Customer Reviews

Isokinetics Inc. Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch - Black - Regular Size

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I bought 2 of them (one for myself and my wife) I bought the regular size black watch and I am extremely satisfied with it considering the price I paid for it. It serves well and is almost on par with other similar tier watches. Heart rate was detected in within 3 secs most of time. It has regular features like chrongraph, timer and alarm. Additionally, the watch is able to set a high and low heartbeat count with % indication based on your age. However, this function (as I found out) applies only to the BLACK REGULAR model.

My wife's (BLUE SMALL) watch does not have some functions like the timer and the high low heartbeat count. It is able to only detect your current heartbeat count. I am disappointed about this as it wasn't indicated in the sales page on Amazon. And also the instruction booklet that came with it does not indicate this function is only available on the BLACK REGULAR model.

If you buy the BLACK REGULAR model, also take note that setting your maximum heartbeat count based on your age is not instructed in the manual. I found this out by chance when I depress the mode button for about 2 secs when in the heartbeat mode....

regarding the heart rate monitor - it provides a continuous reading as long as the button (on the front) is held down. it takes a free hand to get the reading, so i see less usability while biking, driving, etc. i've noticed it takes longer to read when i am not still. it seems the finger tip needs to be clean and there's a slite better chance of getting a measurement when placing the finger tip closer to the nail instead of the middle of the finger print. i found it frustrating when i wanted to get a reading at a precise moment during exercise; you will find you're going to do a lot of what the manual refers to as "wait and try again later".

when it works, it gets a measurement in about 3 seconds - manual says 3-8 seconds.

the "Percentage of maximum heart rate" functionality basically takes the single heart rate measurement and does a simple calculation based on a maximum set manually or automatically (preset by age).

regarding the clock accuracy - i adjusted it to an atomic clock and after 3 hours it fell 4 seconds behind. i readjusted it and after 12 hours it has fallen behind about 2 minutes 10 seconds.

i'd say this is an excellent product if you're monitoring your heart rate on the couch while watching others exercise on tv, or if you want a loose measurement at random times; otherwise i would not recommend, even though it is fairly cheaper than other options.

I recently started a regular exercise program and decided that a heart rate monitor would be a good "accessory" to have. I didn't realize that most of them require a strap in order to get a reading. And, many of the strapless versions are quite expensive, poorly rated, and have too many extras.

When I found the Isokinetics heart rate monitor watch, it seemed the best of all worlds: simple, inexpensive, and small enough to fit my wrist. At $29 with free shipping, it was a real bargain. Less than a week after I ordered it, I'm wearing it and extremely happy.

The monitor/watch fits my small wrist (with one notch to go). The one button testing is easier than having to use two fingers as some strapless watch monitors require. And it works! It uses regular watch batteries that can be replaced for about $5 at most watch repair/jewelry stores if you'd rather not do it yourself.

This was a good buy. 5 stars for sure!

This item works great pre-work out. But once you start moving, I found that even if you stop completely, it will not read your pulse. I tried many times to get this product to work, and it really only worked when I had a resting heart rate. I would not recommend it.

I chose this watch because I wanted basic heart rate functionality for workouts. It has exceeded my expectations in every area. It measures my heart rate accurately and quickly (I checked it against a professional heart rate monitor). The display is large and clear. The basic watch functions (time, stopwatch and countdown) are present and work well. It is easy to program and use. It appears to be well-made, and has been rugged enough for my use over the month I've had it. The price was outstanding, considering the quality and functionality of the watch. It's on the large side, so don't expect anything inconspicuous.

I purchased this watch to monitor my heart rate during exercise, however it does not work all of the time. So if you are buying this watch for that purpose not a great idea.

I received my watch/heart rate monitor quickly from the seller....It was also packaged well. I have seen these watches for a much higher price elsewhere. The price was very reasonable and the watch is sturdy and accurate. I purchased the blue one and it looks good enough to wear casually. My husband has recently started working a very physical job and I plan to get the black one for him so he can check his heart rate on the job. We both love to keep physically fit and this will be a handy tool. I love mine and plan to recommend it to my friends who are into fitness.

I was looking for a heart rate monitor for p90x and came across this HRM. I placed the order and then waited, and .... waited. There shipping speed is slower than super saver shipping!
Finally when the order arrived I tried out the watch and discovered that it was not always on heart rate, rather you need to place 2 fingers on it to detect your heart rate. Thus you can't use it to warn/detect when you are out of your "zone". I could've lived with this but just when I needed to find out my heart rate the most (while working out) it refused to tell my heart-rate and would just go back to the time display mode. Maybe I got a defective unit, but I wasn't willing to wait another 10 days to get a different model and so I returned the piece. Hopefully others will have a better experience.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS WATCH. VERY NICE DESIGN AND ACCURATE HEART RATE READING. BEFORE BUYING THIS WATCH, I USED SPORTLINE WATCHES WHICH WERE TWICE AS EXPENSIVE. THIS WATCH OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY AT HALF THE PRICE. SHIPPING WAS VERY FAST. A GREAT BUY!

Works GREAT when you sitting on the couch and not moving. I have not had ONE read on my bpm while exercising or even moving moderately. Great watch/ time keeper......NOT GOOD HEART RATE MONITOR!!!!!