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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Discount ACCUSPLIT Health Engine AH120M9 Pedometer/Step Counter


My Accusplit pedometer was accurate when it worked right, and I liked having it. BUT (1) Even when I thought I had completely closed the case, somehow it seemed to have been slightly open; and when it was not completely closed, it reset itself to a setting entirely different from what I had set. (2) When I did make double-sure that the case was completely closed, it was very difficult to open. (3) When I did manage to pry it open, it easily came unhinged at the bottom. Basically, it's a cheap plastic design. In theory, I should have been able to snap it open and read what it said without stopping my run. In practice, this almost never happened. (4) It finally died when I ran down a sidewalk that had some bushes that hadn't been completely trimmed back. The pedometer was designed to be clipped to my waistband, and that's where it was; but apparently that cheap plastic hinge was no match for a stray branch. Some time later, I looked down and most of the pedometer was gone. Oh, well. Maybe some kid found it and became a more digital soul as a result. I may have contributed to the formation of a future engineer. Not bad for twenty bucks. But I still won't buy another one of these.Get more detail about ACCUSPLIT Health Engine AH120M9 Pedometer/Step Counter.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Where To Buy ADC ADCUFF, Blood Pressure Cuff, Large Adult, Navy


A quality cuff with good markings to aid placement and to judge adequacy of size for your arm (which makes a great difference in accuracy).

Ease of use limited by being a simple wrap, as many are, rather than the style with a loop to secure the two ends together loosely - which is somewhat easier for self use.

Amazon's description is not explicitly clear as to that this is probably just a cuff, requiring a bladder inside it (and note bladders will need replacing due deterioration with age).Get more detail about ADC ADCUFF, Blood Pressure Cuff, Large Adult, Navy.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Tanita HA520W Analog Scale with Built in Handle, White


i bought 4 of these scales to scale my race kart and they worked perfect for what i wanted . price was cheap they all were pretty close in checking readouts and the handles work great for hanging in my trailer . not a typical use for them i know but thats why i got them and would recommend them for regular uses too Get more detail about Tanita HA520W Analog Scale with Built in Handle, White.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Shop For MyoTapeD-AccuFitness Optical Digital Tape Measure, 1ct


The idea of the product, is great.
When i got this product, it came with dead batteries. After changing them, the unit powered on, and showed a clear and crisp display. (Can be set to measure inches or centimeters)
The idea, is to roll its wheel through the are you need to measure. Then, take a look, and save the measurement, clear, or start another one. (It has memory for the last 3 measurements of different parts of the body).

My unit is deffective. The wheel gets stuck every now and then (2 out of 3 times) and when this happens, i have to start over again. I've read lots of similar problems in the net, and it seems it is a common issue.

If this problem didnt exists, ill be probably rating it with 4 star.
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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Shop For ADC 612 Platinum Edition Adscope-Lite Stethoscope, Black


I love the adscope. Worth ever bit of the $. I bought a Littman when I was in PA school and it has worked great until I lost it. Was searching for a scope, figured I would try why not the price was good. Its great light weight and I can hear anything from Bruits to aortic stenosis. Defiently try it out!Get more detail about ADC 612 Platinum Edition Adscope-Lite Stethoscope, Black.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Order Polar G1 GPS Speed and Distance Sensor for FT60 / FT80


The only issue I have is with the armband itself. The rubber grip tends to separate from the inside of the band, a bit like the tread of a tire when it separates. This does not make the armband useless, merely a bit unattractive when I put it on and take it off. The strap itself remains functional.

The GPS tracker works fine with my FT80 watch and chest strap. I run 8-9 miles twice a week. The trees and forests don't really get in the way. If the signal gets lost, it recovers itself in a few seconds. I'm quite happy with this device.
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Monday, April 30, 2012

Suunto Comfort Coded Heart Rate Monitor Belt (Black) Buy Now


I bought this to replace the original belt that came with my t4c. After 14 months, one of the clips that snaps the belt into the electronics disk broke off, and the old belt would no longer work. So I ordered this new one.

I realized, upon receiving it, that I really only needed the strap; the belt includes a new electronics disk. So I unclipped the new belt from its disk, snapped the old disk into place, and didn't have to worry about pairing a new disk with the watch. Now, I have to hope that if the belt breaks again, it'll be in the disk -- since I have a spare.

