Polar Beat Heart Rate Monitor > Reviews

Advantages: Price, compatibility, size, style
Disadvantages: no timer

...it! This is where my Polar Beat heart rate monitor comes into its own. The transmitter fits onto the chest with a washable elastic strap, and the monitor is in the form of a watch. To activate the monitor and the transmitter, simply hold them close to each other for a few seconds. They both switch off automatically. Your accurate heart rate is displayed within seconds and, with the help of your personal trainer or the Heart Rate ... Read review

Advantages: Comfortable, ECG accurate, cheap
Disadvantages: No extra features

...you are going to find. Polar are a world renowned brand and the product is of top quality, the strap worn is comfortable and you soon forget that you are wearing it, yet provides ECG accurate heart rates. FEATURES: Heart rate in real time Elasped Time Average heart rate LOOKS: A plain blue watch with one button operation, shows your HR in large figures meaning it is easy to check. The chest strap that is provided is very comfortable ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use, accuracy
Disadvantages: non green throw away transmitter when battery dies

...so. I will never buy polar again, instead I bought a similar unit from Lloyd Pharmacy which costs £8, yes £8 !!! and you can change the batteries!!!! ... Read review

Advantages: unobtrusive
Disadvantages: It didn't work on me

On starting yet another keep fit regime I decided to try one of these. This one had been recommended to me by my local gym, its an entry level and low priced. I bought it mail order for £34.99. What is it? It's basically a small computer which lets you know your safe exercising target range. In other words the harder you work the harder your heart works, if you work too hard so does your heart and this can sometimes do more harm than good. It ... Read review