It’s no secret I’ve been in a bit of a workout rut lately. And by “rut,” I mean I haven’t been working out at all.

Truthfully, I’m a bit embarrassed. I made such an effort to stay active during pregnancy, but out of both necessity (Baby M hardly ever naps!) and my own laziness, I haven’t even tried to get back into the game.

Luckily, I now have a little tool to help get me back into my groove.

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a representative from Beets Blu to review their wireless heart rate monitor. Never having owned a heart rate monitor and needing something to motivate me to move, I quickly agreed to give it a try.

The monitor wirelessly sends data to your phone via Bluetooth. I’m somewhat technologically challenged, but setting up the device was incredibly easy. The monitor is compatible with most smart phones, including both Apple and Android devices.

To activate my monitor, all I did was download the application from Apple (I have an iPhone 5S), turn on my phone’s Bluetooth, and start moving!

The adjustable strap and snaps make wearing the monitor comfortable and easy. As suggested by the instructions, I had to moisten the sensors, which use ECG-based technology, with a bit of water to get a reading.

I haven’t done too much strenuous activity (so far, my workouts have been limited to walking and light elliptical running), so I’ve had no discomfort or chafing from the strap. The battery is supposed to last a year, but since I’ve only used it a couple of weeks, I can’t really vouch for that just yet.

The software itself is easy to use—you can enter your sex, age, weight, etc. for more tailored tracking. The device allows you to match your activity to any changes in your body weight, and you can also set heart rate “zones,” so the device can alert you if your heart rate falls above or below your target.

All in all, I’d say this heart rate monitor is a good choice. It’s comfortable, easy to use, and while there are certainly better and more accurate devices on the market (at a premium price), I’ve been pleased so far.

Beets Blu is available on Amazon. If you’re in the market for a relatively inexpensive heart rate monitor, I’d recommend giving this one a try.

**I received the Beets Blu Wireless Bluetooth Smart 4.0 Heart Rate Monitor free of charge in exchange for a review. I was not compensated for this blog post, and all opinions are my own.**