The Best Heart Rate Monitor
You can feel your heart rate/beat/pulse by checking your wrist. But if you don't feel it sufficient or not able to feel the beats, or doing exercises, then certainly you're better off using a monitor for your convenience.
Heart rates vary between people, but mormal ranges at rest are 60 -90 beats per minute (for adults).
When looking for best heart rate monitor you can choose from several devices, each with its own characteristics and features.
I try to help you by researching the various monitors from brands such as Polar, Timex, Garmin, Wahoo Fitness, so you can choose the one suitable for you.
You'll find here best and popular devices sorted in descending order of rating, which is also derived from heart rate monitor reviews.
It may give you an idea about differences between a brand or model vs another, and which might be best for your needs.
NEW: Health Watch Monitors Activity, Heart Rate and more, from Philips
Tracks your activity, your heart rate, sleep and more...
It automatically recognizes activities such as walking, biking, running and works together with the Health suite app from Philips for personalized guidance on your stats.
Syncs via Bluetooth with iOS 8 and up, Android 4.4.2 KitKat and up.
Battery life is up to four days, so you don't have to charge too frequently.
But recharging goes quite fast actually.
Price indic.: $260
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Pink Colored Heart Rate Monitor FT4 by Polar
Works as well under exercising as when doing nothing.
Heart rate is indicated as beats per minute or as a percentage of the maximum.
The monitor also indicates your fitness improvement.
You can set your target zone alarm visuallly and audibly.
Also indicates average heart rate of total exercise.
The Polar Ft4 features computer connection and recordings.
Rating: Great. Many, many users.
Price indic.: $65
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Black-Silver Colored Heart Rate Monitor FT7 from Polar
The Polar Ft7 monitor which is not-bluetooth compatible, indicates continuous heart rate, and average and maximum heart beats of training and swimming..
Features target zone, calories settings and EnergyPointer.
The monitor comes with the H1 heart rate chest strap for accurate heart rate, training computer, Polar WearLink+ transmitter, and Getting Started Guide.
Rating: Great. Many, many users.
Price indic.: $75
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Strap Set (Soft) by Polar For Heart Rate Monitor
A sensor is not included. Just the strap.
You can choose from sizes; xs-s, m-xxl and xxxl. The color is black.
Compatible with all Polar heart rate sensors.
Rating: Great. Price indic.: from $10 and up.
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Generation 2 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Acc U Rate CMS 500DL
To monitor your heart rate and oxygen saturation.
Ideally for you as a sporter or doing fitness exercises and want to know what your blood oxygen saturation level and your heart rate (pulse rate) at a certain moment.
This redesigned device comes with 2 batteries, a protection cover and a lanyard.
Rating: Great. Many, many users.
Price indic.: $20
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Heart Rate Monitor Timex T5K737 Ironman Personal Trainer Watch
Water resistant up to 100 meters.
Target zoning and heart rate alert.
Indicating heart beats per minute or as a percentage if maximum.
Recovery timer, peak and average beats and calories indicator.
You can't use the heart rate function underwater.
Also has a night-light option.
Rating: Great.
Price indic.: $70
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NEW: Jabra Sport Pulse Special Edition & Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition, both with In-Ear Heart Rate Monitor
The Sport Pulse Special Edition device utilizes the in-ear heart rate monitor.
It works with the app(Jabra Sport Life) to calculate the VO2 Max fitness level.
Intelligent in-ear coaching provides real-time feedback based on your heart rate and fitness level.
The new device is also equipped with with passive noise cancellation, a broader choice of fitting options, improved durability and intelligent sports features for fitness enthusiasts.
You can track your fitness development and get the most out of your workout.
The Jabra Sport Coach Special Edition features automatic repetition counting through the TrackFit(tm) motion sensor.
Availability of both Special Editions: probably september 2016.
Polar Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor H7
Works with fitness app and training device, so you get accurate heart rate while you're active.
The H7 works with several leading fitness apps, such as Polar Beat.
Compatible phones are the iPhone 4S and up, and Android 4.3 and up phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, S4.
Your heart beat data will be transfered when you swim.
Rating: Great. Many, many users.
Price indic.: from $50 and up.
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Heart Rate Monitor Watch FT60 by Polar
The water resistant watch (30 m) features backlight, date and weekday indicator, display text in several languages, dual time zone, button lock, low battery indicator, time of day with alarm and snooze, user replaceable battery.
With the fitness test you can assess your fitness and how you're doing.
You can also use this watch while swimming.
For exercising you can set your heart rate target zone.
The Ft60 also features a built-in training program, that you can customize for personal goals, giving you also feedback on your training.
What you get: Polar H1 heart rate sensor,. FT60 training computer, Getting Started manual.
Rating: Great. Many users.
Price indic.: $70
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Soft Strap Heart Rate Monitor Garmin Premium
Water resistant up to 98 ft (30 m)
Module dimensions: 2.4" W x 1.3" H x 0.4" D (62 mm x 34 mm x 11 mm)
Strap: adjustable from 21" to 29.5" (533.4 mm to 749.3 mm)
3Volt battery: user replaceable, size CR2032.
Range and Radioa frequency: 3 meters, 2.4GHz.
This monitor is compatible with many devices such as Fenix, ANT+, Astro, Aviator, Colorado 300, 400, D2, Edge, eTrex, Forerunner, GPSMAP, Montana and more..
This monitor transmits your heart beat to your compatible device, which you just have to pair in once.
Rating: Great. Many users.
Price indic.: $45
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Heart Rate Monitor TICKR by Wahoo
With this monitor you can see your personalized training zone, your heart rate, your calories burn while doing your workout.
Features Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ dual band functionality.
Works with smartphones and GPS devices.
Compatible with all Wahoo apps and a lot of third party apps such as Runkeeper, Strava, Nike+ Running, MapMyFitness.
Rating: Great. Price indic.: $55
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Garmin Heart-Rate Monitor
Quite easy to use this water resistant monitor 32.9 ft (10 m).
User replaceable 3 Volt battery, size CR2032, Radio frequency range: 3 m, 2.4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol.
Transmits your heart beat to your device.
The monitor is compatible with many devices, such as Fenix, ANT+, Astro, Aviator, Colorado 300, 400, D2, Edge, eTrex, Forerunner, Foretrex, FR60, 70, GPSMAP, Montana, Oregon, and more..
Rating: Great. Many users.
Price indic.: $35
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Heart Rate Monitor Watch FT1 by Polar
This water resistant watch (30 m) features backlight, display in English, date and weekday indicator, time of day,
This is an exercise tracker and heart beat monitor, suitable for heart rate-based training and fitness tracker.
You can monitor your training, track your laps and connect with a heart rate sensor.
Shows you a summary of your latest workout. Also to use while swimming.
What you get: Polar FT1 training computer, Getting Started manual, T31 codd transmitter.
Rating: Great. Price indic.: $40
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Multi-functional Monitor and Tracker for Heart Rate and Fitness by Tushi
This multi-functional monitor and tracker for heart rate and fitness provides you with the necessary data to optimized your peak performance.
It measures and presents you with cardio, temperature, barometer, accelerometer and gyro data, plus info on track distance, speed, calories, stress, altitude, sleep and performance tips..
I think this monitor is quite suitable for those who want the extras.
Price indic.: $75
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