January 24, 2007 (Markham, ON) – An innovative new product in heart rate monitor design and technology, Bios Fitness’ Audio Heart Rate Monitor reads out users’ heart rate information with the push of a button or at regular intervals of their choosing, freeing athletes from looking down at their watch to check for information. It also connects to any MP3 or music player to allow users to listen to their favourite tunes simultaneously.

The voice announcement from the Audio Heart Rate Monitor interrupts music played from users’ MP3 or music player with information on heart rate and time. It even has motivational encouragement to let you know if you are exercising below, above, or just at your zone. The voice will tell you to “work harder,” “keep going,” or “relax.”

With a wireless ECG accurate chest belt, and a small display unit that clips on to apparel, the Audio Heart Rate Monitor comes equipped with advanced features such as 3 target zones with zone alarm, a 200-lap memory recall, and 30-segment 30-cycle interval timer. It calculates duration and total time in target zone, calories burned, and has a body mass index calculator. The Audio Heart Rate Monitor is available in 3 colours: iPod white, grey, and metallic blue.

As an official sponsor of the Subaru Triathlon Series, Bios Fitness products are recognized by serious athletes and the Canadian sports community. Based in Markham Ontario, Bios Fitness is a Canadian brand available in retail stores across Canada. Selected products are available at London Drugs, Overwaitea Foods, and Shoppers Drug Mart.