which HRM?

curvykatie
curvykatie Posts: 870 Member
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
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

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  • rkwestfall
    rkwestfall Posts: 37 Member
    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
    dimplzz Posts: 456 Member
    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
    skinnydreams Posts: 1,178 Member
    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
    soon2bemrsott Posts: 60
    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
    curvykatie Posts: 870 Member
    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
    dimplzz Posts: 456 Member
    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
    soon2bemrsott Posts: 60
    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
    rkwestfall Posts: 37 Member
    I have the Polar F7. :tongue:
  • csingleton24
    csingleton24 Posts: 235 Member
    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
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    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.
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