Heart rate monitors

[DEW]

Been looking into one of these who uses one? What brand and features. Thanks Dew

 

[tradair1980]

I have the garmin one it can be used with my dakota 20 or my 305 watch

 

[les welch]

I also have the Garmin. Used with my 910XT and Gps.

 

[DEW]

Ok fellas your way beyond me, what do you mean you can use it with your gps????????

 

[les welch]

Certain newer models of GPS units have a lot of fitness features including HR monitor capabilities....including the Oregon and Dakotas which we use. Which are also on clearance at Cabelas right now....

 

[DEW]

Les do you actually use the hr monitor on your gps? What model gps u running?

 

[robby denning]

I use Polar HR on myself, and my trainers use them extensively with their clients. I highly recommend them for motivation, structure, and to track fitness gains. Simple ol' Polar for me, but the nicer models with cal counting are good, too. NO CLUE about GPS

 

[les welch]

Les do you actually use the hr monitor on your gps? What model gps u running?

Not for training...really not practical for every day training. GPS is too heavy and too hard on batteries for the hundreds of hours of use every year. But works great for tracking or rucks and hiking.

Garmin Oregon 550T, also the 450

 

[DEW]

Thanks for the info guys...

 

[RosinBag]

Suunto Vector HR

 

[G Posik]

Timex Ironman has worked well for a few years. Use the target HR zones and audio alarms for the high and low ends. Stay in your HR zones and you will get more out of your workout.

Glenn

 

[Dead eye]

Suunto here.....a heart rate monitor is a must for accurate training! You need to stay in the zones so you are maximizing your workout!

 

[jamaro]

When I started getting serious I bought a polar and I was all about it BUT I have recently set it aside... I had lost touch of what it was like to run just for the pure pleasure and challenging of running. I run as hard and as fast as ever but know I have a smile on my face instead of tracking my heart rate...

Good Luck
J
www.TheNewMexicoSportsman.com

 

[Ross]

I'll use the heart rate monitor come July when i amp up my cardio training, otherwise i set it aside as Jamaro noted. I like to enjoy my time afield without the gadget and i know when i have gone anaerobic when that heart is a pounding, whether it is from the vert gain or seeing the tines!