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Heart Rate Monitors

Heart rate monitors are commonly purchased for fitness training purposes, but can be important for medical monitoring as well. Typical fitness heart rate monitors consist of a heart rate sensor on a chest strap, and a special wristwatch for viewing data sent by the chest sensor. One can easily track changes taking place in their heart rate, warning the individual when their heart rate exceeds or falls below desired levels. These monitors can also provide data about calorie consumption for weight loss purposes. Heart rate monitor prices range from around fifty dollars to over two hundred dollars per unit. Blood pressure monitors are also available for medical purposes.

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