Aldi Heart Rate Monitor

T.F.S.B.I.G.W.S.

I've just bought an Aldi Heart Rate Monitor. I haven't had much chance to try it yet but put it on to see if it worked. At the time I was not exercising and noticed that it only displayed my heart rate if a stood up - as soon as I sat down it stopped. My hear rate had been between 70 and 79. Has anyone had much use of an Aldi Heart Rate Monitor?
Thanks
T

jenniewb

Have not used the Aldi HRM (I have a Polar model) but if I were you, I'd get it exchanged/refunded.

If its not working when your sitting down, this could complicate things like spinning/cycling, rowing, even weights. It could be that it simply doesn't monitor when it falls below a certain level (see what it says in the instructions) but I would find that odd being that everyone has a slightly different low heart rate. Mine is 50 when sitting, 70 when standing, by the sound of it I'd have a hard time getting it to even turn on- and I am about average!

T.F.S.B.I.G.W.S.

I had a polar for years which was fine until the batteries needed replacing. The Aldi Heart Rate Monitor is designed so that it looks straightforward enough to replace the batteries - it would help, of course, if I could get it to work. I may try it next week (give it a chance) as there's plenty of time to return it to Aldi but, if it's no good, I'll certainly return it.

T.F.S.B.I.G.W.S.

I tried my Aldi HRM today and it does seem worth the keeping. It worked OK on an exercise bike - every time I let go of the handle bar and turned my wrist to view the display changed to show my heart rate. A mount to attach to a bike is included but I won't bother with that for now.
It gave readings OK for stretching exercises and push ups and crunches. I was amazed, however, that after a few minutes skipping the display had reverted to the time (it functions as a watch). I usually take my pulse about 15 minutes after training - at this time I am sitting down. Shortly afer sitting down teh display reverts to the tiem - but a press of one key will show the heart rate so that's OK. Similarly, after skipping, a press of the key will display the heart rate.
The instructions consist of two fold-out sheets which probably helped to keep the cost down to £9.99 - it might have been worth paying a bit more for a more comprehensive user guide as I can't help feeling that the hrm has more potential than is instructed. It includes so called "expert functions" which cover a range of features. There is also an email address which "if, despite these detailed instructions, more help is needed..." which I contacted in case they can offer any other tips - and received an auto reply in German & English. Well - I'll look forward to a reply but I don't think I can fault it really for £9.99.
Cheers
T