The more valuable information you can learn from your outdoor exercise, the more motivated you'll be. Enter the Suunto X3 heart rate monitor, which not only serves as an informative and reliable training tool, but also adds an altimeter, barometer, and thermometer for good measure. The monitor's transmitter belt wraps securely around your chest, where it reads your real-time average heart rate, analyzes the information, and sends it to the wrist-top computer. Once the information is captured, you can compare your average heart rate with your instant heart rate, speed up or slow down to match the target pace, or set the interval timer to meet specific heart rate goals. It can also help you gauge the impact of altitude and topographic factors on your training by matching your heart rate with the altimeter readings. Want to design the perfect training regimen for mountainous hikes? Look no further than the X3. Plus, the X3 doesn't stop when the workout is over. It also stores data on training duration; average, minimum, and maximum heart rates; cumulative ascent and descent; and the highest and lowest altitudes in the training session. As a result, it's easy to make a complete post-performance assessment. It even stores the heart rate for up to 10 laps for each training session and memorizes all the data from the last eight training sessions, compiling the exercise data in a simple training logbook.
Safety is also a wilderness concern, which is where the barometer and thermometer come into play. The two functions let you gauge the weather conditions during long hikes and camping trips, so you aren't caught unaware by a surprise snow or rainstorm. Add in an optimized display size for superior readability and a long, soft strap that fits virtually any size wrist and you have an unbeatable tool for hiking, workout management, and more.
Additional features include a built-in stopwatch/interval timer and calendar, a graphic heart rate zone pointer, water-resistance to 100 feet, and replaceable batteries for both the monitor and the transmitter belt. The monitor, which weighs 0.11 pounds, is backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
X3 heart rate monitor, transmitter belt, batteries for each device, user's manual.
