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dailySpark Holiday Giveaway Week 3: Listen to Your Heart

By: Stepfanie Romine : 12/14/2009 10:07:43 AM : 179 comments : 10,087 Views

Today we kick off week 3 of the dailySpark Holiday Giveaway. We've already given away two great prizes: customized cereal capsules from [me] & goji and SparkPeople apparel.

This week we're giving away 3 Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watches!

Heart-rate monitors are like a speedometer for your heart. They'll help you know when you're speeding and when you need to give it some gas during a workout. Touted by Consumer Reports as a great buy, this model is pretty slick. We're giving away three of them!



Some of the features of the Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watches:
  • Heart rate monitoring watch sized for both men and women
  • Chest strap heart rate monitor works with watch to provide target zones and time in zone
  • Workout review that recalls activity time and average/peak heart rates
  • Month/day/date display with 12/24-hour time
  • Watch is water resistant to 30 meters (165 feet); up to 2-year battery life
To enter, click here. The rules are the same as always. The contest ends next Monday, Dec. 21, at 9 a.m. EST.

Each Monday until Jan. 4, 2010, we will be giving away various prizes to help you along your journey to a healthier you. Keep coming back!

Do you use a heart-rate monitor? Do you think they help you during a workout?

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MARGARETMCALL
12/28/2009
5:00:44 PM

I don't have a HRM, would love to own one. I think It will be a great motivator to stay active.
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MELLIE2627DE
12/21/2009
4:03:06 PM

My heart rate can get very high when doing activites like Zumba, so for me it's very important to have my heart rate monitor watch so I don't over do it.
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RAVENSLOFT
12/21/2009
12:31:53 PM

I don't have one...but would use it if I had one.
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KAYOTIC
12/20/2009
7:29:12 PM

I love my Polar HRM, if I won this one, I'd give it as a gift.
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GRACE443
12/20/2009
4:11:51 PM

I'm still wishin' and hopin'! Maybe I'll be lucky. I want to win one of these!
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SHY1965SJ
12/20/2009
1:14:43 PM

I have a cheap one that does not always work, Timex is aways good!
Thanks for giving us a chance to win one SP.
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JULIAGRIBBON
12/20/2009
9:00:54 AM

This is something that I have always wanted to add to my workout plan, but money and lack of education on how to use/read/understand these gadgets has deterred me from doing just that. If I win one, I will most DEFINATELY use it religiously and naturally read the directions so I am no longer intimidated by this handy and healthy device! THANKYOU SPARKPEOPLE!!!
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GONE2BEACH101
12/19/2009
11:56:23 AM

Count me in too!! I am trying to build mine up, but without a monitor, it's hard to know WHEN is enough!!
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PAMNANGEL
12/18/2009
12:31:37 PM

Oooo and it's a Timex.
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JAZZERCISEGENIE
12/17/2009
4:36:18 PM

thanks sparpeople for the contests
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CARLA717
12/17/2009
10:22:43 AM

I would love to win one of the HRM. I have been trying to build up my workouts for more intensity and this would be a valuable tool allowing me to have a stronger and much more successful workout.
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LIFEOCAMPING
12/16/2009
6:57:57 PM

Golly I have never heard of a heart monitor watch. And have never been lucky-till I found Spark People. Could I be lucky enough to win this? Trust me I'd use it every time I do my aerobics and Curves circuit training. May the best person be a winner and Happy Holidays to all the Spark Members
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TAYOMAX
12/16/2009
2:26:00 PM

It would be invaluable for certain exercises, I think. So...give it to me. It will be put to good use.
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LATTE48
12/16/2009
2:18:43 PM

Mine broke, it would be great if I could win this.
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BJSTRING
12/16/2009
1:46:03 PM

I don't have one, but I'd use one if I had it!
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MARI7167
12/16/2009
1:04:08 PM

I hope I get one for Christmas!
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CHICKFORCHRIST
12/16/2009
11:52:04 AM

I havent' been able to afford one, but I want one really bad to see my actual progress.
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DHSPARK
12/16/2009
11:25:55 AM

No, I don't currently use a heart rate monitor. It would be a great way to assist staying in one's target heart range for optimal benefit from exercise.

Good luck to all participants!
Deb
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SARAH2345
12/16/2009
11:14:55 AM

Hope I have some luck this time. I have wanted this watch for a long time!
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JFROGDIVA
12/16/2009
10:30:02 AM

I am NOT a lucky person!!!!! If I never EVER win anything again, I would LOVE to win this heart rate monitor!!!!! I live way out in the country on a farm & do not have the expenses or the access to a gym or any equipment other than my dumbbells & my step!! I have been really struggling with the same 8# for a year now & I need HELP!!!! I walk & exercise & think my heart rate is up, but no way of checking.....so, I don't think I am being effective in my workouts!!!! I missed being able to redeem my reward for pre-ordering "spark" by 1 or 2 days because I have been sick & hubby sick, so I would REALLY LOVE to get this!!!! If you wonder about my "mess" of a life & the conditions I am living under, please read through my blogs!!!! Spark has been a true LIFESAVER for me!!!!! I have met friends & received support that I never thought was out there.....especially when I MOST needed it!!!! I even got to meet 2 teammates!!!! Due to where I live & my extremely limited resources, I really want to win this!!!! THANK YOU for being here & helping so many people!!!! Hugzz ~ Jae
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JBDIAS
12/16/2009
10:28:17 AM

