Mio Classic Select Heart Rate Monitor Watch

by Mio

Product Features

• Wristwatch-style HRM provides accurate heart rate without a chest strap
• Measures your heart rate by applying two fingers to the watch for a matter of seconds
• Personalized percent of maximum heart rate display, counts calories burned during exercise
• Tracks calories consumed against a daily calorie target and displays daily calorie balance
• Interchangeable watch ban

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Motivate yourself to reach your weight and fitness goals with the stylish and easy-to-operate Mio Classic Select wristwatch-style heart rate monitor, which includes Mio's patented weight-management system and doesn't require an ECG chest strap. With the Mio Classic Select, measuring your heart rate is as easy as applying two fingers to the watch for a matter of seconds. Measurement features include personalized percent of maximum heart rate display, calories burned during exercise, calories consumed against a daily calorie target, and your daily calorie balance. It has an interchangeable watch band, giving you the choice to select the band color that best suits your style (sold separately). This package also includes the MioSense Guide to Healthy Living booklet, with fitness and nutrition tips as well as a comprehensive calorie and carbohydrate table.

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.

Product Description

Motivate yourself to reach your weight and fitness goals with the stylish and easy-to-operate Mio Classic Select wristwatch-style heart rate monitor, which includes Mio's patented weight-management system and doesn't require an ECG chest strap. With the Mio Classic Select, measuring your heart rate is as easy as applying two fingers to the watch for a matter of seconds. Measurement features include personalized percent of maximum heart rate display, calories burned during exercise, calories consumed against a daily calorie target, and your daily calorie balance. It has an interchangeable watch band, giving you the choice to select the band color that best suits your style (sold separately). This package also includes the MioSense Guide to Healthy Living booklet, with fitness and nutrition tips as well as a comprehensive calorie and carbohydrate table.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 3 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00106ARH4
• Item model number: 1271652
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,451 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #36 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Electronics & Gadgets > Heart Rate Monitors

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best, February 19, 2009

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Lucky (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mio Classic Select Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Sports)

This watch is loaded with features: It accurately measures out your heart rate, it calculates how many calories you've burned through exercise, it's a full-function stop watch, you can even imput how many calories you've consumed and will sound an alarm when you've exceded your daily limit. I've had mine for two years and the only thing I had to do was change the battery.

35 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job!, December 30, 2008

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Plano Gal (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews

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I have compared this to my gym's machines, and my home blood pressure - heart rate monitor, and it is only one or two beats off each time - very close to what they say! It also seems to work well walking. It is rather inconvenient to place two fingers on the buttons while exercising, and it can take several seconds, but on the other hand, sometimes the machines don't give readings, and this one keeps working. It is also handy to have the watch on for timing reps. at the gym. You can press the light button while walking in the dark, and then take your reading and it stays lit, so useful in the dark.

It is rather bulky for a woman, and not very comfortable or attractive, but it is sensible, and sensibly priced, and does the job. I was too scared to buy the petite size, as I have a large wrist for a woman, but I would prefer a smaller one. I love not having to worry about a strap. For me it is worth having to place two fingers on it.

Note it does not have to be on your wrist to use it. You could carry it on curved fingers on a walk or run and then take your reading. It is also very easy to use. I didn't even have to use the manual to figure out how to set the time....

UPDATE: I have purchased the Reebok fitwatch and like it a lot better (although I only gave it a four star because it isn't quite as accurate, but close). It is much more feminine, and it is much easier to get a rating (takes less time, and the angle is SO much better). So, for accuracy, this one, but for comfort and being feminine, I like the fitwach.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for me, December 2, 2010

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Ms.Moriarty (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mio Classic Select Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Sports)

I've been using this monitor with TurboFire/Chalean Extreme and similar cardio workouts for close to a year. I read some of the other reviews about how it's hard to get a reading while actively jogging, etc. That could be true. I usually check my heart rate at natural breaks during my workout, where I'm transitioning from one move to another. For that type workout, it gets a read quickly and accurately - at least, it's a consistent reading based on how I feel. I'm actually addicted to using the monitor and don't enjoy my workouts as much without it. Guess I like getting feedback about how hard I'm working or something.

Cons: it is bulky and not exactly attractive. But I'm sweaty and not exactly attractive when I'm wearing it, right????

Bottom line, luv it...luv it!