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Using a heart-rate monitor
We cover full-featured sports watches and GPS watches in a separate report on sports watches. If you are more interested in measuring steps while walking than measuring heart rate, we also have a companion report on pedometers.
If you're new to heart-rate training, "Selecting and Effectively Using Heart Rate Monitors" from the American College of Sports Medicine offers useful advice for beginners.
MarathonGuide.com has a detailed overview of how to get the most out of your heart-rate monitor.
If you're a cyclist, enthusiasts at Mountain Bike Review recommend you buy a heart-rate monitor and cycling computer separately, not in one unit. Be sure to check the reviews of biking pods; some reviewers complain of ill-fitting pods based on the bikes they own.
REI.com has a useful buyer's guide on fitness monitors, which includes everything from basic sports watches to heart-rate monitors.
