mdjeffreyus

I don't think you want to force a plateau unless you are losing weight too rapidly (over 5 lbs a week should be done under a MD's guidance). Go for it otherwise.

Here's a link to check out: http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/ They range in price from about $50 to several hundred. The most basic (and least expensive) monitors track the time of your workout and your average HR. You can then calculate the calories burned using an online calculator:…