I would really love to have one.
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MIRSPA
12/16/2009
7:52:14 AM

I have a really cheap one, but never use it because it is hard to us and I don't feel it is accurate
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PAULASHOPS
12/16/2009
7:39:04 AM

I have been looking at these but cannot afford one right now. Would love to win one.
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JOHNHARNEY
12/16/2009
5:09:40 AM

I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE SINCE I'VE LOST 143 POUNDS THIS YEAR.
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4SCOTT
12/16/2009
3:37:46 AM

NEVER SEEN ONE, FIGURED THEY WOULD BE GOOD FOR MY WORKOUTS
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BIGTOSS03
12/16/2009
12:29:10 AM

I definitely think is a great gift idea. Any of us would be lucky to have it for our cardio programs.
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GRANDMO1
12/15/2009
10:54:49 PM

Wow!! Would I ever like to win this!!
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RUMBLETIGER
12/15/2009
10:14:33 PM

I've never used a heart rate monitor. I don't know enough about using one to have much of an opinion really. I'd love to see how they work out though.
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XENA1956
12/15/2009
10:10:14 PM

No I don't have a heart rate monitor, but I would love one or the Body Bug that they have at my gym, 24 hr fitness.
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CAMELSAMBA
12/15/2009
9:39:00 PM

I have a heart rate monitor, somewhere. But it seemed like a real pain to use: strap something around my chest and wear some watch thing and I had to stop exercising to see the readout. Needless to say, I didn't use it much! Are the new ones more convenient than that?
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GETITDUN
12/15/2009
9:00:23 PM

Wow, I really could use one of these.
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MASRITE
12/15/2009
8:42:08 PM

My husband uses a heart monitor and has told me that I should use one. it would probably help me with my workouts. I would love to win one & maybe, he would show me how to use it!! Good luck everyone & happy holidays.
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LADYJAKE1
12/15/2009
6:52:00 PM

I have always wanted one...would love to win it.
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CARKEY1
12/15/2009
6:48:34 PM

I really need this to help me track my progress. Good luck!
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MARSHA48
12/15/2009
6:19:48 PM

This would be wonderful for me, to win. : )
Good luck everyone. & Merry Christmas.
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RAYLINSTEPHENS
12/15/2009
6:07:01 PM

This would be a great prize to win! Good luck everybody!
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TKTMTA
12/15/2009
5:11:51 PM

I think it would be great. It would help me figure out how much I am pushing myself and what more I could do. It is something that I have my wish list but isn't a necessity.
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LORNE67
12/15/2009
4:37:06 PM

I think it would be great. I have never used one but didn't realize they were out there the size of wrist watches.
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MOMGABE
12/15/2009
4:25:35 PM

I've been using a HRM for several years now and find that it really helps me know whether I am meeting my goals during my workout. I just had to send my back for a battery replacement and I really miss it. Hope it gets returned soon.
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AJFAVEGRL
12/15/2009
3:49:56 PM

i had a mio heart rate monitor but it got stolen when my son was in the hospital.. so i could really use a new one.. this would be a great help in my workouts
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CMCHWK
12/15/2009
3:46:36 PM

Thanks for the opportunity! My doc says I need to pay more attention! ;)
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SWEETPEA1954
12/15/2009
3:39:51 PM

This would be a great gift for me as I have HPB and would love to know what my heart rate at all times.
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GEMINISUE
12/15/2009
2:39:45 PM

I have heart problems, so this would make exercising less stressful, or worrisome, knowing what is going on. Thanks, for the chance to win one!
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HMTKING
12/15/2009
2:18:05 PM

Sounds like a nice little gift.
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DOWN2SEXY
12/15/2009
2:11:20 PM

I don 't have a heart rate monitor. I should use one, but I've never found one that I could afford - or at least one that I could justify spending that much money on. Anybody have suggestions on an affordable one - just in case I don't win this week's give-away?
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NGLEASON
12/15/2009
1:23:01 PM

This would be great
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CHRIS3215
12/15/2009
1:21:13 PM

I have a heart monitor for my treadmill BUT I would love one when i'm on my treadclimber & doing aerobics!! WOOHOO good luck all.;-)
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IAMTHINNOW2
12/15/2009
12:41:14 PM

Pick me! I would so love to win one of the 3 Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watches! I have been pricing these for a long time, but this is something this unemployed women just can't swing at the moment.
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DIVAEMY
12/15/2009
12:36:46 PM

I have been wanting a heart rate monitor for a while, I just can't afford one at the moment - this would be a great gift for me.
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AIDELADE27
12/15/2009
12:29:33 PM

I've been meaning to get a HRM for a long time now because I don't think I'm pushing myself as hard as I think I can. I would love to win this time!
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