heart rate monitor suggestions

sus49

As my subject line says any suggestions for a heart rate monitor? Going shopping.

adipace815

I like my Polar H7...

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BrawlerBella

I use either my Polar H7 or Zephyr HxM both connect via bluetooth to my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Runtastic or Endomondo Apps. My Polar FT7 crapped out on me after replacing the battery on both watch and H1 chest strap. The strap will not make contact with the watch.

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sus49

Thanks guys you rock

FitMe758

Since I don't plan on doing long runs or triathlons or anything hard core, I want to get a Polar (vs a Garmin) Right now it is between the FT7 and the FT4 for me.

monkeywizard

I got the polar FT4, and love it. I think the main difference is the 7's abilility to upload information to a PC... but that also requires a $50 cable.

wtw0n

My Polar FT7 was pain in the *kitten*, but I really like my current hrm, Polar RCX3.

allaboutthecake

I have a Garmin XT with a hard chest strap. It is water PROOF and can swim with it as well. The hard chest strap holds snug and doesn't slide around at all.

424a57

I have a Polar H7 which I use with iCardio (android) app -- but I simply cannot recommend it. I have had two, and both "eat" batteries. The manual says 160 hours of use but I have never gotten more than 5-10 hours of actual use out of a battery. Also, and more importantly, the HRM is simply not reliable at measuring my heart rate.

Here is a typical workout before I gave up using it altogether.

sfbaumgarten

I swear by Polar. Currently have the RS100, but will replace it with FT4 if the day ever comes. Appears to have same functions, but is a cheaper model.

AlliSteff

I just purchased a Polar FT-4 last week- I really like it

Mismis28

Hey! My advice that I learned by mistake would be to check the range between the transmitter (chest-strap) and watch. I have a polar FT4F and I can't say for sure if it is the model or if I have a faulty version, but I have a way too frequent issue with it losing signal cause my wrist is too far away from my chest while doing aerobic workouts (the HRM finds the signal when I bring them closer together). I read later that it actually says the range is only something around 90 cm (not entirely sure if I remember correctly). If I was to buy one today I'd take one with over 10 meter range, then I could actually have the watch away from my body if it was in the way, uncomfortable etc
Otherwise the FT4F has worked fine!

jkwolly

Love my Polar FT4!

Thecookiequeen

I love my Polar FT4!

Tedebearduff

As my subject line says any suggestions for a heart rate monitor? Going shopping.

Save your money!!! seems like a great idea at the time but I've only used mine a few times. If there is a model with out a chest strap that makes it look like your wearing a bra then I would go with that model. If you do have to wear a chest strap then get ready to keep fixing it the whole time you work out, for it to fling off (not do to size) when your doing chest or anything for any number of reasons.

I have a Timex Ironman road trainer that now serves as a watch

jbrinda1

Garmin 910XT, love it, and also records pool and open water swim data. You can upload all your heart rate data, speed, etc and see your progress. Not cheap but a great multi-sport unit. I've used Garmin 305 and 405 previous, but this one is the best so far. Battery lasts over 10 hours and never has problem picking up transmitter or GPS signal.

Sinisterly

I have an FT4 and an FT7.
Love them both.

Save your money!!! seems like a great idea at the time but I've only used mine a few times.

Just because you choose to not use yours doesn't mean the OP won't use theirs.

Arydria

LOVE my MIO Alpha. No chest strap, Bluetooth capable, and is rechargeable . Only need to chage once a week or so too.

Use it with Digifit (iCardio) on my iPhone and it works great!

_nikkiwolf_

Really depends on what you wan't to do with it and how much you wan't to spend ;-)

I recently bought myself a Timex Ironman Road, after spending a while looking for a HRM that comes with a good intervall timer function that I can programm directly on the watch, without the need to connect it to a computer. It doesn't have any features like GPS or detailed computer statistics - it measures the heart rate (and shows stuff like revocery pulse, max and average HR after a workout), has a stop watch, the intervall timer, and it's not such a huge monster device like some other watches I looked at. That's all I need, and I'm quite happy with it.


If you are looking for a HRM that paces you while running, I'd go for a Garmin Forerunner or Polar with GPS, but those are more expensive.

If you love statistics, you should also check what kind of data the watch can store and how you can analyise it later (some just offer a windows programm, some watches put the data online, some can do both...).

If you want to use it for swimming too, there are only very few HRM which can give you a pulse while in the water, so youÄd have to check for that.

... as you see, lots of decisions you have to make before you can narrow down the choices :-)

dukslayer4051

garmin fr60, cheap but it count cals and keeps info on the web

kbyebea

I have the Polar ft4 and loving the simplicity. But I don't think you can go wrong with anything from Polar and they're well worth your investment

shaybuggie

I'm in love with my Polar FT4!

cm1458

POLAR FT4

It's really easy to use and I have not had any problems.

shrinkingshreya

Like others said I've had my Polar FT4 for more than 2 years and haven't had to replace the batteries yet either. I use it 5 days a week, I like using it because I get accurate calories burned and also make sure I'm staying in target heart rate. It's motivating for me to see accurate calories burned also-- so I know when I need to push it harder.

lcknyc11

I love my Polar FT40. It tells you percentage of calories burned that are coming from fat, which I think is just cool to know. I see a big difference in percentages when I'm lifting vs. doing cardio.

MissBounceUK

Another vote for Polar here - don't do a workout without it!

cheyeanna29

I have a FT 7 I love it

SouthernCountryGirl

I use mine for an accurate calorie burn. I have the Polar FT7 and love it. The chest strap is adjustable and doesn't move on you. It has a lot of functions but I haven't learned how to use them yet (it was a recent birthday gift). It's easy to use and waterproof. Hope you find what you're looking for

MaitreyeeMAYHEM

I just bought the Polar 4FT for $60 on Amazon and I am so excited!! I teach Zumba 3 days a week and go to classes 2 times plus take yoga. I am excited for it to come in the mail so I can see how many calories I burn. As an instructor, it's very important I know my Max and Min HR because if I am getting over worked, so are my students. I need to be aware of their bodies and mine.

zenhiker2014

I have a Mio Alpha. Have only had it for about a month but so far it's been great. Comfortable to wear and syncs with MapMyFitness. I compared the data I get from it to my old Garmin and it seems quite accurate. I prefer it because it doesn't involve a chest strap.