It all depends on what functions you want. If You have a Decathlon store near you they sell heart rate monitors for about £15
I'm not sure of the functions but it will let you know your heart rate as you run. You pay more for more features like something that cab handle more split times, record max / min / average heart rate. Ones that have fitness tests built in & top end watches that sync with your PC to make all manner of pretty graphs.
If you have specific features you need / want in mind then I would match up watch specs & go on that.
Personally, I think it's best to get a cheap "throw away" heart rate monitor to get you startd so you can see what features you need. You might be happy with just the basics & the extra £50+ could go on something else.
I started out with a £10 heart rate monitor from Lidl. All it did was tell me my heart rate as i ran which was fine for me. I would have liked one tat recorded my max & average HR too though & I think thats all I need.
Currently I have a Polar RS800sd which I believe is their top of range product. It was my reward for helping to beta test them. I don't think I'd ever pay that sort of money for one (£300+) especially as I don't have the knowledge to make full use of all it's features
Posted: 31/12/2006 at 12:31
