KingGibbs Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hey guys. I've really taken up running and like to keep track of my progress because it does indeed keep me motivated. I have the Polar H7 chest strap and it"s a pain in the ass. I"m looking for a watch where a chest strap isn't needed and one that has a GPS. Don't want to have to carry my smart phone either. Suggestions please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Fitbit Charge HR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Fitbit Charge HR. How's the accuracy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 How's the accuracy? I haven't used it but I have friends who do and they like them. I'd assume that to mean that they are fairly accurate. If I was looking for one, that's what I would get. I had a Jawbone Up and it didn't have a HR monitor, but otherwise it was ok. Looks like Fitbit is coming out on top of this wearable health tech game so they'd be a good bet to still be around and I hear their support is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I have the Fitbit Charge which has a heart rate monitor (really accurate) but no GPS. This is the one that retails for $150. I believe the $300 Fitbit is the one that has a GPS tracker. I have had a good experience with Fitbit. It's readings are accurate and it has great app support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Had the chest strap too. Upgraded to the Apple Watch a few months ago because of all the health apps. Yes, it Bluetooth tethers to the phone which I still carry since all of my jams are in the phone & I can control Music through the watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 There's a website/blog that gives independent reviews of just about everything. DCRainmaker will get you there. I'm on my 4th Garmin but it has a chest strap. They do have one with built in optical heart rate. You can also get 3rd party optical heart rate straps which you use on your forearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Does fitbit HR have a timer (either countdown or countup?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Does fitbit HR have a timer (either countdown or countup?) It has a countup timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My uncle has one that you get inserted under the skin in your chest. You can see the outline of it after it's been implanted too! A little extreme, but I guess he really wanted it. Don't know about brand or connectivity, but he hasn't taken it out since he got it installed a couple years ago. EDIT: It sort of has the shape of an ipod nano. Obviously not sure if its an apple product because its under the skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 How's the accuracy? I was reading about this earlier coincidentally King because I'm getting back into running and lifting as well. The polar A300 was what was recommend due to the poor HR reading of the Fitbit. Albeit the chest strap is needed to accurately read HR with the A300. I think the Fitbit is more of an popular accessory at this point as opposed to an accurate reader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Pretty sure Garmin makes watches now that are exactly what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think the Fitbit is more of an popular accessory at this point as opposed to an accurate reader. None of the ones that you just wear on your wrist are accurate. They may be accurate for some based on fit, but as a whole, they can't give you an accurate reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 None of the ones that you just wear on your wrist are accurate. They may be accurate for some based on fit, but as a whole, they can't give you an accurate reading. Yeah, you need the chest strap. I think that would be a bit of a pain in the ass though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I have a basis peak and I'd recommend it to anyone. Looks like a watch but does a lot more. Nice looking, easy to use, even tracks your swear and most importantly, it's waterproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 even tracks your swearIf it really does that, it'll explode on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 None of the ones that you just wear on your wrist are accurate. They may be accurate for some based on fit, but as a whole, they can't give you an accurate reading. I'm not sure if you are talking about heart rate accuracy? Check out the review below...the new Garmin seems to be pretty good. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/garmin-fr230-fr235-review.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 What are you going to do with the HR data? Measuring your resting pulse is one robust way to track fitness improvement. The dorainmaker site referenced above has tons of in-depth reviews. It is THE authorative source for runners. You will see variation in HR data accuracy, whether with a chest strap dur to bad contact, or with optical methods. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-comparison-calculator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 If it really does that, it'll explode on me. Lol. Damn autocorrect Sweat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm not sure if you are talking about heart rate accuracy? Check out the review below...the new Garmin seems to be pretty good. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/garmin-fr230-fr235-review.html That has a heart rate strap. None of the Watches, Bracelets, things that just wrap around your wrist give an accurate heart rate by themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 That has a heart rate strap. None of the Watches, Bracelets, things that just wrap around your wrist give an accurate heart rate by themselves. Nah man. You didn't read. It has an optical sensor on the inside of the watch. The 235. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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