Heart Rate Monitor Bras - Are They Worth It?

We all need support when first entering into an exercise regimen. The support of family and friends can help steel your resolve and determination to stick with your program and to achieve your exercise goals.

But I'm not talking about THAT kind of support. No, I'm talking about something much more important to female runners, joggers and general fitness types. It's a support bra that can make or break good intentions when it comes to fitness for women.

There is nothing worse than bouncing, bubbles of fatty breast tissue to undermine an exercise session. Yup, without a good support bra you'd be miserable - and SORE!!

Heart Rate Monitor Bras by Numetrex provide support for both your breasts and your exercise regimen! Now you can exercise and run in total comfort while, at the same time, monitoring your heart rate to achieve the maximum benefit from each exercise or training session.

The Numetres Heart Rate Monitor Bra works similar to other wireless heart rate monitoring devices. There are flexible (and practically unnoticeable) thin wires woven into the fabric of the bra.

The transmitter attaches to two snaps in the center, just below the breast line. The monitor is the typical wrist watch - or if you have a treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike at home (or use one at the gym) that uses an integrated analog monitoring system you can view your data right on the machine.

Numetrex was recently purchased by Adidas too, so you know that you will always have the backing of a number one rated fitness expert.

Once your properly attired and ready to begin your exercise session - with your Heart Rate Monitor Bra you can exercise knowing that you're going to achieve the maximum benefit from the session.

Begin with a 5-10 minute warm up, gradually stepping up the pace until you have achieved your Target Heart Rate. Don't skip this step and don't cut it too short. You want your muscles nice and loose and warmed up for the more strenuous, aerobic portion of your session.

Check your heart rate monitor and if you've entered your Target Heart Rate Zone try to keep it there for the next 25-60 minutes of the session. How long you remain in the target zone depends primarily upon your current fitness level, age, weight and ultimate goals.

After you have exercised for the amount of time you have determined to fit your goals, gradually decrease your exertion level for the next 5-10 minutes. The cool down period of any session is equally as important as the warm up.

The biggest mistake most novices make is to not do the warm-up and cool down phases of their session. However, doing this will increase the likelihood of injury. Many, many people get these types of injuries and then never try again because a torn muscle or ligament is very painful. In the end their expensive piece of equipment gathers dust in the basement or the membership to the gym is allowed to expire without the benefit of use.

To avoid this warm-up and cool down without fail and your chances of injury dramatically decrease. Exercise Smart!