Heart Rate Monitor (UK)

Milziemooxx

I am looking at buying a HRM, however the ones which everyone goes on about being brilliant are too expensive for me at the moment. I only really want to it see how many calories I have burned whilst exercising. Can anybody recommend a good one between £10-£25? xxx

nibbynoo

i got one for £5 on ebay! might be crap but i'll gice it a go for £5! i hear argos sell them for £30ish also

runnercheryl

I bought this little beauty about a month ago, and I do recommend it for cardio exercise. Mine has been accurate for aerobics, running, cycling, but it slipped up for the first time today (I think) when I was walking.

For £12, I'd really recommend it, and I'll be walking again later today so will let you know if it sorts itself out:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pulse-Sonic-K920D-Heart-Monitor/dp/B005560PU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330950511&sr=8-1

Genie30

If you can't find one you like straight away, keep an eye on Lidl. They quite often do sports products and I managed to get my Crivitt HRM there for £15.

Milziemooxx

Thanks for the suggestions everybody! I ended up going for this one that has been recommended in another thread:- http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/lloydspharmacy-watch-and-heart-rate-monitor-35281

Will see how I go with it

runnercheryl

Regarding mine and my earlier issue, I've worked it out and just wanted to update in case anyone finds the thread and considers it in future. The reason it went crazy on me is that it only measures for 30 minutes and then re-sets the calorie counter. So, when I was doing my 50 minute walk to work it re-set after 30 minutes and I ended up only seeing the calories burned for the final 20. Lesson learnt!

nibbynoo

oh god i'll keep an eye out for that one! lol
must have been so disappointing!

gtfcnat

Lloyds Pharmacy have one for £12.99 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/496791-hrm-12-99-at-lloyds-pharmacy

gtfcnat

Lidl have got one for £14.99 from Monday
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/516854-another-cheap-hrm-lidl

A precise training aid to help monitor your performance
Easy-to-read LCD display
Heart rate is wirelessly transmitted from chest strap to watch
With bike mount
Features include:
- Current, average and max. heart rate
- Stopwatch
- Time, timer, calendar, alarm and hour chime
- Pedometer and kilometre/miles counter
- BMI calculator and calories/fat burnt display
Available in black/red or black/grey
Batteries included
3 year manufacturer’s warranty

Queen_M

This thread is so handy, thanks! I'd fully intended on treating myself to a Polar FT7 after getting to my first mini goal, but I think I'm just going to buy the lloyds one now and see how it does .

ravihira1892

Lidl have got one for £14.99 from Monday
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/516854-another-cheap-hrm-lidl

A precise training aid to help monitor your performance
Easy-to-read LCD display
Heart rate is wirelessly transmitted from chest strap to watch
With bike mount
Features include:
- Current, average and max. heart rate
- Stopwatch
- Time, timer, calendar, alarm and hour chime
- Pedometer and kilometre/miles counter
- BMI calculator and calories/fat burnt display
Available in black/red or black/grey
Batteries included
3 year manufacturer’s warranty

Thanks for this! i shall be purchasing this on the weekend, the offer is valid now from the looks of it! *checked on the website*

girl_afraid82

I'll vouch for the Lloyds one, I tried it for the first time last night and it's very accurate and comfortable

boelyn

One of my MFP friends has just posted that Lidl are doing one for £14.99 from Monday the 12th, it is one with a chest strap so should be accurate. Google it hon.

dianeellen2

I bought this little beauty about a month ago, and I do recommend it for cardio exercise. Mine has been accurate for aerobics, running, cycling, but it slipped up for the first time today (I think) when I was walking.

For £12, I'd really recommend it, and I'll be walking again later today so will let you know if it sorts itself out:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pulse-Sonic-K920D-Heart-Monitor/dp/B005560PU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330950511&sr=8-1

Ditto - i got this one a few weeks ago - very consistant and easy to use

Diane

beccarockslife

Tesco do a basic one in their fitness section that's £13 so do lloyds pharmacy

ravihira1892

I don't know if i should purchase the Lloyds HRM or the Lidl one, both are near me! arghh.


Any pros and cons? is the Lidl waterproof?

runnercheryl

I bought this little beauty about a month ago, and I do recommend it for cardio exercise. Mine has been accurate for aerobics, running, cycling, but it slipped up for the first time today (I think) when I was walking.

For £12, I'd really recommend it, and I'll be walking again later today so will let you know if it sorts itself out:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pulse-Sonic-K920D-Heart-Monitor/dp/B005560PU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330950511&sr=8-1

Ditto - i got this one a few weeks ago - very consistant and easy to use

Diane

Indeed. Struggled with it for walking on Monday, but I've got it sorted now and it turns out I've been burning 200 more calories on days when I walk than I thought I was. Endomondo and MFP have been pretty much dead on in agreement with my HRM for other activities, but they're way off for walking and both too low.

niknak2308

I bought mine from Tesco's in the sale (though it's gone back up a little now, but I'd still pay 19.99)

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.203-3529.aspx

Personally I've found it to be great. Don't think it's suitable for swimming but it seems to do everything else! :happy:

Milziemooxx

Lloyds Pharmacy have one for £12.99 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/496791-hrm-12-99-at-lloyds-pharmacy

I bought this one gonna see how I go with it!

Thanks for the suggestions everybody, good thread for people with a budget xxxx

Milziemooxx

This thread is so handy, thanks! I'd fully intended on treating myself to a Polar FT7 after getting to my first mini goal, but I think I'm just going to buy the lloyds one now and see how it does .

I just purchased the Lloyds one and waiting for it arrive. Looking forward to using it.... I am also going to save up for a better one, but the Lloyds one should do for now. And you never know, it may be good enough not to buy a more expensive one

robdowns

I went to the doctor yesterday as my average hr on a 7 mile run was 170, he told me I was just un-fit so keep it in mind if you think it goes a bit high. I have been running on and off for a year last 6 month I have been stepping up to 8:20 min miles just keep it up and don't forget to stretch.

icemaiden17_uk

Bump! I think it's time I had a HRM as well!

Cupcake596

Awesome much needed post! Gonna buy 1 next week

ravihira1892

Think i've made my mind up! i shall be purchasing the HRM from Lidl on the weekend 14.99 is cheap & seem to be better spec so will see anyways! experiment it and what not.