Which is the best heart rate monitor?

If your trying to get in shape then you may find a heart rate monitor useful.  A heart rate monitor is a great way to monitor your heart  rate whilst exercising and check how many calories you are burning.  Heart rate monitors are all different if you are a beginner you are not going to want a heart rate monitor with all the extras that only an athlete would need, so read our reviews below to check which heart rate monitor is the best heart rate monitor for you.

Polar FS1

This is an entry level heart rate monitor perfect for someone who doesn’t want a heart rate monitor with all the extras but an easy to use heart rate monitor.  Simple easy to use buttons and a nice price.

Polar F6

A medium level heart rate monitor with some extras but not too complicated.  Certainly a step up from the Polar FS1 without becoming too complicated.  The F6 tracks calories in different heart rate zones as well as giving you a weekly summary of your workouts.

Polar FT60

A great heart rate monitor for someone looking to really improve their workouts.  This heart rate monitor allows you to set weekly fitness goals and do fitness tests.  The FT60 easily links up to your computer allowing you to transfer data.  Although this heart rate monitor is not cheap it will certainly give your workouts a real boost.

Garmin Forerunner 305

This is the top of the range when it comes to heart rate monitors.  This heart rate monitor comes with GPS tracking and the ability to create your own workouts as well as analyzing your pace, distance and calories burned.  The only downside is it doesn’t have a clock and its a bit bulky.  This heart rate monitor has great reviews and comes highly recommended by many athletes.

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