What's the best HRM- Heart Rate Monitor for petite women?

peasgarden

Hi! I'm looking for a good HRM that calculates calories burned. I usually do interval training, cardio aerobics, walk and dancing. I have a petite frame, so after doing some research, it seems that this could be a problem. My budget's: 80-150$. Suggestions would be very well appreciated! Thanks!

brianpperkins

HRMs can only approach accurate caloric estimates for steady state cardio ... constant effort running, rowing, cycling, etc. They are neither designed nor accurate for intervals, low intensity such as walking, dancing, etc. Petite, average size, larger has nothing to do with it.

ScubaSteve1962

To answer your question with out all the BS!! here one within your budget. you can get a small chest strap to go with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-90051951-Fitness-Activity-Tracker/dp/B00TXHZIAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445174645&sr=8-1&keywords=polar+a300+with+heart+rate+monitor

brianpperkins

ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »

To answer your question with out all the BS!! here one within your budget. you can get a small chest strap to go with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-90051951-Fitness-Activity-Tracker/dp/B00TXHZIAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445174645&sr=8-1&keywords=polar+a300+with+heart+rate+monitor

Once again you place confirmation bias ahead of logic and fact.

ScubaSteve1962

brianpperkins wrote: »

ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »

To answer your question with out all the BS!! here one within your budget. you can get a small chest strap to go with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-90051951-Fitness-Activity-Tracker/dp/B00TXHZIAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445174645&sr=8-1&keywords=polar+a300+with+heart+rate+monitor

Once again you place confirmation bias ahead of logic and fact.

once again I answered the OP question with out giving my personal opinion!! You should try it sometime!!

Train4Foodz

brianpperkins wrote: »

HRMs can only approach accurate caloric estimates for steady state cardio ... constant effort running, rowing, cycling, etc. They are neither designed nor accurate for intervals, low intensity such as walking, dancing, etc. Petite, average size, larger has nothing to do with it.

Pretty much this.

I have a Polar FT7 and it's never let me down. Durability wise and calculatory wise (from my own calculations on several occassions) it is the best I've ever had and I'll definately get another polar after.

That said, there are many fantastic ones and I'm sure you'll hear reviews from people who've had others they like and some they may not!

All the best.

brianpperkins

ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »

brianpperkins wrote: »

ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »

To answer your question with out all the BS!! here one within your budget. you can get a small chest strap to go with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-90051951-Fitness-Activity-Tracker/dp/B00TXHZIAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445174645&sr=8-1&keywords=polar+a300+with+heart+rate+monitor

Once again you place confirmation bias ahead of logic and fact.

once again I answered the OP question with out giving my personal opinion!! You should try it sometime!!

Everything I posted was based on the facts surrounding the limitations of HRMs. You said buy a Polar ... as usual. The FACTS are that no device will produce accurate caloric estimates for what the OP is doing.

MeanderingMammal

beverlicin wrote: »

I usually do interval training, cardio aerobics, walk and dancing.

I wouldn't waste the money to be honest.

You'll get as much calorie expenditure accuracy from throwing two D10 and doubling the result.

Crochet180

If you're breathing hard, getting hot and sweaty then your heart is pumping and that's what you want. Honestly, you don't need a HR monitor to tell you what you already know. I'm a numbers geek too but I focus on the time I can workout at my highest intensity and try to lengthen that. Good luck though.

ScubaSteve1962

brianpperkins wrote: »

ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »

brianpperkins wrote: »

ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »

To answer your question with out all the BS!! here one within your budget. you can get a small chest strap to go with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-90051951-Fitness-Activity-Tracker/dp/B00TXHZIAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445174645&sr=8-1&keywords=polar+a300+with+heart+rate+monitor

Once again you place confirmation bias ahead of logic and fact.

once again I answered the OP question with out giving my personal opinion!! You should try it sometime!!

Everything I posted was based on the facts surrounding the limitations of HRMs. You said buy a Polar ... as usual. The FACTS are that no device will produce accurate caloric estimates for what the OP is doing.

I did not say BUY a polar, I said here is one that would fit in their BUDGET!! it's their money they can do what ever they want to with it!! The only waste of money is when you buy, or don't buy what you want with YOUR hard earned money based on others opinions!! What the OP does with the information is up to them!! If I like Polar, why would I recommend a Garmin or any other type!!

ohmyllama

ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »

brianpperkins wrote: »

ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »

To answer your question with out all the BS!! here one within your budget. you can get a small chest strap to go with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-90051951-Fitness-Activity-Tracker/dp/B00TXHZIAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445174645&sr=8-1&keywords=polar+a300+with+heart+rate+monitor

Once again you place confirmation bias ahead of logic and fact.

once again I answered the OP question with out giving my personal opinion!! You should try it sometime!!

Thank you. I'm looking into buying the one you posted. Looking to upgrade my old HRM.

The no BS is sure nice!!!

peasgarden

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I did research and saw some review videos. I might try a Polar A300, it convinced me!

MeanderingMammal

beverlicin wrote: »

it convinced me!

Ah, the power of marketing.

Marketeers, convincing people to spend money on tools that don't do what they need.

Third up against the wall come the time of the glorious revolution...