Do I Need A Chest Strap With My Heart Rate Monitor For Running?

Strapless heart rate monitors are more comfortable because you don't need to wear straps. On the other hand they offers less data.

I recommend you to go to Amazon and read peoples reviews on strapless heart rate monitor watches and decide if it will fit for your needs or not.

There are many different types of heart rate monitors wrist watch, strap on around the chest, and arm band it just depends on which one you like better/ which one feels better while you run. And the price your willing to pay. I would think you would want one that you  can read while running and one that does not inhibit your movement in any way. Most runners I have seen use the wrist watch type. Here is a page to help you decide. www.heartratemonitorsusa.com