Epulse 2 Strapless Heart Rate Monitor (Continuous Readings) with Pedometer Function

Strapless armband heart rate monitor, pedometer and calorimeter (continuous heart rate readings without a chest transmitter). It is a practical and convenient for anyone who exercises or is interested in tracking calories burned to obtain the benefits of heart rate monitoring while conducting literally any type of activity from running to walking or simply doing daily chores.

The chart below displays features, product's contents,
possible accessories, warranty information and specifications.

SPORT/WORKOUT features:
Operational Modes (optional) Mode 1 (preset) uses an accelerometer for accuracy during heavy exercise. Mode 2 does not use the accelerometer and may be more suitable for some individuals during light exercise.	ePulse2 X
Exercise time	ePulse2 current
HEART RATE features:
Continuous heart rate reading provides constant heart rate information throughout the duration of your workout	ePulse2 X
Heart rate	ePulse2 minimum, average, % of max.
Resting heart rate	ePulse2 BPM
TARGET ZONE - HEART RATE ZONES features:
Target Zone indicator tracks in zone, above zone, below zone	ePulse2 X
Heart Rate Zone indicator Based on your personal data, including your resting heart rate. Automatically calculate and display optimal heart rate exercise zones for you to achieve maximum benefit from your activities. The main display for these features shows a heart that moves between the zones. If you move out of the zone the heart will change color and blink until your heart rate is back in the zone.	ePulse2 X
Custom Zone (optional) This feature allows you to set your own personal HR target zones.	ePulse2 X
CALORIES/FAT features:
Calories burned	ePulse2 both BMR or with personal data entered
Calorie countdown (optional) This feature allows you to set a caloric burn target and it will count it down for you.	ePulse2 X
Cardio Conditioning Zone - This exercise intensity optimizes cardio-respiratory conditioning which improves your fitness level while burning significant calories. The optimal range for cardio condition to occur is between 70-80% of your max heart rate.	ePulse2 X
Fat burned Provided as a low and high range for your heart rate to optimize fat burning during exercise or other activity, which is approximately 60-70% of your maximum heart rate.	ePulse2 X
SPLIT features:
Split times	ePulse2 stores up to 64 split times
ALERT - ALARM - TIMER features:
Stopwatch	ePulse2 X
DISPLAY features:
Full color that can be read at night OLED - Organic Light Emitting Diode	ePulse2 X
Color choices	ePulse2 green is default for outdoors - better visibility
BATTERIES:
Type	ePulse2 rechargeable
Battery life on a full charge	ePulse2 6.5 hrs. in normal mode, 13 hrs. in demand mode
Low charge warning	ePulse2 X
CONTENTS OF PRODUCT:
Arm Unit	ePulse2 X
Wall charger	ePulse2 X
Manual	ePulse2 X also online
Quick Guide	ePulse2 X also online
WARRANTY INFO:
Defects in material or manufacturing under normal use	ePulse2 90 days from purchase date limited

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q. How does the ePulse2 differ from the chest strap heart rate monitors that are on the market today?
A. The difference is ease of use and convenience! The accuracy of the ePulse2 is similar to other monitors. Impact Sports Technologies has used proprietary technology to place the sensor that captures heart rate on the arm instead of requiring a chest strap and special watch. The ePulse2 is self-contained and displays your fitness data conveniently on the armband when and where you need it.

Q. Is the ePulse2 only for athletes?
A. Absolutely not! The ePulse2 has been designed to monitor heart rate and calories burned for all types of activity ranging from intense aerobics such as running or dancing, to golf and racquet sports such as tennis and everyday activity such as walking around the block or simply going up and down the stairs. The ePulse2 makes it possible for anyone to conveniently monitor their activity levels and obtain instant feedback on the benefits.

Q. Does the ePulse2 have a time function?
A. Yes. The ePulse2 calculates and displays current exercise time and saves and displays total exercise time over all exercise sessions until reset (reset of the data also resets the exercise time). However, the ePulse2 is not designed to be a timepiece. It’s easily read day/night display is designed to complement your watch or sports watch. When you look at your watch, you will be able to simultaneously see your ePulse2 readout.

Q. Does the ePulse2 have stopwatch and split time functions?
A. Yes. The ePulse2 has a stopwatch feature and also permits the user to store and retrieve up to 64 split times.

Q. Can the ePulse2 be worn on either arm?
A. The ePulse2 is designed to accommodate both right and left handed people and may be worn on either arm to accommodate racquet sports and to provide the least interference with hand functions.

Q. Can the ePulse2 be worn on the wrist?
A. The ePulse2 is designed to be worn on the forearm. However, it may be worn by some people with good results about two inches above the wrist.

