Heart Rate Monitor Recommendations

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1 month ago 03/16/2024 10:00pm EDT

I'm thinking about starting to run again and I'd like to get a heart rate monitor to help with my training. It's been many years (15+) since I've had one and they have changed quite a bit. I used to have a Polar HRM with a watch style monitor that basically had the time and the HR info. That was it. You could set it to beep at certain thresholds. Beyond that, it didn't do to much.

I'd really like to have something similar... a watch monitor that I can use WITHOUT having to carry a cell phone. I don't care if the watch connects to the cell phone and uploads data to an app, but I don't want to have to physically carry the phone while I run. I'm not opposed to a chest strap, but I really don't want to carry a phone with me. Any suggestions on something simple?

1 month ago 03/16/2024 10:23pm EDT

re: John2024

Garmin has what you want.

garmin.com

GPS Running Watches | Running Watches for Everyone | Garmin

From the easy-to-use GPS running watches for beginners to watches for the elite runner, we have a running watch that’s right for you.

Link:www.garmin.com/en-US/c/sports-fitness/...

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1 month ago 03/16/2024 11:34pm EDT

re: John2024

I used to use a Polar chest strap and watch combo, and it worked very well.

Apparently there’s a new chest strap, and I’m guessing it’s even better than before. The following link has a bunch of compatible watches.

runningxpert.com

H10 HR Sensor

Polar H10 is the newest heart rate monitor by Polar that uses Bluetooth. Polar H10 now has an improved electrode, which makes H10 the most accurate heart rate monitor by Polar so far. Polar H10 can be used with Polar Beat, wh...

Link:www.runningxpert.com/en/polar-h10-hr-s...

1 month ago 03/16/2024 11:38pm EDT

re: John2024

Do NOT buy the Garmin Fenix 7S. It is unreliable for HR, distance, and pace. It's even worse with the Garmin HR strap connected.

1 month ago 03/16/2024 11:39pm EDT

re: John2024

I have an Apple Watch. I don’t think they are the best for runners but in my case I was able to pick one up for a good deal through my cellphone provider (free if you buy service). it does provide hr but I noticed it has gaps in the data especially if I have the watch on loosely.

1 month ago 03/17/2024 1:06am EDT

re: AppleWatch

But you can link the Polar to the AppleWatch and it will use the strap for HR. Purchase the app called "workoutdoors," and you have everything you could ever possibly need.

1 month ago 03/17/2024 1:31am EDT

re: Coach Jeff ROC

Coach Jeff ROC wrote:
But you can link the Polar to the AppleWatch and it will use the strap for HR. Purchase the app called "workoutdoors," and you have everything you could ever possibly need.

Same! I use workoutdoors, paired with polar verity sense arm strap. I can barely tell it’s there. 100x better running with the arm strap than the chest. Check DCrainmaker’s review, basically comparable results to the chest.

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