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Polar fitness band or fit bit? are they really worth the $ ?

julesreds
julesreds Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
what do you guys think?
are the fitness bands a good investment and which do you recommend and why?
Looking for one with a heart rate monitor as i really have to watch my HR.

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    edited January 2015
    For some, yes; for others, no.

    For me they are a complete waste of $$$.

    Also, why do you have to watch your HR? Do you have a medical need?
  • frances_jane
    frances_jane Posts: 3
    I recently bought a Polar FT4 and I'm loving it. I find it pushes me that bit harder when I'm exercising.
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    They're two completely different things. Fit bit is a pedometer, while Polar FT is a heart rate monitor. I have a Polar FT4 and I love it. It allows me to accurately track how many calories I'm burning during my cardio workouts and knowing my heart rate makes me work harder.

    Whether or not either device is worth it completely depends on your own personal goals and desires.
  • amyonfiree
    amyonfiree Posts: 8 Member
    I love my polar. I have the fitbit too and for me it was a waste. But I know people who love it :)
  • julesreds
    julesreds Posts: 4 Member
    thanks for your input guys!
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