which HRM?

curvykatie

Im currently looking at heart rate monitors and i have no idea what Makes them good? the ones i am looking at are:

Target HRS410 with chest strap
-ECG accurate.
-Batteries replaceable.
-Watch.
-Stopwatch.
-Alarm.
-Average heart rate.
-Ideal for cardiovascular exercise.

Roger Black AG-10049 Pulse Watch
-An easy to use heart rate monitor for fitness and everyday life.
-No need for transmitter belt.
-Touch sensitive surface to simply detect heart rate.
-Time (12/24 hour display format).
-Daily alarm.
-Stopwatch with 10 lap memory.
-Memory recall.
-Count down timer.
-Pacer.
-Fitness Test.
-Zone and pulse alert settings.
-30 Pulse memory

OR

Kirsty Gallacher KG-10049 Pulse Watch
-An easy to use heart rate monitor for fitness and everyday life.
-No need for transmitter belt.
-Touch sensitive surface to simply detect heart rate.
-Time (12/24 hour display format).
-Daily alarm.
-Stopwatch with 10 lap memory.
-Memory recall.
-Count-down timer.
-Pacer.
-Fitness Test.
-Zone and pulse alert settings.
-30 Pulse memory.

which would you guys go for? These are all thats in my budget right now

Katie
xxx

rkwestfall

Hey Katie,

I dont know anything about those ones, but I have one from Polar and I absolutely love it!!
It makes life a bit easier when it counts te calories for you!
:flowerforyou:

dimplzz

How much are the ones that you are looking at? I have a Reebok Precision XT which I LOVE!!! They also are called Pro-Form Precision XT. You can find them on ebay for between $29-$40 bucks. I love it cause it also counts calories.

ETA: You want to make sure you get one with a chest strap. That is very important.

skinnydreams

I find the ones with chest straps to be most accurate, do the ones you listed measure calories burned for you...probably want one that does that too! I bought mine of amazon.com...I think it was only $40.

soon2bemrsott

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10719753
i got this one from walmart last week for $25, works wonderfully with most of the same features as the more expensive ones

curvykatie

the ones im looking at are £20-£30, there is a polar one, its the polar FS1 anyone use that one? its £35 erm..thats about $40 i think

dimplzz

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10719753
i got this one from walmart last week for $25, works wonderfully with most of the same features as the more expensive ones

Does it come with a chest strap? I have heard that if they don't, they aren't as accurate. I don't know for sure that is true though.

soon2bemrsott

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10719753
i got this one from walmart last week for $25, works wonderfully with most of the same features as the more expensive ones

Does it come with a chest strap? I have heard that if they don't, they aren't as accurate. I don't know for sure that is true though.

No, but I am getting consistent readings on it, so I am not concerned

rkwestfall

I have the Polar F7.

csingleton24

I don't know if any of them are waterproof (didn't see it on your list of amenities) but that would be good too. I do some ocean kayaking and running/jogging in the rain sometimes so that's always a plus for it to be waterproof.

Chenoachem

I would like online for reviews and see what people have to say about them. None of them are brands I have ever heard of. You can get good polar's for a good price at Overstock.com, Amazon.com, ebay...

I have a Polar FT60 but that is a fancy personal trainer watch.