I always exercise using a Heart Rate Monitor. They are really beneficial and can give you an approximate idea of how many calories you burn. They also come in really handy so that you are aware of your target zones. Taken from this website here's more information on your heart rate training zones:
Low Intensity: 60% to 70%
This zone keeps you at a comfortably low intensity and is a good choice as a warm up or for beginners because it helps you develop aerobic fitness for more intense exercise.
Moderate Intensity: 70% to 80%
This zone kicks up the intensity, improving your body's ability to transport oxygen throughout the body and conditioning your heart. You'll burn more calories in this zone, as well. Experts often recommend working at a moderate intensity to build fitness and lose weight.
High Intensity: 80% to 90%
Working in this zone takes you out of your comfort zone and allows you to burn more calories while improving your VO2 Max and raise your anaerobic threshold.
Maximum Effort: 90% to 100%
Working at this level means you're working as hard as you can, as in all-out springs or very high intensity interval training. Most of us can only sustain this level of effort for a short period of time, making this the toughest zone and more appropriate for advanced exercisers.
There are many varieties of Heart Rate Monitors. I recommend one with a chest strap, as they are more accurate. I personally like the Sigma Sport PC15. You can get it on Amazon here. It's currently $55.34. I also know of many who love Polar Heart Rate Monitors. These are also excellent, but I have been told that you have to send it off to the company to when the battery needs to be replaced.
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