HRM

stephreed11
stephreed11 Posts: 158 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I need a good HRM so I can be more accurate on how many calories I'm burning with my work outs...I love MFP but not sure if I trust the exercise cals it gives back to me, since I know it's just a guesstimate. Any suggestions?

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  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    I use the Polar FT4. I love it. If you get any HRM make sure it has a chest strap and that it actually calculates the calories for you.
  • schpanks
    schpanks Posts: 468 Member
    I have a sigma sport something or another. I'm very fond of it. But I have found that the exercise calories mfp predicts are pretty accurate for me, anyway.
  • silveryflutterby
    silveryflutterby Posts: 335
    I use the Polar FT4. I love it. If you get any HRM make sure it has a chest strap and that it actually calculates the calories for you.

    I have this model as well and I LOVE it. It's so nice having a more accurate calorie count than mfp estimates. Sometimes I burn more and sometimes less. Chest strap is definitely as must, though. I'm so used to mine, sometimes I forget to take it off for a little while. lol. I think this is a great model for a decent price. I bought mine from Amazon. Hope you find one you love!!
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    Another Polar FT4 user/fan here. It's super comfy, don't even notice it's on. And has definitely helped with me feel more confident in my exercise calories. I also got mine from Amazon, and wish I'd gotten it even sooner than I did.
  • katapple
    katapple Posts: 1,108 Member
    I also have a Polar, but an FT7. The chest strap is soft and flexible, you can change the batteries yourself, you can see how many calories you are burning DURING the workout along with your current HR and time. At the end it will tell you your average HR and Max HR and total calories burned.

    You can't go wrong with polars!
  • Kkmama
    Kkmama Posts: 544 Member
    I love my Polar FT4. Worth every penny. I tried several and returned all except this one.
  • stephreed11
    stephreed11 Posts: 158 Member
    Awesome! I was looking at the FT4 before I posted this, so this was a good confirmation. :) thank you!
  • atomiclauren
    atomiclauren Posts: 689 Member
    Bump...and anyone have comments about Suunto HRMs?
  • outersoul
    outersoul Posts: 711
    I also have a Polar, but an FT7. The chest strap is soft and flexible, you can change the batteries yourself, you can see how many calories you are burning DURING the workout along with your current HR and time. At the end it will tell you your average HR and Max HR and total calories burned.

    You can't go wrong with polars!

    Same here. It's one of the best investments I've made, along with good running shoes. If you're looking at Polars make sure you check whether or not you can change the battery yourself. On some you have to send it in or take it to an authorized dealer to have it changed.
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