subject: Pulse Oximeter And Runners [print this page] With the increase in cardiac health issues in the United States, cardio exercise has been on a constant rise for many years now. If you take a quick look in your local gym, you will see that cardio equipment is starting to take up more space than weights. There is a reason for that, and it is based on supply and demand. No, supply and demand does not only apply to business, but almost everything. Individuals that are not part of a gym will readily run outside to maintain health and endurance. One very important vital sign that must be monitored during any cardio exercise is pulse rate, which is also referred to as heart rate.
Traditional method of checking one's pulse rate was to use two fingers at the wrist and count one's heart beats for 10 seconds and them multiple that number by 6. Well those days are long gone. Advances in technology today have made it possible to check one's pulse rate on the go with a pulse oximeter. A pulse oximeter, also know as a pulse ox by some, is a portable medical device used to measure the blood oxygen saturation level and the pulse rate of an individual with the of a laser beam. The software for a pulse oximeter allows for very accurate measurements, which come at lightning fast times.
Runners throughout the United States have adopted a pulse oximeter along with their digital watch for their exercises. It has proven to be a great tool, which is both accurate and portable.
The pulse oximeter's offered to you are portable, easy to use and come with many accessories. Ensure that your oximeters are FDA approved and come with a user manual that is easy to follow. Many websites on the internet today supply more and more oximeter's but do your homework to ensure your oximeter that is affordable, lightweight, high quality and very easy to use.
