Got a new Polar FT4 HRM and compared to my old....

proudjmmom

Back when I first starting exercising/working to get fit about 3 years ago, i wasn't sure if I would stick it out, if I would succeed. I heard about HRMs and how they calculate calories burn etc. I bought this cheap watch HRM from Ebay, I called it my China HRM. It was very cheap, $25. I used it up till today, and I've lost 70+ lbs with it. I've always doubted its accuracy, but I continued to use it as I was loosing weight so it must be half ok right?

Last week, I decided to step higher and buy a Polar FT4, and received it today. WOW what a difference! I wore it today along with the China HRM to compare as I went on my day 3 of week 2 Learn to Run program. Here are the stats:

Total workout time: 50 mins
China HRM: 147 Cals
MFP: 478 Cals
Polar FT4: 271 Cals

What a difference in numbers! I was amazed how comfortable the chest strap was, and the watch, as the China watch was extremely bulky and uncomfy. Love it!

tokimaromi

this is the HRM i'm looking into buying. i have heard so many good things about it but then also bad things about how it will sometimes lose its connection easily during a workout and wipe out all the data you had going. amazon has it for like $60 so i might just bite the bullet. i want a more accurate calorie count on my work outs as well

carlsoda

I've had a polar HRM with chest strap for about 5 years now and love it. Touch wood the battery has never gone out on the strap but I've replaced the watch battery about 4 times now. Best investment I ever made!