Heart Monitor Watch

[matc]

I'm looking to get back into some regular exercise after a minor heart operation, and I'd like to be able to monitor my heart rate just to make sure everything is as it should be.

Had a quick google and there's loads on the market, so I thought I'd ask here to see if anyone has one, or can reccomend one to me. I'd rather pay more for something that's going to give me reliable acurate results.

It's also a nice way to extend the collection a little more!

[Smalleyboy]

I have used a Suunto t3d for the past few years and been very pleased with it. I use it for running and also have the footpod which measures distance. The HRM gives me all the info I need incl. average HR, max HR, calories burnt. You can set it up to display your BPM or % of max HR, so you know how hard you are working.

Just had a look at the Suunto website and looks like the model I have is being phased out and replaced with the 'Quest' model. This means you might be able to pick up a bargain.

Polar is also a well respected make and they have a wide range of HRMs. It really depends on how often you plan to exercise, what exactly you want to monitor and how much you want to spend.

Good luck and take it steady.

[Smalleyboy]

Might also be worth looking at the Suunto M1 which provides all the basic functions at a good price.

[Beachbum]

I have been trying to find something along these lines too and the piece of info that is missing for the new comer is that the watch does not measure the heart rate. A separate chest band is required, that transmits to the watch, the watch just providing the display.

If anyone knows of a watch/wrist monitor that can display Heart rate, and even better one that can then transmit to exercise machines e.g. Treadmill, Rower, Cross Trainer, I would love to hear form them.

[Adrian W]

I think most athletes use Polar

http://www.polar.fi/en

[matc]

Amazon are selling the Polar FT80 at a massively reduced price:


http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001JHBMEG/ref=asc_df_B...


I like the idea of being able to download different exercise regimes to it and the fact it can record my fitness level based on my heart being at rest; but there are some questionable reviews on it, mainly about it talking to the chest band and getting an accurate reading.