mads
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| posted on 11/6/10 at 09:28 PM |
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someone recommend a decent but cheap heart rate monitor
as per title really. would like a heart monitor so i can document resting and post-exercise heart rate to monitor my progress.
i have had a look on eBay and there is such a variety ranging from ones costing a few quid to a hundred pound. i dont really know which ones are a
good make and which ones to avoid.
i dont mind if its wrist or chest strapped.
i await your expert recommendations 
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graememk
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| posted on 11/6/10 at 09:35 PM |
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i use this one from argos
900/3565
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britishtrident
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| posted on 12/6/10 at 05:44 AM |
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Loyds Pharmacy --- The one I got from them measures both BP & Heart Rate
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BenB
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| posted on 12/6/10 at 08:53 AM |
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Well it is Locostbuilders
(although you might have to DIY rather than getting in a white coated person)
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Jasper
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| posted on 12/6/10 at 12:32 PM |
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Yeah really, it is that easy ..... you don't need a monitor unless you want to do blood pressure.
Just do if for 15 secs and times by 4 .....
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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craig1410
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| posted on 12/6/10 at 12:46 PM |
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If you are going to get a proper HRM then stick with Polar gear as they are the most compatible. I bought a Polar watch with HRM function a few years
ago and it came with a chest band. This same chest band can be used on a wide range of running machines and is much more accurate than the metal pads
which some running machines have to try measuring heart rate.
Something like this perhaps:
http://www.phd-fitness.co.uk/store/p/3411/1/Polar-Fs2C-Black-+-Free-Water-Bottle-Worth-£4.99.html
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mads
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| posted on 12/6/10 at 01:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
Well it is Locostbuilders
(although you might have to DIY rather than getting in a white coated person)
haha, i knew one of you would suggest that. i find that i cant measure my own but can do others. As for the white coat, already got one! 
craig - i've seen the polar ones and they look good with some positive reviews. think i will take a look at their range.
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