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Weird Guy
I found a great treadmill within my price range but the only problem is that it doesn't come with a wireless heart rate monitor it comes with a hand grip monitor which i have heard isn't ideal for running.
BQ: I'm 5"8" do you think I will need a deck longer than 55 to run on a treadmill?
Answer
There are many heart rate watch models - there is a strap across your chest, and you wear the receiver on your wrist. It also functions as a stopwatch, and in fancier models a training computer and possibly GPS. You might want to get a model that supports a foot pod which you tie on your shoelaces - it will measure speed and distance (treadmills aren't always calibrated).
There are also some straps which transmit to your smartphone (possibly with a dongle).
There are many heart rate watch models - there is a strap across your chest, and you wear the receiver on your wrist. It also functions as a stopwatch, and in fancier models a training computer and possibly GPS. You might want to get a model that supports a foot pod which you tie on your shoelaces - it will measure speed and distance (treadmills aren't always calibrated).
There are also some straps which transmit to your smartphone (possibly with a dongle).
Which watch is the best for a runner?
SportyGirl
I'm a runner and am curious which watch is the cheapest but still tells me my distance, pace, and heart rate while I'm running. I looked at the Garmin Forerunner. What do you all think of those?
Answer
If you want to get that technical, then you are going to have to go with....
1. Polar watches... Those will give you everything you asked for. The only problem is they are not cheap, but still cheaper than all your other options... (No watch is cheap that gives you distance and heart rate)
If you don't want pace or heart rate... but great splits, durability, and easy to use....
1. Timex watches... plus they are cheap in price... Very durable, just not very stylish at times...
2. Nike watches... Great to use and do it all, I would rank these as one but... Problem, they break very easily and you have to send them in to fix which equals more money... The outside of the watch(plastic) will fold and rip apart after the normal wear and tear of a runner using it.. Very bad...
Hope this helps...
If you want to get that technical, then you are going to have to go with....
1. Polar watches... Those will give you everything you asked for. The only problem is they are not cheap, but still cheaper than all your other options... (No watch is cheap that gives you distance and heart rate)
If you don't want pace or heart rate... but great splits, durability, and easy to use....
1. Timex watches... plus they are cheap in price... Very durable, just not very stylish at times...
2. Nike watches... Great to use and do it all, I would rank these as one but... Problem, they break very easily and you have to send them in to fix which equals more money... The outside of the watch(plastic) will fold and rip apart after the normal wear and tear of a runner using it.. Very bad...
Hope this helps...
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