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Heart Rate Monitor

julescarita
julescarita Posts: 6 Member
edited January 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Has anyone used the New Balance N7 Heart Rate Monitor? I'm considering getting one so I have a more accurate calorie reading when I workout. I do want to make sure it will track calories burned regardless of the type of exercise but I haven't had much luck getting info online.

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  • toutmonpossible
    toutmonpossible Posts: 1,580 Member
    Has anyone used the New Balance N7 Heart Rate Monitor? I'm considering getting one so I have a more accurate calorie reading when I workout. I do want to make sure it will track calories burned regardless of the type of exercise but I haven't had much luck getting info online.

    No heart rate monitor is completely accurate about calories. The device uses algorithms to estimate the calorie burn. The calculations used are proprietary.
  • LGrill27
    LGrill27 Posts: 337 Member


    No heart rate monitor is completely accurate about calories. The device uses algorithms to estimate the calorie burn. The calculations used are proprietary.

    So true. You could watch a scary movie which could get your heart rate up, but it doesn't necessarily equal calories burned. It estimates calories burned.
  • rachael726
    rachael726 Posts: 202 Member
    I use the Polar ft4 and I'm happy with my purchase. I've had it about a month and I really enjoy it. Like others said, it estimates the calorie burn, but I feel its a bit more accurate than the machines.

    I recommend shopping around for price and quality until you find one that will best match your needs. I got mine from bodytronics.com

    I googled a promor code and it saved me 5% on my purchase with free shipping, paid $61 for it and at most stores in my area, the charge$89-$99 for it.

    Good Luck!

    Rachael
  • NoeHead
    NoeHead Posts: 516 Member
    I also have the Polar FT4 and I don't leave for the gym without it. I noticed when I put the exercises in on MFP it was more than what the machines indicated. With my HRM I am in between the two or on some days where I don't have enough energy lower than what both indicate. I think it's been really helpful. Amazon.com has some good prices and a lot of reviews.
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