Our camp utilizes HR monitors to optimize the camper's training and allow him/her to understand how their four specific energy systems work.

 

It is sad to say but the wireless heart rate technology in use today is not as accurate as earlier HR monitoring systems. A case of the latest is not always the greatest if I have ever seen one. Your HR reading can be off as much as five beats or more per minute utilizing just the wireless technology. When being a beat off means you are in a different energy system or running junk miles you can see the importance of being totally accurate. Therefore in order to be totally accurate you must use a HR monitor strap with your watch.

 

Fortunately there are some options where you can just get a HR strap to go with your watch that already has the wireless technology. I would encourage you to pursue this option to save both time and money and allow you to train more accurately and efficiently.

 

These Garmin watches and most Apple watches are compatible with all ANT+ HR straps listed below to the best of my knowledge.

We provide three options in order to allow you to utilize a HR monitor and provide you with the best experience possible during and after camp.

 

1. Bring your own if you already have one. PLEASE NOTE: You must have a HR strap that goes with your watch. Please see the above explanation.

 

2. Purchase a HR monitor with chest strap (no wireless technology) from us at our cost of $85. These HR monitors have all the necessary bells and whistles for you to get the most cost effective HR monitor experience. These HR monitors have been used at past camps.

 

3. Rent one of our Polar HR monitors for $20 for the entire week. This $20 will go toward the purchase price if you decide to purchase the HR monitor at the end of the week.

 

If you have any questions, e-mail Coach Ramsey or call him at (913) 489-9821.