WHICH IS THE BEST MONITOR FOR YOU?

We often get questions regarding which type of monitor is most suitable for a particular activity or exercise. We can offer a few suggestions on the following page.

WIRELESS CHEST STRAP TYPES - All will work well for all activities. Choosing between the different models of wireless monitors is primarily a matter of selecting the model with the features most useful to you.

BIOSIG 105 & 107 are ideally suited for group use, where they can be passed around such as with an aerobics class. The Biosig 105WP, being water resistant, can also be used beside a swimming pool.

BIOSIG 201 & 203 are for group use in a fixed stationary, on a wall or floor stand position, where security from being stolen may be a factor.

PU-701 Nissei wrist watch style monitor with infrared finger cuff sensor. These work well for walkers but the hand needs to be kept relatively still while reading is being taken.

THE CATEYE PL-6000 works well for permanent installations such as mounting on exercise equipment ready for immediate use, and can also be worn on the waist using the belt clip. Because the ear sensor works so well on this model, it is also suitable for portable use such as walking outside. There are a very few people that the EKG type of monitors will not work. For these people the PL-6000 may be the only choice.

THE POLAR S510, S710 and the CATEYE MSD-2DX and MSC-3DX are good choices for cyclists who desire a single unit, combining a cycling computer with a heart rate monitor. 

MORE INFORMATION & UPDATES

Updated information is added periodically to the “Heart Rate Monitor Buyer’s Guide” on the Creative Health Products web site at: www.chponline.com. Some heart rate monitor manufacturers have web sites that have comprehensive information on their monitors. They are Acumen: www.acumeninc.com, Cardiosport: www.cardiosport.com, Cateye: www.cateye.com, Polar: www.polarusa.com and Timex: www.timex.com.