Polar Users

kylielouttit
kylielouttit Posts: 512 Member
edited September 25 in Fitness and Exercise
I am thinking of buying the Polar FT4 watch since it seems like a reasonable price. What about the other polar models? What are your faves? What are the difference between them that set them apart?

Thanks bunches!

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  • pjtremblay
    pjtremblay Posts: 3 Member
    I have the F6 and I love it. I wear it every time I workout.
  • CarterGrt
    CarterGrt Posts: 289 Member
    I think there are a bunch of different HRMs that essentially are used for different sports/activities. One big feature is GPS. This allows you to capture mileage for outdoor stuff like running or cycling. THis feature is expensive so if you don't need it you can shave the cost down by buying a HRM without this feature.

    The rest of the watches seem to be arranged around different sports with features specific for various sports. Some have better ability to do splits for runners, for example, while others are more multi-sport. So, it kindof depends on what you want to do.

    Good Luck! I have a Polar FT80 and have been very happy with it.

    --Carter
  • jude666
    jude666 Posts: 231 Member
    I am thinking of buying the Polar FT4 watch since it seems like a reasonable price. What about the other polar models? What are your faves? What are the difference between them that set them apart?

    Thanks bunches!

    DO IT!!! mine arrived the other day and I am in LOVE :love: :love: it's the best thing since sliced bread... period!!!
  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
    It depends on how you want to use it. My first HRM was a polar F6. It worked great. As I continue to improve on my fitness I asked for a FT60 for my birthday. It tells me time spent in each zone, will message more/less in zone 3, So it is like a personal trainer on my wrist.

    So it all depends on what you need. If you go to the polar site you can compare one model from another. I think heartratemonitorsusa.com sells a few different brands. If you are going to work out in the gym, make sure your watch is "coded" That means it will only pick up your signal and not the person running on the next treadmill.
  • amyrc12
    amyrc12 Posts: 183 Member
    I've had my FT40 for about a month now - and I love it!
    I'd say it's a must have from here on out!
  • crystaltrejo
    crystaltrejo Posts: 263 Member
    llooooooovvvveeeeeeee my Polar FT4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:heart::love: :heart: :love:
  • travelgirl09
    travelgirl09 Posts: 151 Member
    Any Polar that you get you are going to love. I have the FT7 and I love it. So simple and easy to use.
  • teasha43
    teasha43 Posts: 101
    I bought the FT40. It is awesome. It allows you to save last 16 training sessions...and saves data from last like 5o. You can buy a flow link for it separate which allows you to link info and transfer it to the computer. I paid 160$ for mine...the flow link is around 45.
  • CaraRadz
    CaraRadz Posts: 169 Member
    I have the Polar FT7, and I love it! A major difference between the FT4 and the FT7 is that with the FT7 you can upload your data to a computer if you buy the necessary accessories. While the FT7 can store more workouts (99), the FT4 does hold some (10). Personally, I don't use all of the features that the FT 7 has over the FT4. I definitely could have gotten away with the FT4 for the way I use an HRM, but I got the FT7 because I liked the colors better.

    You can compare the models on the Polar site: http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/products/compare?product1=nid_23350

    Also, once you get your HRM remember that HRMs track all calories burned over a period of time, even those you would have burned if you hadn't been exercising. You need to make sure to subract out your "just living" calories to get your actual exercise burn. If you go to the "my home" tab and then "goals" it will give you a number for how many calories you'll burn each day from normal activity. Divide that by 1,440 to figure out how many calories you burn per minute just living. If you multiple that number by the number of minutes in your workout, you'll know how many calories you would have burned during that time if you hadn't been working out. If you subtract that number from your HRM calorie burn, you'll find out how many of those calories you actually burned due to exercise. Also, keep in mind that your "just living" daily calorie total changes as you lose weight, so you'll need to update the equation as you lose.
  • Lanfear
    Lanfear Posts: 524

    Also, once you get your HRM remember that HRMs track all calories burned over a period of time, even those you would have burned if you hadn't been exercising. You need to make sure to subract out your "just living" calories to get your actual exercise burn. If you go to the "my home" tab and then "goals" it will give you a number for how many calories you'll burn each day from normal activity. Divide that by 1,440 to figure out how many calories you burn per minute just living. If you multiple that number by the number of minutes in your workout, you'll know how many calories you would have burned during that time if you hadn't been working out. If you subtract that number from your HRM calorie burn, you'll find out how many of those calories you actually burned due to exercise. Also, keep in mind that your "just living" daily calorie total changes as you lose weight, so you'll need to update the equation as you lose.

    THAT is really useful - been looking for this information!

    On topic, I have had my FT4 for a week or so and it's great, 100% recommend it - easy to use, stores information, only starts when you press the button - great piece of kit!
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