Heart Rate Monitors > Polar Heart Rate Monitors

Advantages: Could eliminate wasteful time spent exercising
Disadvantages: Don't use it anymore, not an esential item.

...you to transfer data to/from Polar fitness trainer website. PLUS AND MINUS POINTS + Good value for money + Accurate results + Excellent way to optimise time spent in gym + Good after sales from Polar (you can send your watch to get batteries changed) + No problems whatsoever with durability or watch functions - Does not give distance, eg; if running outdoors. - Strap is restricting at times. - Fiddly at times unless you have prepared settings ...
...I'd get more from this product but I have to say the novelty value has definitely worn off; I was surprised to find I knew my body more than I thought and was already working at the limits suggested. I would totally agree that beginners in the gym need to be aware that a stroll on the treadmill at 5.5 for 20 minutes 3 times a week is not going to get you fit. You need to get your heart rate in your personal 'zone', for this end I would recommend ... Read review

Advantages: Great motivational tool, Easy to Use, Many functions, Comfortable to wear, Reputable brand, Long lasting
Disadvantages: Cost of initial outlay

Polar are a leading manufacturer of heart rate monitors, suitable for all types of exerciser - from the occasional to the athlete. Why Would You Want a Heart Rate Monitor? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you asked me a few months ago I might have wondered the same thing. If you are interested in improving your personal fitness then one of the best indicators to see if you are reaching your goals is your heart. Depending on your reasons for undertaking ...
...In Polar's words: "A Polar heart rate monitor will act as your ideal training partner, giving you feedback every time you exercise, and motivating you to keep going". The HRM's themselves come in the form of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is an elasticated belt that you wear just underneath the chest muscles (just under your bra if you're a woman). The receiver looks like a watch and is worn as such. The M51 ~~~~~~~~ The HRM I have ... Read review

Advantages: Looks good, very comfortable
Disadvantages: Poor battery life, small buttons

Stylish, lightweight heart rate monitor Likes This is a very good looking watch, mine has a dark face, black rubber strap and white surround and five, round chrome buttons. The surround has some small text on it, but to be honest, its too small to read and is for show only. The face is larger than many sports watches, but is very discrete, and can be set to a dark backlight, so you'd be pushed to know it was an HRM. I happily wear ...
...wear - the watch is very light, and the rubber strap is soft and pliant - needs tightening a notch before a run though. The heart rate strap is very comfortable and is better made than others I've owned, (Timex and Oregon). The shiny screen is very scratch resistant Dislikes Battery life on my particular watch hasn't been great, mine might be odd but I've used four batteries in a year - keep your warranty, especially on a watch that cost ... Read review