Heart Rate Monitor Lab - A Day in the Life of...
Remember to moisten the electrodes on the attaching transmitter with the chest strap.
1. Wear your heart rate monitor for an entire day. Periodically record your HR. You must have at least 20 HR entries. Record low-stress situations as well as moments of increased stress and anxiety.
2. Record and describethe situations.
Questions-
1. What did you notice about your heart rate changes throughout the day?
2. In what kinds of situations did your heart rate rise? Did any of them surprise you?
3. Did you consciously try to lower your HR in different circumstances? If yes, were you able to lower it, and how did you do so?