I wanna cheap Heart Rate Monitor

jmhagrh

Hi all.

I am currently looking for a heart rate monitor for use whilst I'm running.

Does anyone know of the cheapest heart rate monitor around?

Basically up to now I saw a Timex one on pricerunner.com for £28approx inc. delivery - although cheaper would be better as all I need is heart rate, so just a basic one the cheapest I can get really.

Thanks for your help.

alanobrien

shed loads of them on ebay including some around 10 quid and up not sure they are any good though.

i like this one, the Hitrax tip no chest strap but it is about 42 quid.

http://www.blacktoe.co.uk/sports%20watches/

jmhagrh

Hey thanks a lot for your help.

Forgot to even look on ebay!

redsared

Try your local boots - saw one in Coventry Boot's sale today for a tenner - the wrist strap type one, also with a calorimeter on it!

trace-j

http://www.heartratemonitor.co.uk/ this website sells the branded ones for less than the high street.  Also tells you what the features mean and which ones suit which sports.  This is a useful little article http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article.asp?UAN=65&SP=328638336730364648266&v=2

My Personal trainer bought the mentioned the TCM Tchibo HRM  from Somerfield for £20 and said it was excellent value.  The watch does loads more than the Polar S120 I bought for £90  >:(  Tchibo have a website but looks like is regularly changed so you may need to keep your ear to the ground to find one.  http://www.tchibo.co.uk/

I think they were also sold in Lidl March last year.  They may sell them again.

mhuk

https://www.mandmsports.co.uk also sell them at discounted prices.

jamiev

I dont know if this will be of any help, but I have tried out a few heart rtate monitors, and you pay for what you get. I started off on the cheapo ones and they are not accurate and according to them, your heart rate keeps shooting all over the place! I now have a polar and its great, well woth the money. I got mine for £80 instead of the retail of £150 from an ebay retailer. I would say if you are serious about getting one, better splash the cash and do it properly. (kinda not saving money?!)

Jonni2bad

If you are still looking.... Aldi are selling one this Thursday for £12.99

There's no direct link to the product, but go to their web site and look up latest offers

http://uk.aldi.com/

Features -
Transmitter unit
Watch functions include backlight, actual time, dual time alarm and date
Heart rate monitor is ECG accurate maximum heart rate with visual and audible alarms and measures actual heart rate, average heart rate
Stopwatch functions include timer, countdown timer, lap time function, recovery timer
Pre-set and individually set training zones
Fitness test function
Calorie counter displays current and total usage
Fat burn function, displays in kg/lbs how much has been burnt
Transmitter unit is compatible with most gym equipment, no need to hold equipment sensors during training
Includes watch transmitter unit, battery, bike bracket and user manual.

Cheers

trace-j

Tchibo are selling the £17.99 TCM HRM's again, has loads of functions. Not on sale until next week, but I've preordered one today. Bargain.