HRM Help Pls! :)

destiny637

Hi All,

I'm looking into purchasing a heart rate monitor. I'm hoping to find one (watch-style) that will also display distance/speed ran, as I am training for a 10k and half marathon. I've been doing research online, but I know MFP peeps have a wealth of knowledge!

I really appreciate feedback and suggestions.

Fit4_Life

I just bought one from Walmart. I had posted a question on the calories burn. I was told it is not accurate and to get the watch with the rib/chest strap.
Good luck.

dad106

Yea, if your looking for calories burned watch style only ones are not going to cut it.. you need the chest strap. Plus something like a foot-pod to track the distance.

Look at Garmin or Polar FT60.. I know the FT60 for sure has a GPS and tracks distance. Not sure which Garmin's have a GPS, but I'm sure someone else will chime in with that info.

MinnieInMaine

Yea, if your looking for calories burned watch style only ones are not going to cut it.. you need the chest strap. Plus something like a foot-pod to track the distance.

Look at Garmin or Polar FT60.. I know the FT60 for sure has a GPS and tracks distance. Not sure which Garmin's have a GPS, but I'm sure someone else will chime in with that info.

This is pretty much the same thing I was going to say. Definitely need one with a chest strap to get an accurate heart rate reading and for distance/speed readings, you're going to need one with GPS. There are a few different models, how much you spend will depend on how technical you want it to be.

Beauty0619

watch style with pedometer included is available at Modell's...it was $70.