The purchase of a heart rate monitor depends on the individuals needs of the person. The price of a heart monitor start from less than $50 up to over thousands. It is best to choose your heart monitor according to the following needs.
1. What do you consider yourself?
Beginner
Recreational athlete
Competitive athlete
Rehab athlete
2. What you are using the heart monitor for?
You should determine what type of exercise program you will be doing.
3. What additional features you need?
Determine if you need features such as display row, Interval trainer, Altimeter, or other functions.