Thug Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:41

Anyone use a HRM or fitness band?

Thinking about buying a heart rate monitor or fitness band and was wondering if anyone has nay experience of the newer ones?
I am aiming towards the Polar Loop with HRM sensor/strap as it has a 1 year battery, compared to some that have as low as a 5 day battery, it looks smart and is waterproof too.
I also want it to sync to my iPhone 5s and possibly MyMapRun or RunKeeper.

Any recommendations?

Wardy257 Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:41

Keep it simple, expensive gadgets won't make you train any better.My HRM cost about £15 from Decathlon.

Thug Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:43

I ordered this on Friday for £26...

i-Got U Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor Compatible with: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

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I needed a BT one that could connect to my iPhone and MapMyRun, so thought this was the best (and cheapest) option.

reiteration Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:44

yes, I'm thinking about getting one - but I don't have a snart phone (and no intention of buying one) - but I do have a decent laptop... and I'd like to view the results on there (nice graphs etc data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 ), but I won't be able to have my laptop with me when I exercise...

is this possible?

Wardy257 Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:45

You can buy HRM watches that store data and uplink to laptops etc.A bit pricey though.

reiteration Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:46

cheers...don't suppose you know of any example ones?

Wardy257 Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:47

FT7 Fitness Watch with Heart Rate Monitor | Polar UK

reiteration Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:48

thanks data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7

Thug Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:49

Well it turned up yesterday and I went for a jog last night using it coupled with MapMyRun on my iPhone 5s.
This is the free one I am using, that gives a limited amount of info, but still quite a lot. Think I will go for the paid one as I really like it.

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Thug Publish time 26-11-2019 05:45:50

Here is another screen shot from a run today, showing a little more info...

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