heart rate monitor - accuracy

angela0831

I decided to get myself a new hrm since mine doesnt count calories burned during a workout. It gives me my heart rate average during the workout and duration of the exercise. I went on ebay to look for one because I dont want to spend too much. I found one for $12 (free shipping) and another for $1 plus $4.99 s&h :noway: . Neither one has a chest strap and the price is pretty low. How accurate can these HRM be? :huh:

angela0831

or does anybody know a website that can give me the calories burned during my exercise by inputting my average heart rate during the workout and the duration of workout?

MattySparky

you get what you pay for, thats a pretty low price for any item let alone a HRM. I wouldn't expect much from those just based on their price, not to mention the fact that they dont have chest straps either which really makes a huge difference. The problem with cal burn calculators is they are based on a formula and not what is actually happening when you work out. If you want a good, reliable HRM you're going to have to fork out some money for it. Polar HRMs are worth the money.