[pnj]

I guess when you get old and you don't exercise often, you start getting fat... who knew?

I'd like to get some device to help me get back into shape. I'm thinking a heart rate thingy might help?

I have an older iphone...

Thought something like this might work?
http://www.digifit.com/

Thoughts/suggestions/bacon?

 

[ICEBALL585]

Don't need technology to get in better shape.

Ride moar bikes, eat moar bacon, that is all.

 

[pnj]

I don't have time to ride all the time. I do have a treadmill so I've been walk/running on it recently. I'd like to maximize my time on the mill...

 

[pnj]

seriously? I KNOW some of you nerds use these things for training when you play Lance Armstrong.

Was also looking at this one over the weekend.
60beat BLUE Heart Rate Monitor
http://www.amazon.com/60beat-BLUE-Heart-Monitor-iPhone/dp/B0096DM3ES/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1358136900&sr=1-5&keywords=heart+rate+monitor+iphone

If I purchased that 60Beat thing, is that all that I need to track my HR/etc along with my phone?

don't make me have to go ask this on MTBR!!!##@!#$#

 

[bean]

I find that they're helpful to have for training. They're certainly not necessary, but they have benefits. There's the obvious utility where it can help you keep your works as intense, or maybe even more importantly as relaxed, as you want. If you're into numbers at all, being able to look at those afterward and compare them to previous trips along the same route can be motivational also. I like using one most of the time. Where they'll be most useful, of course, is is you're trying to stick with some sort of training plan.

My experience is limited to the Garmin Forerunner 305 that I have. It's still working well so I haven't looked at any other options recently. My biggest disappointment has been Garmin's software. It's okay, but not great. I use Sport Tracks instead. There's an updated version called the 310xt which is supposed to have some nice features like better water resistance.

The 60Beat sounds interesting. It seems that's all you would need besides the phone. My concern is that you have to carry the phone in order to use the HR monitor. If you're running or biking there are lots of opportunities for damage.

If all you want is an HR monitor there are some less expensive non-GPS options out there. Polar comes to mind, but I'm sure there are others.

 

[pnj]

My phone is always with me.
that's why I thought it could be a good tool to use...

Currently using Strava (the free version) and I like the interface. *I realize the data isn't allways correct. It told me my max speed was 30mph the other day and I KNOW that's incorrect...

 

[Wumpus]

I'm happy with my Garmin Edge 500...a bit more than that heart rate strap though.

 

[bean]

My phone is always with me.
that's why I thought it could be a good tool to use...

Currently using Strava (the free version) and I like the interface. *I realize the data isn't allways correct. It told me my max speed was 30mph the other day and I KNOW that's incorrect...

Sounds like the strap could work well for you. I'd go for it.

 

[DirtMcGirk]

I just had to replace my iphone from getting it a little wet, part of which I know was sweat from me running with it in my pocket. I think from now on I am going to put it in a ziplock baggie when I jog/ride with it. I like that it has the data logging capabilities because for some reason doing just a little more than my last ride/run/hike is what's motivating me right now.