Returning FT4, Need Recommendation For Something Else

ebgbjo
ebgbjo Posts: 821 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am returning my Polar FT4 this week. Only have had it for 4 days, but giving me very high readings of 155bpm after just 30-60secs into the first warm-up round of Insanity, at end of workouts says I am staying in the 187s and higher for 90% of the time, which I know is not true or I would be about dead from working myself that hard. I have reset it twice and checked for interference, but nothing, still running very high. Can someone recommend a different HRM, please?

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  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    Why not just confirm it manually by doing a pulse check at the wrist or neck for a 10 sec count? You don't hear of many HRM malfunctions. Some people just have faster HR than others and if you're just starting out, it could definitely get up that high that fast.
  • Nataliethin81
    Nataliethin81 Posts: 315
    I have the same HRM and have had no problems with it all. Sounds like the one you got isn't working properly. I've heard the FT7 is great too!
  • yyzdnl
    yyzdnl Posts: 127 Member
    I have a Suunto M5, mainly bought it for the dual chest belt that would talk to our elliptical. Works as advertised although can be hard to read under certain light conditions. The womens version has dark text light background and is easier to read.
  • ashlee954
    ashlee954 Posts: 1,112 Member
    Why not just confirm it manually by doing a pulse check at the wrist or neck for a 10 sec count? You don't hear of many HRM malfunctions. Some people just have faster HR than others and if you're just starting out, it could definitely get up that high that fast.

    I agree with this. Check your pulse for 60 seconds to confirm.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    Why not just confirm it manually by doing a pulse check at the wrist or neck for a 10 sec count? You don't hear of many HRM malfunctions. Some people just have faster HR than others and if you're just starting out, it could definitely get up that high that fast.

    i def. agree with this.
  • sarahnicolexoxo
    sarahnicolexoxo Posts: 230
    When you're first starting to work out really hard, your heart beats really fast. Once you get in the swing of things, it takes longer. I agree with everyone else and check it manually. If you still aren't happy, I have the FT7 and LOVE it!!!
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    Your heart rate readings are on the high side, but they are by no means rare.

    It is possible you are having some connectivity issues. I have found at times that the softstraps give erratic readings. I finally gave up on mine and went back to the old plastic strap.
  • pandafoo
    pandafoo Posts: 367 Member
    i had very high readings in the 220s after trying on a new chest strap for the first time. my trainer switched out the transmitter with his and it worked fine after that. but the pulse check will be a good corroboration of whether your HRM is accurate or off.
  • ebgbjo
    ebgbjo Posts: 821 Member
    I am positive that it is not working properly. After three workouts, it is saying my average hr is 187 and my high is 196. I am not even to the point of breathing extremely hard- at 187 I think I would be panting. I called ****'s Sporting Goods where I bought it and thankfully they are going to let me exchange it.
  • javamom
    javamom Posts: 309
    I have the polar FT4 and have had no problems with it all. I find it to be very accurate.
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    My parnter and I just had to ship ours off to the factory to be worked on (Polar FT40 s) because her HRM would only read my heart rate along with mine reading my heart rate. We got the coded transmitters so Polar said there is no reason it should be doing that. I hope they get them right because they were a lot of money.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    I am positive that it is not working properly. After three workouts, it is saying my average hr is 187 and my high is 196. I am not even to the point of breathing extremely hard- at 187 I think I would be panting. I called ****'s Sporting Goods where I bought it and thankfully they are going to let me exchange it.

    Yes, the more I thought about it, the more I think you are having issues with the transmitter. Again, your numbers are not necessarily "abnormal", but the pattern you describe (along with your perceived exertion) sounds like the problem I had and that I have seen in some other Polars. Hopefully a replacement will work out better for you.

    I would still do a manual pulse check, just to confirm.
  • ebgbjo
    ebgbjo Posts: 821 Member
    Great advice- I will do a manual as well- I am trying to decide if I am going to switch out the Polar FT4 for another Polar Ft4 or go with a sportline
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