The new comfort belt is obviously tighter than the old, and seems to start getting readings faster -- I guess 14 months of use stretched it out, so it might be good to plan to replace the strap after maybe 18 months of use, anyway. Get more detail about Suunto Comfort Coded Heart Rate Monitor Belt (Black).

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Polar FA20 Women's Activity Computer Watch (White) Buy Now


Small details, does not have flowers on band and is a creamy white. Watch is easy to figure out. Some people complained about sensitivity. This watch has a motion detector not a heart rate monitor so it doesn't register every time you are meandering or slightly moving, rather it is registering actual activity that has bigger movements (where you are actually swinging your arms). It will pick up movement while you are walking, jogging, shopping, etc. It is a reality check, that if you want to consider yourself active you may need to do a little more and this will show you how much you are doing daily so you can improve. This watch is good for becoming active in small ways or for a daily monitor. I'm not sure if the calorie counter is completely accurate because it is simply taking into account the movement. I look forward to buying a more advanced one with a heart rate monitor that will be better for workouts. All in all this is a great watch for motivation to start doing just a little more throughout your day!Get more detail about Polar FA20 Women's Activity Computer Watch (White).

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Bowflex Ana Digit Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Regular) Best Quality


The watch is difficult to read. Since the entire face is black it is necessary to have just the right lighting to see the reading. The reading varies somewhat from the one at cardiac rehab using the hospital equipment. Overall it is useful as one of the tools to monitor the heart rate. One problem that occurred was that it stopped working exactly one month after being delivered. The problem was solved by replacing the battery but I would have expected that it would have been sent with a fresh battery. Get more detail about Bowflex Ana Digit Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Regular).

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Cheapest Oregon Scientific SE200-BK SmartHeart Heart Rate Monitor


"Another company that has the consumer does the quality control. It worked if you believed that your heart could go from 125 to 170 and down to 140 in less than 5 seconds. I have bought three heart monitor this year a Nike ( awesome except someone wanted it more than me and Nike doesn't carry it anymore but I was able to find on eBay for the same price of the Oregon brand new and a 99.9% favorable rating with over 21,000 sales. It originally cost twice as much but it worked great.) A Garmin that never worked and this Oregon. Welcome to the suckfest."Get more detail about Oregon Scientific SE200-BK SmartHeart Heart Rate Monitor.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Purchase Oregon Scientific PE326CA Pedometer with Calorie Counter


I just got this pedometer yesterday and so far so good. It has a lot of the functions as my old pedometer but its smaller and cheaper. However, the cover is a bit hard to open. It frequently got stuck, however its get better, so it probably is just because its new. Its also pretty easy to set-up.Get more detail about Oregon Scientific PE326CA Pedometer with Calorie Counter.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Where To Buy Health O Meter 160lb Professional Home Care Weight Scale


Good quality scale that is easy to read and very accurate. The standing area is large enough for a women's size 12 shoe as well as a man's size 15. I'd recommend this scale to anyone, especially those who check their weight daily.Get more detail about Health O Meter 160lb Professional Home Care Weight Scale.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Order FreeStyle Flash Diabetes Blood Glucose Monitoring System


The FreeStyle monitor is great. My wife has a Continual Glucose Monitor and needs to check her blood sugar at night and doen't want to turn a light on. With this monitor it has a built in light for the strip and after the blood is applied to the strip the meter lights up so the reading can be seen.Get more detail about FreeStyle Flash Diabetes Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

MioPINK Classic Heart Rate Monitor Watch with Two Straps Buy Now


I bought this watch because a tennis opponent raved about it. I was incredibly disappointed, however, because I found it to be impossible to monitor my heartrate during my treadmill workouts. The instruction booklet advises you to check your heartrate anytime you increase or decrease the intensity of your workout for maximum accuracy of calories burned, but my heartrate simply would not measure while I was running. What a waste! I feel like I have an overpriced stopwatch, instead of an accurate heartrate monitor. Also, please do not purchase this product from Watchgems through Amazon. I made that mistake and then tried to return the product one week after I bought it because it was not suitable for my needs, and they refused to accept it, and then sent me two nasty emails explaining why they would not accept it. The company is very unprofessional and difficult to work with, and I strongly advise against purchasing this product from them.Get more detail about MioPINK Classic Heart Rate Monitor Watch with Two Straps.