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what is the best calorie/ Heart rate counter.. ? HELP PLEASE

aoibhs22
aoibhs22 Posts: 55 Member
edited February 14 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi guys I want and need to buy a counter for my heart rate and calories. Is a strap on under your chest the best? or is a fitbit? or any other ones you can suggest. Advantages and disadvantages of them? I am really clueless and I train outside and in the gym. so i need something that suits both conditions. :wink: :flowerforyou:

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  • timrpm
    timrpm Posts: 57 Member
    I think the HR straps have a much stronger reputation. Perhaps consider a Garmin 220 watch and HR (chest) strap. It's supposed to be able to give decent readings on a treadmill due to built-in accelerometer (so you don't need a footpod as well). See DCRainmaker for an incredibly in-depth review. Short version - it's an excellent fitness watch.

    Edit -the wrist strap things are not rated as reliable and also tend to have built-in batteries, once those run out you have to throw most models away. Not great longevity.
  • aoibhs22
    aoibhs22 Posts: 55 Member
    Brilliant thank you :)
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