Heart rate monitors

[Takeem406]

Anyone training with these? I remember using them back in the day in high school and they seemed like a pain.

But I'm sure they've gotten better.

Is it worth the money to use while training?

 

[Arrowslinger]

Definitely worth the money. If your run outdoors, look up the Garmin 235.

 

[Takeem406]

I can't run outside, as bad as it is I find I do better on a treadmill. Otherwise I lose motivation after the first half mile lol. But now if I have my pack loaded up I do a lot better.

 

[Vandal 44]

I use my heart rate monitor every day when I lift or do cardio. I find it helpful to see my progress and to motivate me to push harder. Worth the money

 

[ofl0926]

Recommendations on a good heart rate monitor?!?

 

[robie]

I will second the Garmin 235.

Wrist based is fantastic. I run and its nice to see what my rate got up to. I like that it vibrates after every mile and tells your pace as your running. Great workout tool.

 

[Takeem406]

It would be fun for back packing/scouting runs this summer too. Get an idea how hard your going.