Take the tour ×  What are the most important points I should
look for in a heart rate monitor? I am looking at only using it
when I work out (so not a fitbit, etc for sleep). I want a hrm
and not just a glorified pedometer. I want to make sure its
accurate, can tell me total calories burned, and optionally
uploads to computer and/or has a chest strap.  share|improve
this question This question feels more like a shopping request,
as you seem to know pretty well what you are looking for in a
HRM. –  Baarn Dec 14 '12 at 19:58 A shopping request would be if
Kyra asked what monitor should she buy. Instead, she's asking
how to determine what to buy. See Q&A is Hard, Let's Go
Shopping, which has examples of good and bad versions of this
question. (This is the "good" version. +1) –  jmort253 Dec 16
'12 at 20:23 add comment  2 Answers  The main things to look for
in a heart rate monitor for exercise workouts is its accuracy,
readability, functions and ease of use.  Accuracy - Check your
radial pulse and compare it to