Is a heart rate monitor necessary?

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  • christasibley
    christasibley Posts: 28 Member
    :) agree.
  • christasibley
    christasibley Posts: 28 Member
    I meant for the arm and a leg question. That's what I meant by that statement. No need to be rude.

    :) Agree
  • alouts
    alouts Posts: 3
    I've been looking for something that I can sync with Endomondo using my Galaxy S4 - any suggestions?

    I have a Zephyr HxM bluetooth sensor (about $75 on amazon) that pairs with my phone and hooks seamlessly into Endomondo (and various other apps, I'm sure). I like it - it's light, durable, recharges easily, and have never had an issue with it pairing or reading out data. It's just a hardware sensor, so you need a phone with an app to store/manage the data, but it sounds like that's what you're looking for.

    I had a polar strap and watch long ago, and was always annoyed that they locked you into their software and held onto your data tightly, which is why I went this route a while back. You can push your data into whatever app you want and merge it with other info from other places, etc.
  • itzjulz
    itzjulz Posts: 57 Member
    I had a polar strap and watch long ago, and was always annoyed that they locked you into their software and held onto your data tightly, which is why I went this route a while back. You can push your data into whatever app you want and merge it with other info from other places, etc.

    FYI, Polar is no longer a closed universe. I have a Polar H7 and it pairs seamlessly with mapmyrun (and presumably other apps too)
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    I was wondering if I should purchase a heart rate monitor. If so what kind should I purchase? I want one that works but that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

    What are you trying to accomplish? I ask because an awful lot of people are under the mistaken impression that HRMs measure calorie burns - which they don't.
  • Stripeness
    Stripeness Posts: 511 Member
    I was wondering if I should purchase a heart rate monitor. If so what kind should I purchase? I want one that works but that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

    What are you trying to accomplish? I ask because an awful lot of people are under the mistaken impression that HRMs measure calorie burns - which they don't.

    Exactly. OP, may I recommend reading this blog post about what HRMs do and don't do?
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/exercise-calories-sometimes-the-cardio-machines-are-more-accurate-404739
  • alouts
    alouts Posts: 3
    I had a polar strap and watch long ago, and was always annoyed that they locked you into their software and held onto your data tightly, which is why I went this route a while back. You can push your data into whatever app you want and merge it with other info from other places, etc.

    FYI, Polar is no longer a closed universe. I have a Polar H7 and it pairs seamlessly with mapmyrun (and presumably other apps too)

    Ah, good to know. Took them a couple decades, but glad to hear that they finally saw the light.
  • Arydria
    Arydria Posts: 179 Member
    I had a polar strap and watch long ago, and was always annoyed that they locked you into their software and held onto your data tightly, which is why I went this route a while back. You can push your data into whatever app you want and merge it with other info from other places, etc.

    FYI, Polar is no longer a closed universe. I have a Polar H7 and it pairs seamlessly with mapmyrun (and presumably other apps too)

    I also have an H7 and I pair it with Digifit on my iPhone. Gives me great information that I use to improve my performance. I can't imagine not using it now.

    But I'm a gadget girl. I also have a Fitbit One that I use for motivation to keep moving.

    Do I NEED these items? No. But working out and weight loss is a lot more fun.

    What do I NEED for my weight loss journey? A good scale... one that measures in grams.
  • discobarbie1971
    discobarbie1971 Posts: 55 Member
    I like using mine in a spin class helps with the high intensity intervals, some times you might feel like you are pushing yourself but the HRM says different.

    Also good if you want to monitor yourself to stay within a fat burning zone.

    I use mine to keep track of my progress. I have had a Polar FT4 for 2 years+ and its been a good entry level product, does the job and is relaible and it picks up the cardio equipment in the gym I go to so you don't have to hold on to the monitors on the machines.
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    I meant for the arm and a leg question. That's what I meant by that statement. No need to be rude.

    Quotes are a useful tool - they ensure people know who you are replying to.
  • npostemni
    npostemni Posts: 102 Member
    I meant for the arm and a leg question. That's what I meant by that statement. No need to be rude.

    Quotes are a useful tool - they ensure people know who you are replying to.

    This is my third day on here. I did not know what that was. You need to learn how to respect people and learn how to be patient. I thought that hitting the reply button under the persons post would "quote" them. My mistake. If you did not like that you did not has to reply to my thread.
  • christasibley
    christasibley Posts: 28 Member
    I meant for the arm and a leg question. That's what I meant by that statement. No need to be rude.

    Quotes are a useful tool - they ensure people know who you are replying to.

    This is my third day on here. I did not know what that was. You need to learn how to respect people and learn how to be patient. I thought that hitting the reply button under the persons post would "quote" them. My mistake. If you did not like that you did not has to reply to my thread.
    seems like shes just out to fight with you. no need to explain yourself,were all here to better ourselves. at least you're trying. good luck,and congratulations.

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