Is there any sports enthusiasts out there that have one of the above? I'm wanting one to use when running, cycling, hiking and canoeing as I'm starting to train in heart rate zones. I don't want one with a separate chest belt as it needs to be waterproof enough so you can swim in it (canoeing). Ones I'm looking at are garmin forerunner 225, mio alpha 2 and the Tom Tom cardio. GPS isn't overly important but would be a nice addition, I also want it to sync with my iPhone.

Any advice would be greatfully appreciated.

Thanks.

Microsoft one was on offer on Amazon recently.

 

It has built in GPS, heart rate etc and works with all phone brands not just WinPho.

 

https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-band/en-gb

 

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/smart-watches/microsoft-band-vs-apple-watch-comparison-3584080/

 

It's not really a 'smart watch'. I think it only does what it does. 3 day battery apparently with the GPS off.

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Thanks but it's No good as I don't want a chest band. I think I've decided on the garmin. Going to sleep on it though to see if I talk myself out of it.

Ah, didn't realise it needed a chest band.

If your after using it "seriously" for heart rate monitoring - a chest strap or patch is the way to go..

 

watches that claim to be able to monitor the HR from your wrist will either only do so at intervals, or for physical activity are actually not much good once your jiggling around and sweaty/wet

Wrist sensors also struggle should you have a tattoo, are especially hairy or certain skin types.

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/30/how-tattoogate-has-highlighted-a-wider-problem-with-wearables

I've got a Fitbit Surge and I think it's brilliant. It tracks heartbeat, steps, calories, stairs and miles walked. In addition you can tell it what type of exercise you are doing and it will monitor that as well. It uses gps to track you position and then gives you the speed you covered the previous mile and then a final report when you have finished.

In relation to the heartbeat monitor when I have checked it manually it seems accurate to me.

All the data syncs with the iPhone app and gives you all sorts of graphs to look at.

I wear mine permanently and only ever take it off to charge it etc.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00RE1UL52/?tag=ho01f-21

 

Garmin watch deal