Great watch; not quite petite

I really like this watch. It captures my heart rate accurately and is very easy to use and to reset whenever necessary. It's a bit larger than I expected, though -- not quite "petite." I'm extremely satisfied with it, however.

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Perfect Fit!

This watch/BPM device is a perfect fit, both as watch and tool for monitoring my heartrate. Also, great for small framed folks!

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Ticks for the time, heart rate, and calories! Can't beat that!

I bought this watch during a Friday Sale, and I am very glad I did. First of all, this is the "petite" watch, so you should probably only get this particular model if you have a smallish wrist. There are comparable "regular-sized" models available through Amazon that have the same features.

Using this watch, you are able to set your "at rest" heartbeat as well as your weight so it can calculate the calories you are burning while exercising. Operating the watch is fairly intuitive -- there are only four buttons and they're well labeled, so it's not difficult like programming a VCR or anything. Taking your pulse is simple also -- you just place your fingers on the metal sensors periodically, hold for a few seconds, and beep! Your heart rate is recorded. If you have the watch in the "workout" mode, it will then tell you how many calories you've burned since you started your workout, which for me is a great motivating factor to keep my heart rate up longer. You are supposed to take your heart rate each time your intensity level changes. I do Jazzercise so I take my heart rate in between routines (it's similar to aerobics). I am usually able to get a quick read during the few seconds between songs. I have also used it while running and am able to hold my wrist steadily enough to get a good reading, so it works there too.

My only gripe with the product is that sometimes it doesn't get a read on the first try. The more I use it though, the more I am able to get an accurate reading quickly, so maybe it's something that takes practice. It is also slightly bulkier than I imagined from the photos, but it still looks sleek enough. I highly recommend this product for anyone looking to easily track their heart rate during workouts, sports activities, or just for health reasons.

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