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hrm advice

  • 19-03-2013 8:30pm
    #1
    lizzylad84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭


    howdy folks, just lookin for some advice re heart rate monitors. im looking for a decent, reasonably priced hrm that i can use for running and cycling. there seems to be so many makes/models to choose from, and never having used one before im looking for suggetions/ recomendations for particular ones. also what should i look out for when buying one?

    this caught my eye, just wondering is it any good?

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9248784/Trail/searchtext%3EHEART+RATE+MONITOR.htm

    cheers
    pete


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  • #2
    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,481 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    If you are going to properly 'use' it - as distinct from 'think it might be cool to have one', then my only advice is to choose a good one from a reputable manufacturer, such as the Polar one you linked to, or Garmin. In my experience, the cheapo ones from Lidl/Aldi etc tend to be less accurate and that can both frighten and flatter you at the same time.... :o
    Fortunately, testing the accuracy of a HRM is an easy thing to do.


  • #3
    lizzylad84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭lizzylad84


    cheers mate, id like to get a decent one, not a cheap "that'll do for now" one...ie..aldi/lidl one.
    the above linked one dosnt seem to come with a chest strap, does this hinder its performace/functions?
    are ones with chest straps better?


  • #4
    Wicklowrider
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,029 ✭✭✭Wicklowrider


    Read this if you are getting started with HR training, I think its the most concise I've seen:

    http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/heart-rate-monitor-training-for-cyclists-28838/


  • #5
    sconhome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    lizzylad84 wrote: »
    cheers mate, id like to get a decent one, not a cheap "that'll do for now" one...ie..aldi/lidl one.
    the above linked one dosnt seem to come with a chest strap, does this hinder its performace/functions?
    are ones with chest straps better?

    FT1 does have a strap. It's the most basic Polar HRM out there, it gives basic feedback with no options on uploading or storing sessions.

    I've replied to your post in the Triathlon forum with a little more info.


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