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I got this watch as a gift to help with a strength training plan I started last fall to lose weight. I love the fact that it is SO simple to use. After the one time setup, just switch to calorie mode, hit reset, hit start, and you're off. After each circuit, I do a quick check of my heart rate by pressing the two bars (top and bottom). You get a quick response of heart rate and % of max, and it's instant feedback for how well you are doing or warns if you're overdoing it. The calorie counter is excellent. It really works. Together with an easy 20%Fat-60%Carb-20%Protein plan, I have since learned my exact calorie break-even point, and based on calories-in minus calories-burned, I can now predict with a fair degree of accuracy how much weight I will lose each week. Wow! I have never been able to do that on any diet or exercise plan before, so for that alone, it is a phenomenal aid. The instant feedback is constantly encouraging. (BTW, I have 120+ lbs to lose, 20 down so far, so this isn't a review by a top fit person working to shed 3 lbs on their already perfect 6-pack abs.) I have never felt so motivated before. I am loving this watch.

OK, it isn't perfect though. Used at night (running, walking, etc.), the LIGHT function goes out after 1-2 seconds. So you have to check your heart rate in darkness, keep your fingers there for a few seconds, then quickly press the light function and read FAST. I don't do that much, so it's no big deal for me. And I wish there was a quick button to automatically switch to chronometer mode and start a 1 minute countdown for recovery between circuits. You have to switch modes to do that... easy enough, I guess you can memorize the sequence of buttons, but hey I'm lazy (which somewhat explains the 120+ lbs I have to lose). However, I've realize that its easy to just use the calorie timer to figure out when 60 seconds have passed - duh.

But neither one is a deal breaker or makes it worth spending an extra $25 or more.

As simplicity goes and as a great tool for feedback, I would highly recommend this watch.

BTW, one person complained it didn't always read... I found that if you make the band too tight on your wrist, it can do that. Loosen it by one notch. It has never failed to read in that case. I suspect when it's too tight, it's probably like trying to life weights while getting your blood pressure taken. It needs to be a relaxed fit to take the best reading. (Note: This watch does not include a blood pressure monitor.)Get more detail about Bowflex Fit Trainer 10M Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Black).