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Posted by NLW2 20 yrs ago
I am thinking of buying one for my husband for Christmas. He runs 3/4 times a week, not in training for anything specific just to maximise his running for fitness. Can anybody recommend a brand/model that would be suitable (and where to buy)?


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a-mann 19 yrs ago
Yeah, I ahve a Polar, they work well. You don't need the expensive models - the basic one has plenty of functionality.

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Foxtrotalpha 19 yrs ago
Polar is good.

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RichardHK 19 yrs ago
I don't like the idea of a chest strap and you can buy a heart rate monitor that uses an earpiece. Methinks this is better for gym training so you can put the display unit next to you while you go through routine.


But has anyone seen such a machine in Hong Kong? Seen plenty of Polar and other HRM watches, but no other designs. Can anyone suggest the best fitness/medical shops to try?


Thanks.

Richard

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hkkm 19 yrs ago
I've never seen a HRM that doesn't use a chest strap. You may need to order it on-line.

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Ed 19 yrs ago
Moved to practical

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RichardHK 19 yrs ago
Yes, I have seen them on-line only and they look good. Will try hunting a few more days in Hong Kong (Johnson Road and Wanchai area?) and if no luck will resort (again) to online purchase.

Thanks.

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RichardHK 19 yrs ago
Thanks. Finished up buying the second most cheap version today! Given up trying to find a separate unit, so will give the chest strap and watch a go but looks fine so far.

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RichardHK 19 yrs ago
Dennyboy, an update.


Quite pleased I bought the Polar HRM watch. Works very well, and was especially pleased when I found the Life Fitness treadmill picking up the signal from the chest strap too. A nice surprise.


As a-man said above, you only need a cheap one. More than enough functionality. Just keep a notebook handy for writing down results of each session. I also use a pocket PC with the Videone MySporttraining application which is great for tracking everything.


And chest strap works fine. Not sure why I was thinking against the flow here! Good reasons why the watch HRM is so popular. ;}


Thanks guys.


Richard

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allnamestaken 19 yrs ago
downside of polars, the batteries run out very quickly (as in every 3 months) if you use them 3-5 times a week...and it takes the Polar guys 2 wks to replace the battery.

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