Best HRM

pmsherlock
pmsherlock Posts: 56
in Fitness and Exercise
What is regarded as the best HRM, I've started crossfit and I box as well (mixture of cardio / sparring) and I'm currently using the FT4 but if there is anything better for these sort of activities?

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  • fanceegirl75
    fanceegirl75 Posts: 620 Member
    I just ordered a FT4. Cannot wait to get it. Polar has def made a name for themselves. I think its gotta be in the top 3. If you cycle, swim there are others some prefer over them but from what I've heard you can't go wrong.
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    I don't think there is anything better for what you're doing...

    Unless you're into trail running and want GPS or something similar, you've got the right HRM.
  • nomoredoughnuts
    nomoredoughnuts Posts: 130 Member
    I had been exercising for two years before I finally got my Polar FT4 two weeks ago. I actually run longer with it and it's way easier to motivate myself to go for a run cause I physically see the calories on my wrist which is a big motivation (although I do enjoy running calories aside). Seeing your heart rate also helps you with your pace which is very important. The calories are actually pretty much on point from what I have been reading as well as my experience. It was £56 on Amazon and I am not looking back. A week before I got that I got a cheaper Bluetooth HRM that connects to your phone as I thought it would be a good idea but the thing didnt work at all. So save yourself from all the fuss and get a Polar FT4, it only shows your heart rate, exercise duration and calories but this is all you need if you are just starting now. Plus you can save your workout info and set reminders. Oh yeah and its also an actual watch haha.

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