Bonehead

I'm after a decent heart rate monitor but could do with some suggestions from the resident fitness guys.
I've been looking on ebay but I'm not too up on the different brands.
I'm after one with a chest strap with some decent usable features.

Any recomendations?

pimmo2000

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Can I ask why you're after one ?

If its just for general fitness I wouldn't bother .. just work on how you feel..

The only real reason for one.. in my opinion is medical !.. if you have say a heart condition..

SJ_Skyline

I use a Polar F11, have donw for over 2 years now with no complaints - they even serviced it for free for me!

ChrisB

SJ, you can't answer this, you're a cripple, not a fitness guru

I've got a Suunto HRM though it's probably a bit pricey for occasional use. Speak to these folks - they are usually very helpfull.

pimmo2000

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All you people really fat and old or something ?? Are you worried about heart attacks ?

SJ_Skyline

At least I'm not powered by lard!

p.s. Cast off and staples out tonight

NeilT

I've a Polar too, but tend to use my wifes Garmin GPS with heart rate monitor. Prefer the Garmin as you can record bpm versus gradient / speed etc and compare with previous runs / cycles etc.

Heart rate on its own is pretty pointless

Neil

ChrisB

Not as fat as I used to be
Not that old (IMHO)
Nope

Provides usual information when running/riding

WRX_Dazza

i use a polar rs200 (yes its the only rs200 i'll ever own!!!)

coupled with a footpad for distance measuring...

commenting about the need for one, well, its proven that exercise is most efficient in certain heart rate zones and everyone is different.

read up on it for more info, its really interesting. also gives me something to play with while running !!!

Dazza

cw42

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I've used an old polar hrm for years. I find with limited time, and acurately working out your fat burning/aerobic/anerobic rates, you can train very effectively if time is of the essence.
Polar were pretty much the only ones on the market when I used to be into my fitness in a big way, nowadays there are loads out there to choose from. If you really get into it, get a cheap one for now, then upgrade when you require more features.

Bonehead

A mate of mine's an ex-para pt instructor. He said they're the only way to go for training.
As mentioned by other posters it's training smart really.

Just after some pointers on a decent monitor.
I'm watching a couple of the mentioned monitors on ebay so thank for the posts