Heart Rate Monitors

Coco-Cat

I recently bought a cheap HRM from Maplins which seemed to be a good bargain. I have a couple of problems with it: it automatically calculates the zones once you've input your age and gender and you can't seem to change the upper and lower limits; the buttons are difficult to press and the alarm is too quiet to hear when you are out of your zone.

Can anyone recommend a good HRM that isn't too expensive but which overcomes all the above problems? Thanks.

[Deleted User]

Pay a little more for a polar.

There are cheaper models out there though polar monitors do last!!

[Deleted User]

I've got an old polar pro-trainer+ which I'll flog for 50 squid if your interested.

It's from the line before the 'm' series. It'll do everything you want.

I'll send you a few more details if your interested.

[Deleted User]

I got a Polar M21 which is excellent. I'd sell it to you but the wife has nicked it. She did buy be a Suunto X6-HR though so can't complain.

If you splash out on the better Polar's I dont think you can go wrong. My (sorry, my wifes) Polar M21 has lasted 2.5 years and is still going strong, even after exceesive use.

The Suunto really is the dogs nads, and being able to connect to the PC is great. I believe there are Polar's that will do this for about half the price.

[Deleted User]

That's right, the s410 (The best HRM i've used out of the polars i've used A40, M52, And PT+ and other brands) will set you back roughly 125 sods from www.heartratemonitor.co.uk and comes with Polar Precision Performance, the best run loggins software i've seen.
Best to check that they still bundle it with the watch however.

Coco-Cat

Thanks guys. PezzA, can you email me the details of the Polar one please? I might be interested in buying it off you.

Ta.
C-C

[Deleted User]

Sure, The HRM is at home at the mo, i'll email the details off on saturday.

Coco-Cat

Thanks.