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Originally Posted by ah123
Thinking of ordering the beginner package too...is it worth getting the heart rate monitor?
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Definitely. I've set mine to beep when I'm not in my target zone, so I know if I need to work harder, or if I need to take a step back for a second. I find it very helpful to know when you are in the zone. It is best to be in the zone so you get an efficient workout. When your heart rate is too low you're obviously not getting the most out of your workout, and when it is too high, the same thing occurs, you're not effectively burning fat/calories.
I didn't buy the heart rate monitor from the site as I didn't think I would need it. In the end I I bought one from Canadian Tire. Make sure you get one with a chest strap and that it measures your heart rate continually. At first I bought one that I had to stop and press two buttons to check my heart rate, and it was very inconvenient to do in the workouts.