7/24/2010

Mio Sport Select Heart Rate Watch Review

Mio Sport Select Heart Rate WatchI read many reviews on this watch, and the one thing that I saw over and over was the complaint that the HR wouldn't display during an activity, such as running. The runner had to stop to get a reading. I took a chance since I would either be walking or on an exercise bike, but lo! I'm even having the problem while walking and while simply sitting on my exercise bike with my legs pushing the pedals. I rarely get a reading while still exercising at a very moderate rate. It seems the watch only cooperates when I'm still.

Despite this problem, I like the watch. All the features work well, aren't too hard to program, and work well for me. The watch is bulky and quite large on a smaller wrist, but there is a lady's version available. I made sure to buy the Mio that offers the interchangeable strap, which is a good thing. One other reviewer complained about the strap breaking on another Mio with no way to replace it. I can see how that would happen over time. The plastic used on the band is rigid and with the bending of putting the watch on every day, it appears it won't take long for the plastic to break.

Overall, I find it to be an acceptable HR monitor with limitations that some, however,might find unacceptable.

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Product Description:
Designed for fitness enthusiasts who want to maximize their workouts, the Mio Sport Select Heart Rate Watch is the perfect companion while exercising. The watch accurately follows the progress of your workout with a personalized heart rate display and calculates your calories burned. It also allows you to maximize your workout by gradually increasing or decreasing your intensity to exercise safely and efficiently to achieve the fitness results you desire.
Feature Detail:

    ECG accurate heart rate without a chest strap
    Displays percentage of maximum heart rate while working out
    Ability to customize using age, gender, weight, and resting heart rate to provide personalized feedback
    Tracks calories burned during exercise
    Times how quickly a heart rate returns to resting rate after a workout
    43 beats per minute minimum readable heart rate
    199 beats per minute maximum readable heart rate
    99:59.59 maximum stopwatch/chronometer reading
    Water resistant to 10 meters
    CR2032 battery
    One-year average battery life
    Clear acrylic display lens
    Polished stainless steel sensors
    Stainless steel back cover and buckle
    Polyurethane strap
    Bright backlight with 7-second display
    LCD easy-to-read format
    Keys include light, set/start, stop and mode
    Membership to ClubMio included to chart your progress, keep a personal diary, access a personal trainer, create fitness reminders, receive a fitness newsletter and personalize your weight management program
    Ability to customize with personal data

About Mio
The story of Mio began in 1999 when it was created by entrepreneur and mother of three, Liz Dickinson. Like many of us, Liz balances family and career, leaving little time for fitness. After several unsuccessful attempts to achieve her fitness goals and shed the pregnancy weight-gain of her third child, Liz turned to a personal trainer for advice. While working with a trainer, Liz realized the key to getting in shape and staying in shape is to practice smart eating habits, monitoring calorie intake, and using a heart rate monitor to ensure that she exercises at the right level. Liz realized there wasn't a product available on the market that would easily help her follow her trainer's advice.
Liz didn't have time to read labels and carry a calorie journal in her purse, nor did she have much patience for the uncomfortable chest strap she had to wear to get her heart rate. She knew there had to be a better way, so Liz used her technology and marketing savvy to create Mio, the world's first heart rate monitor to work without a chest strap. And, it didn't stop with just heart rate, as Mio also has a patented calorie management system that offers a straightforward approach to managing your diet. With the help of Mio and a balanced diet, Liz was able to shed those unwanted pounds and gain the benefits that come with improved fitness: more energy, more vitality, and less stress, and help many others do the same with the creation of Mio's products.
What's in the Box?
Mio Sport Select Heart Rate Watch, instructions, warranty
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year


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