What is the best personal gps/heart montitor/workout monitor?
Dozz asked:
I am looking for the best personal monitor to use in my workouts. I mainly jog and ride bikes in the mountains near home. I have looked at a few of them but I am a little confused. Should I get the gps feature or just the monitors? What about hooking it up to my pc to save the data, does that help or is it just one more thing that doesn’t get done?
I am looking for the best personal monitor to use in my workouts. I mainly jog and ride bikes in the mountains near home. I have looked at a few of them but I am a little confused. Should I get the gps feature or just the monitors? What about hooking it up to my pc to save the data, does that help or is it just one more thing that doesn’t get done?
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I use a Garmin, it’s an early model and I’ve had it for many years. When I decide to upgrade, I’ll definitely look at the Garmin range.
I use it to keep track of my distance, I just cycle now, but I actually bought it for my running.
The HRM feature is useful, it lets me know when I’m taking it a bit too easy, and as for the uploading of data to the PC, personally, I don’t bother, but if that’s something you want, it’ll do it.
The latest Garmin models look good, but until my old one breaks, I can’t justify the outlay for a few extra features. John B
I have been using this one for about 2 years. I am not a hard core cyclist trainer but it has heart rate, and I can map my distance. I can switch the unit from bike to bike. I also have a cadence monitor on the road bike. A nice cadence monitor will cost you more than this unit alone. ARM
I used a Timex HRM that worked both on and off the bike. For each ride or other workout I record average and peak heart rates and calories burned. The data is retained on the watch, so I don’t have to write it down as soon as I finish the workout.
The wireless HRM caused some interference with my wireless cyclometer, so I bought a Cateye V3 that integrates cyclometer and the HRM functions that the Timex does. Now I have one HRM for the bike and one for every other kind of workout.
I didn’t go for the GPS because I don’t need it for navigation and the only after-the-fact data that it offered was hill climbing statistics. I don’t track that because my performance on the hills is so shameful.
HTH intrepidfae
This is the one that I bought. It uses a chest strap so it’s very accurate. You cant download anything but it does have a high and low heart rate alarm and a stop watch. The battery is replaceable on the chest strap ( some of them you have to buy a new strap instead ). It comes with a carrying pouch and a nice holder so you can put it on the handlebars. The holder makes it really nice. Very nice for the money. Bob A
After a lot of experimentation and research, I finally decided on the Garmin Forerunner 305. This one is light and easy to wear, simple and fool-proof to use.
Most of my running is in the mountains and on uneven terrain so I really appreciate the gps in tracking distance. I can also use it on my bicycle with the optional clip.
I am able to upload data to my laptop so I can keep track of my workout progress.
I found this website that has a good description, reviews and automatically updated price comparisons for the largest online retailers.
I hope this helps. Good luck. John
Garmin Forerunner 305 if you mainly run, and if you mainly bike a Garmin Edge 305. Both hook up to your computer (PC or MAC) and then upload the data to your account on – it’s really nice. LymeW
Garmin is by far the leader in all GPS sports devices. Try the running series they have, I have the biking version Edge 705. One of the coolest things on the market for sports right now Dave