Heart Rate Monitor?

jennajoehro
jennajoehro Posts: 37 Member
edited September 24 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi there,

I'm toying with the idea of getting a heart rate monitor soon. I want to make sure that I'm exercising my body as efficiently as
possible (I'm training for a 1/2 marathon May 1st and possibly a full marathon in September).

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good heart rate monitor? Right now my eye is on a Polar FT4...

Any suggestions/recommendations?

Thanks!

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  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    That is the one that I have and I am happy with it. It does just what I need it to without a bunch of extra's that I don't need.
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    I have a Garmin FR60 and I love it! I've heard good things about the Polars, too. Just be sure to get one that has the chest strap, because the ones with just the touch sensor aren't as accurate.
  • Losing2Live69
    Losing2Live69 Posts: 743 Member
    I have a Garmin FR60 and I love it! I've heard good things about the Polars, too. Just be sure to get one that has the chest strap, because the ones with just the touch sensor aren't as accurate.

    Did your Garmin come with a chest strap or did you have to buy it separate? The one I saw online didn't include it.
  • jeanaustin
    jeanaustin Posts: 101
    I really want the Garmin FR60, so I'm glad you like it! I'm saving that as a reward for getting down to 139! :)

    I've found this guy's site helpful: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/ (click on product reviews)

    Or go to this link, which is his 2010 recommendations: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/my-2010-athletic-gps-device.html
  • jennajoehro
    jennajoehro Posts: 37 Member
    Thanks! I've heard good things about both Polar and Garmin...and it was recommended to me that I definitely want to get one with the chest strap.

    Any ideas on what is a reasonable cost for either? I've been checking out ebay, but keep getting outbid :smile:
  • krd82
    krd82 Posts: 53
    Is there an Academy near you? They have a lot of HM there if you don't want to wait on it in the mail.
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    My Garmin FR60 came with the watch, the chest strap, and the ANT+ USB stick. I wish I had gotten the one with the foot-pod, too, but the store I got mine from didn't have it. Mine is the lavender women's version, but there are a bunch of different Garmin "packages" and I don't think it matters if it's for men or women...still does the same thing, just looks a little different.

    Check out http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/garminfr60.html?productid=garminfr60&channelid=FROOG...they offer free shipping!!
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