Regular use of a heart rate monitor makes it possible for anyone to better understand their body in order to pace themselves for a safer more effective exercise program. The heart is the most important muscle in every body, not just the body of athletes. When the heart becomes more physically fit endurance is improved. Exercising with a heart rate monitor helps anyone exercise at the safest and most beneficial level based on age and fitness level. Exercise benefits previously mentioned such as weight loss, lower blood pressure, reduction of stress and depression can all be realized sooner and with less strain when a heart rate monitor helps manage the intensity of the exercise.
Cardiovascular benefits can help improve the quality of life many patients.
Perhaps the biggest benefit to diabetics is the positive effect exercise has on lowering blood sugar which results in the need for less insulin. Careful monitoring of blood sugars is required to achieve best results. Make exercise a daily part of life. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Washington, DC, U.S. Govt. Printing Office, 1996.