Pyle Sports PHRM38 Heart Rate Monitor Watch with 3D Walking/Running Sensor

by Pyle Sports

Product Features

• Time/Date - Present Heart Rate - Calories Burnt - Display Off
• Maximum Heart Rate - Daily Alarm
• Average Heart Rate - User Setting
• Target Zone Setting - LED Backlight
• 1/100 sec Stopwatch - Energy Saving Function ? Auto

Product Description

This heart rate monitor watch has everything you need to get started with cardiovascular training - running, jogging, or any kind of strenuous exercise. The watch is equipped with a stopwatch, an alarm function, and an LED backlight for easy night usage. Of course, it also includes a heart rate monitor chest strap and data functions including maximum, average, and present heart rate monitoring, as well as a calories burned display.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 6.8 x 2.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004RQWYDO
• UPC: 068889005943
• Item model number: PHRM38
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,463 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #13 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Health Monitors > Heart Rate Monitors

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, August 15, 2011

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J. Roberson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pyle Sports PHRM38 Heart Rate Monitor Watch with 3D Walking/Running Sensor (Health and Beauty)

UPDATE: 11/11/2011

I reviewed this product a few months ago, and I'm still keeping my rating. I have seen other reviews that said it stopped working, but they must've thrown away the manual that says to rub some water over it. As you sweat, you will get stuff on the chest strap, and the sensors won't work right. We take warm water with a little salt in it, and put it on. I have also used rubbing alcohol to keep it clean. If it isn't reading right away, I do that and it still works fine. Just wanted to update anyone who had been second guessing buying this because of some of the negative reviews. I will update again in a couple months.

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A few weeks ago I bought a fitness watch with a chest strap that was $69.99. I put it on, wrapped the chest strap around me, worked out.... But somehow, even though this was supposedly brand new, I had already burned calories before I put it on... And then I couldn't reset the calorie burn to 0 after a workout. So, I returned it and got my $70 back. I was just going to go ahead and forget the heart rate monitor but I was doing some workout videos and wanted to track my calorie burn. I also was working out on the treadmill and elliptical and just wanted to make sure I was getting an accurate measurement. So, I did an Amazon search. I instantly clicked on this one because it was cheap (after my bad experience with the last one, I didn't want to waste more money). It included a chest strap, which is what I wanted. I just received it today. It was easy enough to set up... Includes a user profile with age and weight (although that is in kg and I am not sure if you can change iit to lbs yet, but a quick Google search to convert lbs to kg was easy enough). The chest strap detected my heart rate instantly. I pushed start on the timer and worked out. I found out during my video that I burned about 60 more calories than a calculator online said, so I was happy about that.

It's just great watch, and I am super happy with my purchase. It is a little bulky (I am a woman) but I don't care. I am sure I will just get used to it. It may be cheap, but not cheaply made.

By the way, the box said "Simple heart rate monitor" so if you are looking for something super advanced, check out their other products. I am just beginning my exercise routines and I mostly want my heart rate and calories burned, so it is perfect for me.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works just fine., August 10, 2011

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K. Bradley - See all my reviews
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I wanted something inexpensive that would help track calories burned during a workout. Does just that! Had it for a 3 weeks and have had no problems. :)

32 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No More Excuses, Fatty!, October 3, 2011

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A. Mueller (DFW, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pyle Sports PHRM38 Heart Rate Monitor Watch with 3D Walking/Running Sensor (Health and Beauty)

"Oh, but if I want a good workout, I'll need to know my heart rate to stay in "the zone" and those things cost too much. So I'll just sit on my robust derriere, counting spare tires and eating cheesecake."

I've used that excuse, too. Well quit delaying and click "Add to Cart".

Look, I'm just getting started. I don't need something fancy. I just need to know when I hit 160 bpm and where I top out and how many cheesecake slices I just burned off - Not many, sadly.

For less than half the price of more expensive units, this heart rate monitor gives you just as accurate a heart rate and calories burned. It may not be as fancy or pretty, but let's face it, neither are you these days. It just works and it's CHEAP!

Setup was easy even though the controls aren't too intuitive. You have to start the stopwatch to get the calories burned during a workout and stop it like lap times to check your progress (the overall clock will still keep counting until you reset). Some of you may only have one lap in you, that's ok. At least you're moving!

It's even got warning beeps at 160 bpm to let you know you're really getting your groove on and 80 bpm to remind you that you're a quitter. I like to do running/jogging cycles. When I hear the beeps I start running until 180ish then jog it back down to the beeps. I can't go much higher than 180 without feeling dizzy, and that's ok, because that threshold used to be 120 bpm!

The watch isn't bulky or heavy, but would it hurt if it was, flabby arms?

So if a heart rate monitor was your last excuse, it looks like you only have a couple more days of holding your breath in the mirror while it ships to you. Then it's time to get serious!