Everyone thinks running is an easy and affordable hobby to jump into. Grab a pair of shoes and some basic athletic clothes and get out the door. Before long, you might decide to train for a race.

Polar is a leading brand in consumer heart rate monitors. The new, high-end chest strap monitor, the Polar H10 ($89.95 on Amazon), has just about all of the bells and whistles you could want in a ...

The Garmin HRM-Pro is available to buy now at Garmin US and Garmin UK for a recommended retail price of $129.99/£119.99. The HRM-Pro can be bought for around $120/£100 from third-party retailers such ...