my heart rate (though you will need the watch to activate the chest strap).

The chest strap needs getting used to. The day it arrived, I wore it for 24 hours (minus shower time) and even slept with it on. SO, I can vouch for it's comfort. My chest is about 38" so I had to adjust the strap almost to the point where I couldn't tighten it anymore. So there's plenty of give for some of you not so slim wooters.

The contact points on the transmitter belt need to be moistened prior to each use. Some people use saliva and lick them. I'd rather not lick something that's been profusely sweated on, so prior to working out, i'll put a little bit of lotion on it (I use Cetaphil).

If you're comparing a heart rate monitor with a chest strap as oppose to one minus a chest strap, pick this one. You won't get as accurate and consistent of a reading from those other ones.

Guys, this is THE reason I joined w00t. I missed the January one, and checked the site every morning religiously until it was on sale again. I have no cons to mention, and i HIGHLY recommend this product. Don't miss out on this!

This unit has a lot of great features and sends heart rate signal to the treadmill I use at my health club...

Bought one on a recent woot. Works well enough, though it dd tell me I had a pulse of 238 on a Mtn bike ride... I'd recommend it.

I bought this last Woot, even though I already had a heart rate monitor. Reason: this model has a stopwatch in addition to tracking how long you keep your heart rate in your target zone (using the workout timer). I was excited to be able to not only track my cardio workout, but also monitor my improvement in speed for competitive purposes. I even asked this in the forum, and had it confirmed...."Yes, it has a stopwatch."

Imagine my disappointment when I discovered—only after buying it, mind you—that it can't do the stopwatch and the workout timer AT THE SAME TIME!

I sure do wish they'd mentioned this little design flaw before I'd bought it, as it was the ONLY REASON for my purchase.

Aside from that, it's an okay product. It loses my heart rate occasionally on my run, which my previous HRM (an Acumen) never does. But it does okay.

I think that HRMs are a great tool to get people working out. It certainly worked for me. But the whole "stopwatch or workout monitor—can't use both!" thing leaves me feeling ripped off by this product.

Thank GOD there's someone that actually says something useful.

justagigilo85 wrote:I bought this heart rate monitor when it was available in May. I've used it in every workout since it arrived, and I wouldn't workout again without it!

If you're wondering, a heart rate monitor like this can tell you how hard you're working out and will lead to more efficient workouts.

The chest transmitter, however, is NOT water resistant. Can't use it for swimming. But the cardio machines at my gym pick up it's signal, so I don't have to hold onto those handles, or look at the watch to check my heart rate (though you will need the watch to activate the chest strap).

The chest strap needs getting used to. The day it arrived, I wore it for 24 hours (minus shower time) and even slept with it on. SO, I can vouch for it's comfort. My chest is about 38" so I had to adjust the strap almost to the point where I couldn't tighten it anymore. So there's plenty of give for some of you not so slim wooters.

The contact points on the transmitter belt need to be moistened prior to each use. Some people use saliva and lick them. I'd rather not lick something that's been profusely sweated on, so prior to working out, i'll put a little bit of lotion on it (I use Cetaphil).

If you're comparing a heart rate monitor with a chest strap as oppose to one minus a chest strap, pick this one. You won't get as accurate and consistent of a reading from those other ones.

Guys, this is THE reason I joined w00t. I missed the January one, and checked the site every morning religiously until it was on sale again. I have no cons to mention, and i HIGHLY recommend this product. Don't miss out on this!

Is it accurate enough while resting though or does it really only work when you're really moving along already?

So this pretty much is for MEN? Any women try wearing it below their boobages (if there are any women here that visit this site...)? I need to get something like this for my wife.

I needed a new watch, cuz the battery died in my last crappy watch, so I got this for only a little more than the cost of a battery. And, hey! Free chest strap!!

Ruckgesicht wrote:Is it accurate enough while resting though or does it really only work when you're really moving along already?

accurate all the time whether you are just sitting around or exercising...I use it when I golf

Logo wrote:So this pretty much is for MEN? Any women try wearing it below their boobages (if there are any women here that visit this site...)? I need to get something like this for my wife.

Wow! That'll really score you some big points!
What did you buy her last, a vacuum cleaner?!

I have had this for a few months and have no complaints.