Q. Can I clean my ePulse2 Armband?
A. Yes, it is water resistant. Your ePulse2 armband is designed to be superficially cleaned with mild soap and water. It can be rinsed under running water and laid flat to dry. However, it is not designed to be immersed in water. Do not immerse the main display in water or hold it under running water as this may void the warranty.

Q. How often do I have to recharge the battery and what is battery life?
A. The ePulse2 is designed to operate for up to 6.5 hours on a single charge. By using the “On Demand Mode” the charge time will be doubled. It is recommended that ePulse2 be kept on the charger when not in use. The battery is designed for at least 500 charge cycles before it must be replaced.

Q. Why is it useful to know my heart rate?
A. Your heart rate provides a useful measure of the intensity of your exercise and can be used to calculate your calories burned. By monitoring your heart rate with the ePulse2 you will receive immediate feedback on the quality of your effort, allowing you to regulate the activity intensity to better achieve your specific fitness goals.

Q. What are the benefits of activity that elevates my heart rate?
A. The benefits are many to include: increased and calorie burning and a more efficient cardio vascular system (better physical endurance). It has also been proven that regular cardio exercise will reduce your chance of coronary artery disease, lower blood pressure, increase good cholesterol (HDL) and decrease the risk of diabetes. Many people report that a marked decrease in anxiety and depression is experienced with exercise, especially those activities associated with cardio fitness. A lack of physical activity has many serious consequences. People who don’t exercise often have higher rate of strokes, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, colon and breast cancers and most seriously, death from coronary artery disease.

Q. How high should my heart rate be to begin achieving benefits?
A. The great news is that the benefits of cardio exercise begin with any elevation of one’s heart rate. However, there are different benefits with different levels of heart rate (or exercise intensity).

Below, find a brief summary outlining some of these benefits.
50 – 60%: Start Up, Basic Wellness and Daily Activities Goal: Maintain current state of health and to begin the “getting fit” process.
Exertion Level: Warm-up / Easy pace; Slight sweating; No difficulty to converse; Increase heart rate slightly above normal for a sustained duration.

60 – 70%: Fat Burning / Base Fitness Goal: Maximized stored fat as calorie / energy source during workout and to improve base cardio respiratory health. Exertion Level: Moderate, sustainable intensity; Full sweat; some difficulty to converse; Breathing is somewhat labored and HR is strong

70 – 80%: Cardio Conditioning Goal: Improve fitness & cardio condition. Exertion Level: High, not sustainable over long duration; Heavy sweat; Difficulty to converse; Breathing is labored and HR is fast, strong and evident.

80 – 100%: Anaerobic / Interval Training Goal: Push Anaerobic Threshold up toward max HR. Improve cardio conditioning and recovery time; minimize fatigue & muscular lactic acid build up. Exertion Level: Max – All-out, sustainable in only limited durations or short bursts. Breathing and HR are close to or at max; muscle burn.

Q. What is the advantage of the ePulse2 over the heart rate monitors that are on the handgrips of most exercise equipment at my fitness club?
A. The ePulse2 offers several unique advantages over heart rate monitors found on exercise equipment, which offer just an estimated snapshot of your caloric burn while you are using them.
First, the calculations from the ePulse2 are personally tailored to you and your physiology, making the caloric burn calculations more accurate.
Second, the convenience of the ePulse2 permits you to wear it during your entire workout as you move from warm-up to each station or exercise to exercise and during cool down when your heart rate and caloric burn remain elevated. This gives you a more dynamic and comprehensive picture of
the total end-to-end effectiveness of your exercise session.
Third, the ePulse2 adds value to any exercise equipment you use or may have purchased for in home use since it is always available to give you feedback on the effectiveness of that equipment.

Q. Can the ePulse2 tell me if I am over training?
A. Since the ePulse2 will allow you to become familiar with your heart rate during all types of activity, including your resting heart rate, you will be able to see a typical sign of over training if your resting heart rate remains 5-10 beats higher than normal for an extended period of time.

Q. Can I use the ePulse2 during weight training?
A. Yes. Since it is worn on the forearm, the ePulse2 is very convenient for weight training. It can be particularly useful if you are monitoring your heart rate between sets or when circuit training. For instance if you are power lifting you may want to see your heart rate move back to resting level between sets, while if you are moving quickly from station to station for aerobic or endurance training (circuit) the ePulse2 will help you keep your heart rate elevated with constant feedback. Due to physical disruption of the sensor while actually lifting you may occasionally note some loss of the heart rate signal but the ePulse2 will quickly recover once you rest or are between sets.