Heart Rate Monitor

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2:57p, 9/28/23

AG

Getting back into running at 57 years old.

I would like to get a heart rate monitor.

Suggestions? Apple watch? Garmin watch?

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6:51p, 9/28/23

AG

Love my Garmin 945 which I only have to charge every week or two compared to my wife who has to charger her Apple Watch every night.

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7:59p, 9/28/23

AG

I would recommend the Polar H10.

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8:50a, 9/29/23

Are you looking for a watch that has a HR monitor or something like a chest strap (tends to be more accurate).

I think there are also some arm straps that are supposed to be pretty good too.

I've got a Garmin 945, but I use a garmin chest strap when running or riding.

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10:14a, 9/29/23

AG

Not sure about chest strap vs wrist. Probably wrist. Wife has a fit bit …

I don't have to have a lot of features. I see there are less expensive Garmin 45 or 55.

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In reply to mrmill3218 • 10:47a, 9/29/23

AG

I've had two H10's that were duds. HR would vary wildly and they ate batteries. Back to Garmin HRM-Pro for me and I've been very happy.

Polar customer service was great, though.

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In reply to Scotty88 • 2:41p, 9/30/23

AG

Pretty sure the 55 will have better battery life than the 45.

245 is the jump to the next level of features.