???What is the best HEART RATE monitor to use???

emtlbstone
emtlbstone Posts: 9
in Fitness and Exercise
I am looking to purchase a heart rate monitor to wear while running but am overwhelmed at all that are our there. I am hoping to find one at a reasonable price. I would love extra features too. Any suggestions ??????? Thanks :)

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    The best one is the one that has the features you want at a price you can afford.

    Having said that, are you interested in also keeping track of distance and pace? If yes you might want to look at a Garmin GPS/HRM - you can usually find great deals on the Forerunner 305 (& it's multi sport so you can track your biking too if you ride).

    If you're looking for time, heart rate & estimated calories burned (the Garmin does cal too) then one of the Polar FT series would probably be ideal.
  • Te2005
    Te2005 Posts: 173 Member
    Bump... Was going to post the same question
  • chrisdavy239
    chrisdavy239 Posts: 21 Member
    I agree with above - the Garmin is a good piece of kit, but can be expensive. I train with a Polar CS300 so I can measure my bike miles, but I spent years with my Polar F7 - still going. They're great - not the cheapest HRM out there, but reliable and easy to use.
  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    Garmin Edge 500. Hands down. Can be used for running / cycling / hiking etc..........PM me if you have any questions.
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    I love my Polar FT7. Keeps HR, time, and calories burned for all my workouts. I like the look of the watch, too -- sometimes I wear it even when I'm not working out.
  • LexyDB
    LexyDB Posts: 261
    Garmin Forerunner 405CX for general exercise, heart rate monitor is the best I've seen and the functions are superb.
  • emtlbstone
    emtlbstone Posts: 9
    Thanks everyone for your help!!!

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