Hello, Heart Rate Monitors questions?

I am just starting out at the gym and am looking for a reasonable deal on a Heart Rate Monitor. I see there are several out there but I was curious of which one I was the good deal. Also I am still kinda big or broad arcoss the chest and was wondering how much the straps would stretch and if I was to get one if I could possibly add a extension on to the strap, like I had done during my sleep study they had to add a extension on so it would be comfortable. Has anyone had to do this? What is the best reasonable priced? Take care, Tom 536/366/250 -170lbs

The straps are really stretchy so you should be ok. If you want a no fuss basic heart rate monitor for relatively cheap check out the POLAR A1 model. That is your bare bones basics. If you want something that has calorie output and more bells and whistles look at the other POLAR heart rate monitors. I use the M32 and have had it for a few years. I've used three other POLARs in the past. The newer F series is here: http://www.polarusa.com/products/fseries/f11.asp?cat=consumer Just go to that website and read up on them. Congrats on the decision to exercise with a heart rate monitor. I think it makes a huge difference for me and is just an all around great tool to help with your exercise program.

Thanks Stayce, Well I just ordered the Polar M32, this mornin. I was talking to guy at the gym yesterday and he also recommended the Polar HRM. So I figured that the M32 had the best features at a reasonable price. I am so much into working out and loosing now a days I figure its a good investment. Thanks again and keep up the great work! Tom

Excellent. I think you will really enjoy it. Come back here more often and post your workouts =)