good/affordable HRM or pedometer? (in the UK)

cookiefluff
cookiefluff Posts: 115
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Hi!!! I really want to buy either a HRM or a pedometer, which is better for getting accurate info about calories burnt???
I want which ever works BEST with cardio workouts, I think pedometers are more for counting steps, right?
Like for walkers/joggers/runners?

And if you know any good affordable brands available in the UK, even if they're American brands, I can always search on Ebay or Amazon!

Thank you guys!!!!

EDIT: OH!!! one more question, I'm on Amazon and I'm looking at som HRM watches, are the watches any good? or are the chest bands better???

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  • cookiefluff
    cookiefluff Posts: 115
    pleeeease! I hate asking google, I want real peoples' suggestions with experience! :c
  • RealHealthQuest
    RealHealthQuest Posts: 42 Member
    For cardio I would suggest a HRM. A pedometer is not going to give a read out for some things you do otherwise. For a HRM I have the polar FT40, but the FT7 is a good one as well (and slightly less expensive). You want one with a chest strap and a calorie output. At this point in the game that is really all you need to get started. You can always get more fancy as time progresses and you think you need it.
  • cookiefluff
    cookiefluff Posts: 115
    For cardio I would suggest a HRM. A pedometer is not going to give a read out for some things you do otherwise. For a HRM I have the polar FT40, but the FT7 is a good one as well (and slightly less expensive). You want one with a chest strap and a calorie output. At this point in the game that is really all you need to get started. You can always get more fancy as time progresses and you think you need it.

    thanks for replying! I just don't trust the database on any website! Everybody burns differently! :)
  • cookiefluff
    cookiefluff Posts: 115
    How about HRMs that cost max 35 to 40$??? I'm a little tight but really need a starter one....
  • cookiefluff
    cookiefluff Posts: 115
    bump... ¬¬ help please
  • mmmfryingpan
    mmmfryingpan Posts: 43
    im gonna get the polar ft4 wich is 49.99 from amazon but theres a couple on argos and i was told this target one is good http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9279526/Trail/searchtext>HEART+RATE+MONITOR.htm

    apparently its a good one to start with and if u wanna step it up a bit more then save for the polar later on :)
  • katysmelly
    katysmelly Posts: 380 Member
    I got one from Lloyd's chemist for about £20 I think. If you go to their website, you'll see the one I mean - it has a wrist watch and a chest strap. It works well, but it doesn't have GPS. It was also hard to set up (enter in data.) But, it will tell you your heart rate just fine.

    ETA: This one I mean: http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/lloydspharmacy-watch-and-heart-rate-monitor-35281

    I called the local shop and asked if they had it in stock, so no need to have it shipped.
  • cookiefluff
    cookiefluff Posts: 115
    bump

    please guys!!!

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