Quality heart rate monitor

erickirb

BasicGreatGuy wrote: »

Tedebearduff wrote: »

jensquish1 wrote: »

i was set on getting a polar HRM but have heard awful things about the cheat strap not working right. I am looking for some other suggestions!

Don't get one, they are just the closest estimate ... might as well as use the free estimate... unless your loaded then just buy whatever....

In my opinion, a heart rate monitor (which not 100% all the time) can really assist one in training, depending on the type of trading. And if one takes the time to find his or her max rate, the monitor can help one be more specific in zone training. The willy nilly method is not very advantageous, in my opinion.

if by zones you mean fat burning vs. carbs, that is a crock of *kitten*. If you mean for intensity and recovery purposes, it can have its place, and would really depend on what you are training for. Buuut for cals burned they are only good under one type of exercise, steady state cardio, assuming you have the correct max HR and V02Max entered.

BasicGreatGuy

erickirb wrote: »

BasicGreatGuy wrote: »

Tedebearduff wrote: »

jensquish1 wrote: »

i was set on getting a polar HRM but have heard awful things about the cheat strap not working right. I am looking for some other suggestions!

Don't get one, they are just the closest estimate ... might as well as use the free estimate... unless your loaded then just buy whatever....

In my opinion, a heart rate monitor (which not 100% all the time) can really assist one in training, depending on the type of trading. And if one takes the time to find his or her max rate, the monitor can help one be more specific in zone training. The willy nilly method is not very advantageous, in my opinion.

if by zones you mean fat burning vs. carbs, that is a crock of *kitten*. If you mean for intensity and recovery purposes, it can have its place, and would really depend on what you are training for. Buuut for cals burned they are only good under one type of exercise, steady state cardio, assuming you have the correct max HR and V02Max entered.

No, I wasn't referring to fat zone / carb zone rhetoric.

walker306

I have the HeartQ and have been very satisfied with it. It has a chest strap and I hardly can tell it's on. Love this HRM.

ScubaSteve1962

jensquish1 wrote: »

I'm probably not going to get one. It's almost pointless I suppose. And I'm messing around with technology while working out I'm going to flip out lol

Just wondering, why do you feel you will have to mess with it while working out, I've had 3 polar devices, they all still work, once i start it to recording, I don't have to touch it again until I stop it.

ECTexan

I've had a Polar FT60 for a couple years now and I've never had a problem with mine, I love it. The only thing is that you have to make sure the chest strap is tight. If it's remotely loose, no signal. I tuck mine under my bra band and can't even feel it.

TnTWalter

I highly recommend the Polar brand. They work great. Have used them for years. I think they are more accurate than fitbits.

VegasFit

I had an F11 Polar that I used for years with no problems and it is still working, I just retired it. I did have the Loop with the chest strap and I did have a lot of issues with it. It didn't consistently pair properly and unlike my F11 chest strap the one with the Loop was a hassle to change even though by appearance they appeared to be the same. I am now using the Garmin Vivosmart with the chest strap and so far I like it.

conqueringsquidlette

I have a polar h7 now and it's never given me any problems. I use it with my phone.

SaffronSunrise

I've had a Polar Ft 7 for a few months & it's working great. It's pretty basic, but it does what I need it to do.