How to choose a good HRM?

83GRLONFIRE
83GRLONFIRE Posts: 7 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Im interested in purchasing a HRM... Want to get a better idea of the calories I'm burning during my workouts. There are so many products on the market, and I'm new to this.... Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated!

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    A great read
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

    What kind of workouts do you do?
  • 83GRLONFIRE
    83GRLONFIRE Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks!!
  • 83GRLONFIRE
    83GRLONFIRE Posts: 7 Member
    Treadmill .... Currently doing doing 30 day shred. Kettle bell circuit DVD
  • trina1049
    trina1049 Posts: 593 Member
    Hi, I have the Polar FT7 and love it.
  • Roverbreath
    Roverbreath Posts: 5 Member
    I choose Polar since they invented the technology and I've been happy with their stuff for years. I have the H7 transmitter which you can use with your phone and most fitness apps, as well as gym equipment. Chest strap is consistently the most accurate way to measure heart rate. However, every manufacturer uses different math to calculate calories. My Polar phone app always calculates fewer calories than my wrist unit even though they are totally in sync as far as heart rate.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    83GRLONFIRE wrote: »
    Treadmill .... Currently doing doing 30 day shred. Kettle bell circuit DVD

    Of the thre the only one where an HRM might potentially have some value is on the dreadmill, if you're running. If you're walking then your HR won't get into the range where it's representative.
  • Curtruns
    Curtruns Posts: 510 Member
    What will you do with the information the heart rate monitor gives you? We are a very techy society and I do log my distances and pace because I use this information. I had a heart rate monitor years ago but realized I was doing nothing with the information it was giving me. If the information is not "actionable," why bother collecting it? The only ones who really need this information is the athlete trying to squeeze the last little bit of performance out. This is only my opinion mind you. Many people love their gadgets.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    83GRLONFIRE wrote: »
    Treadmill .... Currently doing doing 30 day shred. Kettle bell circuit DVD

    Save your money then.
    You can get just as good an estimate for running on the treadmill online.
    30 day shred and kettlebells aren't a suitable use for a HRM.
  • 83GRLONFIRE
    83GRLONFIRE Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks for all of the feed back I really appreciate it !!!

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