Heart rate monitors! <3

FitNHappy0261

I need recommendations! I've heard they're the best way to calculate the true amount of calories you burn and to help you exercise without over exhausting yourself I'm not looking to spend hundred maybe $150 tops? Any suggestions? Thanks!

Learning2LoveMe

I had a basic polar one... unfortunately it crapped out on me yesterday. Now I'm in the market for a new one... hopefully with some bells & whistles on it.

I know a lot of people rave about the Polar brand (like the F7). I'm interested in seeing what everyone has to say.

polar5554

The FT4 is a very popular one for women around here...Right now it's on sale at Amazon for $60.69!

That's a great deal!!

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-FT4F-Heart-Monitor-Watch/dp/B0031ZK84E

shugamuffin

I just got one for my birthday. It's a Timex Ironman. I've used it for almost a week and i'm digging it. I've also heard good things on the Polar. I just went to Amazon and looked at all the reviews. Mine was around $70.

dawnkitchen

I have a Timex Personal Trainer that I got for $50 something on Amazon about two months ago. I love it!

earock

You might want to keep an eye out on www.steapandcheap.com for deals on heart rate monitors. I just bought three for my wife, sister, and a friend for $22.00 each. Whatever you end up buying though, make sure that it's one that comes with a chest strap that continuously sends a signal to your watch. I use mine every workout and it's very effective at helping me track my calorie burn and target zones. I highly recommend one...

msproducer

I have the FT4 and love it! It was cool to even use it in water aerobics class last week.

sethulrich

I use a Polar heart rate monitor. I don't think they make my particular model any more, but it cost just over $100 new. They have several offerings in your price range, and I'm sure you could find one to meet your needs.

bluehooked

I use a polar as well and am very pleased with it.

bubblybabeuk

I Use Polar FT4 too!

foreverjade

I have a Suunto M2.. I'm not sure what the Polar chest strap is like, but the Suunto plastic piece is smaller than the Timex one, which was a huge selling feature for me. Plus, the Polars are not especially attractive, and I wear my Suunto out as a watch a lot of the time. More pricey than that Polar listed on Amazon though for sure!!

RussianLynx

I have the Polar F11, which I love. The orange one (my favorite color anyway) is $109 on Amazon. I think there's a lot of price variation between colors though.

Mine is cute enough that I wear it as a watch on a daily basis.

I find the chest strap very comfortable. I wasn't sure I'd be okay with wearing one while exercising, but I honestly forget it's there. It really is that comfy.