I have been considering purchasing a heart rate monitor to assist me in training for some upcoming physical tests I have to complete. As far as working out goes, I presently lift and do cardio 4 days a week (with an optional 5th day to run). 3 of my gym cardio days are a 1 hour spinning class.
I was looking at the Polar Heart Rate Monitors, as I have been told they are the most accurate. Specifically I was looking at the RS100 and RS300 models but there are so many to choose from it's hard to decide what to get.
My requirements are that it be useful for both cycling (and spinning) as well as running. Ideally, the selected model would be available for around 100 bucks or less but some slight deviation might be acceptable. At a minimum, the chest strap battery must be user-replaceable (and the watch would be preferable, even if they don't recommend it). I would also like it to have the ability to download data into the computer but this is not a dealbreaker.
Does anyone have experience with either the RS100 or RS300's by Polar or have another decent HRM watch in mind?
Thanks!
I was looking at the Polar Heart Rate Monitors, as I have been told they are the most accurate. Specifically I was looking at the RS100 and RS300 models but there are so many to choose from it's hard to decide what to get.
My requirements are that it be useful for both cycling (and spinning) as well as running. Ideally, the selected model would be available for around 100 bucks or less but some slight deviation might be acceptable. At a minimum, the chest strap battery must be user-replaceable (and the watch would be preferable, even if they don't recommend it). I would also like it to have the ability to download data into the computer but this is not a dealbreaker.
Does anyone have experience with either the RS100 or RS300's by Polar or have another decent HRM watch in mind?
Thanks!